New signings

above but I am going to give myself as much time as possible to decide on the squad.

“It will be a guess until we see them up against Premiership opposition.

“I got the chance last Saturday (against Motherwell) to see where we are all at.

“Recruitment is ongoing and I want to get that right.

“I want to make sure that whatever I bring in adds to what we already have here because I don’t want to stockpile players.

“We are in a good place and we can add numbers but some of these young players might fly, why not give them the opportunity?

“Let’s see if they can pepper up the squad and give us more numbers.

“I am looking, we might need something here or there but there is no massive rush for me to have a big influx of players.

“I want to give a reason before I bring somebody in or I give the younger players their opportunity to step up and become a strong squad or even better

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I think it’s still very early doors and the group deserves the respect that they’ve earned from being the champions last season

and step into the first-team because we have some talented players here.”

Mellon is not one to discuss philosophies or style of play, simply he wants to win games and reckons he has some more thinking to do before finetuning his side.

He added: “I am very clear in my thinking and that is what I will be trying to achieve over the coming days, weeks and games before the kick-off.

“I will be looking to put together a team who can score goals, keep clean sheets and deal with the asks you will face in the Premiership.

“There is no need to panic and try to do that too soon.

“It is ongoing, getting to know the group, gauging if they can do what I am asking and when the moment is right we will be clear in the process.

“It is also an ongoing thing as you go throughout the season.

“You will be looking at recruitment and whether you can make the players better here so you can win games.

“Recruitment and improving the process are always ongoing things.”