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Topic Originator: livipar2  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:00

Judging by the clubs comments on X.

Mon the Pars!!!!!!!!!!!
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Topic Originator: Bandy  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:02

Musa Dibaga.

Keeper from crusaders

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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:02

Musa Dibaga. 2 year deal.GK from Crusaders. Undisclosed fee

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Topic Originator: Bandy  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:04

Was a Caley Thistle a couple of years ago, and has spent time in the lowland leagues.

Interesting signing.

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:05

Musa Dibaga Nimaga (born 27 April 2000) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for NIFL Premiership side Crusaders.[1][2]

Career
Dibaga started his career playing at Murieston Amateurs (second choice) before moving on to Robres of the Spanish Tercera Federación, being promoted to the first team and making 20 appearances over the 2020–21 season. In July 2021, Dibaga moved to Scotland and joined East of Scotland Premier Division side, Whitehill Welfare for a season before leaving them following their relegation to the First Division. In July 2022, Dibaga joined Lowland League side, Bo`ness United on a two-year deal. In his first season, Dibaga picked up a Lowland League Cup runners up medal, as Bo`ness held East Kilbride to a 2–2 draw before losing on penalties.[3]

In August 2024, Dibaga got his first move into professional football, joining recently relegated Inverness Caledonian Thistle in Scottish League One,[4] before making his professional debut a fortnight later in a 1–1 home draw against Montrose.[5] After being a big part in keeping the Caley Jags in League One amidst the club suffering through administration, Dibaga departed Inverness in 2025 "with a heavy heart" after not being able to agree on terms for a new contract due to the club`s situation.[6]

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Topic Originator: king lad  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:06

Seen him play for both Bo`ness and Inverness and he`s really just been improving year after year. Not sure how he got on at Crusaders but he had Scottish Premiership interest and from down south as well. Hopefully works out well for us
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:08

His record at ICT seemed quite decent. They did ok that year (on the pitch) which was when Arbroath came up.
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Topic Originator: Bandy  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:11

I`m just glad we`re going a little bit `outside the box` with our signings.

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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:13

"I`m just glad we`re going a little bit `outside the box` with our signings."

i hope to god he is firmly "inside the box" given he`s the keeper!

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:13

He was born in Spain which probably explains why he played for Robres. 6` 4``.

Now announced on COWS.



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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:23

Spooky old thing, I watched him a good number of times when he was at Bo’ness, as people who Coached my son played for them at the time and Musa was in goals.

Must admit, he was pretty solid for the Lowland League, but he did have his shakey moments but you could see he was destined for a league side. Livi scouts were watching him, but obviously he went to ICT instead.

The way things have worked out for him, I never thought I would see him at East End but fingers crossed he does well, definitely an interesting signing.

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Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:35

Pretty sure I saw him play against Tranent and was very impressed with him.

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Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:40

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Big T Par, Wed 8 Jul 15:35

Pretty sure I saw him play against Tranent and was very impressed with him.


Levels though, innit? 🤪
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Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:44

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ipswichpar, Wed 8 Jul 15:40

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Big T Par, Wed 8 Jul 15:35

Pretty sure I saw him play against Tranent and was very impressed with him.


Levels though, innit? 🤪


Absolutely mate 😊

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:51

Professional football people spend a lot of their time deciding whether a player is capable of playing at a higher `level` and to a great extent their jobs depend on it. That`s the difference between us and them.

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Topic Originator: wetherby  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:51

Signing as first team starter or back up???

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Topic Originator: MrEdd  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 15:53

Watching his highlights reel on Youtube, he looks pretty solid and at 26 has decent experience too.

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Topic Originator: gegganpar  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 16:03

Sounds like a solid signing but hopefully we can add another keeper as Billy T picks up a lot of injuries for a keeper...

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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 16:04

Boy hasn`t missed many school dinners by the looks of it. Absolute unit.

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Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 16:14

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wetherby, Wed 8 Jul 15:51

Signing as first team starter or back up???


My money is on first choice, but I will admit to struggling with breaking up with our Ox if that`s the case.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 16:17

Looks handy to me. He`s the type of keeper NL likes and he has done his time in the Scottish game so knows what its about. It looks like a good signing to me.

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Topic Originator: AlterPar  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 16:51

Been described as a cult hero on Facebook. Sounds good to me!
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 16:55

I`m of the opinion that a goalkeeper is the only position where a low league doesn`t matter that match. A good save is a good save no matter what level. It`s different from an outfield player making the step up. The only real difference is handing the pressure of a higher level/bigger club.

