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Think that one may be lost on the Kid(s)

Bit harsh on McGarry. He played okay for a guy who hasn't had a lot of minutes. MacKenzie has been poor of late, he'll occasionally let folk in behind him and is poor in the air, however he doesn't switch off the way McGarry did a couple of times today. There was one in the first half where he forgot to track his man completely, and then once in the second where their fullback had the ball and the winger was in behind McGarry. It wasn't his fault that he was out of position as the move had broken down, but instead of going full belt into the winger to take man and ball, he just froze and they played the simple triangle round him and set up a very good chance. He was miles from being the worst player today, but it's those things that make it fairly clear he doesn't have what it takes. We were the better team today and earlier in the season we'd have scored either the one from the corner (which looked like a phenomenal save from Gordon) or one of Keskinen's. Fantastic save from Doohan, preventing what would have been an undeserved loss (they didn't do anything of note in the game). I'm still not convinced by Morris, despite his purple patch, but we do need to be giving him more time if he's expected to impact the game. How on earth Okkels got as long as he did, I've no idea. He basically waited for him to collapse. I don't think I've seen a guy have so little impact on a game and remain on the pitch. I'm sure he'll improve, but we don't need to be giving him anymore than a half to work on his fitness and sharpness. I liked the look of Tobers, think he'll be good for us. I really hope someone signs Duk this window, I hate that I've still got a flicker of expectation every time he comes on, and I still get completely frustrated when he puts in another shite performance. That bollocks towards the end where he was given an easy pass to collect, and he let the defender come and get it and threw himself to the ground to try and get a freekick nearly made my head explode. He's gone from hero to useless diving cunt. Nisbet made a few nice passes in the first half, especially that beautiful through ball for Keskinen, but just seems to lack any energy. It's like he doesn't want to be there. We need a number nine ASAP.

All the kids have got to experience up till now is a borrowed Bus and a couple of Morris minors.

Would be good if this one was to turn out to be an "interceptor"

Have to think that MacDonald has played his last game for us if he is fit enough to be on the bench, but Thelin prefers to play with no recognised central defenders at 0-0.

Agree on that. I’ll get shot down but I’d be inclined to play him over an incredibly off form Mackenzie and until our left back situation is resolved, either with a new signed contract or new signing.

I genuinely think Polvara could be a good centre half. He has height, pace and composure. As little as we've seen of him there, he takes away the threat over the top with his reading if the game and pace.

The issue with Polvara in my opinion is that he is turning into one of those players that can play a multitude of positions but doesn't really nail himself down as an automatic pick for any of them Shame really as I like him as a player

Anyone else think we might see the new lad, Okkels in the second half

Oh, BTW, I found Okkels on football manager just after he signed. If his stats in game are even remotely accurate (and the fm database is usually a good ballpark 2bf) he should be a very good player at this level imo