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Not that long ago, Slattery got sent off (two yellows), holding off Cantwell versus Rangers, and he went down holding his beek, feigning injury. Nothing was made of that other than Celtic supporting former refs in the tabloids saying Cantwell cheated. Someone mentioned they have opened up a can of worms; experience says the next time, they won't address it consistently. I'm delighted with the football we have been playing this season, it's honestly been some wonderful stuff, and other teams have been boasting some great crowds, the best in years, but these dickheads are killing all enjoyment.

Looking forward to the game — no doubt it’ll be a tough nut to crack. It honestly wouldn’t surprise me if it went all the way to penalties, though I’m not sure my heart could take that, to be honest. Hopefully it’s one of those days where everything just clicks for us, because the football we’ve been playing lately has been a real joy to watch. I’ve been impressed that we’ve started adding more variation to our play too — moving away from the “keeper must pass out under pressure” routine and going a bit more route one when the situation calls for it. They’re definitely a team we owe one to in cup competition. Ever since Darren Smith scored his first goal for the club as a 17-year-old at Love Street in the League Cup back in 2005 (he’s 37 now!), they’ve had the better of us — knocking us out of the Scottish Cup three times and the League Cup once since then. I still have nightmares about Billy Mehmet’s late winner, and that first half in the 4–4 draw in 2020, which ended with arguably the worst set of penalties we’ve ever taken. Here’s hoping we can build on the feel-good factor around the club and make it a memorable win.

Apologies if I’ve missed it if already mentioned, but does anyone know the deal with the bus tickets? I ordered online and received the confirmation email when I bought them, but no tickets were attached. I received the confirmation of which bus I’m on yesterday, but still no tickets to print or anything.

What can you say. So frustrating as it was a magnificent performance for the first hour absolutely blew them away, Ward gave them two gift wrapped goals but made a few fine stops late on. Just a shame we couldn't get another with decent chances for Hendry and Fadinger.

He did play under Stuart Kettlewell so that first season makes sense.

Delighted with the signing but this is probably the point I'm told he's no good because he scored three goals against us in a defensive that contained the likes of Mugabi and McGinley.

Hale and Murray never played together at County. He was a stand out for County in a poor team and tore us apart at Fir Park. Can't believe some are turning their nose up at someone who scored 18 times last season. Obviously we won't pay what County want anyway.

James Scott joins Ross County on loan from St Mirren.

He walked past me at the game yesterday wonder what the issue may be if true.

Steven McLean is the ref for the game with Andrew Dallas on VAR

Delighted to have picked up the three points — hopefully everything starts to click sooner rather than later. I think this is the tenth year since the group stage format was reintroduced, and thankfully, we haven’t slipped up yet. There have been some really tough matches over the years. Off the top of my head, I can only remember outright defeats to Airdrie and Rangers, but we've had numerous shootout wins, and one shootout loss, to grab that extra point.

I find the seeding in this cup really frustrating. Like others have said, if you're seeded and manage to avoid the Old Firm, that's ideal, but we've ended up with some really tough draws over the years, even after topping the group. The teams coming in from Europe have already had the benefit of skipping the group stages, so they may as well just throw everyone into the same pot. As for the game itself, on paper, it's the toughest in the group. But I’ve got a feeling a few things will finally click, and we’ll come through it more comfortably than we have in recent matches.

Baa Baa Baa Barrrrry

I wonder if Just and Longelo are getting replaced at half time as they are getting made to run about. Don't usually see that.

I was going to say that. I did notice it on the claret training top sleeves and the black training top as well.