Kmcalpin

Yes most of the larger SPL clubs run just such a scheme. I think Hibs and Dundee United offer such top ups for a "mere" £30-40 extra. The only downside is that fans may not get anything back in return if all a seaon's cup ties are away from home. Still the Hibs and United fans I know think this is a great idea.

Thats correct Tweed. ICT will be due 33% of the gate including money from season tickets. MFC was always going to make a financial loss on this game, but by cutting prices this will be minimised.

I'm unfortunate enough to sit in the southern part of the POD Stand. I eventually supported the return of the Cooper Stand to our own but sadly for many fans its a case of "I'm all right Jack". For years we had to put up with OF fans in the Main Stand but for those in other stands it was never an issue. But, when the gruesome twosome took over the Cooper Stand it was a different matter. The same kinds of problems could now re-occur on Fir Park Street and Knowetop Avenue but I suppose if its Rangers fans from the POD Stand (as opposed to the Cooper Stand) that are the root cause of it it'll be ok. Not getting at anyone, its just human nature.

I agree up to a point, but it isn't clear cut. What if both sets of fans leave the POD Stand at the same time? They would still meet up in the stand itself, in Fir Park Street and in Knowetop Avenue.

If so, will any season ticket holders have to move to accommodate them?

Have you received my payment yet Brazilian?

Ditto Reverend (no offence either Melvin). Too often in the past we've had "nice" guys in charge and that doesn't always work. JG is in charge and the decisions should be his. Yes, its his way or none at all but from what I've heard he's very much "team minded" - decisions are taken for the good of the team. Nothing wrong in that. Sometimes in the distant past players didn't always follow the manager's instructions on the field and got away with it. Not now.

Although the SPL season is only 3 games old its becoming clear that Jim Gannon is a deep thinker about the game and an excellent tactician. He's not afraid to make changes early in a match if he thinks the game warrants it. We now have a pretty strong squad and it seems as if he's a firm believer in squad rotation. Some players are suited to a particular type of game others not - so he'll switch things around. Its going to be very hard predicting his team line up and tactics.

I suppose we have Colin. He's always covered Aberdeen games for the BBC and many of his commentaries of our games at Pittodrie have been cringeworthy to say the least. We certainly don't get an informed and unbiased account of games there. I don't know why the BBC can't give us informed and unbiased commentaries. Its a national radio station after all. JWTL is keeping me updated via text! Enjoy your away day.

Who wrote the article in the Sun......none other than our old friend Scott Davie.

Put me down for £30, Brazilian. Will contact you separately. Well done again.

Geedub asked a post or few back what was the point. I think you've just answered him/her.

Couldn't afford to do it on my own but I'd be willing to contribute say £30.

Any thoughts player sponsorship this season? From yesterday's programme quite a few are up for grabs.

Yes, a very good result and a great performance especially in view of the youngsters we fielded. The team played some excellent flowing football that excited us all. Jimbo has certainly turned things around. Especially impressed with O'Brien, Hutchison, Coke and Forbes, but no real failures in the side. Craigan and Hutchison coped reasonably well with Killie's aerial threat. One thing which did impress me was that we did not concede as many needless corners and free kicks as we did last season. That in itself limited Killie's threat. Work has also been done on the training ground on set pieces. A cracking goal from Hutchison and what a an effort from Forbes when he cracked a tremenous shot off the woodwork - he obviously practises that in training. On the debit side we still need to bolster our defence. There were still too many spaces appearing at times and it was no surprise that Killie scored, although one was all they deserved. In the second half we defended too deeply or tired, and we paid the penalty for that. If the scoreline had reflected the game in general we'd have won by 5 or 6-1. We didn't quite show the killer instinct in the box. JG is right to pursue another defender and striker. Despite us playing well what is so encouraging is that he is still looking to address our weaknesses. It would seem he's a bit of a perfectionist. All in all a good day at the office.

Ditto. I won't be able to make it for other reasons but I don't really see why MFC & local Councils are honouring Sir Matt Busby. What is his connection with MFC? I'm also underwhelmed by the prospect of playing a reserve side. If Man Utd want to honour Sir Matt Busby properly then they should send a full squad. Having said that I suppose its a marketing exercise thats too good to be missed - a chance to increase their fanbase if you will. We already have enough youngsters in Lanarkshire brainwashed into following the various Premiership giants.

and full whack is steep for 60-64 year olds. Well got pilloried for introducing this. Not a peep on here so far about it though.

I made this point weeks ago Weeyin and no-one knew the answer or at least didn't reply. My understanding is the the new deal is no worse than the current one.

We need an intelligent mobile player who can play well outside the box.

Far too early to tell yet. Jennings, Humphreys and Coke haven't yet played 2 full games and their fitness will be well behind the rest of the squad. They haven't even been matched aginst SPL opposition yet. They're also adjusting to a new team. Give them time. John Ruddy looks as if he'll be a very useful addition.

A striker and right back are absolutely essential. From what I've seen so far, Steven Saunders isn't up to first team football just yet. Up front.... what if John Sutton/Jamie Murphy get injured/suspended? A big centre back too would be essentail in my book.

My thoughts exactly Haggis. Was he not given the Captain's armband temporarily last seson for a game or two? At the time we were playing pretty dire and performances were flat. (by no means all down to Keith's incidentally). During that spell I recall thinking that he didn't really exhibit any leadership qualities.

A fair summing up that I can't disagree with. It seems that JG has his own very clear ideas about the kind of team he wants and thats football as they say.

Can't believe other folk are saying this Malky!! Astoundingly quite a few folk have been saying the same thing over the past month or so, after years of a Keith Lasley Cult. I've been saying much the same thing for years and been roundly criticised for it and on occasion given dogs abuse. Keith is a decent squad player for us but no more. He's probably due a regular start for a top first division outfit. Good luck to the guy - he's an honest hard working pro. Much the same thing happened with Brian Kerr (there the comparison ends). After a month or two a handful of us were questioning what he was actually doing and got heavily criticised for saying that. Then look what happened.

I've absolutely no problem with any player wanting to move on and better themselves but thats not the point here. In numerous interviews he was non commital about his future (again no problem with that). But why come out and say publicly now he was always going to leave? However if he knew all along that he was going to move all he had to do was be open and say that he intended to move on at the end of his contract but until that time came he would be giving MFC 100%.