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I think if Hemdani had played we may have not been beat, he would have broke up a lot of the Hearts play tht KT and Faye didnt get to. But its all hypothetical (sp). And the same for Ferguson had he started. But I wouldnt agree that Ferguson is that better a player than Hemdani to say BH wouldnt have made a differene but BF would have. They are both as good as each other in different ways and both would have made a difference in that game IMO.

I understand that but not in Hemdani's case. He was our POTY last season as good as anyone in the country. Cant agree with that either. KT has been poor this season and the mere decision to play him ahead of Hemdani isnt the sole reason we are top of the league. IMO if Hemdani was playing we would be playing even better and in a better position in the league. If he played at Tynecastle we may still be unbeaten as KT and Faye were shocking.

I have to say Hemdani over Thomson any day for me. Its a wierd one also that WS rates him for CL games (probably ahead of Thomson) but the other way round in SPL games.

Anyone got updates on those not involved in playing at the moment? Surely Tam Buffel cant be far away from an apprearance. Im sure he was back in training?? The major one - Hemdani. WTF is going on here. Is he only going to play in CL games? Why did Faye get on the bench before him yesterday and more importantly why did Thomson get in the team ahead of Hemdani. This one is growing more confusing by the week and if things continue then BH will be looking for a move in January and that would be a blow. Young Stevie Lennon - He was on the verge of breaking into the team last season and looked perfect in an attacking role but he hasnt featured as of yet. Surely he can get a run out against East Fife in the cup? Alan Gow - Hasnt kicked a ball for us since the trip to America. He hasnt even been on the bench. With our play so flat at times he would have been an interesting option on the bench. Another who surely must play in midweek. Ugo Ehiogu - Cant complain about not giving any other defender a game at the moment due to the fine form of Weir and Cuellar, plus Webster waiting in the wings - looks like Big Ugo will be on his way in Jan? Nacho Novo - I feel he has been treated a bit harsh in the same way as Hemdani but not to as great a scale. Nacho started the season on fire with great performances off the bench and surely merited a starting role on the right in place of Whittaker. Once again he didnt even feature in the 16 yesterday. Chris Burke - Another who we havent seen this season. Charlie Adam - Comes in and does well in europe then out again. Not that I rate him as a starter but he must feel a little hard done by after getting double figures last season. He is a good option on the bench in certain games. Im not complaining about the above its good to have so many options. But the way a few have been left out is slightly baffling at times especially Hemdani.

I know my stance on smoking and you have to remember those who go to the toilet expect smoke free enviroment plus its against the rules so you are totally in the wrong gb. Althought punishment of a ban is harsh for a first time offence, a warning would be appropriate. I hope you get your book back mate. I bet your not alone here either. Could the answer be to make a smoking section in the stadium from next season For e.g. - West enclosure? Although im sure those in the main stand and club deck wouldnt appreciate having to view the game through the mist

Results are going astray these days

Yeah, pretty poor game though, the Jose factor has taking shine off Chelseas game IMO. Cech has 2 good saves but i feel he could have got to Tevezs goal. Van Basten is sitting behind Abramovic at the game, wont be long before he is appointed then!

3-2 to Hibs!!!!!!!!! Boruc with another clanger!! Superb. He messed up the first one then when the tims levelled he was giving the hibs fans abuse then he just had a clanger to give hibs the lead and the Hibs fans are chanting his name

Newcastle up 2-1 at moment despite West Ham being far the better side. Also switching to keep an eye on Villa who lead 1-0. Ive got all the games on except Blackburn v Pompey. The Unwashed reserves v the unwashed is on SPL channel ahead of the Gers v Aberdeen. 2-1 to the Hibs And PSV lead Feyenoord 3-0 which is also on. Far too many games on tv at same time

Another fantastic performance from Arsenal yesterday, it should have been 10-0 against Derby. Liverpool held at home to Birmingham would have been my coupon buster if I bet. Id have been raging had I placed the bet. But if Liverpool want to win the league they should be winning at home every game. I tipped draws at Fulham and Middlesboro and a Reading win so Liverpool would have cost me. Todays matches: Bolton v Tottenham - Spurs to get there season kick started and Sammy Lee out of a job in midweek - away win Blackburn v Portsmouth - home win Aston Villa v Everton - Tight game but I fancy Villa Newcastle v West Ham - C'mon you Irons - Draw Man U v Chelsea - The Jose thing has taken the shine off the game itself and I fancy a Man U win

Cant fully agree with this. Whilst I agree that he came on and made a difference, i think Faye and Thomson were just piss poor at Hearts but these 2 players should be standing in and doing a better job. If we have to rely on 1 player in SPL games then Walter should be shot for his signings.

An infection after the Op is common but the anti-biotics will kick in and do the job. Anyway, the fixtures is all yours again next week - I got 0 out of 4 from saturdays games which is why i never bet on SPL games - too unpredicatable.

Thats why there is such a gulf in the OF and the rest coz the supposed ambitous clubs like Dundee Utd and Hearts cant go to these places and win - its a joke. And thats why i seldom bet on SPL games - id have had 2 away wins on yesterday. Its also a pity for the league, it would have been good to see DUFC keep up there good form.

