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Based on form, our chance of success today could hinge on Aribo. If we could only get him, Kent and Hagi to all turn up in the same game. So do we go with Alfie or Roofe up top today? Personally I would go with the latter. Chances might be tight so we need to take them and based on current form, Alfie is way off the pace.

Ok...I possibly was being a tad OTT. Let's just say...I don't enjoy these games. I can't be the only one?

Don't feel confident at all. Saying that, if we had just signed Messi, Ronaldo and Ramos and were playing the Celtic U16's, I would be equally pessimistic. I genuinely hate these games tbh.

Davis scored in Sweden. The other strikers mentioned to make my point have little or no game time.

Even better. Hard game to make your debut in whilst adjusting to team mates in a poor defence.

I think if the chances fall to Itten, Roofe or Defoe we are guaranteed at 2/3 goals. Morelos is off the pace at the moment. Christ, even his goals have had an element of fortune IMO. The "header" against Malmo came off his side. His goal V the Armenians just crept under. The sclaffed shot V Ross County. I know a goal is a goal regardless but it seems indicative of his general play at the moment.

Agreed. Regardless of his early form, I would fancy him against Ralston who has a tendency to commit himself and dive in as was demonstrated last night in Holland.

Decent draw in my opinion considering West Ham were sitting in pot 3. All teams beatable at home and good chance to gain some points on the road.

He was awful tonight

Sorry buddy. Forgot about that!

I think we need them to qualify tbh. The idea of us playing catch up on Sundays fills me with dread at the moment. At least they would have the same schedule.

I'm glad we weren't playing AZ

Heat or no heat. That was terrible.

I have to agree. Symptomatic of the season so far.

Why? It's a very strong team.

It's hard to believe we were talking about 15/20 million for Barasic. He looks a shell of last season's player.

This is painful. Our passing is abysmal. I see the other Hagi has turned up. The poor one

Can't see Arfield lasting more than 60 in the heat

Temperature expected to be around 28/29 degrees at kick off. Not sure about humidity though? Could be worse. It's expected to hit 37 degrees in a few days over there.

Could have been worse. Just glad we have the engine room intact. Losing Davis/Kamara would have been curtains IMO. The goalie is a concern but hopefully young McCrorie will rise to both occasions.

Am I the only one thinking that this works in our favour for Sunday? As long as we still have good options all over the park, I reckon this will eradicate any complacency and make the players more determined. They will go in as favourites and that will suit me tbh.

If those first group of names are true I think we can cope with the outfield players. The big problem would be the goalkeeper. McGregor has been outstanding against the tims over the last 6/7 games and McLaughlin is solid. Who would come in? Andy Firth. God forbid he is any potential 2nd group?

Ok performance. Could and should have been more comfortable. Still feel there is something missing?

Can we not just move on from this shit?

We will really need to up a few levels if we want any kind of result next weekend. Not over concerned about Thursday as I feel the game will suit us but Sunday is a worry.