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It's a question of balance. Twenty-four years we have suffered the constant regurgitation of 'Off the Ball'. There is a repetitive sadness in hearing a man in his sixty-eighth year attempting to recall guests, happenings, and stories. DrStu' is a Doyen of the Arts these days,the author of a trilogy on fifty year old soul music. BBC Scotland presents several opportunities each week for DrStu' to promote his wares, and increase his bank balance. He has admitted to pocketing almost fifty grand per annum two years past for presenting Off the Ball. Of course, it's the exposure provided that allows the other earners; that and his broadcast admiration of BBC Scotland Director, Donalda MacKinnon and wanting to be heard being the very epitome of a Bute House toady. He is most protective of his position, and this ensures he will trap continually to face Tam Cowan in the PQ studio. DrStu' never has any problems recalling his preferred prejudices, he hates Rangers, "h-u-ns and typical orange wankers", and the English. These days, he hates a lot more carefully. Tam Cowan put forward the reasons why Gazza was being put forward for entry into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. DrStu' was not convinced, "these days we must be more aware of issues like violence against women". Protecting the reputation of Scottish football is a legitimate view, but is undermined by DrStu's constant support for things Neil Lennon. Two well reported cases several years apart where Lennon threatened the women in his life; texting, 'you will feel pain' and, 'I will kill you' were the highlights of numerous threats. DrStu' promoted Lennon for the national manager's job. He did add that McLeish should be ignored because he had an EBT. Didn't Neil invest in those film companies to avoid tax, and if morality is what keeps DrStu' awake at night; Neil entered into a land purchase with Slab Murphy. Interestingly, the one prominent member of the Scottish football glitterati that has not appeared on, 'On the Ball' is Chris McLaughlin. His presence was not required on Saturday, in terms of balance. Three guests, John Douglas, Eddie Reader, and Paul English. All Sellik supporters, including another sixty-seven year old, Hugh MacDonald on during the evening edition. Paul English is a PQ staffer, he had his centenary Sellik top with him, in the studio. Tam asked if he wore it during his interview to secure his BBC Scotland post? BigStu' asked if he had scared Kenny McIntyre with it? Further, he explained the panel thus, "it's a balance thing, after Kenny McIntyre had Barry Ferguson and Alex Rae on". Rae has worked for Radio Clyde since the start of the season and Ferguson last appeared last year, before announcing bankruptcy. See how DrStu' isolated the last Rangers supporter staffer in Beeb Scotland's sports? DrStu' loves a cleansing, right down to the Warren Cummings accent test. BBC Scotland, for DrStu' et al, it's a Bank Balance thing! Sunday was as expected. Big Dick, Paul Hartley, Peter Houston, Paul Mitchell, and Chris McLaughlin; all at McDairmid Park furra visit of ra Sellik. The ever excitable Rob McLean was across events at Ibrox. It started badly for Rob, and got worse. Chris intervened to interview Brenda, because as stated, "I don't like to keep Brendan waiting". The next couple of hours saw Rob's part condensed to a few lines(teams, half time and full time reports at Ibrox). The Sellik game concluded and Tommy Wright was interviewed several minutes later. Just before the football coverage finished, Chris interviewed Brenda again and it was announced that it was his last Sportsound participation. Apparently, Brenda was happy to be kept waiting? The Beeb mantra over the weekend by all the usual suspects was, 'Hearts could be eleven points ahead of Rangers by five O'Clock on Sunday". After Five we were told Hearts remained top of the SPFL, mouth watering anticipation of Sellik vs Hibs was articulated, Aberdeen were finding form, and Livi' continued to surprise. How many points Rangers were behind Hearts, is like the word, 'coefficient'; lost in the ether of broadcast.

I saw people suggesting that he has stayed on the ground longer when fouled during the last couple of games, and this may be under instructions so that he calms down before standing back up again and doesn't react in the same way, If so, it's a good technique to allow him to control his natural instincts and it certainly seems to be working.

Superb as ever 26th of Foot. Take a bow

A figure o fun is just a bluff, so give yourself a treat, A figure o fun ain't so tough, so give yourself a seat, He's a pysh-stained alchy, a fairly tall dead-beat, A figure o fun is just the stuff, to give yourself a treat. The Cadbury family are Quakers. They tempered chocolate whilst imbued with temperance. The art of tempering puts the glow on chocolate. Apparently abstinence provides an inner glow? By the time this practice reached Ardrossan, it became corrupted and local bhoy Jim was furiously polishing turds. Practice makes perfect, and to this day no one can put a shine on a shit like Delahunt. On Friday last, he announced on social media that he was NOT impressed with Rangers second half performance against Rapid Vienna. He urged his followers to get a wedge on Hearts for the coming Sunday at Ibrox. Jim is much loved by Bookies, their children are privately educated on the back of the former Scotsport presenter's punts. Jim boasts continually of holding accounts with all major Turf Accountants. Bears disagreeing with Jim's jaundiced view were met with further pleas to get the mortgage on his tip, because the prices will only fall, after Hearts victory. This morning, Jim decided to desist with the elbow grease. He has withdrawn from social media, because Bears and some others questioned his advice. Well, Jim claims those complaining are imbued with bigotry and wants to protect his children from such scourge. After Murty's dismissal, Jim joined in on the fun. Suggestions by DrStu' and Jum Spence that Rangers should appoint Neil Lennon confused Delahunt. He utilised his social media accounts to broadcast to his 33,000 followers, that Lennon, nor Stevie Clarke would be considered because they were both rc. It was pointed out both Pedro and Le Guen were rc, and they were appointed. This afternoon, Jim has gone all moral. He is playing the victim card for all he is worth(after Bookies takings). Forgetfulness is a trait of alcoholism and I am sure Jim cannot remember his conviction for drink driving? Let's hope young mothers were not transporting children home from school that day! I make it three fingers of fudge so far, that's Spiers, Angela Haggerty and Jim all taking the path of least resistance, blame Rangers supporters for their own failings. A self-help group beckons.