I can`t see him costing much so he may well be being brought in to fight for first place with another goalie still to come.

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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 16:58

good luck to him if/when he gets a chance

can still see further movement in that area before the window closes though.

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Topic Originator: PansPar  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 16:58

Good to have another keeper on board.

Welcome to the club Musa!
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 17:23

From a cally fan at work
Good signing for you, Unless Belfast ruined him he`s a good keeper.

This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: kparsfan  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 17:30

I see that when he was at Caly he was called up to the Gambia national team for World Cup Qualifers against Kenya and Ivory Coast.

Proud To Be A Par!!

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 17:57

Oh no, another international who could be unavailable during the League season!
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Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 18:03

Hopefully we still have The Ox or Tobi to come back as first choice
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 18:15

The comments from Crusaders fans on Facebook are very complimentary and he seemed to be very popular over there. I think he is here as first choice.

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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 18:16

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wee eck, Wed 8 Jul 17:57

Oh no, another international who could be unavailable during the League season!


Well technically it doesn’t really matter if it’s two players or five players.
We will still have a game called off

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Topic Originator: KirklistonPar  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 19:09

Surely having any player who is good enough to get called up to play international football for their country is a good thing. For one thing it’s a great advert for DAFC and we getting a player who is highly regarded as be one of the best players in their home country that can cover that position. When we had call ups last season we weren’t forced to play a weakened team. Games were rearranged were they not?

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 19:38

The problem was the rearranged fixtures combined with our Cup run caused congestion which meant we weren`t always able to field our strongest team. It might have affected our qualification for the play-offs.
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Topic Originator: neils  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 19:53

It`s always good (and a novelty) to have international players, you just hope they don`t have too far to travel.

I`m pretty certain there`s no AFCON this year? I think that was the real killer with Amade.

Not sure if he will get called up, it`s good to get a keeper in!

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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 19:57

The club were on record as saying they had to go to an SFA exceptions panel to secure a work permit/visa for Alfons Amade.
If that indicates the sort of threshold it would seem unlikely you’ll secure foreign talent unless they have been involved in some form of international set-up.
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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Wed 8 Jul 20:13

most of the foreign signings go through the SFA panel as they dont automatically qualify for a work permit but they are not international players or near that level, StJohnstone just signed a Spaniard from the 4th tier over there as an example.

there are a few hoops to jump through but it is almost like you pay the costs for the appeal etc and the player gets in basically.

"Hopefully we still have The Ox or Tobi to come back as first choice"

Motherwell`s no1 being linked with QPR today so a timeline for Oxborough could be even longer if they are willing to let him go, as for Oluwayemi i think that ship has sailed a long time ago but you never know, a different problem is you would think you would want your keepers to be similar types, not the complete opposite which he and Terrell are in comparison to Dibaga, Oxborough and Mehmet.

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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 13:02

I think it’s a gamble going into a season you are aiming to win the league with two GK’s who are unproven at this level.

I’m still hopeful that Ox will come in (and perhaps Terrell out on loan to League One to get experience).
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft21346327964  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 13:10

Proven or unproven doesn’t matter if you look at Deniz stats before he came here you would think he’d walk the league and it was mistake after mistake

Keepers can make a million save one season and miss time everything in another just need someone that does the basics right and we’ve got better than we’ve had for a while

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Topic Originator: Jealous Furniture  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 13:24

Honestly can`t see us paying a fee for this guy to sit on the bench. I reckon he`ll be #1 and we might get some other goalie in on a free or a loan.

Not sure what you mean about Mehmet`s stats before he signed for us. He was a few weeks shy of 29 when we joined us and had played 47 club games in his whole career.

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 13:28

Can`t see us bringing in another keeper. I think it will be competition between the two. I am sure both will play a part this season.

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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 13:45

QPR are set to buy Motherwell’s goalie Calum Ward so that puts paid to big Ox coming I’d imagine even on loan.

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 13:48

We need to leave a pathway for young Thomas Margetts to get into the first team squad too when he`s deemed good enough.

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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 14:40

the fee could have been something as low as 5 grand and the plan is another keeper comes in, Terrell moves back down south with him about to become a dad in the next couple of months.

with the struggles in that position until Oxborough came in, i cant see them only having those 2 as options. see what Lennon has to say on it either before or after the weekend`s game.

