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I'd go along with that as well.

I was hoping to see Bannigan get a run out at some point tomorrow. He'd know what to expect from most of the Ayr players having gained that insider knowledge last season. I don't think we'll need both Balatoni and O'Donnell on the bench. I'd go for the latter as he's evidently more versatile. Not for the first time I agree with 1JL's team prediction.

I don't really see what there was to like about him. He was clearly a much better player than he was ever prepared to be for us. One of those players that because he came down a division he thought he didn't have to do the spadework. Saw him play for us in a reserve match at McDiarmid. St Johnstone had a strongish side out that day but Young was clearly the best player on the park. The very fact the guy was/is a good footballer but chose too often not to display his talent doesn't make him that likeable in my book. That said, and I wouldn't read too much into the fact he's training with us, it may be no bad thing to get him on the short term. I get the impression McNamara is very switched on when it comes to fitness and effort. I don't believe Jackie would be easily Barry Smith'd.

To me the most obvious in recent years would be Kevin McGowne. Not sure if Gordon Dalziel was any good before he arrived at Firhill but most certainly he was a better after he left than he ever was for us. Struggling to really think of any others. Someone will mention Grant Murray but I didn't think he was mince for us his first season.

Great to see Just an observation but not exactly full of the younger brigade. Seriously tho', why should that be?

No feckin' wonder how that mob at Cathkin went out the game on no more than a whimper. Anyway, Matt, you've got my respect honeymooning in Livingston

Sad to hear. He most certainly was one of the most descriptive of radio commentators.

maybe not bigger things but I thought both could have more than held their own in our Division. Off on a tangent, I don't like to mention a couple of the youngsters from a few seasons back as they never really received the dedicated coaching at the most important time of their development. One or two might have made it for all we know.

No kidding. I thought the very first one the best followed by Jackson's for Morton. The Annan fella is taking on an SPL outfit. Love the way he heads and chests the ball before he starts the run. Jackson's was a real striker's goal.

Agree. Keeping it down to £18/£19 will make it affordable for many. Sort of thing that might also be of interest to Morton fans who work in Glasgow area. Pleased to see the Club showing imagination and making hospitality packages more affordable.

Mason would have been nothing without Della Street.

That's what I'd have thought so how come I can hardly think of any? I've been beaten to John Hansen who undoubtedly could have gone on to get more caps (even if he played in an era when Sandy Jardine and Danny McGrain were about). I feel injuries hampered Hardie's career after he left us and I'm kinda surprised Marc Smyth's not gone up a level (he may still do).

Completely agree. It's indeed a sad reflection on modern society when parents can't control their kid's language. Ah, that would be an ecumenical matter.

I can still mind when I was middle aged and just a bit thick.

So what? You two are just collateral damage. Surely you can see the bigger picture. Rejoice in the fact that the SFL (and the SPL for that matter) have suddenly wakened up (they were having a nap May, June & July) and are now prepared to listen to the fans call for change. True this is not a change the fans wanted but it's a change nonetheless, so be grateful. I used to think the SFL/SPL were just clueless now I see them as extremely clueless. See, there's another change

Looks like the time to drop it voluntarily rather than wait for the inevitable. Cynic in me says that with a polis squad now specially set up they'll be looking to justify their existence. Cynic in me also senses they'll go for soft targets and not the chronic perpetrators from elsewhere in the city. As an aside I can't see how the song itself could be described as sectarian, so if folk have to stick a label on it then I can see where they could tag it political. For all I know even just discussing the rights and wrongs on a forum could be playing into the hands of the knuckledraggers.

I'd advise you to get your hearing checked. BTW just as a matter of interest do your rumours stretch further than Victoria Pk or Dingwall for that matter?

I thought he had a decent enough game. Took a knock yesterday but if that doesn't flare up I'd be surprised if he doesn't hold his place ahead of Balatoni.

Wasn't at the game but it was a League Cup tie. Surprised the game went ahead as the Fiefdom of Berwick being still at war and all that.

and also very much appreciated by those who made it btw lay out a few carafes on the grass, stick a couple of French straw boaters on the heids of Archie & the County chap and you've the makings of a modern day Renoir HERE

It was a strange game. For a large part we weren't winning the second balls. I wouldn't go as far as to say we weren't competing just being outmuscled. When we did manage to get on the ball we looked good. As the game went on we eventually started winning the one on one battles and finished the game as if we had two or three more men than them, Almost every player was very good on the ball and at times the whole team played the best football so far this season.The Erskine substitution made a significant difference. He played mostly wide left, which is not considered his best position and I thought the team looked quite effective playing with a bit more width (Cairney went wide right).

Because we love Thistle so much distance doesn't come into it. Anyway my boss is a Jags lovin' softie. Well he was this morning when I looked in the mirror. You're up early, uber. Thought you weren't going to the game?

and if that the case then no contracted Jags player is dropped to accommodate Hutton. I don't want to see Robertson again playing in midfield. Hopefully Hutton coming in will mark time till Bannigan or perhaps Campbell is ready in the manager's eyes to play regularly in midfield.

Yeh I see what you mean. Purring away in the background like a Rolls Royce engine there's just no call to lift the bonnet. I see the SPL are just as competent by selecting the Aberdeen v Pars fixture for a Friday night boost. It's not that Dunfermline fans will have far to travel or that much of the Dons fanbase come from out of town or anything. We're really blessed that Scottish football is in the safe hands of the like of Mssrs Doncaster & Longmuir.

If Hutton is match fit I wouldn't be surprised at that starting line up. If Hutton is not expected to put in 90 mins more likely to play 4-4-2. In fact as the lad won't have really had any training with our lot we may be better with the extra midfielder.