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Shout out to the U14 ICTWFC Reds who were crowned champions of the Rachel McLauchlan North League today, after a 3-1 win in a play-off with Forres.

Let's hope we do not see another MOM award this season even if we do well. As for Colin Steven...booed off at Half Time not just because of Robbie's sending off but for other odd or weak decisions such as Taylors body check on our player close to the referee. Booing did not help because in the second half he allowed Arbroath to dive, wrestle, trip or time waste without any remorse. I have sympathy with referees because it is a thankless difficult task. But I also have sympathy with Managers who are punished if they make legitimate points to officials. Arbroath were not the better team but were grateful for the benefits given to them in advance of Xmas by Colin Steven. However, that is history now.

The only time I was in a Citroen Traction Avant was with my daughter travelling from Pitlochry to Dunkeld on her wedding day and I was told later that I spent a lot of the time talking to the driver about the car

Another Morris, at Myreton. 1938. 847cc, cost £125. 1938 Citroën

Tbh, there was a (probably) blatant Arbroath penalty that got overlooked down the far end. Standards of refereeing in this country, and this league especially, are abysmal

Bit late to the party, but letting Marley Watkins go before the Europa League. Reckon he could've left a dent in Astra Giurgiu and sent us to Upton Park, leaving us with a major payday that could've pushed us back into the European Spots, and maybe back to Hampden cleanly rather than being saved by the skin of our teeth by Andréa Mutombo in the embers against Hibs for a fruitless replay

I'm surprised nobody has commented on the Administrator's 43 page report released yesterday. It was sent to creditors and shareholders and so I am unclear as to what level of confidentiality applies to the content and therefore I won't go into any detail. Having said that, the main things to take from the report seem to me to be that:- Administration is likely to be a long process. The administrators are looking for a sale on a going concern basis and a number of interested parties have been given access to detailed financial information and been invited to submit bids with a view to a sale sometime in 2015. If it can't be sold, they would look for a CVA to clear the debt. Creditors are being asked to confirm by the end of the year, whether they are in agreement with this general approach and on whether a creditors' committee should be established. Clarification is still needed around the ownership of the land around the stadium The administrators have established a process to detail income and expenditure on a monthly basis and have provided details for the last 3 or so weeks. This detail will be invaluable for potential future owners. The administrators have also given detailed information of who the creditors are and how much is owed. I don't think providing any detail would serve any purpose. Suffice it to say, that the administrators appear to be going about their business in a methodical, professional and very efficient manner. But it looks to me that we could well be in administration for the rest of the season at least and we really should not be hanging on any hope of a quick fix. As fans, I feel the best thing we can do is to support the administrators in their work and get behind the club and the team, both financially and on matchdays.

Another game, another rubbish ref! That man should not be allowed out on Saturday afternoons. Not our best game, but I was impressed by the fact that the boys never gave up and kept on trying for the goal as the clock ticked down. I'd rather see the ball coming flying at me in the North Stand than not see any attempts at all. Dust yourselves down lads and get back on your mission. We believe.

I actually saw one of the Arbroath players give the ref a wee pat on the back as he walked past him while the ref was bent over tying his shoe lace (slowly) in the latter stages of the game. I know it is a difficult job, but you have to wonder about neutrality sometimes.