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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 15:04

Crusaders look to be under a transfer embargo as well so maybe a deal they "had" to do to free up funds/squad place

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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 17:56

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wee eck, Wed 8 Jul 19:38

The problem was the rearranged fixtures combined with our Cup run caused congestion which meant we weren`t always able to field our strongest team. It might have affected our qualification for the play-offs.


Not technically true. The league had plenty of opportunities to schedule the league games elsewhere, but they chose to put them right next to our cup games.

Having internationals is a good thing for the club. We didn`t have the squad depth last season, which is something it looks like we`re addressing this time around.

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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 19:06

Going by the socials, Crusaders fans adore him.

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Topic Originator: Jeffery  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 19:28

Saw an interview with their manager earlier. He said once he got going he was a match winner for them and will be hard to replace.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 20:54

His compilation on youtube looked good and his timing and coming for crosses is a positive. From a couple of photos I couldnt make out if he needed a bit of conditioning, but no doubt NL and the coaching team will sort that out. He seems like a character and will be good to have around the place.

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Topic Originator: Gaz3822  
Date:   Thu 9 Jul 21:04

Are we on a par the Crusaders and their league ?

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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Fri 10 Jul 17:10

taken from the Courier
“Musa came to my attention a few years ago when he was playing sort of junior football, really,” said Lennon of Dibaga’s remarkable rise. “But it sort of went away again.
“Obviously, he’s been over in Ireland with Crusaders and he’s had a good second half of the season.
“He’ll obviously complement the goalkeeping area, which we’ve been short in.
“He needs a bit of conditioning work but he trained on Friday morning and he looks fine. He knows the environment and we’re going to push him and hopefully make him better."

“But we’ll definitely be going for another one, yeah.”

it also says the other wont be Kieran Wright.

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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk  
Date:   Fri 10 Jul 17:21

Makes sense going for another one, in my opinion.

If we do get another in, I can see Terrell going out on loan.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69  
Date:   Fri 10 Jul 18:03

I`d assume we have a scout or two in Ireland, or Lennon really fancies that market.

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Topic Originator: Jealous Furniture  
Date:   Sat 11 Jul 14:50

I`m probably reading too much into this but I noticed Dibaga is number 12 & Terrell is number 40 for the season, so presumably the keeper we`ve still to sign will have the number 1 jersey...

I know squad numbers don`t mean too much, but if Dibaga was signed as first choice I would`ve thought he`d have the number 1 shirt...



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Topic Originator: Gaz3822  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 00:30

He better not be 1st choice or we`re cooked

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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 08:14

Terrell didn`t look like he was moving very well when they came out for the warm up, and he didn`t dive for many of the shots towards the end of it. There could potentially have been an injury there, which may have forced Lennon into starting a goalkeeper who had only arrived on Friday.

The main issues are at centre half and in central midfield. Gilmour needs more quality alongside him, and when we can`t defend long balls, it really makes you question the quality of our centre halves.

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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 08:23

The new keeper is in worse shape than Wanyama.

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Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 10:17

How have we ended up paying money for a backup keeper who’s in poor shape physically? He clearly wasn’t expecting to be playing at this level.

What am I missing?

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 10:21

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Berkey, Sun 12 Jul 10:17

How have we ended up paying money for a backup keeper who’s in poor shape physically? He clearly wasn’t expecting to be playing at this level.

What am I missing?


He looks like he is 4-6 weeks away from full fitness I thought. Its obviously early doors but we were undoubtedly very poor and looked like the lower league team. A bit of work to do ready for the championship season where we must hit the ground running.

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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 10:28

I think we`re being a bit harsh on the keeper, he`ll definitely be fitter for FT training but some of the comments on his shape are exaggerated.

I thought he did fine 1st half, what did surprise me about the 2nd goal was watching his highlights and with his handball background he didn`t spread himself, he must make himself bigger there.

I`m surprised at NL`s comments in that he`ll compliment the GK position, I`d presumed any signing would be as an No.1.

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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 11:00

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Westies squint kicks, Sun 12 Jul 10:28

I think we`re being a bit harsh on the keeper, he`ll definitely be fitter for FT training but some of the comments on his shape are exaggerated.

I thought he did fine 1st half, what did surprise me about the 2nd goal was watching his highlights and with his handball background he didn`t spread himself, he must make himself bigger there.

I`m surprised at NL`s comments in that he`ll compliment the GK position, I`d presumed any signing would be as an No.1.


He`s actually chubby, an overhang on a championship keeper is poor.

