The 18 man squad

[GUNBOAT]

Did you see what Dundee United fans say/said about Armstrong/Erskine/Telfer/Spittal/Toshney/Fraser/Donaldson/Dillon/Daly/Anychunt?
Makes Mehmet sound like Joe Ward.

You have got a point there,dead risky letting Bell go though and replacing him with less experience.

[stokearab]

You have got a point there,dead risky letting Bell go though and replacing him with less experience.

GB you could blame RM for the new signings to replace Bell but you can't blame him for letting Bell go since he obviously made it clear he didn't want to stay. So it's not "risky letting him go" is it

As Chick said the Southampton lad has been given a new 3 year contract so they must rate him highly. Too early to write off these keepers imo

[shedboy71]

Stoke - you watching the game online? I have the new season optimism creeping in but not at game. Sounds like we are in total control using wings - by god who would have though it

[stokearab]

Stoke - you watching the game online? I have the new season optimism creeping in but not at game. Sounds like we are in total control using wings - by god who would have though it

No, not watching this one 71. Got my lad coming over next week so just sorting stuff out for his accommodation etc.
Keeping an eye on the scores though. At the end of the day for me it's not the results in this cup that matter, it's bedding down a formation and getting the players working well as a team so that when the league games come along we are ready for a flying start.

[ianharab]

No there either and judging by radio , no missing much , couldn't get myself motivated to go today , hope that's no an omen for this season

[shedboy71]

No there either and judging by radio , no missing much , couldn't get myself motivated to go today , hope that's no an omen for this season

my pre season optimisim has lasted all of 30 mins agree with stoke need to blood in players - sounds like our keeper had a howler of a pass for an open goal and durnan to rescue

[stokearab]

2-0 now. Stanton fouled for pen which Keatings converts. First was McMullan

[stokearab]

Decent start, refreshing to see so many new names on the teamsheet, will be interested to hear how we played, especially likes of the new GK

[Skolcorner]

Who is Archie Thomas? Is he from Southampton as well?

[Chick A Saw]

Decent start, refreshing to see so many new names on the teamsheet, will be interested to hear how we played, especially likes of the new GK

Forgettable first half with some good signs. Apart from the howler, Deniz had some good saves and was good to see the keeper come for a corner ball. McMullan continues his promise and some nice football to watch.