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So Craggs, why don't you tell us what you *really* think about Marvin's departure?

It was the SPFL that charged us after the play-off, no? The SFA that runs the Cup Final.

The authorities are very consistent. They always take a softer line against Rangers and Celtic than they do against smaller clubs. The reason for that are many but include the fact that a significant number of those in power are fans of the clubs in question and/or don't want to upset them for various reasons. It will always be that way.

Another one of those players we moved on and disappeared of the radar until he came crawling back for a 2nd spell.

Next time someone fancies running on the pitch they should ask their mates to punch them hard in the face until they don't fancy it any more.

Fair enough. No explanation other than just a bad mistake, I guess.

Skippy's tactic seems to be miss preseason while negotiating a new deal then not get fully fit until November. Still happy to have him in the team, though. McFadden, I'm not too concerned about as he is only ever going to be a bit-part player at best.

Do we know it ws definitely offside that was given and not some other weird offence? Any decision would be poor, but offside seems so wrong, maybe he flagged for an obstruction or something (still wrong, but not as wrong as the offside)

Just in case your not sure about Moult, hesis a goal scorer. He wasn't fit when he scored 4, so not an unreasonable risk to play him again, even unfit. Chalmers stepping up is a good thing. As injured players return, were going to have strength on the bench too.

^^^ Still beelin'

Pretty much on the same page. With the early League Cup games, international break and ins and outs of the transfer window - not to mention the unfortunate injuries to Blyth, McHugh, Kennedy, Moult etc. its been a bit of a stop/start season. I think McGhee was right when he said after the window closed that it's almost like we are starting the season again at that stage. Looking forward to see how the new guys bed in over the coming weeks and seeing if we are able to promote one or two of our youngsters.

I think we missed Chalmers yesterday too.

McGhee said Moult injured a hammy when he stepped on his wean's toy and couldn't train all week. Didn't even expect him to play today.

And in 4th place too - until Aberdeen's imminent 4 goal victory.

Against other teams I'd be disappointed, but going a goal down against this mob on their home turf, it's not a bad point.

Sorry. I'm working this morning, so mixlr for me.

By betting when they are banned from betting, and they know they are banned from betting, footballers are already showing they aren't the smartest bunch. The reason for blanket bans it that it's just a lot easier to police than reviewing every players account for rule breaches. And in age where you can lay odds for first throw-in, first free kick, first booking etc. it's better just to keep things simple. In many businesses there are rules not just to prevent impropriety, but also the appearance of impropriety. If they really feel the need to degen their wages away every week there's a bazillion things to bet on that are allowed.

Was Lawless not banned for that last year? Or is he up to his old tricks again?

It was more than 12. Unless the players flew there or their own with nobody else from the club.

I remember people saying Grimshaw was slow and useless when he arrived on a 6 month loan. If getting a Premier League youngster on a short term deal where the lending club pays most of the wages is the worst signing McGhee makes this year, he'll have done OK.

Yes. Everybody who took a wee holiday to the seaside to wach some football deserves annual recognition. Makes those Syrian refugees travel efforts look amateur by comparison.

They should be more worried about Moult.

I vote we put a 50 year gagging order on it.

It seems like it was Cadden and Hall that got the individual specialist attention last season. I'd hope Thomas was on it this season, but I haven't heard any mention of it.

I don't disagree. The strength for the middle of the park, though, is something we could easily develop with our sports scientist. Cadden came on leaps and bounds when he was put on his programme.