I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 11:15

He is a keeper, so he won’t be expected to do the same running as an outfield player. Yes, losing a bit of weight will help his agility, but on the flip side, he’ll be able to come for corners and crosses and bulldoze opponents out the way?




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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 11:17

^^ he got pushed around at most of the corners yesterday

doesnt matter if its part time or full time, a pro footballer should not be in that condition, i seriously doubt 4-6 weeks training will make much of a difference either.

Terrell is injured but presumably the club knew they could have played a trialist if need be? too many questions around this but this better not be a sign of things to come.



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Topic Originator: Clapham Par  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 11:18

Pretty sure I saw NL interviewed when the keeper was signed stating he needed `conditioning work`. So the management team clearly know he needs work on fitness/weight.

I only watched the highlights so can`t comment on how he, and others, looked re overall movement. NL said they looked like they had an `extra layer` and looked off the pace and might need to look at the fitness plan. That doesn`t sound very encouraging re what is happening on the training pitch.

Head scratcher how EK can look just so far ahead in terms of sharpness and movement. That Malik Zaid looked a very decent player.

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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 11:21

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Clapham Par, Sun 12 Jul 11:18

Pretty sure I saw NL interviewed when the keeper was signed stating he needed `conditioning work`. So the management team clearly know he needs work on fitness/weight.

I only watched the highlights so can`t comment on how he, and others, looked re overall movement. NL said they looked like they had an `extra layer` and looked off the pace and might need to look at the fitness plan. That doesn`t sound very encouraging re what is happening on the training pitch.

Head scratcher how EK can look just so far ahead in terms of sharpness and movement. That Malik Zaid looked a very decent player.


Zaid was impressive. Only 21 and bags of improvement in him. I hope NL was impressed too?
NL also said that we may have been undercooked and then at the end said possibly overcooked. Can’t be both ?




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Topic Originator: Clapham Par  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 11:27

Yes I picked up on that as well. Bit puzzling although I could see an argument that it could be both ie last seasons players still not recovered from end of season exertions and new p/t bit part players who aren`t up to speed for this level?

Overall though it did just sound like he was deflecting a bit to protect the players after an unexpected humping.

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 11:28

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Clapham Par, Sun 12 Jul 11:18

Pretty sure I saw NL interviewed when the keeper was signed stating he needed `conditioning work`. So the management team clearly know he needs work on fitness/weight.

I only watched the highlights so can`t comment on how he, and others, looked re overall movement. NL said they looked like they had an `extra layer` and looked off the pace and might need to look at the fitness plan. That doesn`t sound very encouraging re what is happening on the training pitch.

Head scratcher how EK can look just so far ahead in terms of sharpness and movement. That Malik Zaid looked a very decent player.


Yes I thought the same re Zaid. Overall EK looked to have better movement. The 2nd and 3rd goal were defensively very poor. I thought our keeper should have made himself big for the 2nd not small. He is out of condition in my view, should have done better with the 2nd but is was two goals due to poor defending be the centre backs.

G Wardrope

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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 12:17

Playing devil`s advocate here, but all our goalkeepers seem to get worse since we signed them.

Do we need to look at bringing in a new goalkeeping coach? We can`t just keep signing keepers and not see any real improvement (seeing a decline) from them.

This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Hoolie  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 12:30

Our new keeper definitely needs to shed some timber…

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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 17:22

Just noticed Aaron Donnelly`s mother started following us on X.

I have seen it many times when a family member starts following us on X the player turns up not long after.



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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 17:41

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Bertie Paton, Sun 12 Jul 17:22

Just noticed Aaron Donnelly`s mother started following us on X.

I have seen it many times when a family member starts following us on X the player turns up not long after.


We were linked to him in January but it never happened (obviously). Hope so, I like what I saw of him when he first arrived at Dundee

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Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 17:43

Left sided Central Defender….

What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 17:54

and in part so is Robinson with Lennon quoted as saying "he is going to play", IF it happens, could he play in the middle of a back 3? not sure on that.

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 19:31

He was told he could leave Dundee in the summer as not in the clubs plans.

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Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 19:33

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Bertie Paton, Sun 12 Jul 17:22

Just noticed Aaron Donnelly`s mother started following us on X.

I have seen it many times when a family member starts following us on X the player turns up not long after.



I still find it mind blowing that someone would even know stuff like who Aaron Donnelly`s maw is on X
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 19:40

The pictures of her son plastered over the page was a bit of a giveaway.

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 19:46

He has alot of potential so a permanent signing would be best, but could be a season long loan deal. Depends on Dundees financial.position.

