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Fair summation.

In my view our business model requires that we sell at least one player a season to keep the wolves from the door and hopefully improve the squad with a new player as good or better to replace him and hopefully improve other positions with some of the cash. This season we’ve a few players that fit that plan who have more than 1 season left on their contracts so it’s an ideal scenario where we can both sell someone, keep others and improve the team. Possibly one or two players will be angling for a move in the summer but hopefully the chance of European football (I know a lot of folk think that counts for nothing but to play in Europe isn’t something many a fine player has managed and some say they regret it after their careers have ended) and possibly a slightly improved contract will temper their ambitions for another season as a good run in Europe could elevate them further and get them a better move next season. Add to that the extra cash they will get from win/league position/european qualification bonuses and they might be happier than some folk think. Not all players think short term when looking at their careers and they may see staying here as the best option for their future.

Another excellent interview by the chairman.

Its irrelevant how long Fir Park has been there, the Cooper stand was meant to be a two tier structure until the residents of the houses behind it complained, so it was reduced in size. So you can be certain that any proposed development will be scrutenised line by line and there will be objections.

I don't think there's any new houses that would be affected by rebuilding either stand?

Thats a fair point. The existing structures have set a planning precedent in terms of land use and physical characeteristics such as height, parking etc. They've been there for years and thats half the battle. However be sure that the neighbours will scrutinise every comma and dot, and rightly so. The fact that the stadium has been there before many of the residents moved in won't stop opposition though.

One game at a time 🧐

Rebuild the POD rebuild the Hunter if the new neighbours don’t like it then they can move Fir Park was well established before the new homes were built.

I'm not dead against it, but as I mentioned in an earlier post getting the location right it key. Get that plot of land behind the college and almost nothing changes. Get stuck lumped band in the middle of it, near the Sport Centre, of away up the far end behind the BOC road to Cleland and it becomes an issue. In terms of distance covered it wouldn't look like a massive change, that only comes in if you start to look at what else it entails. St Johnstone only moved 1.5km from Muirton Park but I wouldn't have classed McDairmid sitting on its tod stuck by the side of the dual carriageway on the outskirts of Perth as feeling part of the community. It's only now with new build houses and everything else that brings cropping up round about it that the town is starting to catch up to it but that's taken over 30 years. The plans for Ravenscraig have shifted quite a bit since the original idea, understandably, since a fair bit of EU money was expected to help it along. It seems now it's heading towards being a largely industrial complex. There's long been talk of adding 2 train stations (one between Motherwell - Shieldmuir and one between Holytown - Wishaw) which might help and a football stadium appearing might encourage other things to crop up but that took a generation in Perth.

It could be argued that they were both already screwed before he joined them, but it's still funny.

That's a shame , humble Stuart could have a hand in relegating two teams this season.

If he hits the 30 goal mark, that might mean we are champions, so i hope we get a lot more than 4 or 5 million.

Although not really a former player, Olly Whyte scores the winner for Stenhousemuir against Accies last night.

I think Maswanhise will be wanting to cash in on this season. Its been a breakthrough for him. You can already see it in some of his performances where he is choosing to try and score himself rather than play in a team mate in a better position. Not faulting him for that, its his job. But you can see he is focussed on numbers. If a big offer comes in from a club he likes, I dont think we can stand in his way. Only so long you can play the, "Dont worry son, we will see you alright card" which I presume was leaned heavily upon during the winter break. If he hits 30 goals by the end of the season and we make £4-5m, he will go with my best wishes. Hopefully our recruitment team already have the next prospect identified and waiting in the wings!

I liked Deano, but he wouldnt get near our current midfield. Tom Sparrow would be in front of him. I guess that just shows where we were and how far we have come?

Even a draw would do. Beat Dundee, we go 3rd on GD. AND we would still have the chance to go 2nd if we win at Parkhead....... This season is mental.....

A win for Aberdeen in tonight’s game would be most welcome.

Dean Cornelius subbed off for County too

If he had a pound for everyone who laughed at one of his jokes he need change for a pound.

Clean sheet for Ox tonight as Kettlewell loses his game in hand to keep Ross County in last spot.

I like Just too much, we should just keep him until his contract runs out.

Interesting watching that, I noticed that Ward had the MFC script on his top and the outfield players had the club crest on theirs. Well, I found it interesting at least.

2:25 here gives a better view of the penalty incident. Looks like he took a backhand to the nuts.

He said £20 million.......not £20 🤣🤣