English Wasp

If you can't find the info online, your local library might have the relevant volume of the Rothman's/Sky Sports annual (can't remember what it was called then) which should have the details. My collection doesn't go back that far, so can't help.

Who's Reis Peggie?

Yes. Former Alloa defender, most recently with Morton but released at the end of last season. Would be a great signing if he is headed to Dumfries, but would love to see him back at the Recs.

Away to Clyde on 30th June has already been announced on the club website. Would expect two or three more before the first League Cup game.

Erm... sorry about that. We like playing at Hampden. I for one hope you get to stay there.

Central London. Am running the marathon that day, but should be finished in time for the kickoff. With the marathon crowds I don't think anywhere will be particularly quiet though.

As it happens I'll be away that weekend, so would have missed it anyway. Do you think I'll find anywhere in London showing the game?

Two games for a straight red. Yes, I agree about Flannigan. If he started instead of Crossan, PJ could come on and do some damage against tired defenders. I've not actually seen Smith play yet, as the only home game he's featured in was the Forfar game which I missed.

Yes, he was suspended for two games, which were Stranraer on the 24/2, and Tuesday's game. Assume he'll be on the bench for Saturday's game, as not sure who would be dropped for him. Crossan maybe, but I don't think Goody will drop PJ.

The SPFL website says a decision is expected later today

I would have agreed with you regarding Parry earlier in the season, but he has certainly improved a lot in the last couple of months, maybe not to last year's level, but a keeper I would want in my team. Besides which, the only other goalkeeper we have is Andrew Wilson, who looks good the few times I've seen him, but I'm not sure we want to trust someone with his lack of experience.

So do I, but who do you drop when he is fit? McCart presumably, but it seems a bit harsh on Jamie to be brought in for just a few games then dropped. This is assuming that Meggatt gets back to fitness this month, which I think is likely.

Adam Martin should be playing for the first team, but he's not, so it makes sense to send him out to somewhere he will.

The whole thing seems rather poorly thought out. The safeguards outlined, to protect League Two clubs, are necessary, but are also so onerous, that many SPL clubs would be unable to take part. I doubt, for instance, that either of Ross County or Hamilton, who came first and second in the development league last season, would be able to afford to commit. Also, the stated aim at the start of the document, is to increase the number of promising youngsters playing first team football. But the proposal will almost certainly have the opposite effect. Would players such as Jamie McCart or PJ Crossan have been able to play for Alloa if Celtic had had a B team in League Two? The effects go further than the loan system, as it is doubtful players like Calum Waters would have been released by Celtic last year if they were playing in the reserve team. A further point of interest for Alloa fans. I notice Chris McCart is the person at Celtic charged with selling this to the League Two clubs. Does he really think players like his son will be better served by playing in a reserve team in League Two, rather than playing in the Championship or League One on loan to St Mirren earlier in the season and Alloa now? Jamie was playing in the Celtic U20 team that lost to Annan earlier in the season. Incidentally, Annan have issued a statement saying they are not behind the proposal at present: https://www.annanathleticfc.com/colt-teams-in-division-2/ No doubt a visit from Chris McCart is on the cards to persuade them to change their mind.

Has Mike Mulraney made his position public?