He would get regular first team football. Given NL and the coaching staff have improved players chances of international.football, this would be a good move for both parties. At 23 he needs regular football.

G Wardrope

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Topic Originator: CitizenPar  
Date:   Sun 12 Jul 20:29

Malik Zaid was impressive with Edinburgh City, first as a loanee from Hibs before signing a permanent contract with EC. He`s only recently joined East Kilbride, but if our remit is to develop good young players he`s definitely one we should be keeping an eye on.

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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Mon 13 Jul 10:44

maybe he will sign but after a 20 minute sub appearance, he is cup tied for the league cup so that puts to bed the rumour thats going round of him signing and playing tomorrow night

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Mon 13 Jul 11:10

Noticed that too. Seems a bit odd to play someone in a cup game even for 20 minutes if you have told them they can leave. He had a 3 year deal when he signed so maybe trying to put him in the shop window, sell for more money, cup tie him for other clubs in Scotland, take another look at him before letting him go?

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Topic Originator: Kdy Par  
Date:   Tue 14 Jul 21:07

Starting for Dundee tonight…..
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Topic Originator: jake89  
Date:   Tue 14 Jul 21:34

Maybe his mum is just really into the Pars?
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 12:28

There is also an Aaron Donnely at Larne FC. Could be him?

Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 12:43

There may also be a bit of interest in him from other clubs so Dundee may be looking for a bit of a return on their investment hence playing him. Alternatively he may have decided to stay and fight for his place. Who knows.

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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 12:48

they sold 2 centre halfs and have injuries, thats why he is involved.

i think Mrs Donnelly will know who her own son is btw....and he doesnt play for Larne.

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 12:59

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GJS93, Wed 15 Jul 12:48

they sold 2 centre halfs and have injuries, thats why he is involved.

i think Mrs Donnelly will know who her own son is btw....and he doesnt play for Larne.


I assume therefore its safe to say he won`t be going anywhere soon, despite the speculation?

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Topic Originator: incognito  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 13:57

The Ox being announced today.........

"Did you see what happened to the magic car?

It turned into a street!"
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 14:03

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incognito, Wed 15 Jul 13:57

The Ox being announced today.........


I really hope so because i fear our new keeper has a bit of "conditioning" to catch up on!"

I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 14:22

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Dandy Warhol, Wed 15 Jul 14:03

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incognito, Wed 15 Jul 13:57

The Ox being announced today.........


I really hope so because i fear our new keeper has a bit of "conditioning" to catch up on!"


No doubt in 4-6 weeks he will be ready but agree he needs a bit of work. I`m sure he will develop ove the next few months.

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Topic Originator: Kba990309  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 16:40

I was told we have signed a player on loan who has just signed a new deal with his club, even the players haven`t been told who it is yet.

Keith allan
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 18:39

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Kba990309, Wed 15 Jul 16:40

I was told we have signed a player on loan who has just signed a new deal with his club, even the players haven`t been told who it is yet.


Bailey Rice!
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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 18:42

^^ went to Kilmarnock on loan a couple of weeks ago

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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 19:28

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Kba990309, Wed 15 Jul 16:40

I was told we have signed a player on loan who has just signed a new deal with his club, even the players haven`t been told who it is yet.


Hope it’s the mystery Bulgarian
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 19:43

I heard there’s an Argentine striker…

COYP
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Topic Originator: neilholland999  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 19:59

Messi might get a few games I suppose 🤣
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 20:19

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neilholland999, Wed 15 Jul 19:59

Messi might get a few games I suppose 🤣


Impact sub.

I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 20:28

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neilholland999, Wed 15 Jul 19:59

Messi might get a few games I suppose 🤣


Not sure he could handle a cold Tuesday night in Raith.
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Topic Originator: sadindiefreak  
Date:   Wed 15 Jul 23:08

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neilholland999, Wed 15 Jul 19:59

Messi might get a few games I suppose 🤣


Doesn`t run about enough for some of our faithful.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 08:13

Good to see the Ox rumour came to fruition.

This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: CrossPar  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 08:24

Time to dump this thread, until it becomes relevant again.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 09:24

Interview in the Courier with Aaron Donnelly. Says that he will play for Dundee in ther friendly with Everton on Saturday but sounds like he`s definately leaving regardless and it`s just until Dundee bring in new defenders.

I`m convinced he will rock up at East End Park with the OX in the next couple weeks.

