Scarlet Pimple

Hamilton will suffer initially from SPL shock then will start to grapple and grind. Juanjo will sign for Hamilton if ICT don't step up to the plate and give him a game. :003: Falkirk are going to do quite well under John Hughes. But he will stay at Falkirk. Mid table again. St Mirren will struggle and could be relegation material. ICT will struggle initially then come on to a game as their spirit rises to former levels. Will finish mid table. Motherwell will start off flashy and then slide-down. Hibs. Will continue their progress under Patelienen and will be contenders for 3rd place. Dundee United will start off well again but will not make it to 3rd place. Could be over-achievers at this stage. Celtic---what do you think? :003: Rangers--better get way out in front early on or they will again not win the title. Could be 3rd? Kilmarnock--canna say. Mid table but not dream topping. Aberdeen-- topsy turvy team. Could be dismal but will probably come up the table and hold on closer to the top than mid table. Hearts--last but not least. Vlad will continue to be bad. Managerial situation will remain Fraill. They will try to perform heroics with a troubled squad and will not make it. Fans will start to desert them. And, foreby, if there are major player changes all of the above will be in the tank and it will be open season? :001:

Charles You have got it---that was George MacKintosh-that's it. Imagine his spending most of his time working for and with the young lads--what a guy. Regards to you George in the spirit world. Hope you are looking down at this point--will make your day Ha! :016:

That was when he was a paying, preying,praying, :002:Mantis!

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Hi Bob I note that the JJB fitness enterprise is primarily based in Wigan where I assume their Head Office is? Very successful company? Why not invest a pound or two in that lot? Cheers S.P. :003:

A praying mantis?

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:tongue04: Sherry is good Manfer. There are two types of Sherry--one is from Jerez and the other is from Nazi. There are both types in Portugal so I go to a Portuguese restaurant in Maple Ridge which serves both but is it ever expensive, the Real Mackay like. The waitress is efficient, smiley and always gets a big tip because my wife always pays the bill , me having an aversion to tipping and all. Blackmail , that's what it is. One sherry is coloured white and the other is off-colour. My type is...scarlet ....as in Port wine.Which is a cousin of Sherry who comes from Jerry who was the one who stayed in Portugal after the war ended, met her mother and was so smitten that he forsook sardine fishing for grape treading in a vat. This lead to .... OMG, it's so boring on here tonight "Can anyone rid me of this troublesome priest..?" Back to the sherry then ....

It's rather boring on here tonight. :012: Oops there's a flash just in on Charlie Bannerman's blueberry. I live in Maple Ridge, B.C. ,the blueberry capital of the world, so the East Indiam wallahs tell me at least, and when I sent Charles a hand-held device he questioned my choice of words.So there is the answer. Anyway the flash says.:- The Ross County player responded to C. Bannerman's questions succinctly. He had heard of the former gent's reputation and was just succint up to him anyways. "What are your feelings about going to Caley Thistle Embert?" I will need time to think about that Charles. I know they are desperate to sign me due to the dearth of class in the Highlands but I can increase my value by playing hard to get I reckon. But they will come round to my way of thinking soon.No problem. " O.K., then if you join ICT will you score a load of goals at Tulloch?" Aye ,mun, another barrow load I am sure. "And will you have another very good season?" Aye, mun, I was barreling on at County and feel I can do the same at ICT. "So, by that you mean you have decided to sign for ICT then?" Only if they match the other offers. Like I am worth more..eh? ..and for Caley this kind of opportunity doesn't come along too often so I am playimg my cards close to my vest, Natch! "And if they do make the big offer how are you going to get all the money into the Bank, then?" No problem , mun, .....I'll use a wheeley or a barrowman , what do you think? "Oh, so you won't be em-barrassed by the sudden uplift in your fortunes?" Naw, I seed it coming, mun. Was on the cards. Goals were coming along like the leafs fall off the trees in winter. "Actually, it's the Autumn , Embert, not the Winter, but it's nice to be over-confident I am sure. Personally speaking, I have never felt the need or had the opportunity to be over the top about myself, just got my feet on the ground at all times, like." Yeah , right. Whatever!. At this point a little bit of needle crept into the conversation so we will wind it up here with the following exchange: "O.K. EMBIE, I have a deadline to meet so what's your final word on all this little bit of backtalk?" (Note: respect has ebbed a bit...) Embert's the name footie's my game. I am a duck to water.Respect, mun, respect. Check in wiv me in 6 months Charlie (cheeky with it, eh?) and have another opportunity to make it big with a top interview from Dingwall --or Parkheid if you get my drift. :naughty: I'm up fer it, mun, up fer it. Just flying--they call me the sparrow in the barrow. See youse at Tulloch...maybe. You know you need me.

