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Dear Deidre, I have an NBC suit in the loft, charcoal lined, both cotton and rubber gloves, rubber boots, and respirator. My NBC haversack includes three combo pens, naps tablets, and a tub of fullers earth. Last used on the Basra Road circa 92/93. Would this suffice for two hours exposure in Glasgow's most toxic environment? Further, are there any decontaminant areas in the immediate locale?

Why the fuss? This can be easily solved. There should be only one semi final. Rangers v Aberdeen, celtic and Hearts. 11 v 33 subject to Jack and Morelos being sent off. The game to be played at the Brendanbeu because Hampden is too much like a second home for Rangers. There will be no need for a final tie. The team excluding Aberdeen or Hearts that scores the most goals against Rangers will be awarded the Cup, even if Rangers win. Quite simple really.

Better late than never. Saturday saw a mustering of the Red Army at the PQ gates. Big Dick lead Wullie Miller, Liam McLeod, and Jonathon Sutherland to Sellik Park. Michael Stewart joined the gathering throng, whilst Billy and his EBT squeezed into the Beeb's VAR studio. It was interesting to note Sutherland doing the tunnel/dug-out/ pitch side gig, I suspect Chris McLaughlin was consigned to Lawwell car washing duties? Such a gathering of Dandies(we should have a collective noun) is normally confined to games against Rangers at the Hill'O'Dung, it had the same effect though. Remember our last two visits amid the grey granite? A penalty that never was awarded against us, and a sending off that was duly rescinded. On both these occasions, all Dandies swore the refs' got it right, one hundred per cent spot on. When all other organisations covering the games reported differently, PQ reported their takes, but did not change their minds. Similarly, on Saturday there is a two footed lunge from McKenna on Edouard in the penalty box, all say penalty. Big Dick apologises on the Sunday for not mentioning the incident on the previous day's Open all Mikes, they didn't really think it was significant. It would appear that an exaltation of Dandies only see matters red, when they want to. They are easily prickled all the same, they bristle with offence at the merest slight. Post match interview with Brenda and he mentions the incident to Sutherland but deliberately refuses to mention McKenna, "I don't know who the Aberdeen player was"? Sutherland is not quick enough to counter but Big Dick is waiting, "of course he knows it's Scott McKenna, he bid £3 million for him last month". Sunday was a fun day at PQ, Big Dick hosted, Al Lamont was pitch side at Livi', Liam McLeod commentated, Billy and his EBT provided colour. The Ryder Cup was being promoted heavily before our game kicked-off; however our piss-poor performance soon had PQ juices flowing. Big Dick quite correctly pointed out, we have not won an away league fixture since the 27th of February. The League Cup semi-final machinations are heavily slanted too, the red army invited jolly Jambo duo of Alan Preston and Michael Stewart to offer support, and they did in spades. DrStu' and Tam Cowan were advocating Dandies and Jambos boycotting the semis, the rest were too busy raining heavy artillery on Doncaster et al. Darryl Broadfoot points out the SPFL is a members' organisation, ignored. Chris tells us that Sellik are sympathetic to the plight of both Aberdeen and Hearts, whilst most aware of their problems in returning to Glasgow from Germany in the early hours of Friday morning. Constant demands from all echo on and on, reference supporting the Scottish game. The emotions of Sell Out Saturday are sooooo strong? The one thing you will not hear is a Rangers voice. Bears travelling to Dingwall, Inverness, and Aberdeen for Sunday noon kick-offs; RSCs from Northern Ireland and England making games via ferries and several hours on motorways are confined to a vacuum. PQ are stoking the flames of a fans' boycott, whilst supporting both Aberdeen and Hearts in calling for a fifty-fifty split in ticket allocation. Finally, Big Dick and Michael Stewart constantly referenced the support to their cause from Police Scotland's Federation spokesman, Calum Steele. Rangers supporters remember Calum, he provided the content from selected unnamed members to the Daily Record's Jane Hamilton for a four page liturgy of lies in the immediate wake of the 2016 Scottish Cup final against Hibs. Apparently, we were throwing our children under the wheels of responding Police vans, mimicking the actions of Unionists in Northern Ireland. Imagine continually quoting that clown? Tonight, and for the rest of eternity; the PQ dandy Dons will scream, "west coast bias"!

The only two countries with significant interest paired with 24 others who are chipping in a fiver each.

I agree, especially when we're not blessed with possession maestros. Coulibaly is not a possession player, he's in there to win the ball back and occasionally burst forward. Arfield has good end product, good off the the ball, vocal and a battler but often wasteful in possession. I think if we go with three against sides like Livingston who surrender possesion to us, we only want one anchor midfielder and two more creative players like Dorrans and Ejaria. To be honest, like you, I'm not sure 3 in the middle is that effective in some of those games and we'd probably be better with a more direct approach with Morelos and Lafferty up top on the last man, Middleton and Candeias on the flanks for quick breakaways and crosses into the striekrs, and one ball winner and one ball player in centre mid. To advocate 4-4-2 is anathema these days it seems but I think there's at the very least a place for it now and again.

A fair-minded, interesting conversation that was another decent listen. Thank's lads !

Herats v Scum were 1st draw, meaning that would be the Saturday match, the 2nd semi was/is to be played on the Sunday!

I am just old enough to remember ra Sellik forcing UEFA to redraw the first round of the European Cup in 1968. They did not want to travel to Prague because of the Soviet occupation. The deposed Czech leader, Dubcek was a devout rc and Sir Robert Kelly wanted to be seen supporting his faith.

Ra Sellik are saying if their match is confirmed as being switched to Murrayfield, they want a redraw of the semi-finals. Why don't we play both ties(whatever they are) at Croke Park? Or, Tokyo if that suits Lawwell's long standing proposed tour of Japan?

Oops my mistake - well spotted mate. Feed should update with the correct episode soon with a bit of luck.

So they would rule out Murrayfield because that would be considered a 'home' game for Hearts? So if the yahoos get Hampden that isn't a 'home' game for them? If anyone has to go elsewhere it shouldn't be us. We were the first tie drawn out and it's the second tie causing the problems.

When Scotland was renowned for leadership/education/medicine etc, there weren't yahoos in the corridors of power. Perhaps that's coincidental...perhaps not.

I think he was stitching you up.

@Frankie I think that the wrong episode may have been posted on the Stitcher feed.

Third World football for Third World countries?

The BBC Scotland coverage of the semi finals is approaching hysterical. At what point is someone going to point out that 150 miles actually isn't all that far do you think? It's the same distance as Newcastle to Manchester and I've never heard anyone complain about that being some kind of insurmountable distance. From a players perspective it evens out, both sides will stay in a hotel locally the night before. Lunchtime kick-offs aren't perfect for preparation but it's the same for both sides. For the support of both sides Sunday matches create inconvenience. Public transport is generally less frequent and non-essential road works take place. This isn't news, it's always been that way. Add to that the fact that Aberdeen in particular were one of the main driving forces behind the SPFL and are directly involved in the running of the body and the appointment of its officers I find the hysteria over this hard to stomach. Now they want half the tickets, for a match they apparently are unable to attend because their entire support takes the fuckin train everywhere.

Looking ahead to next season......... Whisper it, but why not try and sign Scott Allan on a Bosman in January ?

Just like 98% of the world population.

He is a fan of who pays his wages and who pays the most, nothing more.

Being 2 points behind the worst performing Celtic side in decades is not something to be proud of. As I said yesterday, we've been hugely impressive in Europe, but the league form is awful and completely unacceptable. It must be rectified immediately.