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I think that seems like a solid signing. Nothing flashy, buy someone experienced and proven at our level.

I really like our new kit. But that Bradford one is a belter. I would even accept wearing black shorts if we were being true to history.

Fair doo's!

Thats just not true. Ojala has looked good in spells but is clearly very injury prone and that has effected his performances for us. Probably why we had the chance of signing someone of his calibre. Solholm started very well then tailed off badly. Whether that was as a result of going straight from a Norwegian season into ours without a break or whether he has been carrying an injury is hard to say, but he is not a duffer. Lets wait and see how both respond to a proper close season and good pre season before we right both of them off.

Your not in a minority, I think a lot of our support dont rate either of them. Personally, I dont think either are great. But they are a long way from the worst we have ever had. McGinley is a better defender, but cant cross the ball. Carroll has much better delivery but consistently gets caught out of position and cant block a cross. In short, roll the 2 into one and you might have a player. Unfortunately that player would be off to pastures new within a season of their arrival. Its where we are as a club in the modern game and why context is always required when assessing our players. I dont think GA will be looking for another left back, but I wouldnt be averse to someone coming in if one of the above can be moved on.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on a player. But it does help when there is actual meat put on the bones to allow debate. I dont necesarily agree with your opinion but at least youve stated why you feel the way you do. I wouldnt say Slattery was lazy. There may have been questions over his fitness last season, but Im sure that can be worked on. I also like the fact that he isnt afraid to commit a dirty foul if its what is required at the time. With better quality around him Im pretty sure we will get more out of him this season.

Constructive as ever......

For me we need a midfielder of some quality to partner Slattery. If you can be solid in the engine room and keep the ball better than we did last season it gives you a platform to play from and we might get more from our forward players than we have been doing. I dont know if Spittal is viewed as that player, but if he is I'd want another to give us some options. I still think Cornelius would flourish with some better quality alongside him.

Do they still do the finance option of paying up over installments?

That has to be made up! Cant believe Aberdeen would want him, let alone pay £350k for him. I liked Dunne, his pace is a real attribute, but his defending was erratic and his injury record is horrendous.

Our claret is slightly darker, but I like that.....

I actually think in proper claret & amber that could be quite smart! Not one I would want to buy myself, but I think the team would look good wearing it and the youngsters will go mad for it.

Great news. Well deserved.

That would be nice. Might help Slattery out a bit as well........

Looking forward to what he can do for us next year with a full pre-season behind him. He certainly looks to have the ability to be a success.

Not a signing that has me salivating, but he has always looked good playing against us for County, so happy to wait and see what other business is done and where GA see's him fitting into the bigger picture.

That would be encouraging. Given that the majority are still under contract, it's hard to know what changes are possible. Hopefully a recognition that our goals against column last season cant be repeated. I note Darragh O'Connor has moved on. A couple out, a couple better quality in, hopefully supplemented with some better midfield options that will allow us to keep the ball and take some pressure off the defence.

Not a long term signing, but going into a European campaign, he would certainly add a level of quality and experience we dont currently have. Be surprised if he would take the drop in wages, but if you dont ask, you dont get.

Fair doo's. I still think Slattery is decent and would benefit from having a few players of at least similar ability around him. Whether we can manage that on our budget or not remains to be seen.

The big man would be wasted on them.......

Who in your opinion, are better?

I think there's a lot in that. Be interesting to see how Ojala and Sol look next season after a proper rest and a good pre season. The chopping and changing definitely doesnt help. Defenders need games together to develop an understanding and a consistency of performance. Hopefully we can get some of that next season.

Other than KVV who is very inconsistent, Slattery is the best footballer at the club....

Not often a player comes into a club from outwith the area and immediately "gets it". Grimmy was one of those guys and its sad to see him go, but he wasnt going ro get a lot of gametime moving forward, so he goes with our best wishes and he is welcome back anytime.

Certainly be my preference. Hopefully the lure of European Football will assist in that regard.