Electric Blues

If we'd knocked three past Hamilton they'd be bottom now, and we'd be third. That's the margins at this early stage.

I hope McGregor remembers he has to face Hartley at least three more times this season. I hope that doesn't prey on his mind.

Hartley. Not even close to being the best player on the pitch, but Bigi's already deservedly miles clear, so Pete gets my "Man of the Match" purely for the seethe-inducing glory of that memorable last kick equaliser.

Get the MOTM thread up now and - despite plenty of other contenders - let's see if anyone has the temerity not to vote for Hartley.

"Brechin City end 38-match, 470-day wait for league win" https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45158184

Indeed. We played the top three at Hampden four times last season, won two, lost two. Speaking as someone who has to spend the best part of a grand every time I come over for a game, I believe I still got my money's worth.

I haven't seen Gorrin in person yet, but there have been a few comments to the effect that he can make a pass, while also looking handy in the tackle. Any reason why he couldn't play with Bigi rather than instead of him? (Other than this not exactly confirming to SR's "Plan A".)

Luckily, no-one on here ever second guesses those people, let alone questions their ability.

I'm happier with Livi than Ayr.

Don't worry, we always get better in the second half, don't we?

Maybe we've got too used to Hampden.

The internet has ruined me.

8 minutes gone, and 0-2 already. Kipre and Johnson.

Those eggs will go off unless they're sold, so best to take whatever derisory offer is available. Unless... they hatch into chickens. Then they could sell for £10 each! But what if one of them is a dinosaur egg? WHAT IF IT'S A DINOSAUR EGG? Ooh, I don't like this game any more.

I think we'd all pay £20 NOT to see that.

There would be worse problems to have than trying to accommodate them both in whatever pattern we favour next season. I've really rated Aldred, although I didn't realise how slow he could be until yesterday. This is seldom actually a problem, though, as he has some knack for being in the right place to begin with.

At one point I thought our driver was actually going to deck the jobsworth G4S mini-hitler who was strutting up and down in his hi-viz green vest like a demented budgie. No court in the land would have convicted him.

The downside to these epic journeys back for a final is the long, sad traipse home after the wrong result. I was looking forward to wearing the colours in celebration but you know what, I'm wearing them just as proudly in defeat - and it's amazing how many folk I've met so far en route who fucking hate Celtic ;-) SIWY

Just arrived in Motherwell after a long ferry crossing and a drive up, streaming the Banter Thiefs on the world's worst wifi. Suddenly it's real.

And now Aldred. Three assists from Tait.

Bowman hits the post. Bigi scores.

Sid's on for Frear. I make that four strikers now - and apparently no defenders.

Yes, but apparently it's a close 4-0

Get your money on a 3-2 full time result. We've practised this!