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If we can offload three (a big if) and if we can somehow bring on one or two better players in (an even bigger if) then that would be about the best January scenario we could hope for. Again, don’t expect we’ll see much beyond a few moving out, but will keep my fingers crossed for the unexpected in the hope our form can be turned around.

We might see Reynolds’ contract being cancelled by mutual consent and McGinn’s loan ended. Samuel’s deal will expire too, unlikely to be extended. Besides that I wouldn’t expect too much to change in the squad. If Grimshaw was willing to come back I’d be all over that.

Extended cup run: denied. Baws.

Great to get a win away from home and a few goals under the belt. Makes things look a little more hopeful. Once Bannatyne is back the team will look that bit better too.

Garrity!

An OG and a penalty. Baws. Three sub opportunities used already, so can’t make any more changes. Gillespie having to complete a rare 90 mins.

Their wording was excellent too. They “dispensed with the services of Ray McKinnon.” No parting ways. No mutual agreements. Dispensed of his services. Cold. Nicely done.

Indeed

The Cowshed welcome for Oakley’s return coming across loud and clear on BBC Scotland. Sorry I couldn’t be there tonight to hear it in person.

He’s had a brace on his right hand/wrist since August, I think. Was in a sling for one game too.

On a positive note the navy shorts and socks looked quite smart with the away jersey.

Following the release of Ferguson and his coaches, administrators have also let Adam Brooks, Cameron Ferguson, Flynn Duffy and Wallace Duffy go. Jack Newman’s loan from Dundee United also ended. Wallace Duffy strangely loaned to us from St Johnstone in 2020, but the deal was cancelled for ‘non-footballing reasons’ before he ever kicked a ball.

Recovered from a ropey first 20 minutes or so to get a bit more in to the game. Came out for the second transformed, deservedly getting our goals as a result. Really pleased with the ability to see the game out from there. Lyall stepped up well when Wilson went off then Gillespie played his part when he replaced him. Good shift from McGinn who probably had his best game for us so far. Pleased for Stuparević to get off the mark and for Garrity coming on earlier than he may have expected and doing really well. A happy club birthday all in. Mon the ‘Ton.

Quite a good start to the 2nd half this

I met the guy who used to write, edit and compile the programmes at hospitality a few years ago. He lived in Canada, if I remember correctly, but would go to games when home to visit family. He was doing the whole thing voluntarily. It was a post retirement hobby for him, but at the time he was considering stopping. Have we ever replaced Jonathan with another full time media officer?