Good stuff Pete, how was the Op? Hope your feeling better soon

Thats awesome! I got goosebumps watching that. As eight says - i wish i was part of that aswell. Barca will get the shits up them with that, plus the fans will turn the notch up even further for them

Tougher one this weekend. But after a quick look at the coupon I fancy my luck to change this weekend and will have a crack at all Sunday games: Newcastle v West Ham - Draw 11/5 Villa to beat Everton 11/10 Hibs v Celtic Draw 5/2 Blackburn to beat Portsmouth 4/5 Spurs to win at Bolton 11/8 Man U to beat Chelsea 5/6 I'll have 4 of them but not sure which ones yet

Andy Johnson missed 2 pens aswell

These rankings clearly state a teams current form if anything else and its makes great for us especially when the name Berti Fookin Vogts comes to mind.

In Pete's absence I'll quickly do this: Saturday, 22 September 2007 Falkirk v Motherwell, 15:00 Gretna v Dundee Utd, 15:00 Inverness CT v Hearts, 15:00 Kilmarnock v St Mirren, 15:00 Sunday, 23 September 2007 Hibernian v Celtic, 14:00 Rangers v Aberdeen, 15:00 Mark McGhee's Motherwell have been impressive so far this season and following their win in Aberdeen last week they make the trip to Falkirk who are conceding goals for fun despite trying to play a bit of football. This game doesnt look attractive on paper but probably wont be a bad match for the viewer. Id say a narrow 2-1 to Motherwell but a draw wouldnt send any shock waves. Gretna are now finding their feet in the SPL and may be getting used to playing at Fir Park. They entertain Dundee Utd who were my tip for a top 5 finish this season. Craig Levein has got something about him with this team and they are IMO back as a top 6 team where they belong. They have a winning streak about them and the chairman is getting on well with the manager and morale is high. I cant see anything other than an away win here. Hearts have finally kicked off there season with 2 good wins at Motherwell then against Rangers. They play a Caley side who are being beaten every week despite Craig Brewster returning to the team. Brewster has been a bit unlucky fixture wise since returning with trips to Hibs and Celtic so will expect better in his first home game in charge. I can see a draw here although Hearts will start as favourites. Kilmarnock v St Mirren - This has to be a banker home win. Killie have started well and have a chance to open up a gap between them and the bottom clubs here. The Saints are a never say die team but they dont have the quality to win every other game. 2-0 to Killie. Easter Road arguably has the game of the weekend on Sunday. Hibs are playing well again this season and are tough to beat at home. They have started well and like always will fancy there chances of getting something when the Old Firm come to the captial. Celtic are coming of the back of another away loss in europe despite a good winning run in the SPL. Should be an entertaining game and a score draw would be my prediction. Finally the other game of the weekend see's rivals Rangers and Aberdeen meet. The home side are on a high after getting their champions league campaign off to a winning start. They lost last time out in the SPL for the first time this season so that will be in the back of there minds and spur them back onto winnings ways. The Dons travel down to Glasgow with a disappointing return to Europe. They only managed a 0-0 with there Ukrainian opponents and now have it all to do in the 2nd leg. They havent won at Ibrox since 1991 and that will remain the same - I cant see anything other than a banker home win by 2 or 3 goals.

I agree with above but Fergusons problem is consistancy. He has to play like that 9 games out of 10 IMO. The odd bad game is accepted.

I can see Chelsea going down the Hearts road now with chopping and changin managers. The boy Grant wont last until March and I cant see the players being up for it as much now. Although a rumour in a paper has it Jose and Terry had a bust up the other day. He got rid of a few wrong players and replaced them with worse players IMO. I dont rate Mikel, Kalou, Sidwell as much as the team they had with Makelele, Essien, Lampard in the midfield then Robben J Cole and Drogba upfront.

I didnt have a bet on lads but if i did then they wouldnt have won. Last night id have been screwed, id of backed Blackburn and Everton who didnt win.

I think something happened behind the scenes as I cant see Jose being the type who would shy from the challenge this early. He could just be unhappy at background interferring and the english game in general after there goal was chopped off last weekend - wrongly so. As i said it will be very interesting to see what happens. Id say Gus Hiddenk must be a banker favourite for the job plus the Sevilla coach is in with a shout. Outsiders? - Big Phil Scholari / Klinssman / Wenger (Im sure they would be after him and offer him a silly amount of cash but he wont break his new contract at Arsenal)

Shocking but not shocking at the same time. You got the sense he wasnt happy with a number of things. But I hope its purely off the park things thats done this. Id hate to see him walking aay coz his team are playing poor - Wenger and Sir Alex have never ran away. But he doesnt get on with Roman, Kenyon or Frank Arnsen (sp) plus the new boy and id say thats the reasons. It will be very interesting to hear why he left plus see where he goes and all what happens to Chelsea next - they have Man U on Sunday.

14th! Thats a new record for us - superb stuff despite the rankings not meaning a great deal! If we beat Ukraine we will be pushing for a top 10 place!