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If their whole team were denied visas, would we be awarded a 3-0 win by default? Because I might know someone who works in that department...

Stream bought, works out about £8.50

Gutting to lose arguably or best performers in Williams and Said for tonight. My hope is we hold on to anything really and be at full strength next week for the return leg. rip an arm off for a draw or a narrow defeat to keep it all alive. fkn Astro!!! Shouldn’t be allowed.

Apply now for Germany just in case.

I imagine bigger clubs have the resources to ensure all (or most) possible visa issues are taken care of well in advance. Its probably more common these days because there are a huge number of teams participating in Euro competitions these days, and wide range of countries to visit. Then there are the politics that mean some countries are applying more rigour (to put it politely) to their visa and immigration processes. Brexit didn't help either, although that won't be the issue for Said, but citizens from countries such as Nigeria or India often face more hurdles. Most visa challenges can be resolved, but it's the quick turnaround for football matches that is the problem. If you need to make an appointment with someone to answer questions or discuss the application it can be too late as those can takes weeks or months to arrange. It's also probably more common in recent times because teams have players from around the globe. 30 or 40 years ago most teams had players that were home grown with only a handful at most of overseas players, and most of those players were European.

Not see any 'all the injuries are the managers fault' type comments. 😎

Falkirk have struggled this season. I wouldn't write them off just yet but their only wins have been against Edinburgh City and Stranraer and they have lost to Ayr Utd and St Mirren. On a free week I'd be confident we'd beat them but with extra games and travel, as well as injuries, it makes it a bit harder. Still think we should be getting at least a point out the game although at the moment you are kinda wondering what kind of team we will put out when each game rolls round.

Your "mate" is charging an entrance fee 😘

Also Shkendija coach was refused entry to UK for tonights match against Hibs.

I find it strange that Said was not able to obtain a visa in time for this tie (and also Moses for our tie at Fir Park). Taken on its own it doesn't seem extraordinary. However, I've never heard of this problem before now with footballers taking part in cross border ties. Its never seem to have affected bigger clubs before, or we most certainly would have heard about it. So, either its a new problem, just recently cropped up, or its not, but never been reported by the media before. Apparently visas for entry to Finland can take months.

Tells us about williams knock but casts no light on Said. Hopefully not a bid in

BbC confirmed that Said and williams did not travel, willisms is injured apparently and may miss the Falkirk game as well..

His work permit would have been for the UK, it'll be Faroe now

Bit weird that Moses played for us but then a year or two later has issues getting a visa ?

Think the visa problems are because the players are non EU citizens ( even if we are not in the EU ) not the fact they are coloured.

Or if JK is fit, he can play right back and Sparrow can move to mid.

GR can play midfield and KL comes into central defence.

The Record was reporting it, but seemed to be directly from an interview with Alfred. I work with a lot of people from different countries and continents and it's often a real pain to manage travel and visas. If there is a reciprocal arrangement between countries it's easier, but otherwise it can be a hassle, especially if you need something quickly African and Indian nationals have the most problems because there are so many scam agencies trying to rip people off with fake credentials that there are often lengthy delays while everything is verified. If we want anyone from our India office to come to the US the standard processing time for visas is around a year.

On photos of them training on pitch before flying out koutrombis was taking part, wonder if fit enough for bench

I lived in Upper Woodhead till age of 11 🤣🤣

My “mate” has stepped up 🥰 off to ML3 Upper Eddlewood ……stand up and sing !!!💔

It's costing me £12 tomorrow.......nae mates! 🤣🤣

I wonder if maybe GR could play left back and KL into middle. Hopefully you know who I mean as cant be arsed typing full name all the time 🤪

Get a carry oot and have a few of your mates round. £12 and cast it onto the TV

I phoned them earlier 🥰