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[HT] 0-0. It was a very congested start to the game, more like header tennis than a football game. We got through that and started to get on the ball. I think we stretched the game, opening up more space. We've just been a bit sloppy and indecisive with the final ball. The only real chances were Davis' long-range strike and Arfield's flick on from the corner. We need to do more.

Eh... Rangers?

Arfield meets the corner well, but the 'keeper palms it away.

It was a really poor first 20 minutes, but the last 20 minutes have been better. A goal in the final 5 minutes would be great.

What a striker from Davis! Just tipped around the post. Kamara has been better today.

It's a major weakness in his game, but everyone seems to overlook it.

Katic just played in Cosgorve for a one-on-one chance. Fortunately, he knocks it too far ahead of him and McGregor smuthers it. Poor from Katic.

It's very congested in there. I think we need to get Kent and Aribo playing wide.

Aribo and Polster can slot in there if required.

Kamberi is the striker; it is his natural position, despite being played elsewhere for Hibs.

Yeah, Stewart's really not a striker. I'd define him as a second-striker - which no one really utilises, so he's played wide or in attacking midfield.

I'm looking forward to this, which is strange because our form has not been good, and it is a tough game, usually. It's amazing what a new face does to your outlook. I'm looking forward to seeing the new guys -- do you think they'll play a part? Neither have had much game time.

Not very, I'd suggest. He's been on the bench for the last couple of games, and the Belgian league must have had a winter break because there's not been a league game for a few weeks. I hope he makes the bench tomorrow, though!

I shall be deleting my account presently.

There was a little clip of Hagi in training this morning. Barasic was chatting to him, so he must be his welcome 'buddy'.

Could it be Kamberi and Vydra, or one or the other?

Vydra was hot property several years ago, when he played for Watford. He's a superb goalscorer in the Championship, but hasn't been able to continue that in the PL -- which should be fine for us.

Vydra's history from Wikipedia: They don't waste any time. Burnley[edit] Burnley signed Vydra for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal from Derby on 7 August 2018.[42] Glasgow Rangers FC[edit] Vydra signed for Glasgow Rangers on loan until the end of season 2020. He stated that the lure of playing against top drawer players such as Vassoun Bayo and Boli Bolingoli -Mbombo was a deciding factor. He did express his sadness of not being able to test himself again Eboue (next Kante) Kouassi.

This is a good signing. We've been crying out for a creative, playmaker for years. I'm very excited. I'm pleased with the profile of the player too: He looks like a key piece of the puzzle, but is a good investment too. Clearly a Wilson signing.

That's great but what about Hagi? Is he close to signing too? #PedanticLoyal

Yeah, I do recall him [Dykes] being able to carry the ball very well -- especially against us! But, that was against us: space to run into on the counter! Looking at Dykes' goals, they're all on a plate. Okay--his positioning is good, but how much space will he get when there's 12 players ( ) around him? I see him as more of a striker, target man. I will concede I have not seen much of him, so his assists -- although the number s look good -- are unknown to me. Kamberi looks more versatile to me; more dynamic, can score all types of goals and looks like he's a good link-up player too. His form has been terrible this season, however, and a couple have mentioned his attitude. I was actually thinking a couple of days ago that there must be some decent forwards playing in Scotland just now we could move for. Dykes and Kamberi -- along with Cosgrove and Long -- were the names that initially came to mind.

No, I only took League games. It's 8 goals in 27 if you want total goals. (I tend to skip Cup goals because it is against those types of opposition.)