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  1. Don't think anybody mentioned that there was plenty available, just that they are the TYPE of players we are lacking. We got Hardie from Queens Park so who is to say there isn't another Hardie-esque player down the divisions? Maybe better rolling your R's than your eyes!!

     

    Like Ryan Stevenson?!

     

    Why Archie persisits with him up front is beyond me. Craigen on bench, Dools up top and Stevenson in that role for me.

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  2. Hi LLD,

     

    For what's its worth I'm a similar age & just gone through the exact same dilemma. I had the choice of a gaff in Muirend or Clarkston. Both were sand stone terraced houses (at a similar price) with the one in Muirend having the extra bedroom and probably a few more 'features' that my missus likes but aren't the most essential things in the world.

     

    Despite the one in Muirend probably being the better house, we took the one in Clarkston as we felt its overall value was probably greater. In terms of schooling its the better option (on paper)and I guess that, in a lot of ways, became the 'sensible' option. Property values also seems to stay pretty strong whereas moving outside ER and into Glasgow City Council you find a lot of fluctuations - according to the estate agent in GCC. For example, we sold our flat in one day in Muirend and our neighbour (literally next door) hasn't shifted it in 5 months - the estate agent prepared us for this as its apparently very common regardless of house price. The houses in Clarkston seem to go quickly so if you need to sell then there's peace of mind that you should sell rapid without compromising on losing money. We are pretty delighted with our move. They local bars & restaurants are excellent and transport links are also pretty good and really convenient (so is Cathcart to be fair). We also have parking which we wouldnt have got in Muirend which has been much more important to us than we thought. On similar train/bus lines to Cathcart so your adding 5-10 mins to your journey into town but worth it.

     

    Our neighbours are similar ages to us (a lot of families) whereas the ones in Muirend were a lot older so that's been a wee added bonus.

     

    One final thing - having gone through the buying process - mortgages, valuations, financial planning etc. etc. that comes with buying a house I am so glad that we stretched ourselves this time & don't have to do it all over again. If you have all the time in the world then I'm sure its quite easy but juggling that with work became really tiresome.

     

    I If you want anymore info then drop me a DM. Good luck with your decision!

     

    Cheers.

  3. For Stevenson having such a bad game he laid the first goal on to Lawless and won the header on the half way line for the third goal. I also think he was the one in the middle of the park who created the shooting opportunity for Bannigan but cant be sure.

     

    He is not a player for craft. He is in there to do a job. To make us more solid, to win headers, to make tackles, to be 'box-to-box'. His role is to let the likes of Fraser, Bannigan, Higgy et al. get on the ball and create things. Yes, he will need to contribute with goals but lazy is not a word I would use to describe him

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  4. Morally, I couldn't support anyone in a Thistle jersey who had previously been found guilty of rape - regardless of what the legal system does, or does not, say. I'd go as far to say that I would struggle to support Thistle if we had a convicted rapist in the team - young fans idolising a 'role model' goal-scoring number 9...who in his spare time doesn't have the discipline to stop himself from raping a women after drinking too much alcohol.

  5. County bring in 3 (2 Dutch guys and one from Leicester), Alan Gow training at ICT, Just saying.

    Maybe we should look at the juniors could just be in our budget range.

    Why? Did we bid for these players and lose out because we couldn't afford them. Would Alan Gow be an inspired signing who would propel us into the Top6 ...or... should we hang fire and hopefully get another Higginbottom? Surely that risk is worth it rather than an Alan Gow whos agent whore him about during every transfer window.
  6. Seems Lloyds (I think) are desperate to get out of Scottish football. All the debt in Scottish football has been written off and anything recovered is basically a bonus. Sounds like theres a similar offer as the Dundee United one on the table for Killie. If they pay off X amount then they will potentially be debt free as well. It seems to hinge on the fact Michael Johnson doesn't have he cash though and Lloyds will settle if they find a sustainable business partner going forward. One caveat on the Dundee United offer includes 50% of all transfer fee's for the next 2 windows to the bank and then 40% of all transfer fee's in the 3rd window to the bank. if Steven Thomson plays his cards right then Dundee united could have a very bright future

  7. Steven Lawless on the bench....Samaras was off the park for final 10 mins but he STILL doesn't come on!! This kid got us up last year and started so well this season before injury, why is he not playing?????

     

    His form has been shit. He's half the player he was last year. He's had one good game since he made such a fuss about not signing a new deal. He gets bullied far too easily. He needs to get his head down, get his form back and stop bitching about on twitter

     

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  8. Was wondering on Saturday how do Killie who are about £9m in debt manage offer Craig Samson more money than ST Mirren who have virtually no debt. If Killie ever go down they are in deep deep trouble .

     

    Might not have to wait that long. Speaking to a guy I work with who runs one of the Killie Supporters clubs - thinks they could be in administration by Christmas.

     

    Fans boycotting, crowds of under 3,000, massive debts and a chairman who wants £2m to sell-up doesnt really add up.

  9. Gonna stick my neck out a bit here and possibly upset a few folk.

    Some of the abuse from some of our fans to Chris & Paul is disgusting to their twitter accounts or posted in the Jags fans Facebook thingy.

    The guys saw out their contract, were here for a decent amount of time in todays game, and done their bit for us.

    I cannot blame them for trying pastures new when more money is put on the table when they all have families to provide for and houses and bills to pay for.

    I for one won't boo them and will clap them when they appear against us.

     

    Agreed - the abuse is pathetic. Given the way we portray ourselves as a club some of the 'fans' need to look at themselves. Absolutely embarrassing.

     

    Sorry to see them go but the club is always bigger than a couple of players

  10. Of the SFL1 players out of contract I'd take Brian Graham. That's about it.

     

    Wouldnt touch Graham - encourages the long ball and by all accounts his attitude is stinking - not what we need.

     

    The ginger full back from Accies - Ziggy something was always decent - Id take him

     

    Bachirou wouldnt excite me much either

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  11. I have to admit I find it strange that Judas has singled out these two. Erskine, on his day, is a match for anyone in the country but he can silenced - especially in the Scottish game. Paton is a solid holding midfielder but we have coped adequately without him.

     

    Look at their signing last summer for first division - Michael gardyne. He was a player who really impressed me yet has rarely featured anywhere but from the bench - do Paton & Erskine want this if they don't hit the ground running?

     

    Disappointed if they go but I would think its purely a financial decision which is fair enough but can be very short-sighted in football

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