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Disclaimer - I only watched the first half via someone showing the game through their phone on periscope so this isn't a full picture of the game.

United were pumped on Saturday and it's set off a few alarm bells within the United support.

From what I saw there was no question that the Buddies were the better team and thoroughly deserved their victory, and it raises questions about the weaknesses in the squad and more importantly the weakness in the dugout.

A few people have raised questions about McKinnon from last season and I've always been inclined to give a manager time. It's a new team and it needs time to gel. However I'm becoming increasingly concerned at his lack of tactical nous and it seems to me we do the same thing every week - start 442, switch to 433 when it's not working then change back to 442 during the second half because we need a goal. There doesn't seem to be anything beyond changes in the base formation.

I'm certainly not calling for him to be sacked or anything daft like that - it's far, far too early for that - but I'm definitely concerned about his ability to set the team up and I'm worried it may ultimately cost us the title, because that should absolutely be our aim this season.

I would hope this international window (I'm discounting the Irn Bru cup game next week as it should be for the kids) allows us to work hard on the tactical side of things and improve our shape.

In terms of transfers, I'm not expecting too much in the next few days. I'd be surprised if anyone moves on and I'd be surprised if anyone comes in - even though I think we need another wide option. I suspect we won't have the budget though.

Final point is on the Dees moving home - it'll be sad if the Dees aren't across the road anymore although I remain sceptical about the proposed move. The suggestion that we'll join them - on their terms, in a ground they don't actually own - should be shot down asap imo. I'm not against a groundshare in theory but not on those terms.

Mon the Terrors