I live in France and what you say is wrong. Things are exactly the same here for normal people as in Scotland. So much for Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite.
Having played against him a few times for Wishaw HS against Dalziel where he scored a hattrick every time, I presume you are being a bit tongue-in-cheek. Bobby Graham was magic too right enough.
I remember many moons ago we ripped the heart and midfield out of the team by selling our two best players in Gary McAllister and Ally Mauchline in the first week of the new season and I fear we may do the same by selling Turnbull and Campbell. That season was not a good season. Hopefully I am wrong.
I agree that SR hasn't covered himself in glory but how could he have expected Gallagher to go from an International to a distinctly average player who, now as Captain is also not showing much in the way of leadership.
I agree completely about the problem right now is defensive midfield and a loan deal for an experienced defensive midfielder is what is required. Someone in the Makalele, Keane, Viera mould would be good (but a wee bit younger).
I remember being told years ago "Celtic don't lose replays" and the following day we beat them 4-2 to march towards the cup final. Celtic will do sell-ons if they have to.