weeyin

This, plus struggling in the bottom six is a difficult situation to turn around. If someone could guarantee bottom 6 + Cup win would be followed by top 3 the next season, it's a no brainer. However, if it was bottom 6 + cup win + more seasons in bottom six then I think I'll pass.

While it's unlikely, it's not just Bangor winning that can change Europa ties. Things like fielding ineligible players and other technical breaches can have teams kicked out. No chance of me making it, though, so it's a 100% safe bet that it will be a trip to Iceland.

I could easily imagine players not liking being watched when training. Nothing to do with the number of spectators and all to do with the environment.

The fact that so many different teams have won cups in recent times shows how much of a lottery it can be and how much a bit of luck is required to lift one. We have done well in the league because our team has been good enough to bounce back from a bad performance here or a bad decision there. Overall, however, it's our consistency that kept us the best of rest. With so many teams capable of beating us and other SPFL teams on their day, I think it's actually more difficult to win a cup now than it was back in the 90s.

I think most, if not all, are neither. Just a bit bored with the tedious patter.

It's not actually that difficult to stay informed, and some of us expats can do it without endless posts about how many miles we travel to see a game (e.g. decorator's round trip to Albania is less than a one way trip for me to Fir Park).

I think you are correct, sir.

Given that Las is number 14, does that mean we are trying to offload him too?

People referring to themselves in the 3rd person amuse weeyin.

You're all better fans than me and fully deserve these tickets.

Would expect Erwin & Thomas to be making more appearances this season.

Ach, don't sweat it. You wouldn't have got a ticket anyway.

Much rather bring in another player we can sell on.

I'll save the glamour ties for the group stages.

I'd be surprised if we landed Shiels given that he is at that stage of his career where he will want (another) nice payday. But I'd be willing to give him a chance if we did sign him. McCall has done sufficiently well in the transfer market to earn my trust.

When you don't need to be at your best to beat teams and win games, your level drops. That is why it was a terrible move for guys like him and Law from a development perspective. And, as the old saying goes, if you're not improving then you're going backwards. You develop by pitting your skills against players at a level as good as, or better than, yourself.

I hope that was autocorrect But aye, it's a shame Moore is injured or he could have been staking his claim. Will be interesting to see who ends up replacing Anier, though.

Do you also look for Icelandic bars in Glasgow when we're playing Celtic away?

Aye, Burke is at the stage of his career where he should be looking for a big pay day. Given the interest from other clubs down south in recent transfer windows, I doubt we could offer anything close.

If I had said that, you would have had a fair point. But I didn't, so as usual you are fighting a straw man. However, I would imagine if, in the hypothetical being discussed, McCall brought in Goodwillie and Boyd after Law, Josh Law would be pissed off.

Not to mention Josh Law might be a bit pissed off.

Aye, me too. And given McCall's preference for that combination, I'd expect a like-for-like replacement.

You'd have to think his replacement would be more of an Anier type signing (i.e. someone we haven't heard of who can be sold on), but you never know.

Aye, it's shame Moore is injured or could have staked a claim for that position at the start of season. Like you, would much prefer to see like-for-like than messing around with Ainsworth.