David

It may not be the usual type of long-term business that we do, but it goes back to me saying before that we should look to bring someone in for our Champions League & Europa league games that can get the fans excited and who can maybe do something a bit special. I know Clarkson splits opinion, but he's a quality player in my opinion. Bringing him in for six months or a year would work for me. Basically, if we can have a cracking league campaign, qualify for the Champions league and still not be able to improve our squad with a quality player (or even find ourselves operating at a loss!) then we need to seriously ask ourselves why we bother trying to finish at the top end of the table.

All of those factors will play a part in what he decides to do. All I'm saying is that whilst he has no club I'd offer him what we can, with the main benefit to him being a run in a team that's playing in Europe and a chance to get himself in the shop window again. It would be up to him to decide if the money is more important than getting your career back on an even keel and looking to establish some match time. With the squad we have I'd have no real qualms about what he decided to do. If he was willing to take a dip in wages to get himself in the shop window, great. If not, then that's fine as well.

I pretty much agree with this. Why would Sky want to pay the same money for a product that isn't as attractive to a fair chunk of their viewers? It makes no business sense whatsoever.

I'd be looking at punting Murphy as soon as possible though, as he's one of our sellable assets, and I don't see him improving any further than he has at the moment. Speaking hypothetically I'd be looking to shift Murphy, and establish a strikeforce of Ojaama, Clarkson and Higdon along with McHugh all competing for the two starting positions. I'd also be looking to shift Randolph on as well, either this summer or in January.

Obviously there would be no discussion between player & club unless he knew what our financial situation is, which he undoubtedly would. Would it be worth him taking a year to reset his career, play some European football and put himself in the shop window at the expense of higher wages? That would come down to the player himself, but it would certainly do him no harm. The harsh truth is we're able to match what he's getting at present, which is fuck all. If I were running the show I'd get in touch and basically offer him what Jennings was on (if he leaves). He can take it or leave it.

What's the script with Clarky anyway? He signed a three year deal with Bristol City in June 2009, didn't he? Has it been renewed?

Have you heard something?

Not sure if it's been posted, but the Well Society guidance document has been added to the official website;

I don't see that as a possibility. The current cost of a PATG seat is already pretty high, and a raise in ticket prices would simply drive support away, making any such raise counter productive. Put simply, we'll need to just look at cutting our cloth to suit. As someone mentioned previously, the other clubs will have to do the same, so it's not as if we'll be falling behind everyone else. Also, doesn't the current TV deal have a year or so still left on it? If that is the case we have enough wriggle room to allow those with high wages to either see out their contracts or get moved on.

I'd hang back on any such talk for the moment. All of that is just tabloid chit chat. What we do know for a fact is that the club are giving the members of the Society a say in how this pans out, which is all we can really ask for at present.

That's what I was thinking. A valid UK passport is all you need for travel within the EU.

Joe (or anyone else who has the info pack), how much information is actually given? Are we talking a small booklet or a single letter going over a few points? Also, what's the general feeling on the tone of the information? Is it portraying both negative & positive points of a 'no' vote? Or is basically just highlighting what we stand to lose without actually mentioning the possible benefits?

Let's wait & see if Jenno is actually leaving first.

Info on the United vote;

Not taking into account the fact that a stunt such as that, if ever brought to light, would mean the end for the 'Well Society and everyone associated with the club board. There's no way they take such a risk. They simply wouldn't have gone down the 'Well Society voting road and just come to a conclusion themselves.

I seriously doubt that the board will see the Society vote one way and go against them if it comes to it.

Even if our club votes against them joining but more SPL clubs vote in favour?

No, but it means that Faddy, and other club legends who signed up can. I wouldn't put it past our media to try and find out who among them voted against the NEWCO and making it public knowledge.

I'm not sure that would work to be honest, as anyone could easily vote, making it just as valid as the other poll we already have.

After the uncertainty of the past month or so I can honestly say that I'm no longer as concerned as to what the other clubs vote. My club is doing the right thing, which is all I want.

After reading his statement regarding the Murdoch media empire I'm thinking we should get Romanov involved in the independence "yes" campaign!

You can add Hearts to the 'no' column (I think!);

Yeah, it's pretty much all you can ask for I think. I'll certainly be renewing now.

You think so? Their fans seem to think otherwise from what I've seen!