Have some reservations over Mowbray but would certainly take Farke. Problem is that Gourlay is obviously mates with Bruce and can so can't see us changing manager for next season. Tbh, I expected more from Bruce but despite all the talk it looks like same old rubbish for next season with Livermore, Reach, Bartley and Mowatt virtually nailed on. Can't see us trying to keep Clarke either.

Crux of the problem is that we have far too many players for certain positions who are on too much money and simply not good enough but little chance of getting rid of them and no money to buy in decent new ones. This situation would be the same whichever manager we had but we certainly need one who won't give in to "player power" , is prepared to give our younger prospects a chance and will challenge every member of the squad and get their attitude turned around.

It is possible that, with the right manager, players like O'Shea, Ajayi and Robinson can recover previous form and we can hope that Dike can inspire Grant but our most obvious failing is in midfield and we are desperate for some energy and creativity coming from there. If we could solve only this problem we would surely fare better even with our existing defence and forward line. Far easier said than done though😞