The Scotsman

Dunfermlin­e Squad size is a concern

- John V Lloyd

The Doonhamers may recognise some familiar faces alighting from the Dunfermlin­e Athletic coach on Saturday. As recently as 2012/13, Allan Johnston was the manager who took them to the Championsh­ip, aided considerab­ly by one Nicky Clark, scoring 41 goals in 46 games (Michael Paton and David Hopkirk also featured).

If Queen of the South are in the bible, maybe it is apt that many believe Allan is taking us from the wilderness to the Promised Land. He may need to be a miracle worker though. The disparity in size of squad and quality was only too apparent in the defeat by Dundee United but, post administra­tion, we must continue to live within our means.

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