As we are now with players leaving etc, this is our current squad depth for next season. Have included a few of the younger ones that you'd expect to be fully involved during pre-season, giving them a chance to prove their worth.

Goal keepers:
Benji, Deniz, Newman

Right backs:
L Smith, Freeman, Cooney, Davidson

Left backs:
Robson, Sporle

Centre backs:
Edwards, Reynolds, Connolly (inj), K Smith, Neilson, Graham

Centre midfielders:
Butcher, Fuchs, Harkes, Hoti

Attacking midfielders:
Pawlett, Mochrie, Meekison, Glass

Wingers:
Chalmers, Fotheringham

Strikers:
Shankland, Appere, Clark

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Don't think I've missed anyone major. Lots of youngsters filling up spaces there. In an ideal world you'd want two solid players in every position. I think a winger is top priority for us this season and if we only sign 1 player then it has to be a winger.

After that, do they put trust in the young centre backs at the club? 3 of them are there and two have shown that they can play in this league, but consistency is key for these guys and they are yet to prove that. With Connolly out, if Edwards or Reynolds were to get injured you are playing a dangerous game. But then having Butcher there too gives us options.

Fullbacks I would love us to upgrade but I can't see it happening. Same with defensive midfield.

The club have a decision to make around that attacking midfield position. Mochrie and Meekison are there but are so young. Pawlett, Harkes and Clark can all play there but none of them seem to excel in that position.

As for strikers, currently we have 3, but I'd like someone who can get in behind and has a real bit of pace about them. Not easy to find though.

Overall I think its clear we need to strengthen in a few areas. Hopefully the club acts early to bring players in and have identified target that they've been working on behind the scenes. Hoping at least 1 of the young players that hasn't had too much exposure can really step up this coming season and be a regular in the first team.