McKennan

In fairness, it probably didn't catch many folks' eyes.

So, by implication 'stepping up' is a good thing?

Reconstruction is a bit of a misnomer in many ways because what we're being asked to buy into when it comes to matchday is not that different from what we have now. The upside of the proposals is that there would be one governing body for the league. Perhaps that might bring change somewhere down the road, change that many of us hope for but don't seem to be getting - larger leagues. The cynic is me says the 12-12-18 set-up is a device that will end up cutting the bottom third of the game loose. That's what some fans here and elsewhere are calling for - as if this will miraculously improve the standard of what remains and grow the sponsorship income to the 12-12. Alarm call: most of the teams - with one exception although it doesn't know what it is - have never seen 'football in crisis' headlines. They get along, they make ends meet, sometimes they pull off a cup shocker. That's it. The problem teams are in the 12-12 - Motherwell, Dundee, Hearts, Dunfermline, Thistle, Livingston, Airdrie. All mismanaged since the 'trickle down' of the SPL started in 1998. One of them has been in administration twice. If we're going to talk about kicking teams to the kerb, start with the deadwood. That would be the criterion for Scottish football given that it's so fixated on money and community is secondary, wouldn't it? The bald men fighting over a comb leagues - and sadly, the fans are conniving with it. Sad to think that six months ago clubs like ours had the SFA and the SPL by the balls.

Unless you're happy to negotiate.

Forum posts with 'FACT" in screaming capitals. Nostalgia heaven.

D, Izzy, keep in mind also that Glasgow's population has tumbled since those days. What impact on Thistle that will have had, I can't tell you, but I imagine it won't have helped.

Oh dear, the crockery's flying. It might be my shaky memory but I always seem to the recall the three weeks either side of new year were never very fruitful for Thistle.

Bongo?

Free the Renault 5!

Now, there's a four-in-a-bed that would test even the most lax of censors.

Just remember, that purse is generally where the lady's spouse's manhood also resides.

Oh dear. Your missus is going to be pleased by this.

Well in. Mind you, it's probably easier to turn Al Capone away from the turnstiles than give you a rubbering. Charlie, I'm sorry to read about your troubles, especially at the dog end of the game. What are the rules? Anyone know the fishel rules? Can I suggest you took the wrong approach? As much as you're well-kent, the 'do you know who I am/I've got a ticket but I don't have it with me/do you know how much I spend here' appeals are bound to get some folk offside.

Make of it what you will or make nothing at all.

These guys crack me up - you know there are better tribute acts around?

Thanks lads. Does this mean Siggie has been 'trending'?

http://local.stv.tv/glasgow/205573-protest-over-belfast-city-hall-union-flag-row-planned-for-glasgow/ You know NI folks, it's okay to get angry about poverty, drugs, poor diet, bad health, unemployment, economic justice, taxes and education as well as your damn stupid flag.

Someone please tell me the last seven years were just a bad dream and I've stepped out of the shower with nothing between me and Victoria Principal but a wet towel.

I think the convention is to refer to the Inverness team as Caley and our team as 'the Jags'. I know it annoys fans when Inverness is referred to as 'Jags' but really, there are larger matters around to deal with.

Can't argue with the man about summer football. As I understand it, there's to be a winter break for the SPL. I wonder what the odds are on games being cancelled prior to and just after that period yet conditions during it will mean pitches are playable.

Where did you hear about the ban, Jim?

He'd probably be more effective with a ball at his feet than Flo.

There's been a lot of property development in that part of Queen Margaret Drive. The old petrol station next to Crosslands is a desperately needed supermarket and flats. The derelict land - might have been a school - at Oban Drive and behind the fire station has flats built on it.

Today's results split SFL 1 into two groups of five, with seven points between fifth and sixth.

Adidas kit is tiered. I don't think there's a British team outside the EPL with first-tier Adidas gear. Diadora's been fishing for clients, I understand.