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How did itthe midfield shape up? Forbes in front of Jennings and Lasley or more like a flat 3?

Ross Forbes style screamer fae the Dutch.

Agreed. Interested to see if Lukas gets a game during Everton's tour of Oz. Saw a wee clip of Moyes on SSN talking about the new strikers he has recruited.

This Friday. No idea with regards the African.

Looks like Dorman is heading to Palace. Another name we can strike off the list of unlikely punts.

Sounds a wee bit like a Pat Nevin/Micky Weir. Humphrey could do with some competition on the right. A tricky winger would be a good alternative to the pace that Humphrey offers. Wish I could go up to Brechin tonight.

This time last year we had very limited knowledge of Forbes, Hutchison, Saunders & Slane. I'm excited by the prospect of just 1 or 2 more talents emerging in the next few weeks. Remember last year we were also able to sign players due to early summer sale of Quinn & Clarkson. No such money floating about this summer.

Stokes appears to be on Celtic's radar. Clarkson was all the chat at my work in Edinburgh yesterday. Can't see it happening myself.

£6 mate.

The more I think about Brown's comments regarding Reynolds the more I think there is scope for optimism. Brown isn't daft so I doubt he would be so open to the media about selling one of our best players if there wasn't good reason for him doing so. I wouldn't be surprised if he has got a couple of 'quality' players lined up that are all but done deals if the money is right. Hence, the eagerness to make sure clubs are aware of Reynolds availability. If the budget was as tight as some fans fear, I don't think Brown would have stayed on.

If you've got two holding midfielders you don't need another tracking back. Let the class players do their work at the right end of the pitch.

If he genuinely has the ability that his early form suggested then he could be an absolute gem of a player. Indeed, if all he was lacking last season was fitness and confidence, I'd be tempted to build the team around him. You don't necessarily need pace, particularly when you have a cultured left peg like his. Looking at our squad just now we have a bit of depth in defence and midfield. Therefore 352 could be the way ahead. If Forbes was to play behind the 2 strikers he could be dynamite.

I'd be content with that. Gary Teale still available? Edit - Just read he's signimg for Sheff Wed. Och well.

Ruddy to Norwich according to STV.

Good to have the keeper confirmed. All the best to Coke. Found himself a good club in Sheffield Wednesday. All the attributes to be a really good player.

I think we are guilty of under-rating him to be honest. Centre half with a left foot, pace and a fine ability to read the game are rare attributes these days. Nevertheless, you will struggle to get more than £500k for any SPL player in the final year of their contract.

It's certainly came across that way, while the contract situations are very different it is a tad frustrating when Hearts are knocking back a £2.5mil offer for Driver.

We are downsizing like every other club but we have offered contracts to 2 SPL players and Coke. So I would expect us to sign 3 players before taking any Reynolds money into consideration. Reading between the lines, I then think Brown wants to make a couple of quality additions if Reynolds is sold and will then have scope to evaluate the loan market down South.

Having watched the interview on STV and viewed the BBC one online, he doesn't come across as desperate as the quotes suggest.

Apparently he was offered a new contract from Charlton after breaking into the team towards the end of the season when they were going for promotion.

He was/is shagging Rochelle fae the Saturday's.

20/1 represents good value for me. There is a decent chance we will be there or there abouts. 8/1 to finish 3rd way too short.

Ayr was probably the last friendly I made. Looking forward to a return visit.

We have proved many time over that you don't necessarily need money to get quality.

Aye mate. We can't get Liverpool in 3rd round as we are both seeded but we could get them in the Playoff round.