03 Sep 2026 10:34:21
Painful watch at times but 3 points gained is the priority. Seen us play better and not pick up the win.
I've decided I'm going to do my upmost to stay positive and feel that maybe, just maybe, the manager's own ideal starting 11 is beginning to form.
Kelsy, when he arrives, will go straight in up front. Shankland will be there with him. Gassama on the left and Minsu on the right - he looks to have the legs to do a shift in midfield as and when required. Raskin, if still here, alongside Drago.
Penrice left, Kosta right side. Makahnya is a definitely starter as is Pandur between the sticks.
Now the bit that seems set on erasing my new-found positive vibe. Manny? To play or not to play. Hmm? Right now I think I'd start Godfrey ahead of him.
Naderi at best is on the bench as cover if we ever go 4 goals up. Hamsa Rostok must be howling with laughter that they managed to convince us to part with a German record incoming fee for a 3rd tier team player.
Feel free to rip the above apart, but at least post your own starting 11 from those available for upcoming game.
Onwards and upwards! 🔴⚽🔵👍
03 Sep 2026 11:48:15
Right now, Parlane, 3 points are the most important thing. The rest will hopefully come as the squad gets to know each other. Fernandes has to come out now before the Of double header or I fear for us.
Drago also needs to come in as he is a decent goal threat, has a bit of dig, and will work well beside Raskin. Also, he is a very good player.
03 Sep 2026 12:05:28
Hear! Hear! - Parlane! My only concern is our midfield. Not convinced we have enough to control games playing three in there, never mind just two. But I'm going to roll with your positive vibe and hope for the best. C'mon, the Teddybears!
03 Sep 2026 12:08:24
Seeker, I think we Drago is a goal threat, but he's not convinced me with his overall play tbh, early days for the boy though mate.
03 Sep 2026 09:58:50
Two really good wins over the last couple of games and hopefully now the transfer window is shut we can finally get a bit of stability around the squad.
There has been so much uncertainty with players coming and going, rumours every day and questions over who might still leave. Getting all of that out of the way can only help McInnes and the players focus on actually building some momentum.
The attacking three of Gassama, Min Su and Curtis have looked particularly encouraging. There seems to be a good balance between them, plenty of movement and much more threat going forward. Hopefully that's a combination we stick with and allow to develop.
Still a long way to go and I'm not getting carried away after two wins, but it finally feels like there are a few signs of something starting to come together.
03 Sep 2026 13:13:22
Getting the ball to Minsu more will benefit us big time. The boys forward running opens up teams and puts the fear of death in them. Think we let down a bit last night after the first half hour from our midfield passing that stopped him getting on the ball.
03 Sep 2026 10:16:04
Option to buy being reported on the winger also. Great signing imo we've missed out on too many wingers that we've loaned in without an option.
03 Sep 2026 11:14:38
Moore and Cerny, yes. Not sure we've won a watch with Dakota so far, and Skov Olsen was a bullet dodged.
03 Sep 2026 10:11:05
Hi
Give the arm band to Raskin if he stays, acts more like the captain, even though he is not!
03 Sep 2026 11:39:56
Honestly forgot Raskin was playing last night at times. It's constantly stated on here that he's our best player. He really needs to show it more often.
03 Sep 2026 10:03:29
Wondering where Kelsey is. It's all gone quiet. Too quiet for my liking. We need a number 9. Shankland, I like but spends too much time out the front line chasing the ball.
Crying out for a winger to put a cross in. We're too content at cutting inside and losing the ball. Curtis IMO needs a smaller club. Too big a club for him with too high expectations.
03 Sep 2026 09:52:11
Badredine Bouanani from Stuttgart incoming. 21 year old French right winger.
03 Sep 2026 09:46:54
Just read Stuttgart winger Bouani is apparently having a medical with a view to us getting him on loan