weeyin

Don't let your hatred of Leann distance yourself from the fact that most of us would take a job closer to home for more money. I know when I changed jobs that closeness to home played a big part.

Except for all the home games we have won at this stage of the competition, of course.

Imagine the reaction on here if Gunnar had made that howler. He would have been crucified.

I hope we don't change our tactics based on one shot going past the Bangor goalie.

You do know the compensation clause info came directly from the Board at a Well Society meeting?

According to this, they have played 10, won 6 & drawn 4.

Good to hear Erwin and Thomas shaping up - they certainly have been standouts in the U20s.

Also noticed that they say "The Cottagers, bossed by Felix Magarth".

Like I said, only if we don't get stuck there. I know we are dealing in hypotheticals, but it's a big risk. I also know it's easy for me to say, as I was lucky enough to be at Hampden the day we won. So my view is certainly biased.

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.