Gerrard on the subject.

It seems so. The whole thing smacks of a coup, one in which the sheep will blindly vote in favour of. The RST agreed to amalgamate on the basis that life members would still be life members. They are now attempting to disenfranchise them, It seems that we were lied to.

Thanks Just looked it up,.......... Sports News Correspondent at BBC Scotland. That will give him more license to pursue off-field issues and could actually be more problematic for us.

Any "changes" were always going to be carefully stage-managed. Can't have it looking like the BBC is having a genuine change of face. That' said, it wouldn't be a massive surprise to see the likes of Cosgrove and Big Dick being moved on when contracts allow. The absurdity of continuing the current feud when Rangers are winning trophies must be permeating even those running things at PQ. It's essential that Rangers does nothing to remove the pressure.

Perhaps but definitely moved away from the coal face. With English also 'off sick' and changing his Twitter handle recently, there's been a wee changing of the guard. Only time will tell if the production generals are also replaced as that's where the real issues lie but it is an interesting week.

I am not talking about the price but there is no way Flanagan will ever bring the same to the team that Tav does.

I have said before I wish they could find a cure for this and I really pray for Fernando but he was never a legend for me as a footballer. He had one great season when he was off the drink but otherwise mediocre at best. He was a player who could have hit the heights but his lifestyle worked against him.

No. Would it make it better if we both did? If we had our ground closed for a tie it would cost us a million quid. That buys a player or pays a years wages for a good one. Anyone singing the Billy Boys and knowing the consequences are potentially damaging the club. Why folk cant change one word is beyond me.

Fraser Aird

Katic looks a more solid defender than Worrell. In my opinion, he's the best central defender we have.

He is performing well and improving which is the most important thing.

Alfie isn't the first, nor will he be the last, of our strikers to get roughhoused all over the park by awbudy. Pretty much all of them as far back as I can remember to Colin Stein got booted all over the place in their first season or two with more or less similar treatment from refs as Alfie. Its not new to us older bears but in the case of Alfie it needs man managed because he'll be a hell of a player when the arguing with refs is gone from his game. Refs, especially these days, act like school teachers so every time the opposition take you out stay down Alfie leave them no opportunity to ignore it.

If in doubt, play the victim. It's a yahoo default setting.

I'm afraid I no longer care what they do, I fell so much disappointment in them this year ,I was 100% behind fan ownership , but after watching from close , how we the fans have been decieved and lied to I'm out .

Did you have to mention Martin Bain? Just being reminded of that useless bastard has ruined an otherwise decent day.

Relax, I was three sheets to the wind. It's stupid that we're not allowed to sing it though. It's a great song.

To amend the number of directors to serve on the Club 1872 boards to a maximum of five? Sounds like a power grab. No explanation as to why the number of directors should be reduced. Why not have more people with ability and to share the workload? I'm voting against.

The proposal refers to "donating members". No definition given. Is this an attempt to disenfranchise the likes of Gersnet who have a life membership? "Candidates to stand as Director must be nominated by 15 donating members." - that seems excessive. Seems like an attempt to make it into an old pals club. Candidates should be based on ability and not just those who know loads of "donating members". How would anyone know who donating members are? I'm a life member and have no idea. I'm voting against based on these points.

Yeah, my mum goes to The Lok quite a bit. I was in it for the first time after the Ufa game. Seems quite nice.

Holm Park is being refurbished currently, the Clydebank Trust agreed to seek entry to the senior pyramid once the ground is up to scratch. In theory they could be in the South of Scotland or even the Lowland League this time next year.

I have often said that Junior football is a waste. The juniors should be a part of the production of players with every team having a youth system leading up to the first team. If you look at the Amateur clubs (which covers the junior level) in Holland then the clubs are whole communities. The top Amateur team near me in Holland is Quick Oldenzaal They have 4 senior teams who play on a Friday, 13 teams who play on a Saturday and 6 who play on a Sunday. That is 23 senior teams x17 x +-24 euros\pm. Then they have 65 youth teams from all the different ages paying 5-13 euro's. The younger teams won't have 11 players playing and will pay less. that is a lot of money coming in every month. Then if you take the money from their social club, sponsors etc then Dutch football is built on a financial strong platform. Almost all parks are grass which the councils keep up with mostly handicapped people doing the work.