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 10:35

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Bertie Paton, Thu 16 Jul 09:24

Interview in the Courier with Aaron Donnelly. Says that he will play for Dundee in ther friendly with Everton on Saturday but sounds like he`s definately leaving regardless and it`s just until Dundee bring in new defenders.

I`m convinced he will rock up at East End Park with the OX in the next couple weeks.


Aaron Donnelly - probably a rumour with some credibility and would make sense, but nothing announced by either club to date.

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Topic Originator: NMCmassive  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 18:35

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Sacktheref69, Thu 16 Jul 08:13

Good to see the Ox rumour came to fruition.


😂

Made me giggle.

Scott Burns is reporting on X that we are still wanting Ox.

“I would expect the deal to happen sooner rather than later.”

I’m hoping he’s correct.

COYP
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 18:58

That would be such an important signing. Having lost, Todd, Ngwenya anf JCM from out backline this summer, defence is my biggest worry going into this season.

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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 19:19

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Bertie Paton, Thu 16 Jul 18:58

That would be such an important signing. Having lost, Todd, Ngwenya anf JCM from out backline this summer, defence is my biggest worry going into this season.


Agree with that. Ox was a real calming influence.
Ngwenya? Has he even found another club?

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 19:32

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AdamAntsParsStripe, Thu 16 Jul 19:19

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Bertie Paton, Thu 16 Jul 18:58

That would be such an important signing. Having lost, Todd, Ngwenya anf JCM from out backline this summer, defence is my biggest worry going into this season.


Agree with that. Ox was a real calming influence.
Ngwenya? Has he even found another club?


Huddersfield and Wigan are competing to sign him apparently.

G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 19:35

Scott Burns is usually a pretty reliable source.

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Topic Originator: par_33  
Date:   Thu 16 Jul 19:41

Scott Burns is usually on the money.

I remember him reporting on Twitter that we were due to sign Kevin o’hara on a 3 year deal, I laughed, two days later, it happened.

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 08:07

There`s a short interview in the Courier today with Oli Shaw in which he says he was at the Cup Final in May. He`d got tickets through his friendship with Aston Oxborough who was at Motherwell when Oli was there during a brief loan spell.

Is it a coincidence that less than two months later Oli is a signed Pars player and there are strong rumours that the Ox is about to join him?

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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 09:56

Teaser just appeared on X
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Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:02

it’s the Ox
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:03

2 year contract
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Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:04

Brilliant
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Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:06

Such a huge signing that

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Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:08

Building a team to win the Championship.
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Topic Originator: twin par  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:09

Great news,just made my weekend!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:09

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Rusty Shackleford, Fri 17 Jul 10:06

Such a huge signing that


In more ways than one. This has been on the cards since the season ended. Motherwell changing manager just delayed it all.




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Topic Originator: king lad  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:13

Absolutely superb, hopefully he will settle our defence down with his experience and familiarity with the guys from last season.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:14

Great news to have him back. A really important signing. Good competition now between keepers over the season.

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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:15

Excellent stuff, brilliant!

I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:17

The investment in infrastructure and team is showing real commitment from the owners.
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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:19

Exactly what we needed.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:29

Absolutely Superb 💯
Welcome Back Ox 👍

Finally, securing and cementing this position. A safe pair of hands in the box.

Ox in the Box 👊

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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:29

Most important signing now completed!!! Thanks to our owners for getting this deal done. We have a proper number one keeper.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:30

Great signing!👍
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Topic Originator: wetherby  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:38

Very very good short video on COWS

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Topic Originator: JTH123  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:52

Great news. He seemed to be a solid steady influence behind the defence so I`m delighted he`s back.
Interesting that he signed the other lad last week consider we have Terrell and a young one coming through. Changed times.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 10:56

That`s fantastic news. Well done to the club, in bringing him back.

Mon The Ox

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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:00

I think last season proved we need at least two goalkeepers for injuries etc. I think its fair to say Musa Digbada needs a bit of development so he may take a little time to get up to speed in the championship.

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Topic Originator: GG Riva  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:01

Very happy with this. I was hopeful as the No 1 jersey had not been given out and there had been something on SM from another player telling him to sign.



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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:02

Welcome news. It just illustrates the need for patience in assessing new transfer business.

`Everything comes to him who waits`.

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Topic Originator: SeasonedPar  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:07

Terrific news. Well done everyone to get this over the line.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:16

Absolutely delighted to have him back, huge signing and a huge player for us!

