Lobey_Dosser

Jim O'Brien is never a right back. I'm nervous now.

Fcuking hell, Keith Lasley is far from finished. When the going gets tough, he's a man you want in your team. I do fear the day that when his legs are not what they were and he struggles to get around the park but for the time being he still has a lot to offer.

While I'm exciting by Gannon's signing spree, I'll be far more confident about the season ahead if we bring in some experience. If we go with a team of young guns it is imperative we get off to a good start, otherwise we could be in for a tough season. I hope Gannon can unearth a Dailly/Alexander type character.

So we could have a handful of players in by Friday?

Best suited to centre half I believe. After a sticky start with Man United reserves he went on to impress Solskjaer in the last few months of the season, resulting in his debut against Hull and earning a 1 year contract. By all accounts he is a natural athlete possessing strength and pace but is pretty raw with the ball at his feet. Could maybe do a job for us.

I recall him being a bizarre signing for United in January. Don't think he played for Stoke yet fergie made a move for him. I imagined he would be loaned back to Antwerp.

Noticed that yesterday. Would absolutely love him at FP but it looks like it wont happen for a few years yet. Edit: hearts have denied the Beattie chat. http://sport.scotsman.com/heartofmidlothia...e-in.5480641.jp

All the best Stephen, fine midfielder. Would like to think Norwich will be back in the Championship next season.

I haven't heard anything about this percentage sell-on clause. Interesting. Not quite sure what to make of that. As Jay says though, if he was looking to make money off of players then he wouldn't be running the risk of losing them for nowt with 1 year contracts. While I'm not 100% comfortable with 1 year contracts, I'd like to think Gannon will look to extend such contracts come October/November if the player has settled in well.

Another 8 signings to follow woohoo... Welcome aboard Giles.

Kiegan Parker set to sign for Oldham. Shame, kinda hoped he would have been on our radar.

Sheridan was far from pish.

Coyne, Coyle, Spencer, Porter & Clarky spring to mind. Think Faddy had a hat-trick against Livi that day he took the armband? Ian St John was no bad either.

Seems to me that we are setting up with a Liverpool style formation. We just need our version of Torres & Gerrard . To be honest I'm struggling to think of many goalscoring midfielders going about.

Need to get my arse to the office in the next day or 2 for 4 tickets. Should impact many folk but if you are leaving from Wishaw on Thursday, mind that the Newmains roundabout is closed off.

More often than not mate I share your opinion on a player. Pretty much spot on again I'd say. Think he'll score a few as the defences are far from special in the Championship but I think he will be back up the road next summer.

To be honest I don't think anyone can talk you into supporting a particular team. Just follow your instincts and you will almost instantly build an affection for the club in question.

I imagine it will be live on the telly.

Steaua have a very good pedigree do they not? Should we progress next week, will we be home or away first?

Jari Litmanen.

Prior to really seeing him in action, I imagined Slane to be somewhat powderpuff but from what I've seen of his performances over the last 3 weeks, i'm fairly confident he is the real deal. Always looking for the ball and not scared to take a knock or two.

For my own selfish reasons I'm quite content with the possible opposition. No chance of me making an away jaunt so I would have been incredibly envious if we had drawn one of the big guns. Nevertheless, there are some nice options in there for those looking to make the trip. if we beat this Albanian mob and bring in a couple of signings I'd expect us to give most of these teams a right good game.

No real standout. Hammell would just shade it for me.

Far from embarrasing, we worked our socks off in testing conditions and carried nae luck. Next week will be difficult but we still have a good chance. Viva Motherwell...

Bastard.