Caught some of the first half on BBC scotland MW. They had 30 mins to fill before the bheasts kicked off at St Johnstone. In fairness they actually weren't bad on Rangers after Rapid and appeared to be trying to be complimentary. Prehaps theyve finailly realised Gerrards is building something real? One thing that was clear, they didn't have a clue what was happening at Ibrox. Goal reports were from the live feed text. Its an unbelievable situation. No doubt they mobilised dozens of PQ out to Perth or over to Salzburg but they couldn't cover the biggest match of the weekend.

'uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez.' Could make it flexible, eg. the amount of goals scored this season whichi would have him adding "once"

We'd be a far, far poorer team if Flanagan was our right back instead of Tav. Tav's pace, athleticism and attacking instincts brings so much to the team in numerous ways. His market value may be, say, £10m but he's worth more to us than that. I'd go as far as saying that if we sell him in Jan then our challenge for the league disappears.

I think one of the next day's headlines went something like The night the singing had to stop think it was Hugh Taylor who penned it .

Cosgrove and Gordon are in with the bricks and won't be going anywhere anytime soon. I see the new remit of McLaughlin as an increase in threat level or at least it gives him a much wider scope to damage our brand.

- We barely got a mention in yesterdays 40 minute post-match podcast. - I note PQ sanctioned a trip to Salzburg for McLeod and Bonner after no-one being sent to Villareal. ---------------------- McLaughlin leaving PQ should surely mean an end to the ongoing situation.

Still in a position to peddle his lies

Well worth 2 mill at today's prices.

The real question is thus : who will wash Lawwell's car now?

Ryan Kent was magnificent today. Love to sign him on a permanent deal if we could afford him

Henry and Baker, the ‘Spurs fullbacks, were hoarse at the end of the game because they had to shout to each other to make themselves heard.

Absolutely no chance of that mate.

I rate him as I did after a few games for the club; an excellent acquisition. Yes he has a touch of the Anelka's about him but I also think he has always been harshly judged by many Bears and his faults aren't as bad as is being made out.

A closed door match would stop it. I hope it doesn't come to that.

Not one of them mentioned the word, 'Coefficient'. We endured four years of the second best club in Scotland striving to increase the Scottish coefficient. it was always a tale of heroic failure. It became a lament, even on Saturday last, DrStu' a soulfulsaintee had the blues for Aberdeen's torment at the hands of Burnley. The Dandy Dons attempts to improve the coefficient had as much merit as 'Sell Out Saturday', just as much promotion too. All hail Aberdeen adding another .75 to the total. Of course, they turn down the volume on another Northern Light trait, the continuing feeling of immense well being that fills PQ when their fellow Dandies at ra Stydome sing, 'we hate Rangers more than you'. Pats on the heads all round. Liam McLeod was anxious to flash those particular credentials last night in Salzburg, the commentator said : 'The Scottish champions have lost to Salzburg this evening, when you say Salzburg we must remember they are last year's Europa Cup semi-finalists. Of course, Rangers face Austrian opposition at Ibrox too, Rapid Vienna are a VASTLY inferior level of opposition, finishing eighteen points behind Salzburg last season'. There was no murmur of disagreement from his co-commentator in Austria, Pat Bonner. Chris McLaughlin at pitch side did not offer an alternative either. Back in the studio, Big Dick, Wullie Miller, and Tom English kept stumm too. In fact, Big Dick just had enough time to hand over to a throaty Chic Young to provide the BBC Scotland audience with the Rangers team. As Chico voiced Kent, Morelos kicked-off. As usual, the PQ naughty step was crowded, Chic was joined by both Thommo and his EBT. No live commentary from a screen, just the occasional comment amid the struggle to get comfortable with ra Sellik's failure to add to the Scots coefficient. Comfort landed at PQ, when Wullie Miller said, "Livingston". we had tales of Jum Spence constantly arriving late at Almondvale to report on games, because the plethora of roundabouts, Big Dick only attends that part of West Lothian with the constant aid of SatNav, and Tom English regaled the listenership with the tale of a bus rear-ending him, on his way to Livi'. Wullie was explaining how easy it was to get lost in the town, when Tom intervened with, "just like Rangers". See, if they really try, they can provide build-up to a Euro Rangers game at Ibrox. I turned off my wee DAB radio and watched the match. I was impressed with the Bears organised display of, 'amid all the banners and flags'; strikingly colourful and vibrant. Chico's first comment was, "the Austrians have a banner stating, 'come on you bhoys in green', borrowed from another Glasgow club"? Big Dick laughed and uttered, "I'm sure it is". Chico made no mention of our wonderful display. There was a couple of lines at half time both scorers given, and Big Dick had the courtesy to say Rapid had a player clearly offside in the build up to their goal. I stood and applauded Rangers off the pitch and left the stadium, plugged in my radio and music was playing. In the several minutes it took to leave the ground, BBC Scotland's football coverage had ended and handed over to Travelling Folk. Once again, BBC Scotland take our license fees and fail to convey the excitement of a Scottish club once again adding to the coefficient, deliberately so. We are awkward and inconvenient Scots.