The African

Obviously still in the running for this award next season. Not something you can expect from Jake Hastie. Seriously though, Kent being nominated for the senior award must have made him favourite for the young player award. One cannot help but wonder what young David’s chances would have been, had he put in performances like he has for us while playing for either of the ugly sisters? Perhaps I am being paranoid, but it seems to me that you need to be substantially better to scoop one of these awards while playing for a provincial club.

Would certainly take that. Not sure if they are capable of replicating each other, but if Aldred is away, it will leave a gap that needs filling.

Given what he brings to the table, you would have to say that McHugh’s future at Fir Park(if he has one) is at centre back.

Excellent. The lad deserves a change in his luck. A fit Tanner will be like a new signing, given the time he has been out. Hopefully he can recapture the form we saw glimpses of before the injuries!

No point dwelling too long on what might ave been. We now have two games and, if we win them both we scoop an extra £60k. No excuse in not taking it seriously and not having a real go., especially next week, because if we lose at Perth then we are out of the running for this particular prize.

Disappointing to lose a late equaliser, but Livi scoring late against St J keeps us in the hunt for seventh. Next game is obviously now key to our chances in that regard.

We have very little, in the scheme of things, to play for and they should be fighting for their lives. Advantage St Mirren. Having said that, with the right attitude and the freedom that our position affords us, there really should be no reason why we cannot win this.

Any further comments regarding Hastie should be in the former players thread. The wording of the official statement suggests that he has annoyed a few people with his actions over his move. As an aside, I sincerely hope that, as a club, dealing with any player, we act with honesty and respect and look to achieve what is in the best long term interests for both parties.

Well he was certainly no Garrincha.

Couple of thoughts. If, hopefully, Trevor Carson comes back fit and able, we will be in a position of having two first team keepers which is probably one too many for a club our size. I doubt that we would be able to get much of a fee for either but moving one on would free up a wage. I also cannot see either of them being happy to warm the bench for too long. Maybe one for January rather than immediately. Depending on who we can get to resign, I think it is likely that there will be a fair turnaround in our squad. I can see the newcomers being split into two categories- proven professionals who should hit the ground running and young players, mainly from within the club, who will get their chance when ready. In the second category I would include the likes of Mbulu, Maguire, Livingstone, Semple and Scott. Some of these may benefit from a loan period away from the club to get genuine first team experience. We have brought in two players with plenty of experience already. If we lose Cadden, Frear, Main, McHugh, Johnson and Gorrin together with the guys on loan, we suddenly look to have serious holes in the squad. There will be a fair bit of cash freed up in terms of wages and some money eventually from development fees for Cadden and Hastie, but it will be quite a job. We do have a few senior professionals who have not been part of the game plan in recent months, the likes of Hartley and Donnelly. The question that has to be asked is, do they have a future at Fir Park? I wouldn't discount their chances completely, but they have to either prove their worth or manoeuvred out to save cash and create space for those that do have a future.

If his body can take the strain, I'd be tempted to offer Tanner a one year deal and look to loan him out to a Championship side until January. At least give him a chance to play Dundee twice.

Don't think any of the offers will be referring to Aldred. He is currently not contracted to us. I would be surprised if there have not been conversations, and I would hope that he would be made an offer if and when he becomes a free agent. Then it is up to him. I would imagine that's will have a few options though, based on his performances for us.

Most likely, though you never know what is around the corner as a ' well fan.

Turnbull, because we should enjoy I'm while we can!

The Hastie saga has now reached the beyond boring stage. He seems to have made his decision and, had it been anyone other than the ugly sisters of Scottish football, I might have been inclined to wish him good luck in his career. As far as compensation goes, you know they will pay the absolute minimum they have to and no doubt try and wrangle a lower price by going to a tribunal if that Is an option in this situation. No blame on anyone at Fir Park. We offer our young talent the opportunity to develop and move on. If they choose to look elsewhere then that is up to them. The fact that many see the benefit in this, and sign on, shows that it is a system that works.

I suppose this site counts as social media, so I should be careful, but the shite that goes on the likes of twitter and Facebook, in this case attacking a 14 year old for throwing a pie, is beyond nonsense. The lad should ‘fess up to the club and take a self imposed leave of absence until next season. Hopefully the club would accept this and let him back in on the condition of a future blemish free record.

Just enjoy the irony of the pure pond life and bottom feeders that follow the scum trying to claim the moral high ground when we all know that the scum have morals that would shame a crack whore. Then laugh yourself silly at the faux outrage from their mates in the media, who, to continue the metaphor, are akin to the pushers supplying said lady of negotiable virtue. Yes, the person who threw the lighter is an idiot and, if identifiable, should face the consequences of their unacceptable actions. I do not believe that capital punishment should be brought back, just to encourage the others.

BBC gossip suggesting that Tom Aldred would be interested in staying on beyond the end of his loan deal. Please let it be so. He has been excellent for us.

They were far more than League games. Must have cost them a fortune.

I find the Sevco and “ new club “ references useful to remind us of the tawdry ways that this particular institution conduct themselves. The irony that it is not in the least bit dissimilar from the way the old club which was liquidated behaved is not lost on me. If it happens to wind up the knuckle draggers and bigots who follow, follow this club then that is a bonus, though not really worthwhile as winding up such vile pond-life is scarcely difficult.

If the Main story is true, I am surprised he didn’t move in January. They must have offered peanuts. I think he put in a decent shift for us over the time he has been with us and would wish him well in the future if not signing for a rival. I would hope that, given the time to look around, we could find a reasonable replacement for him.

Happy enough to start Ferguson if Gillespie is not ready. A big game, but we need to find out if he is up to it.

Depends on how bad the injury to Gillespie is. If he is fit to play then he has the jersey. If not, and we certainly do not need to take any chances with him, we have two options, trust in Ferguson or look around sharpish for a short term emergency loan. The coaching staff should be in a decent position to make the call.

Ferguson will be okay. He deserves his chance and good luck to him. I would have given him a couple of starts in the up coming games to see if e is capable of making the step up anyway.

Glad it looks like Hastie is not off the Rangers. Hopefully he has not given up completely on signing up for us, as recent performances suggest that he is far from the finished article and the chance to develop in our first team should be seriously considered. Ido think that anyone who thinks that a move to MLS shows a lack of ambition is living in the past. It isa global game with options now available worldwide. The fact is that America is now an interesting and not unattractive option for any young player who fancies a fresh challenge, and if the money is good, even better.