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If he could make saves too, he'd be in the championship?

Despite general improvements in midfield we are still in need of a fast strong centre half. JDC cuts inside and back so often as it is a safe move for him. He isn't very good a kicking the ball forward and his repeated fouling by grabbing is tedious, replacement RB needed. We've acquired 3 or so CF and I can't belive that any of them were atop of the shopping list, so let's hope we can get a quality CF, and soon.

Lots of endeavour but wreaks of 3rd tier football.

How quickly early excitement and optimism can fade. Defensively very weak and struggle to get the ball forward in the last third. Oh dear!

Definitely need a pacey CH, the current ones aren't quick at all

Superb performance that. Duberry mom for me but great shows from, sharman-lowe, Conway, simons. Upward and onward.

Conway looks a classic act.

Cogley is fast and fit. But unfortunately for us he's simply not very good at passing or kicking the ball. If he could kick it. He'd be in a mid championship team.

Really? A bit harsh....

I'm sorry, but this level is worse than any standard of able bodied men's football and on a par with 12yr old boys. But I shouldn't compare.

I've brainwashed myself into accepting that it's not fair to compare the women's game. But christ alive they are shite!

Optimistic about Kenny; We seem to have the cash from recent outgoings. He would be that "statement signing", looks like championship standard striker. Hope we can seal the deal?

Randall needs to man up or he will be bench warming

PNE, bunch of fannies

Wingers breaking with pace, very exciting. Goalie great feet. Conway, impressive. Macatee, lighter, fitter, not really much better. Striker would be nice?......

Really expected a striker to be signed today. Welcome ethan. Who is the striker(s). The anticipation is tangible.....

There is obviously a sense that we are selling off our assets, therefore we need to act fast to replace/improve the squad. Sure, we have no choice but to trust the process, but the season is looming large and the ITK rumour mill has ground to a halt. Selling our better players is easy, but we are still left with a handful poor players that we can't give away. Critical couple of weeks ahead.

In a year or two, he'll be way down the food chain

I'm told allowances should be given because he's only 18 and he is thrust into playing due to shortages and injuries. Might be a lovely lad n all that but he's a professional footballer. And by definition, we can witness his skills. Based on that evidence, for me he's sub standard for the role.

A lot of positives from today; Goalie look very good with his feet. Didn't have a save to make. Cogley and Taylor great drive and energy. Forino dominant. Johnston average but lacks pace. Simons/Morley very comfortable. McAtee more energy Both wingers a real handful. Striker required for them to target. Big dave, rubbish, but I'm told that's harsh, we'll see? Randall and sheehan may relish competition in midfield. Don't know where dempsey fit in? Moving Santos and GT on for good money, must be invested in a top, top striker. I don't think either of Santos or GT are good enough for championship. Albeit, we're leaving it late, I trust fergal to recruit the 20+ goals a season man that could get us up. Fingers crossed with early injuries.

Sorry, but dave is a bulked up version of vic. Whether he's 18 or 23, he's poor. Great goal there BTW!

Is big dave stays, he will not score more than 1 goal all season. Let's see... Cogley looking good too. Simons a but quiet

I've an eye for a player and he's not a player. Taylor looks lively.

Bless him, but big dave is knackered. Runs like he has a fridge on his back. Needs to be moved on.

Both wingers look promising.