alexscottislegend

I don't see why not; the English on the whole see their country as England, not Britain. Scotland is regarded in the same light as say, Yorkshire. The UK as a concept is long out of date.

He's not the only one who can be sold for much more than we paid viz. Katic, Barisic, Goldson, Grezda for a start. We could yet get a Dembele/Van Dyck-type sell-on.

It doesn't scan! However, appreciate the sentiments.

Delighted to see him recognised but don't want to see him play at the moment as it's too much demand on him . Think his place may be at right back: central midfield is well covered with McTominay and McDonald from Fulham, also McGinn. Looking beyond, I think a central axis of Jack and McGinn would be a great sitting two.

That is an absolutely fantastic preview Frankie. Don't think I can disagree with a single word you wrote. Regarding SG as manager, it may well turn out that he disproves the old perception that great players don't usually make great managers (think Bobby Charlton, Roy Keane, and many more..). I've been watching the progress of Frank Lampard - similar age, status and expectation - and he seems to have had mixed start. I feel the same as I did when Souness came in 1986.

What would you do with Lafferty then?

Sure I read somewhere that SG wanted a tough draw; think he will relish this.

For this fixture yes, because it would be harsh on Lafferty if he doesn't start. We may get an offer we can't refuse in the months to come, then I would let him go. I do remember Willie J though - he calmed down eventually, especially after he went to W. Brom.

winners go through automatically. Do we get a play off if we finish second?

Could have been worse...could have been better. Fancy us to shock someone here.

I'm watching the guardian text...

This link isn't working.

Don't you think it will put potential buyers off though? Good as Buffalo is he's not Suarez.

Good example: Jack was composed and disciplined throughout the 90 minutes. Learn from him Alfie.

Thank you Pete. You're the first to get my pun!

Wonder if this means SG will go with a back 3 or if Worrall will allow him to rest Katic or Goldson.

They will answer it all right: get Broon to wind him up till he inevitably reacts.

Cummings is only on loan. Why so sure we can't recall him? Other option is sign Solanke tomorrow.

JJ Cale's all right...Leonard Cohen maybe?

Well, firstly I would get hold of a good sports psychologist. Tav as skipper was trying to drag him away but to no avail. If he doesn't screw the nut no one will want to buy him anyway. I wonder if we should get Cummings back as cover for Laff - he's scored 6 so far.

32 teams go throug. thanks

Is it just the group winners qualify for the knockout at this stage?

Sadly I think we all know he's just on a dry run for Liverpool but when he does go it'll be because he's been a success here. We need to earmark a successor long before that happens though!

Yes he did blow early but that's the luck we needed,plus the disallowed goal was actually ok in my view.

Actually I was cursing SG coz he didn't take him off at half time, him being on a yellow with a dodgy ref.