I think people are getting over a bit hasty regarding our business here. Obika and Paton will most likely be decent squad players, the gaffer knows them and both done okay last season, Obika making a good impact for the team before his injury but everyone should know at this moment in time they won’t be starters.
Regarding Dean, just another average player that kind of came through the youth system, he’s just another Carswell, Hetherington etc. Most likely a reason he wanted a new challenge (SK has told him he’s not guaranteed to start) so best of luck to him for trying a new adventure and hopefully works out for him but personally for me he’s just pretty average, he works hard but minimal effect on a game, never really stood out but he’s achieved a dream of playing for his club so he’s always got that.
It’s the same every season we aren’t everyone’s first choice but can expect things to pick up next week as we go on our pre season trip, most likely taking a few trialists. For the job SK did last season I think we all need to have a bit of trust and faith in him. Of course that’s difficult when he requires a CB, Casey (hopefully), RB, LB, 2CMs, 2 STs, someone capable of playing wide to change things up when not working.