Let's Get Together (In Our Minds)

So Richard, the Little Kicks are genuinely interested in how or if you see the likes of Smith, Mahou, Ugan and basically the wingers working in the team in the latest current setup.

How do you think that's going to work out?

You're not quite told that story properly and accurately, by the way.

And I think we should point out that's kind of the only time we've had a podcast night out as well, because obviously such fraternising is, it's unprofessional, I would suggest, gentlemen.

So, no, he came up to you saying, oh, Martin, you're Martin, aren't you? Oh, I really love the podcast.

He was so effusive about the podcast.

Martin was just sitting there and taking all the place.

But I was sat right next to him.

Clintus was at the bar.

Oh, an absolute disgrace.

Anyway, I've been very close to being kicked off this podcast that evening.

What was the question? Oh, right.

Okay.

I think what I'll do is, I know we had a question came in from... from the very wonderful Aberdeen FC 1983, 1903 analytics blog as well, about who is Richard's man this season, that Yefie Okos is away.

Correct.

I think in the same spirit of that, a player that I do genuinely think is something to contribute this season is Tony Ugan.

However, I suspect if he's going to make his mark, and this probably goes for all the wingers, then I think it might have to be soon and maybe in the next two games as well.

And, you know, in some ways that is a little unfair in Ugan in particular, but also in Smith, who's had some moments this season already.

Ugan's already had at least one good afternoon against top flight opposition so far this season in a league cup against Dundee.

He was...

You know, one assist, heavily involved in another goal, certainly.

But, you know, much with playing as a lone striker in this side over the past few years, and again, I know we have a question coming in from Kevin Nisbet as well, Playing winger under the manager at the start of the season wasn't that easy either, as we really struggled to get the ball out to them quick enough or in a position where they can actually threaten and cause some damage.

All too often, they were starting possession much closer to the halfway line that they would like or getting the ball when already double marked.

So it's been very difficult for them.

I think there's that and there's also the lack of relationships being built up with a fullback as well.