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Some comfort in knowing that although Rangers’ corporate administration is not very good at all, the state of the Scottish Press Corps is infinitely worse.

Naismith’s departure was inevitable. He was my tip in the competition. Too obvious, I suppose and I ignored ex-Hearts man, Levein. A pattern developing. Any other former Gorgie boys in hot seats?

How did Cameron play?

This is what you said, old bean. ”Hampden may have been the only solution, so why wasn't it agreed way before it was? Why did we wait so long given the reality was that industry standards suggest all projects over run?” An implication of adverse consequences, otherwise why ask the question? One of your complaints was delay in procuring an alternative venue.

The Board can be removed but only by a majority of the shareholders.

You were asking why Hampden wasn’t fixed up beforehand. I was asking the adverse consequence of the failure to fo so. Maybe Rangers were compelled to pay more for it but I don’t think we know thst.

What adverse consequences were there?

Cup ties don’t usually sell out until the later rounds. Not even semifinals if the opposition isn’t a big name.

Such as compelling the contractors to order double materials from separate sources? That would be expensive. Hampden was the only feasible alternative stadium and that’s what came to pass. Perhaps short notice gave the SFA the chance to uplift the hire out charges. Again, I don’t know one way or the other.

Have you got a plan for the removal of the Board or do you know anyone who does? That’s a genuine question, not a smart-alec one. Actually if there is a plan, best not reveal it yet.

I thought the only shambolic bit was the delivery of the Chinese steel and there’s nothing the Board could have done about that. Do you know if the contractors are under penalty for overrun? I don’t. I hope they are but perhaps they are not. As Gonzo says, not many large building contracts complete on time. Not many small ones either. Emirates was an outstanding exception. I wonder how the Everton stadium is doing.

Juste Fontaine.

Exciting player in the penalty box. My wife knows nothing about football and can’t understand why men waste time on it but she was so impressed by Schilaci, she called one of her cats after him.

Only seen Cameron on telly a couple of times. Nowhere near Lawrence in terms of skills but about three times more active.

Nothing to be read into that. You may well be right and Gillespie withdrew from the negotiations because lifelong Rangers fan though he is he doesn’t want to be associated with a binfire-bonfire-omnishambles presided over by a Board that can’t tie their own shoelaces none of which he would have known to start with or there may be some other reason, nothing to do with the club. I don’t know. Just a speculation.

Is that true? It might be. I don’t know.

He’s 22. He’s got the energy of youth. Wait ‘til he builds up stamina.

I endorsed your predictions. What do we know, eh? Everton have been relegated twice. Last time was 1950/51.

Accrington Stanley, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Derby County, Everton, Notts County, Preston North End, Stoke, West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers were the founding members of the Football League so you are right Everton/Villa is the only top flight fixture. Heavily concentrated in the north west and the midlands. No southern softies. I looked up the opening day matches. Villa drew 1-1 at Wolves. Everton best Accrington 2-1 at a place called Anfield.

Dowell and Lawrence marauding through the midfield. United will be trembling in their dressing room. Won’t be surprised if they decide to stay there.

Actually, you might have a point.

Is it maybe Haller? Held had a pretty sharp crewcut.

Scouse beaten. That’s not in the script. Bring back Klopp.

Everton have no bother taking a lead but keeping it seems to be impossible and I thought Dyche was supposed to be good at that.

Big Sean could be available soon to assist big Sam. Add big Warnock to the backroom staff and in no time flowing, silky goal-laden soccer. Probably not but at least the team wouldn’t get constantly turned over