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The dilemma at this stage of the season is having to choose between youngsters and giving new signings that aren't fit yet some more game time.

Tommy was being generous.

That's the problem with the new format, though. There's no way for players to be up to full fitness after the summer break, and there's no other option for pre-season games before the league starts. So what's the answer? For a squad our size, the only answer is to walk the tightrope between winning games and getting players minutes. I'm sure if there was a better way a lot of clubs would be delighted to hear it, as you can see from the group results, it's a common issue. Unless we do well enough to come in at a later stage of the competition, we are going to have the same problem every year.

Glad the cup final never made it to pens. Honestly not too bothered about the result. Was never a fan of making the group stages early pre-season, and games like these are exactly why. Disrupts the training schedule and annoys some of the fans.

Not really the time of year to be judging new players. As long as they are getting minutes and we find a way to win, it's all good.

"ALDRED!"

Seems strange after they gave him the number 9 shirt this season. Aberdeen do love a 'Well player/manager though.

Robinson said he expected today's team to be stronger than the last one. I imagine the plan will be to try and win early and then give a few guys some minutes.

Did you mean to tweet that?

That's what Twitter's all about. Manufactured outrage over clickbait headlines. I'm seething just thinking about it.

Neville needs to get off Twitter. He's already had one Twitter spat with the Accrington owner who attacked him over the Rooney deal with "Who’s place in the football league is Gary Neville going to steal with this p**s take.” and "What’s your budget Gary? You’re buying your way in, that’s the word on the street.” That's why he's on the defensive.

Zane Francis-Angol was an ex-Spurs starlet defender too, wasn't he? Good to see Aberdeen's scouting strategy is still to try and nab our players and targets. Steelmen? Steal men, more like. Amirite?

You only need to watch the early rounds of the FA Cup to see a lot familiar names playing non-league these days. It's obviously for the money on offer, as the standard isn't exactly great. I enjoy watching it, as it offers an interesting combination of promising youngsters, old pros and guys that have found ther level - but there's a big drop off in quality.

That's how unfounded rumours start. There's nothing to suggest that his silence was anything other than the standard "we pay you off for being sacked and you say nothing bad about us" contractual obligation. Not to mention that Oldham's financial situation at the time (unpaid bills, transfer embargo etc.) was somewhat questionable, and Robinson would have insight into that that he would have been asked to keep quiet. Again, pretty standard contractual stuff.

Have you tried raising the issue to a Well Society representative? That might get a bit more action.

The club will be following legal advice, not PR advice. No need to get drawn into a slanging match - particularly as the accusation is bullying. Can you imagine the negative PR if the club responded with anything that was regarded as an attack on the alleged victim? This story will likely have a much legs as the "Murderwell" story. Nobody will be talking about it by the time the league kicks off.

Salford City are also the team that Scholes, Giggs etc. bought into. All of these big spending non-league teams are bankrolled by rich owners hoping to be rewarded by making it into League Two - the money isn't coming from TV deals or crowds (Salford have a 5,000 capacity ground)

I see Adam Rooney is going to double his salary by moving to non-league Salford City. This is another great example of why it's so dificult for teams like us to compete even against the non league outfits in the transfer market.

Hopefully we get even more creative than that. First Team appearances, Senior International Appearances etc. all triggering more payments.

Making accusations on social media is a little different from sharing feelings. I'm not sure making potentially libelous statements on a public form is necessarily good therapy.

£20 sent. Was using a new version of the paypal app, but think I took care of the fees. If not, let me know and I'll get it fixed. Thanks, as always, for organizing. Always look forward to this at the start of the season.

Im sure the expectation is Carson will be gone either this window or the next. It feels like we have a good replacement, though. And given the money that Liverpool are offering for their goalkeeping target, that can only help inflate the goalie market!

What's that Mike Tyson quote? "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."

So was it 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 we started with?

I think since Robinson made him a wingback he gets fined if he beats a man.