Syd Puddefoot

Two big units signed the type we've been sadly lacking. Utterly convinced wel finish above Alloa now I just know it.

Two more signings next week according to Hartley at Elliots meeting.

Your chairman's wee greeting statement is in the past too. Hilarious stuff.

Been saying that for 40 years..check the stats memory man

Watch the crowds dwindle as per. Seen this gig before

Craigen and Wedderburn dream team. Sloth and Snail on Tramadol. Can only imagine Johnson got tipped off by Tommy from Trainspotting.Oh dear God.

Rumoured to be after right back from Swansea Tyler Reid.ex Man Utd.

A newcomer to football..or mind bending drugs?

Now gloating about it, very Sevcoesque. No shame.

Cheating again well what a surprise .

So is stiffing your local creditors.

Time will tell but will hopefully fill the role that's been so badly needed. Why we didn't sign a speedy winger in the summer I don't know.Hopefully now now with Aird, Hippolyte , O' Hara and a fit Austin we can inject some much needed pace about our play. We're crying out for a bit energy and excitement. Here's hoping.

Just the one? Doubt the cupboard was bare.

I've always agreed with Houstons post match analysis up until 2 games ago. I really think he's feeling the pressure and now is his biggest test as Bairns manager. His recruitment hasn't been the greatest but the lack of chances created and goals scored is a worry. I did think v Hibs was better than previous weeks mind you. Some of our 'fans' are horrific mind you.

Stuart Baxter

Notice the clowns that are left Richie Thompson and Miller. Buffoonery of the highest order. A time to get some strong characters in with a bit of drive and determination who can actually get the fans onside.

Actually thought we were quite poor first half tempo not high enough and 2.0 was flattering us. Goal back for Elgin..good strike made us up our game a bit and 3rd goal killed the tie for me. Good to see the strikers scoring breeds confidence for them and team alike. Subs made us look stronger again as Elgin tired. Reckon Craigen must be well out of sorts and pleasing for me was I actually thought Shepherd done ok who I've never really rated but maybe just maybe he can add a bit of pace and width where we desperately need it. Houston seems to rate him. Gallagher looked the class act we've heard about. Glad of convincing win let's take it on into next week.

Re Pressley...I see he has been scouting for Strachan for the Malta game. Watch out for Scotland celebrating a glorious 0.0. On a serious note I believe Pressley would be great heading up a youth academy or director of football at a club. Sadly for him I just don't think he's cut out to be a manager.

Wonder who'll be first on Onef who hasn't attended to say "Did nobody ask..blah blah blah.."

For certain games where we need a physical presence in the middle of the park I wouldn't be adverse to sticking Muirhead in there..even coming on a sub.Bit of height and strength. Think one of his first games for us was semi final versus Hibs and came on and done that role pretty effectively. Maybe some games this season where that is required.

Recruitment has been an issue for Houston he tends to play safe most times and hasn't unearthed a gem . The first season I'd cut him some slack due to timing of his appointment and the sale of McGrandles. Last year he improved but this season was his big test on signings imo.So far it doesn't look good but most fans were happy with the signings of Hippolyte Kidd and Gasporotto and Austin so a bit more time is required to fully judge them. Houston will find a formula/ selection that works however it might not be pleasing on the eye.

A pish poor performance yesterday with a midfield bereft of ideas, width, pace and creativity...oh and height and strength. Why oh why did we sign Rankine..too similar to what we already have. Both center halfs were weak also. For me Bairds is done as a Bairns player. His record at any club shows he's a one season wonder then tails off then moves on. The BOD are at the root of the problem but Houston isn't blameless with uninspiring signings and seems to go for the safe option when approaching games. Need a win soon to install some confidence on and off the park.

Still early days but it's plainly obvious that we lack creativity outwith Sibbald. Houston still not sure of his best strike combination but that will come with time. Be interesting to see how we approach the next two away games as we could find ourselves winless after 3 games. Some good points from yesterday we need to build on.