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4/5 squad players out and 2/3 quality starters in would probably suit us best, but that's easier said than done. A bit more agression defensively and a quicker, fitter forward to play off Brophy/Adeloye are the priorities for me.

Getting more annoyed about this the more I think about it. Who at the club approved the release of this nonsense statement? We're a fan-owned organisation that desperately needs goodwill and volunteers. We're also currently managerless, in a big slump of form and waiting to hear if our biggest sponsor is still interested. What did the club think they were gaining by creating a story out of this?

The circumstances of his departure and Dalrada's continued support are secondary for me. Bonar can pull his funding on a whim at any time, but we (as fan owners) need to seebasic governance being applied. Laird was clearly working well beyond his "advisory" role, without being subject to the legal responsibilities of a Director, or the league's fit and proper persons test.

Seaside leagues update: Admin-threatened Hamilton's Gerry Strain submits his resignation to Gerry Strain in anticipation of a further 9-point deduction for failing to meet Bronze Licence requirements (2025 deductions running total: 36 points). A short term loan creditor now appears to have control of the club. Admin-threatened Inverness beat admin-threatened Dumbarton 9-0 in the challenge cup, a record for both clubs.

I'm caught between my own ambivalence towards this competition (season, squad) and disdain for Billy Davies and the current regime. If we're not in any sort of financial position to be promoted without severe consequences, as claimed by Davies, why are we treating the Challenge Cup as a bounce game? Surely this competition is the pinnacle of what our Caretaker views as achievable? If Hart and Murdoch aren't capable of featuring at Championship level at all before mid-December, why are they being given a start now?

They'll grind it out. That squad is too strong for any sort of limp wristed challenge from Partick. Speaking of expensive squads... Ross County aren't looking likely to drag themselves out of a relegation scrap.

Gary Miller head coach with Billy Davies as director of football looking likely now?

Unless Dalrada are going to summon up a few million quid for some serious upgrades to Cappielow, any talk of a multi-season plan is a synonym for managed decline. A cycle of yo-yo promotions is the only genuine chance of real improvement we've got.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62n6yw3lw1o Too wee, too shite, etc. etc.

I think we can safely file Hamilton's current financial arrangments under 'shenanigans'.

He was a tidy player and couldn't be faulted for effort, but it looked like the switch to full time football just came a bit late in his career. A shame to see a talented guy not make the grade physically but that was the gamble we were taking.

Any best XI from the players listed probably wouldn't be good enough to win the Championship or even finish 2nd in a given season, and that's testament to the job Imrie did in securing mid-table finishes. On the other hand, it shows how far away from a serious promotion challenge we are unless sustained investment can be secured (putting aside the slim chance of a flukey playoff run).

I didn't think the swivel-eyed accusations of political bias towards MacPherson would be topped this season, but this 'Imrie the side-hustler' bit has been some effort.

His opinions should now be treated with the same attitude shown to any other opposition manager. I've got nothing against the guy for making a career move to suit himself, but football is tribal and he's ditched us for a direct competitor mid-season after fumbling a transfer window. I hope we pump Raith in all the remaining fixtures.

I was meaning previous seasons there, but agree that we're not out of the woods yet. My gut feeling is that losing Imrie mid-season will be the difference between a comfortable 6th place and a nervy 7th/8th. Not a disaster, but another lukewarm campaign to be followed by high player turnover.