Woodstock Jag

Disgustingly good.

It wasn't a nice game to watch, but 3 points is all we need. Our goal difference is brilliant already. My worry was that our wing backs were not up to much today. O'Donnell doesn't seem to be quite on form attacking-wise and Sinclair was off the boil. Also feel we weren't enough of a threat at set-pieces without Forbes in the starting line-up.

Shaggie....

Gay people are put off football because it's still perceived to be hostile to gay people. It's not because it's macho. It's about how welcoming an environment it is. I'd like to think that if a Jag or any other player publicly "came out" (ridiculous though the situation is, it IS still taboo in football and we need to break that taboo) publicly, that it would either be treated either with indifference or appreciation and understanding. The point at which football can be said properly to have tackled this is the point at which it is thought unremarkable, and people feel genuinely indifferent across the sport.

Was Murray's red a straight red or second booking?

"I live near Glasgow and my kid's a Jags fan" Code: I am in a similar position to about 1.5 million Scots and Kids Go Free saves me a tenner every fortnight on my way to Pacific Quay for Open All Mics.

When they've been below St Mirren in the league (scarcely even in the same league) for something like two decades, they've obviously become a little precious about not having a big team to call their rivals. Also we went up at their expense through the first season of the play-offs. They're just bitter.

Felt awful when they started singing Jackie's name. Not going to lie.

Greenock Morton have a bigger inferiority complex than anyone else in the British Isles. Sit and be envious, Pie and Bovril. Sit and be envious.

Nonsense. One of the most intelligent players we've had in years.

Part of me did wonder whether the timing of this means he'll be joining Jackie and Sid at Dundee United in a coaching capacity. I guess we'll find out in the next few days. Could just be he wants a clean break to shift towards his day-job.

From the official site he's been released from his contract by mutual consent and is now a free agent. I remember watching him when he was a youth player up at Pittodrie. Always a hard-worker, incredibly fit for his age, and though not the most talented of players could entertain and get the backing of the crowd. Dragged us through some difficult games under McCall too. All the best to the big man wherever he ends up. One of Firhill's grafters and a true gent as well. Will always remember that goal at Livi.

I wasn't being sarcastic. The impression I get from that interview is that he did it with a heavy heart.

He was on the verge of tears in this interview. Regrets it already: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21249708

Given Archie won't be starting I suspect we'll go with: Fox O'Donnell Muirhead Balatoni Sinclair Paton Bannigan Forbes Erskine______ Welsh Craig Subs: Daniels, Archie, Murray, McGuigan, Doolan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D11SN7jsp9A Let's DAE THIS

Onwards and upwards. Let's win this barsteward league.

Why did McParland resign?

I wouldn't mind Jimmy Nicholl if he were prepared to shift from his berth at assistant at Killie.

I can completely understand why he's done it. A decent SPL team, with a cracking shout at European football and a domestic cup, good infrastructure and probably a decent wage too. Best of luck to him. But it's a proper kick in the balls all the same. I just hope he doesn't take anyone with him on the cheap.

Jim Spence just declared on Twitter that Jackie to be unveiled at Tannadice tomorrow. Gutted.

A three horse race makes it more interesting. Pushing towards a higher points total is the suggestion that of the other two teams, it is more likely that at least one will pull a rabbit out of the hat. Mitigating against that is that a three horse race might actually mean more points being taken from each other and possibly a messier fight at the top. 70 points is a good target, but I suspect we might need more.

Told you.

St Johnstone make an absolute mint on functions. They're basically one of the best placed venues for that sort of thing in Perth.

Geoff Brown has always been an unapologetic self-interest-driven chair and owner at St Johnstone. And to be fair to him, he's kept them consistently financially stable and been able to finance a decent team for several years when others have struggled. At least he doesn't pretend to care about what's in the interests of the wider game. Fair play.