The Mantis

Uncle Roy’s Mercenaries a goal down and a man down after quarter of an hour…

Another one here. Monumental effort for a mere Baggie.

Barry’s testimonial?

It’s May 30th…

Nah, just being grumpy 😂

Booking fees have become an unfortunate fact of life these days, but it’s a bit cheeky that they charge 50p on each ticket then slap another 50p on at the end 😮

Ooft 😂

When I was helping out at a certain EOSL/LL club, the contracts always ran out on July 1. This seemed to be the default date on the SFA Intranet which is where clubs can look up players to see if they are available. As long as they were contracted to a club, other clubs couldn’t access their details.

I think it was just a stunt as Steven Dunn, at 52, becomes the oldest player ever in the SPFL.

Bit disappointed they never included Billy's 2nd goal at Hampden.

I watched Hoban and Draper for Elgin at Bonnyrigg yesterday. I’ve seen Elgin 3 times this season and overall I think any speculation about Hester making the step up to our level is just daft.

Noted 😂

Viaplay weren’t offering it here as a one-off, it had to be a subscription which I think was offered at about £50. Anyway I’m not sure I could have recorded it for later 😜 Great to be there anyway, had forgotten what a privilege it is to get a day out with your team at Hampden, you take it for granted when you’re young. The final will be my 50th visit 🍻

I'd be a bit happier if I thought he could retain most of the squad. If by some miracle he got Deas and Allardice to sign that would probably swing it for me. I imagine the rest of the spine e.g. Devine will not be getting better offers from other clubs and Welsh has another year. Tactically I don't think Dodds is any worse than many other managers in our league and certainly no worse than McGlynn as we saw on Saturday.

There were 4 guys in front of us in the North Stand, sitting quietly but obviously Celtic supporters, who got up to leave with a few minutes left. We were poking fun at them and shouting "see you next week!"

That one in 2007 is probably the low point of my ICT following life. Leading 1-0 with 2 mins to go. They had never even threatened. The Innes was a subdued place after that game.

Watched it back via the bbc recording and the coverage was just as bad as we had heard with all the blackouts. Also my recording finished at 2pm with a few minutes to go so no interviews etc.

He looks in good health. Is he still getting to the home games?

A real gentleman. Listened eagerly for his roundups on Radio Scotland as it was the only way you could find out how Caley had got on (pre-internet). He always had a witty summary for each game despite going on air about half an hour after the full time whistle. Had a few good chats over the phone when I was after back issues of ‘Highland Football & Sport’ which he inevitably sent FOC.

Ah right. Telt.

A true legend. I’d hate to have been there when they ripped up his precious turf to install that USH…

They must be too embarrassed to show it. It was Carson - Shaw - Welsh - Mckay. You can see Allardice inside of Shaw.

Very clever that model, can change teeshirts without moving a muscle…

SFA ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION 10.7 “No club in registered membership shall adopt in whole or in part the name of a club in full membership without the prior written consent of the Board.”

Snailmail in deepest darkest Midlothian this morning.