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Topic Originator: thebear  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:16

Yeee haaa
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Topic Originator: WYPar  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:28

That’s the signing we needed. Big statement from the club as well. As he showed last year, he can make a huge difference for us.
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:33

How many is that confirmed in the squad now? A quality centre back and Ollie would be nice.

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Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:36

Big, big signing. The guy was excellent for us last season, if Motherwell hadn`t stopped him playing against Partick I think we would have been promoted.

I think if we now get in a big, strong, experienced centre back and an upgrade on what we have in central midfield we can win this league.

Looking at the team now, I`d say in the players below we have the best player in that position in the league-

Oxenborough
Nurudeen
Fraser
Gilmour
Tod Jr
Rudden
Kane
Shaw
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Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:37

Signing of the season, massive statement of intent too as he won’t have been cheap.

Couple of experienced centre backs, another midfielder and a pacey winger and were set up for a good crack at it this season.

The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: BlackLight  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:46


NL clearly knows which positions we need to fill.

Can we give him and the owners a break for the next few weeks? We may not make it out of the league cup group stage, but if we have a squad capable of challenging for promotion, I`d happily sacrifice the league cup.

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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:53

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Berkey, Fri 17 Jul 11:37

Signing of the season, massive statement of intent too as he won’t have been cheap.

Couple of experienced centre backs, another midfielder and a pacey winger and were set up for a good crack at it this season.


About right. Think we need a RWB if not a winger




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Topic Originator: JohnnyLatics  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:58

Well chuffed the Ox is back, this could be the difference.

I blame Andy Rhodes for this!
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Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 11:58

That’s fantastic news about Ox. What a brilliant piece of business.

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Topic Originator: dafc111  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 12:52

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red-star-par, Fri 17 Jul 11:36

Big, big signing. The guy was excellent for us last season, if Motherwell hadn`t stopped him playing against Partick I think we would have been promoted.

I think if we now get in a big, strong, experienced centre back and an upgrade on what we have in central midfield we can win this league.

Looking at the team now, I`d say in the players below we have the best player in that position in the league-

Oxenborough
Nurudeen
Fraser
Gilmour
Tod Jr
Rudden
Kane
Shaw


Rudden the best striker in the league? 😂
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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 13:04

"How many is that confirmed in the squad now?"

24.

right now id say there is room for another central midfielder but then a few of the younger ones included in that will go out on loan to make room for new signings so the squad isnt too big, cant wait to see who these experienced players are that people keep talking about.



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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 14:02

I still think we need at least one CB, a CM and player who can play RWB.

Wonder if we’ll see any unknowns akin to Amade, Abdulai or Caceres come in too.

Does Oxborough count as a ‘marquee’ signing? 😂
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 14:10

Good signing 👏

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Topic Originator: Parsdaft21346327964  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 14:11

Near the end of last season watching Kearney play in midfield I don’t think we need a cm but a rwb we definitely need for cover but would be quite hard to convince someone with experience to come play second fiddle to Kearney as we need to be looking to make money on these players in the next couple of years

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Topic Originator: KirklistonPar  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 14:38

Superb to see the Ox back. Some great work done behind the scenes to get this deal done. Can’t wait for the league season to start. COYP!

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Topic Originator: neilholland999  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 14:54

I think this is a really good and solid signing, but I hope the pars fans don`t turn on him if/when he makes a few mistakes, which is pretty much inevitable at our level. We also need more reinforcements outfield to ensure we are competing at the top end of the table.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 14:55

Really surprised me Motherwell were happy to let him go. He’s just a really decent keeper.
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Topic Originator: General Zod  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 15:35

I`d like to see Freddie Turley come back and Olly Thomas if possible. Then we might be in with a shout of a title.

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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 15:47

Lennon stated previously that we were at 10 out and 5 in Ox now makes 6.

Going by the maths we may expect 4 still to come in.

Centre Half
Right Wing Back
Centre Midfielder
Winger

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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 15:53

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Parsdaft21346327964, Fri 17 Jul 14:11

but would be quite hard to convince someone with experience to come play second fiddle to Kearney as we need to be looking to make money on these players in the next couple of years


We do, but we also need to become a Premier League team!

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Topic Originator: Jeffery  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 16:01

Delighted by the Ox signing.

Need another winger to swap in if it isn`t working for Morrison.

I`d agree on above about Turley hopefully coming back. He was really versatile and covered all different positions. Wouldn`t surprise me if he got game time at Derby.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 16:36

I would have thought potentially two players, a winger and a centre back.

