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I wouldnt say no to Walter Smith until the end of the season. Just get results over the line. But for me we would need to unearth a Marco Silva rather than going down the McInnes, Davies route. Gary Rowett springs to mind. Could we get a F De Boer or Michael Laudrup? I think its 2-3 years too early for them in our current climate.

Sports bar have made contact with MW and will be on their show tonight (this morning for me)

I want to know that this is 100% true first but regardless it sounds like he cant possibly take charge of things this weekend. MW will be on Talksport soon.

Regardless of the mess does this make MW's position untenable now if this is an error?

Can images no longer be uploaded in Gers Chat from computer? I tried to do this but it doesnt give me the option - only to paste a URL. But if I try it in this thread I see the option. Strange one

Thats scary. The money we get for finishing second is the difference to a team like Bournemouth finishing 13th instead of 15th. You just wonder what will happen if the English league does get into trouble. Leeds and Portsmouth will look success stories. I was listening to Talksport the other day who were saying they would rather see Villa, Newcastle, Leeds etc in the top flight instead of burnley, Bournemouth and Hull etc - I find this unfair but true at the same time. Yes on paper the big teams playing each other is more attractive but teams are their on merit. But it made me think would they not rather have Rangers (and unfortunetely) Celtic turning up at Stamford bridge and Anfield rather than the Hulls and Burnleys. It would help their product even more.

Wouldn't mind seeing that and then Burnley getting something against Chelsea but Liverpool seem to turn up in the big matches.

Should be a bit easier to predict results this week, the last 2 have been tricky with games to go either way. Big game for Arsenal, if they don't win then the pressure on Wenger will be incredible. They are playing a good Hull side and Marco Silva has already put himself in the shop window for next season, he has been very impressive. Liverpool the other side with big pressure and they entertain Spurs - its a big match as Liverpool need top 4 and Spurs have their last chance of the Title, if they don't win that's them out of it. Plus if Liverpool were to win then Spurs are in the fight for top 4. The fight at the bottom is so close also. Palace and Leicester in free fall with Sunderland, Swansea and Hull playing decent all of a sudden. Arsenal 2-0 Hull Man Utd 2-1 Watford Middlesbrough 0-2 Everton Stoke 1-0 Palace Sunderland 0-0 Southampton West Ham 1-1 West Brom Liverpool 2-2 Tottenham Burnley 0-1 Chelsea Swansea 2-1 Leicester Bournemouth 0-3 Man City

Didnt expect to see that until at least next season...major boost. Surely he will also be determined to get back on the pitch and show what he has. Whats his contract length anyway??

No player should get abuse at all. If it gets like the Payet situation at West Ham and a player refuses to play for the club then songs sang are ok so long as they dont get personal.

You expect far better especially in and around the players lounge area. He isn't the best centre half but there is no place for abuse.

Rangers 3-0 Morton Hyndman FGS

Leicester obviously resting players for the Swansea game this weekend. Derby on the other hand are going for the play offs.

I agree he wouldnt be a candidate at all this time round - its wishful thinking. maybe 5 years time but depending where he ends up next he maybe never will be a consideration. His time in italy has set him back a bit but i think he will end up at another top club eventually.

David Beckham went on loan to Preston as a youngster, enough said. But obviously Ball is getting more first team experience, and league 1 isnt a million miles off scottish premiership standard. Throw in the talent Spurs have in midfield then he is better out on loan.

Cant disagree with anything. And does put a lot into perspective. With MW I dont doubt his style of play and what he is setting up behind the first team but its only his inability to change things during a game that needs tweaked. Garner is a dissappointing signing for me due to the fee which could have been put onto someone else, its not Garner is a bad player, he just wont fit into this team regardless if he runs his socks off every game. I also think we are underestimating the impact Dom Ball had last season. Interesting stats so far, 51% saying keep MW and 57% for Fran De Boer which isnt a surprise. Why is Arveladze' name on the list, is he managing? I will need to run a search on old Shota. Edit - Learned his trade as a number two to Van Gaal, Koeman and Advocaat. He will know a thing or two then!!!

We've been very unlucky with Kranjcar and Rossiter. Had Kranjcar still been in the side he would probably be running every game. If they had stayed fit then Hyndman and Toral wouldnt have come and with Hyndman it might be we get him again in the summer which would be a boost. Crooks has been a concerning one, there must have been something not picked up in his medical. We knew Windass came with an injury and he has been in and out. Id say one policy we must put in place now is not to sign anyone carrying so called short term injuries. If we go on a winning streak again of about 5 games and play some good stuff then the opinions about MW will probably change. I just dont see who could possibly replace him at the moment.

Good post Davie and I agree with the footballing side of things. Its still early for Garner but from the get go I just didn't fancy him fitting into our style of play. He would have probably been useful under McCoists team. This said I feel for Dodoo, he obviously has something in the locker being 1 or 2 levels up from Garner in England but he just doesn't seem to get a chance. Off the field we are now at stage 2. Stage 1 was complete - get through the lower leagues and rid of the previous bunch who ran the club. So by the time we get to stage 3 we should have finished 2nd in the league to get a crack at Europa football to generate income and somehow solve the merchandise matter. After this I see better days and Stage 3 will be challenge for the title. We still have a couple of seasons to get there before they are going for 10 IAR.

What happens is the team who finishes 2nd or 3rd win the Scottish cup? Does 4th place get into Europe also? Not sure why they can only use Celtic as an example. But the first qualifying round makes it all the more tricky for all qualifying sides especially when the teams the Scottish sides are likely to face will be half way through their season. This is what happens when they were too busy booting Rangers down the league - they create their own downfall. With result of this the Scottish co-efficient is dropping like a stone and the likes of Hearts and Aberdeen probably wont get to see Europa football past August. They will get a nice trip to Kazakhstan and be out. Or is the national teams performance counted also - although that wont help either.

Sorry but id extended both of them with immiedate effect as both have shown their qualites this season. I think Hill would be better with Wilson or an in form Senderos next to him but he has played the majority of games with Kiernan. Millers expierence is invaluable. He is a bit like Lovenkrands was in the at least he will show up in most of the big games. A player coach role may even be the better option but to keep a real professional such as him on the books is a clever move. There are worse players in the squad to replace than these two. Neither seems to be struggling with age.

And with this - its the reason I wanted to see Miller play behind Dodoo before the Ross County game, I just see that as a better partnership. Dodoo has briefly showed he has a quality finish and going back to the Partick game Millers assist was sublime. Why not give that a go. MW seems to have tried everything else Garner/Miller, Miller/Waghorn, Waghorn/Miller/Garner, Miller/Garner/McKay.

I thought KM and Hill had already agreed deals. But I wouldn't be buying into this story unless it came from nearer sources.

Mass problems at Leicester. Kasper Schmeichel asked after the game if they are behind the manager and he couldn't say yes. Even if they are not a player should just say yes to prevent the talk. Not sure what has went on but I feel a bit sorry for Ranieri more than the players. Next week against Swansea will be decisive and the Swans will be heavy favourites as they have turned a corner and were extremely unlucky not to leave Man City with a point.

Agree with Bearman's suggestion, even 2 hours as line ups can be known 90 mins prior. But dont agree with Tannoch - Its impossible to win every game so nothing wrong with predicting a draw - doesnt mean we want that score.

I can see Aguero and Sanchez leaving Man City and Arsenal respectively this summer, one of them to Chelsea would be freighting although both will likely go to Spain. I also think Conte will bring in one of his Italian defenders which will make them even better at the back.