Scotty--"won't be FARR wrong" Ha! Ha! I can see that you went Farrther than I had anticipated and nearly gave the game away. :016: But the new faces to which Scarlet refers is...shhhh...on the playing field, believe it or not. The Hall being placed at Fort George has yielded fine dividends...I sent out Agent Orange to the touchline at the training pitch dressed as a wizened little old man with a stick to support a gammy leg and Craig was taken in by a country mile. The con was complete when Agent O. coughed and his teeth fell out ,whereupon , believe it or not, Craig bent down with a smile and picked them up for said A man. We all had a laugh about that over schnapps before dinner that evening. Anyway, the gist of the natter was that new faces.............. :012: and if I am wrong I will buy some of you a pint at the Innes the next time I come over to Sneckie ... :004:

Or even if they were to avoid signing the Manfer would that be seen as NOT TheMann for the Job...'cos he's a cheeky moonkey. And ah'l hiv ye know that there is naething infirm aboot ma wee brain ....eh? Squirm yer way oot o' that, then. And foreby, you cheeky wee sprog, awa hame tae yer mammy and get yer wee nose wiped, the noo. :003:

Charles I was in the 1st Company Life Boys for one or two years behind the Playhouse in a lane somewhere. I think the gentleman in charge who was a really dedicated man was named George (MacDonald). Looking back I recognised the genuine interest he had had in what he was doing and admired him for all the work he did for us boys and the cheerfulness he displayed .And one day I stopped him in the street during one of my rare return visits to Inverness, told him boldly what I thought of him and..frankly...made his day. That was a goooooood moment in time. :021: . George was floating,man.... :hairy01: Then I advanced to the Boys Brigade for another spell before defecting to the Air Training Corps which was mildly interesting and did allow me my first flight in an Anson. Prior to that all my flights were in a balloon where all my thoughts resided and the balloon came out of my head and expanded until I dropped exhausted on my bed in the later evening. :015: Probably it also got me into the Air Force instead of the Army when it came to my turn to go off for National Service. It took me several years afterwards to note that RADAR spelt backwards also spells.....RADAR. This revelation also spurred me on to the realisation that it's all much of a muchness anyway and the more things change the more they stay the same. Which forced me to the final conclusion that life is only a journey between the two impact statements, life and death, and you had better be nice to Uncle Scarlet since he is older than all of you and he will be waiting to mark your report card at the Pearly Gates....Yessssssssss! :lol09:

From my informed sources ( aren't they all? :004:) I predict there will be new faces at the club this coming year. Remember you heard it on here. :011: I also predict that the drainage under the playing surface ,despite the Aquifer, will continue to do an excellent job and leave the playing surface, which is almost in the best shape at this time of all the SPL clubs, will be in even better shape at kick-off time. :002: Or, as my ex partner, now deceased, (aren't they all), was wont to say about our joint venture commencing 29 years ago and about to wind up on 31 May 2008..."arkle , sparkle , farkle". :015: For further predictions, all from top sources, send a money order for 25 pounds to Uncle Scarlet, c/o Scotty the man, Toronto, Ontario, or for quicker delivery to Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Parliament Hill, Ottawa. Inclusion of your email address plus your computer I.D. will attract a 5% discount and future considerations. :cdn:

"Cos you should 'cos he is about to ask you fer a date! :021:

Let's hope the bid is a good one , but not from the Old Firm. Imagine if Marius was taken by them and left to rot on the bench ...then it woul be the Old Squirm not the Old Firm. Hmmmm :011:

OOOHHHH Caley D!! Aren't you the lucky one..... :004: :sillywave:

Although the Pimple has , like his forbears, a very high IQ --somewhere in the region of 140 on the Mensa scale, he is also always ready to give praise where praise is due. :002: So Ralph Milne, keep up the good work--there may be an opening for you also down at the Hall in the not too distant future. The post of ball -boy for the fitness knockabouts is currently available but the competition is stiff .However,at 500 pounds per day for starters, needless to say you will require to be put on the roster. However, don't worry too much about that , the roster is all for show and real men climb the ladder quickly... :015: for a backhander to Mz Moneypenelope who handles all monetary transactions , above -board or dubious, in true Pimpledom fashion . It's a murky world . But I love it. Spying is the name, skull duggery the game. :011:

