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I've probably missed a trick here given that I work in all the primary schools in Motherwell doing IT support. Unfortunately due to a death in the family, combined with all the recent holidays, I've not been in many schools over the last few weeks. Glencairn are definitely planning something, I'm assuming Logans will be doing something (perhaps with encouragement from fatcalf?) and I'd be surprised if Knowetop didn't do something. I've heard nothing else otherwise. That's not to say it's not happening. This was my thinking -The main supplier of computers/devices to North Lanarkshire schools, XMA, are really trying to promote themselves in Scotland at the moment (they have recently given iPods away at Dalziel's science fair) and I'm fairly sure some sort of offering as a prize could have been arranged (iPad/iPod) for best school effort. I'm assuming some arrangement, perhaps in return for some publicity, could be reached with the club. However, as my bosses are regulars at Celtic Park it would probably have had to be done directly between the club and XMA and my involvement would have had to be minimal. I know it's very short notice now (for the club and the schools) but if anyone at the club reads this and wants a name and contact details then feel free to contact me.

The wee guy loved it but I didn't let him take them out of my sight. The papers are getting a bit brittle and the final programme is in pristine condition so didn't want them ruined. I'll sit with him again and read through them over the next few weeks. Spent all my pocket money on every paper I could get hold of so had more than that but lost a shoebox full of stuff in a house fire in 1994. Luckily the important stuff survived. The Celtic programme is gubbed 'cos we stood in the family section at the 'Celtic end' which was uncovered and it pissed down the whole night. When it went to replay there was no way my dad was taking the risk of getting soaked and stood under cover in the 'Rangers end' even though there were no concessions there. About the only time my dad's spent more than he had to for anything.

I looked out a box of stuff from 1991 to show my 6 year old boy, in an attempt to get him (more) excited about the final. I've recently moved house and found it during the move so knew exactly where to find it, I just thought I'd share it.

Could be interested in a seat for me and my boy. We're in Morningside so Shotts is close enough. Need to get to Fir Park tomorrow to make sure we get tickets first, though. Let me know once you have a price.

http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/Moira-Gord...p?articlepage=1 According to this article, they wanted their contract altered before signing so they could have control over all footballing aspects. It leads to another question - what was the issue with a previous manager and the youth set up? It may be out there but I can't remember anything at the moment.

OK. Had a bit of time to work it out. From May 1991 to July 2010, given the average yearly rate (not calendar year, season year) of inflation, £7 roughly works out as £10.64.

Haven't had time to work it out exactly but somewhere between £10 & £11.

Just in case SuperSteelman's link has any issues (It was the link for the Champions League but probably points to the same place) http://video.uefa.com/video/Competitions/U...videoFlash.html

It's only Fir Park Primary that's moving to a joint campus with Cathedral. Fir Park Secondary will still be housed in the current building. Knowetop is going nowhere.

The guy sitting behind me blamed Brown for the injury - because he'd kept Marc on the bench too long! The same guy was screaming for Brown to get subs on even although the ball didn't go out of play for the best part of ten minutes after our goal. Obviously has a problem with the manager.

Ivanisevic!

Off topic, I know but for the record I'm 4th Carluke, too. I notice from your profile you're 21 so it's unlikely you'd know Paul as he left when I was still there about 12/13 years ago.

Did 'Flow not say that UEFA are pretty strict with these sort of things. Maybe the word came from them that no tribute (armbands or silence) was allowed.

That site's normally very accurate. That's only this year's coefficient so far, not our UEFA ranking. this year - http://www.xs4all.nl/~kassiesa/bert/uefa/d.../trank2009.html don't know why we're not named but we take on our country's co-efficient because we don't have one. So we're around 179th for this year too. next year - http://www.xs4all.nl/~kassiesa/bert/uefa/d.../trank2010.html

However, due to our wee run this year, we're currently 179th in the 2010 rankings.

Naw! Missed another one! Well, technically I was in Airdrie last night, but that was for work and had to leave and head home at a time that meant it wasn't suitable to make it back over. Actually passed 'Flow as he was arriving at the stadium and I was heading to pick the missus up.

I'm destined never to see a 'Well hat-trick in the flesh. I was working some (rare) overtime the day Ferrere scored his (Feb 2002), was on my stag do in Aberdeen when Faddy got his (May 2003), and was away for a post-new year party when Clarkson got his (Jan 2004). One of these days I'll be there.

Just back from that neck of the woods (half hour from Llanelli) and the route I took was M74 - M6 - M5 - M50 - A40 - A449 - M4. Took around 7 hours with 2 stops. If we didn't have the kids and only needed a couple of comfort breaks, instead of proper stops, it would have been closer to 6 hours. There's roadworks on the M4 between Newport and Cardiff with a few speed cameras along the way but not average speed cameras. I would recommend the services on the M5 just before the start of the M50 (Strensham, I think). Quite new and has a Costa for a caffeine hit for the last leg of the journey.

Can I just say ARSE! to the 1st round draw. 1st leg's up here when I'm down there and 2nd leg's once I'm back home with no chance of getting more time of work.

Just checked again - wed be unseeded in the 3rd round. That's when some of the big boys enter (Roma & PSV, amongst others) so it pushes us down a bit.

Added to that, I think both us and Falkirk would be seeded in the next round.

I'll need to check wi' the wife.

Llanelli, 1st leg away, would be ideal for me seeing as I'm heading down to Wales for a week. It would only take me about 45 minutes to drive from where I'm staying.