Squad Check: Where We Stand

Nice, tidy list to work from and a bit of fun with the Fork line to kick us off. You’ve got a solid-looking pool on paper, with competition in plenty of areas — and a few spots that could do with clarity.

Goalkeepers and the back four

Two keepers listed, with Ivor Pandur marked NEW alongside Liam Kelly. That gives the impression of a clear number one and a reliable deputy, at least from this sheet. At centre-back there are several names, including Ben Godfrey listed as NEW on loan with an option, plus established mentions like John Souttar. That feels like reasonable cover for the middle.

Right-back looks competitive with Ross McCrorie marked NEW and Dujon Sterling also present, which gives options for different games. Left-back though only has Tuur Rommens listed here, so that side might be the weakest link in terms of depth unless there are unlisted options or conversions from elsewhere.

Midfield — numbers and balance

Midfield is where this sheet reads strongest for me. You’ve got a mix of central options: Tochi, Raskin, Diomandé, Connor Barron and the Dan Neil entry marked NEW. There are attacking midfielders too — Bajrami, Thelo Aasgaard and Lyall Cameron — which suggests flexibility in formations and rotations. It’s nice to see a blend of youth and experience on paper, which should help across a long season.

What isn’t clear from a list like this is who’s the go-to combination in the middle and which players are best suited to press or sit deep. But the raw numbers are definitely favourable.

Attack — healthy competition

The forwards list is busy. You’ve got wingers and lots of centre-forward options — Lawrence Shankland marked NEW, Chermiti, Miovski, Danilo and others. That’s good for game-to-game selection, and for managing form and fitness. The question becomes who starts and who comes off the bench, and whether the manager prefers a strike pairing or a single striker system.

Plenty to argue about there, but from a fan’s view it’s nice to see options rather than gaps.

Final thoughts

Overall, the list reads like a squad that can rotate and cope with cup runs, provided the left-back area is covered and the manager settles on a midfield shape. If some of those NEW tags are accurate, that adds even more competition. Good post — shout if you want me to slot these into a probable XI or look at tactical fits for players.

Basic tactical observation: with numbers in midfield and attack you can play a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 depending on whether you want more control through the middle or pace on the wings. Left-back depth might force a full-back conversion from midfield cover in some matches.

Written by AK7: 23 July 2026