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When this spat was first aired, I remember Michael Stewart utilising BBC Scotland to put the Doncaster - MacLennan case. He ended the piece by saying, "Neil Doncaster and Murdoch MacLennan, these are the good guys". He should be reminded.

Anyone else get the feeling we've decided to park our tanks on their lawn? The action against the SPFL can't be about money, it must be about creating change at the top of that organisation. Leaking it to the media, along with uncomfortable truths around employment contracts, during a quiet sports news period, feels deliberate too. It feels like we're ramping up pressure on Doncaster, his paymasters, and the other clubs in the SPFL who might be swithering over where to fall on this. The spin around the SFA backing us on it only helps create division and uncertainty, must make it fun when they all bump into each other in the lift at Hampden. Cantwell publicly mocking Celtic's pet broadcaster might be coincidence, but again it feels like we've decided to get in their faces from the off. Beale clearly annoyed Celtic's last manager with some rather innocuous comments, perhaps we've decided to go all in on that this season. It's a strategy that should please many in our support, but does run the risk of making us look foolish if it only helps galvanise them.

They (Celtic) are also running risks too with their "I will see you here next May" comments from Rodgers, along with his claim to want to do better in Europe, effectively suggesting that domestic success is a foregone conclusion. I would argue that the galvanisation should be stronger for us than for them. That said, no professional should need the words of a rival to motivate them to beat them

It all boils down to winning trophies. If we win the league, the world is rosy. If that lot win it, it's all doom and gloom.

We have had the tanks parked on their lawn for over three years with little return. Initially, we went in with size 14's (a full panzer división) and surprisingly seemed surprised when very few clubs were interested in backing our stance. Los tres amigos remain in the executive (perhaps McKenzie has left but it would have been of his own choice). We have become accustomed to articles or 'news' that speculate on positive tendencies and outcomes. They are too often pish and wind that come to nothing or indeed, very negative outcomes, eg. Ashley/SDI. What we have to do regards to getting in their faces is simple. Beat them in the first OF match at Ibrox. Neither side are going to drop many points to the rest.

You might think, if Scottish Fitba' inhabited the Real World. The 2 years' notice, and the ludicrously high salary, and ancillaries, seemingly were put in place to keep this many splendoured man at the SPFL, and to ward off suitors. The more cynical might feel that it is always easy to reward a loyal lieutenant with other people's money. If Doncaster is really irreplaceable, or as near as dammit to it, then we really are in trouble.

Could always practice free kicks, penalties , as Gary Player said the more I practice the luckier I get .

Aye, we all bemoan the lack of personalities in football and as soon as someone shows a glimmer of humour online they get panned for not training. No wonder their accounts are usually run by third parties and they don't say anything of interest in post matches. Good on him, he was probably the best player in Scotland post January so should rightly call Sutton out on his nonsense.

Yeah, We all know Chris is a classy guy. The word is the affair was largely conducted by car. After training, down the Dalmarnock Clydeside and I was told by a then senior Police Officer, occasionally in a southside graveyard. Chris was the face of Spook Erection.

Said it before and I'll say it again, I'll never understand why McCoist bends over for him. He'll slag Rangers all day and McCoist will just sit there and laugh.

When you see that your weren't scolded at all and you agree with everything he posted:

When you log on and see @craig has quoted you 4 times...

I am not saying they are - Jamie Carragher was the one complaining about them coming in and taking players, and how he wasnt bothered when it was Benzema etc but when there was word of Silva possibly going (and Neves is only 26 too) that it started to concern him. It is only a matter of time before they start to take players in their prime - take some of the biggest names now, get established, then look to take players in prime because the standard has improved.

Pretty sure I remember seeing a story that Preston pulled out and were no longer interested

I think a lot of our outstanding business will depend on how successful we are with this

Was excellent against us certainly

Not sure the players the Saudis are currently taking are in their prime. And I’m not sure the Saudi league is a threat to the EPL. (not yet anyway)

I'd go as far as to suggest that until we make that change we're not going to make the improvements we need.

In case we’re involved in a penalty shootout

Maybe Tav should join him on the practice ground as well

Or a round of 18. Even better make a day of it and fit in 36.

It must be true. Wikipedia has been updated:

Only takes a few seconds to make a basic Instagram/Facebook/Twitter post. Footballers work part-time mostly, so will have plenty of time for 'fannying about'. And anything is better than golf or gambling!

SkyNews reporting Sima has agreed a loan and is undergoing medical. Maybe an evening announcement 🤔

Agree BD. Koulibaly yesterday said "yep, it was the money - I can now help my family, friends, village I am from". Cash is king.... and is hard to reject when it is multiples of generational wealth. They don't have the CL, that is true.... but how long before the best players in the world are plying their trade in Saudi and other gulf states and their gulf CL is competing with UEFA's version ? I doubt it will be in my lifetime, but stranger things have happened. We need only look at how quickly the PGA caved to LIV for warning - though, in that instance it came down to deep pockets because the PGA couldnt continue with the legal expense.

I guess that the two minor differences are that the cash is coming from a state rather than a company and the sports washing issue, but most of the complaints don't mention these points. There definitely is an element of hypocrisy. Thankfully they don't have access to to the CL, so the only attraction they do have is the cash.

Which is fine, his versatility helps - if he is any good then he fills a couple of positions without the need for extra players and extra wages. Gives us depth on both sides of defence as well as through the middle. Looks a bit of a unit, so can see him getting minutes at CB alongside Goldson

We shouldn't give these people what they want, or crave, best ignored.

I thought Sterling was a right-back? I think we still need a CB, Souttar is not reliable and Davies isn’t particularly inspiring.

Mustn't forget his bankruptcy either.

Sutton should be referred to as, 'the Molester of ra Sellik View Cub Reporter'.

Mutton should always be referred to as the failed Lincoln City Manager

Joe Harper replaced Alan Gordon. (Funny, I always think of Gordon as Hearts and Harper as Aberdeen) Be fair. The ‘keeper had played a fair bit for Newcastle United and had a bit of a career after leaving the Hibs. But you’re right. That was a tremendous Hibs team. Put the young Joe Baker into it and Wow!

It must be hard changing from stilleto heels and pointed toes to football boots⚽

Bolton have passed on the opportunity to sign Baccus. 500k. No brainer.