Don't Let This Become A Summer Overhaul

There's a real danger this summer turns into a wholesale reset. A few sensible tweaks are fine, but replacing half the squad would gut continuity and leave us chasing cohesion for months. Fans want progress, not a team that needs a year to find itself.

Goalkeeper decisions matter

Picking the right keeper is more than a shirt number. Bringing in Gunn as a No 3 and hampering his Scotland chances feels unlikely and unnecessary. If the club want an experienced head to steady the spot they should look for someone who adds stability, not someone who blocks a young international’s pathway. We shouldn't be sacrificing players' international prospects for the sake of filling bench spots.

Don’t rip up the defence

Souttar’s role won't simply be decided for him — it's on him to rediscover form, but you can see why supporters worry. If Manny goes, the idea of three or four brand-new centre‑backs is alarming. Raskin and Diomande leaving would already be disruptive; keeping Barron and a couple of familiar faces gives the backline a fighting chance. Continuity at the back is underrated. New partnerships take time, and we don't want to be throwing together combinations every week.

Striking balance up front

Watt reportedly heading to Turkey for £1.7 million raises the obvious question: where are the reinforcements? Selling Chermiti and replacing him with Stewart on a free would feel like a downgrade unless it is part of a wider, sensible plan — for instance, trimming Miovski could justify a like‑for‑like switch. But wholesale changes up front would leave us short of chemistry; attackers need service and understanding, which don't happen overnight.

Truth is, the squad needs shrewd business rather than panic buys. Keep a few core players, bring in targeted signings that fit the shape, and give them time to bed in. Seventeen new faces is fantasy — and frankly, it would set us back more than it helps.

Written by wslgers4ever: 25 July 2026