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Jim Goodwin used to physically assault opposition players on the pitch and claim it wasn't a foul.

Another tough game. Another game we can win. Another game I wouldn't be surprised if we dropped points.

Welsh's pass to set up what should have been JT's hat trick was sublime.

And during the early season we were bemoaning the fact we were giving away soft goal, couldn't see out games, and lacked a goal scoring threat.

Slatts for me today.

They're all going to be tough for the rest of the season. We're going to make up some ground tomorrow, though. For now, I'm looking forward to see if we can break into the top 3, and see what happens after that.

Routine 3 points. Routine clean sheet. Who is this team? Take your pick...

This Utd team is very much in the Jim Goodwin mould. Blocking, kicking, niggling at every opportunity.

Copying Said from last week.

Doesn't need to be anything in it other than swinging an elbow. I don't even think it needs to make contact.

Violent, reckless, endangering - so many clauses in the rules, it's difficult to keep up.

Quick and eff Looks like it, but should never have taken that long to figure out.

Arrive earlier?

Who are you dropping for Fadinger?

I'm fully expecting JBA to replace Slattery wtih Fadinger tomorrow, so he can imply dropping him was part the "dealt with internally" process even if it is in reality load balancing.

The media doesn't care about our campaign or trying to unsettle us. They just know the best way to get clicks/listeners/viewers is to mention the OF in every sentence. And sadly, it works.

If Fadinger starts he's probably a straight swap for Priestman, but it would be rough on any of Saturday's midfield if they were dropped. They bossed it.

Pretty early by our "last gasp goal on last pre-split fixture" standards.

Maybe. Maybe Jake Hastie got over it with his big wage bump for his Rangers contract. Maybe Reece McAlear got over it with his big wage bump for his Norwich contract. Maybe Stuart McKinstry got over it with his big wage bump for his Leed Utd contract You think Stuart McCall enjoyed managing Rangers as much as he enjoyed managing us? If someone is in it for the money, more power to them. I think, however, there is something to be said for enjoying your job, even (or especially) when that job is playing a game.

Just one more reason to dislike the split.

You're not wrong. Unfortunately, the first phase fixtures are based on guessing who will be in the top 6, and there is no way they predicted ourselves and Falkirk would be there. Add to that the finagling they will need to do to try and prevent cries of bias amongst the title challengers, and we could easil end up with 18 again.

You're more optimistic than me. I think we need 6 wins.

The only way the Scottish media can generate clicks (or shift newspapers for the old school readers) is to mention the OF every day with a new story. Anyone who has any success is immediately linked to one of the Uglies. The only quotes you will see, if any, is some ex-player saying it's a good idea, and they will frame a headline as "JBA to Celtic" The entire Scottish media had Lennon Miller heading to Glasgow every day for the second half of last season. EDIT: Also, ditch Facebook. You'll thank me later.

I was talking more about a team where everything just gels, players loving playing, fans are loving watching and everybody is having a blast. It's a rare situation, and one they should savour. Of course they will want to get more money and status etc. but enjoying games and winning can be quite enjoyable too. Can you imagine what a slog it it would have been for JT if Blackburn had quadrupled his wages and he went to play in a team struggling for points? Don't underestimate European football though. Just because a few fans are jaded and would rather play Clyde at NDP at the start of the season, I guarantee plenty of players would enjoy it - and fancy their chances of making it to the group stages. Much like SOD, who despite having international caps, and played in the Euros, would still love to play for us at Hampden in the cup.

Does that mean he won't be able to play against us in the cup? What? Ah, never mind...