Onthefringes

Always has been about hope rather than expectation for me. Doubt I'm the only one who couldn't be any less enthusiastic if we tried about the season ahead. Not too enamoured by what has become of our pre-season, but, my general malaise is around Scottish football. Nothing new, it's poor fare on so many levels - from the corridors of power, finances, the mould-firm and all things inbetween to the thought of at least 3 fixtures against sHamilton.

Erm, naw, but, if it suits how you want to think, batter in.

Well, I don't think we were the only ones who clocked the erm, disagreement between Stuart McCall & Erwin around the hour mark in Iceland... Que, Keith Lasley moving forward to play off Sutton. His use of Angol is to the likely detriment of Thomas as we move forward too, given the little on offer going forward and I'd wager he won't ever give Hammell a challenge even in his poor vein of form (I use this terms 'poor' & ' form' loosely as he was abysmal in Iceland and has escaped a lot of flak on here). For me? Fortune favours the brave, if the kids are good enough they are old enough. Blood them.

Not discounting that, was thinking more of the 'pace' element.

Can have as much time to gel as they want... away from first team duties. Hutchison simply has to be replaced, a blind man running for his life can see that on the evidence of the games both non & competitive so far.

Not up on differing application techniques as it's other items of clothing/footwear that get me moist Would say, while not embroidered, it has a sticthed patch feel... if you catch my drift. Whilst I like the product, the detailing leaves a lot to be desired and those who project manage the operation should be held accountable. I'd surmise somebody at the club approved this also. The reproduction of our crest is wrong and yet full price is being asked for. First poor preparation, the Icelandic debacle, now this? Where will it end?

Not so much in how it's applied, it's incorrect and as 'Wellfan 2k7 mentions 'chunky on the inside folds of the ribbon'.

Probably up underboyleheatings' street this one... Hadn't taken a closer look at the wee fella's kit till Saturday night, has anybody noticed an anomaly in the club club crest? I'd be highly surprised if his was the only one. Detailing on the outline is very wrong. Still not calmed down since returning from Iceland so this could well be the last straw

Not so sure. As much as he was heralded as the best player in the successful County team the previous season, he wasn't deployed in a similar role so management staff never used him effectively in a holding berth. In their defence nor did he show any sign of improving his game and adjust to a new system similar to Keith Lasley in the past.

Can only echo that. When we have long since failed to find a suitable replacement (recurring theme?) for Steve Jennings, Carswell looks to have all the attributes although asked to perform another role...

Reid. Close the poll,

Not quite getting the fans without tickets. I've returned with 2 briefs and I wasn't the only one who had spares to offer. £70 for that crock o'shit. Mug. Gutted doesn't come close, I'm squeezing the last out of my trip in Stockport tonight with family so will reserve judgement for now. Fair to say, I'm glad I never travelled with the charter... Blind loyalty isn't backing the team! Don't get me started on chicks with dicks

Raped & pillaged I think the chairman of the erm, amateurs will describe it...

If they are (mind, given my limited knowledge on licensing restrictions, it's still against the rules), I'd doubt they'll be any hassle with kids being in for the match.

Same flight as yourself and some others. As mentioned previously, had planned to visit the Blue Lagoon before heading onto Reykjavik in early afternoon. Looking likely to miss out on both fronts. Tonight Matthew! I plan to don club colours, full kit and mingle when the official party get off their coach and gain entry - Well, it works for Bob McHugh...

I am, I may well do. Interest has been on the wane for some time, their loose claim at the fan/player relationship recently further compounded my indifference.

Have a few who were on the books in recent years covering various shifts in varying roles. Namely, Dougie Ramsay works with a survey design company (owner is the main backer at Troon juniors where he last played and offered him the work), David Gormley with Auchinleck Talbot, Kenny Connoly also junior and have bumped into Ross Forbes regularly undertaking safety critical work of a Saturday night.

Has he taken a step back from being on the clubs' board of directors and the benefits it would briing which he was afforded on his election as Society chairman?

Much the same thinking underboyleheating. Hard to gauge how many are travelling though. The unwashed only took 200 last week so maybe some scope. What's for us won't go past us... Will it?

Poor stuff and flies in the face of what we've been fed about passport details et all in recent times. Suspected the opposition were hanging the pea over this and it looks highly likely. Giving them a chance in the 2nd leg won't have helped as the locals will turn up in keen support. Where there's a will, there's a way... As the referendum hasn't taken place yet, the British consulate may become involved!

Lack of policing and security personnel due Commonwealth games cited as reasons for not playing a testimonial match next week.

Their stance will have changed somewhat given last nights' result methinks

Understand you are not the only one to add about us looking at the ginger fellow, but, hasn't Mr McCall not already stated he was only in training and was likely to take up an offer elsewhere? Whilst he may well have added to the squad, not a priority and definitely not welcomed to the detriment of our youth prospects.

Put £10 on Stjarnan to win and that's right... you get f*ck all in return. Please God, don't let me regret typing that

Our rigid (the clue is in the adjective) system is tried and tested, can you honestly see Mr McCall changing this for Thursday night?