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Topic Originator: Berry  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 16:51

Excellent signing but we still need to address the central defence for me to help Ox out.
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Topic Originator: Hay Fever  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 17:26

Centre Mid is essential. We really only have Amade and Charlie as natural midfielders and have lost the cover of Hammy and Todd. Must be the next signing, really short there

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Topic Originator: CrossPar  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 17:39

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General Zod, Fri 17 Jul 15:35

I`d like to see Freddie Turley come back and Olly Thomas if possible. Then we might be in with a shout of a title.


Spot on.
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Topic Originator: Higgys Mohawk  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 17:40

Turley would be a great addition, can play RCB, RB and in midfield.

I’d also take Olly Thomas too. Would offer something different in terms of our striking options with his pace and power.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva  
Date:   Fri 17 Jul 19:36

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General Zod, Fri 17 Jul 15:35

I`d like to see Freddie Turley come back and Olly Thomas if possible. Then we might be in with a shout of a title.


Two great shouts, Zod. I know both lads thoroughly enjoyed their time at the Pars last season and wouldn`t take much convincing to come back if the clubs can agree a loan. Both players would have been in contention for a SC Final starting place had they been fit.



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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 08:01

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AlterPar, Fri 17 Jul 14:55

Really surprised me Motherwell were happy to let him go. He’s just a really decent keeper.


The old manager wanted his goalkeeper to play out from the back, but that`s not his game. He`s a really good shot stopper and has been far more consistent than the goalkeeper we had before.

This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: JnrB  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 09:46

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Hay Fever, Fri 17 Jul 17:26

Centre Mid is essential. We really only have Amade and Charlie as natural midfielders and have lost the cover of Hammy and Todd. Must be the next signing, really short there


Corbally as well, he looked really good against Dumbarton.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 11:43

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JnrB, Sat 18 Jul 09:46

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Hay Fever, Fri 17 Jul 17:26

Centre Mid is essential. We really only have Amade and Charlie as natural midfielders and have lost the cover of Hammy and Todd. Must be the next signing, really short there


Corbally as well, he looked really good against Dumbarton.


Although, it`s Dumbarton...he should look good against them
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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 12:25

He should look good against Dumbarton...and he did. Surely that`s a good thing?

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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 12:33

Corbally looks like a good signing. The fact Fyfe has gone out on loan gives the impression we`re looking to add more depth than we had last season, which is definitely an upgrade on what we had.

I`d still love to see another right wing back and a central midfielder come in. If the right centre back becomes available, I wouldn`t be against it either, but for me, centre midfield and right wing back have to be the priorities if we`re going to be competitive.

This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.

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Topic Originator: neilholland999  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 13:06

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wee eck, Sat 18 Jul 12:25

He should look good against Dumbarton...and he did. Surely that`s a good thing?


Of course it is, but I`m sure you and everyone will realise that it is important not to get too carried away at this stage. Let`s see how he gets on against Championship opposition.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 13:07

A centre midfielder (possibly 2) and a right back are essential. An injury to Gilmour, Amade or Kearney and were really struggling
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Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 13:30

"Lennon stated previously that we were at 10 out and 5 in Ox now makes 6.

Going by the maths we may expect 4 still to come in."

with returning loanees, promoted youth players etc id say 1 in to replace what left at the end of last season, possibly 2 then 1 in 1 out on those in the current squad, could see at least 4 of them going out too so still potentially a lot of work to do.

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Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 15:42

Every single one of our players should have looked quite good against Dumbarton given they are a part time team now in the lowest league.

The big tell is against the physical bigger teams in this league full of wily old pro’s, it’s taken most of the younger players we’ve signed. at least 6 months to adjust to the pace and physicality of this league. Will be interesting to see how Corbally gets on.

It’s why we need a couple of commanding centre backs, Gilmour and Kane in the team, to be physical and help protect those younger players from getting bullied.

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sat 18 Jul 16:07

NL obviously thinks Corbally can handle the Championship, if not higher, or he wouldn`t have signed him. He knows a bit about midfield players. Robinson and Shaw are hardly young boys and have played at a higher level. An experienced goalie like Ox helps too and there may be more to come. It`s easy to sit on the fence but I trust the manager`s judgement.
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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Mon 20 Jul 08:37

NL in the Courier is saying he`s still looking for up to four players but he may have to wait until later in the window when some may become available. He mentions midfielders, a wide player and possibly a striker, but no mention of CBs.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Mon 20 Jul 08:57

I wonder if there will be a couple of loans?

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