Gonzo79

It's the Chelsea Headhunters sign in this context. They've used the symbol on their calling cards and flags since the 80s.

Neither do I. I think it comes down to recruitment. Since Gerrard pissed off, we haven't recruited well (squad, management or the board positions) and it has left us in this rather shitty situation.

I think you make a lot of valid points but often spend time arguing against things you don't wholly disagree with. I can't say I'm 100% on board with Clement but we can't keep sacking managers. Double edged sword and all that.

I've had issues but just put it down to German sabotage and took the stiff upper lip approach. 😎

Punt it to Dessers?

Fair point.

Your need to post about Tav and/or Ridvan constantly is strange.

I do find the fitness thing quite concerning. These are professional athletes, surely it only takes a few weeks/matches to get them to peak fitness. Clement has had more than half a season and a full pre-season, so I don't buy the excuses about previous managers.

It's open to interpretation but I think it's fairly obvious what Clement meant, having read Rousseau's post with the full question and answer. Clement does often say quite odd things but I think he's maybe a bit eccentric and English is also his second language, so it's maybe difficult for him to make his point sometimes.

Who is the physio bloke we always see on the pitch - with the grey hair and combover? Whenever I see him, I expect the worst. Is he good at his job? Should Cortes have came back out for the second half? Are we just cursed with injuries?

Aye, that's what I'm thinking and I'm okay (but not happy) with it. Knowing the Rangers support, I'm not convinced it's possible though. Time will tell.

He has a tendency to say odd things. Our main problem today was up front, so not sure how or why we missed Lundstram.

The problem with that is that Celtc don't drop many points. If it takes us until September or October to get up to speed, the league may already be lost.

Ridvan puts in good crosses and is a full-back, not a wide forward.

Matondo is murder to watch. Just runs with his head down, with no awareness of what's going on around him. Also, how many times do our players get caught on the ball? Does no one shout "man on" anymore?

A draw at Tynecastle isn't a disaster but the performance was quite concerning, as there really wasn't much difference to what we saw at the end of last season. I can quite confidently predict we won't win the league unless we improve the defence, midfield and forward positions before the window closes.

I moaned about Wright, Lawrence and Dessers starting and amongst the general malaise, they have been the worst three. We really need a few more transfers if we want to win anything.

I think Cortes looks like he'll be really good when he gets going. Here's hoping the knee is okay.

Disagree. With five subs, changes can be made straight away (in my opinion).

Aye, lucky to get away with that.

Cracking shot from Barron. Then Dessers does another of his dinks over the keeper...and the bar.

Hopefully it's a game we grow into because we've started poorly and are second best all over the park.

Dessers diving about like a big jessie again. I honestly can't stand him.

We need a good defensive midfielder. Barron might become one but he'll need to put in one Hell of a shift in front of that lot.

Just checked the starting XI. Lawrence. Dessers and Wright starting...