Darling Boy--this your Headmaster and Grandfather speaking... time for your school lesson. :018: My name is Pimple not Pimpernel. The latter name is my Father's and goes back for hundreds of years. The Pimple is unique and has many names, many disguises and many opinions.He cannot by the law of the Pimpernel Dynasty use his father's surname whilst the father is still alive since this would lessen the lustre and tarnish the tartan, and attract too much negativity and attention from the lower reaches of the underworld to the clandestine activities of the organisation. Having considered your opinion and consulted (for relief from boredom )with Mz Moneypenelope of the front desk down at the Hall as to her take on your squint-eyed views she replied by making the gesture of brushing the dandruff off of her shoulder as if it is unnecessary chaff in the wind. To educate yourself, consult carefully with the posts of The Man for All Seasons (sorry, the job), and the illustrious Buckett who can sum up a whole page with two or three pithy words. and learn from these ancient and revered poster s on here. I also give the occasional private lesson to those I deem worthy of my brilliance and you do seem to have ....something...going for you so for a private consultation just send me a P.M. :crazy07: :sillywave:

Oh well, I suppose we can always change our Manager every year until we find Mr Perfect. Then he won't have to prove himself, he won't have to grow into the job, everybody will respect him , agree with his attitude and policy, do his bidding on the park, never criticise him , the Board will lick his boots, there will be no conflict AND EVERYBODY , INCLUDING THE AGREEABLE FANS, WILL BE .......EATING PIE IN THE SKY. :angel13:

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My approach is more cautious than some of the posters on here. And probably more fair to the Manager. And I am more than a tad angry at the constant whining about the Bad Manager. Why do you also not mention the fact that Brewster has had his hands full this past season dealing with recalcitrant players whose fat heads get in the way of their words. e.g. Black's tantrums, Rankin daring to tell Brewster that he (Brew) could not inspire him, when Brew as a player has forgotten more than Rankin may learn in his entire career.That's just insolence and a lack of humility. Then of course petulant players with a yellow card on the ref's journal deliberately getting out of control and getting sent off and thereby screwing the team for the day.--how is that the fault of Brew ? You would think that these self-same players , some with considerable experience, would give a single thought to the outcome of their actions before jumping in with both feet. Loose cannons don't help Brew to achieve much do they? OR THE TEAM? Remember also Brew has taken real stick on here since he arrived. When he is interviewed he stumbles a bit ---but SO WHAT?-- he is improving with his verbal delivery and statements and people grow into a job you know. How many of us would be perfect in front of a camera or microphone? At least he is always putting a good spin on negative things , does not moan or groan all the time and tries to be upbeat . Would you all want him to be down on the players and the club repetitively instead of trying to hold his head above water? And if some of you think that your perpetual withering negative criticism is supportive, inspiring to anyone and likely to help Caley Thistle or Brew be the best that they can be, then think again. I think Brew is actually brave .With all that he has had to put up with...including a devisive Board....he does not have an easy road to travel. Get behind Brew, because he is here for next season don't kid yourself about that, and wait until the end of the season until you armchair experts revile him and consign him to the dustbin. If you continue like this the team may well be relegated, the spirit damaged severely and then you may prove to be just fair-weather friends after-all and will jump ship just as quick as you are to put-down the manager. Mr Brewster must be given another year to prove that he can get the best out of the players that he has and prove his worth as a manager.That's the least he deserves. If you don't think he is a good manager then express your opinion but please, show some respect for a man who has demonstrated great technical ability on the park, been an outstanding professional for more years than some of you have been on this planet, helped many a club and many a younger player to gain experience and confidence and be an inspiration in so doing. If the players and fans gave him more support than all the vicious crap that has been thrown at him, to your shame I may say, this season , then you may be surprised at what happens in the long term This ais about TEAMWORK not individualism or do some of you not know that?

Brew has stated recently that Marius "has another year to go" but if the Board (for whatever reason) does not want him to stay then we have more conflict ahead. And what really is Brew's position as Manager, does he have any real authority and is he a strong man who is willing to dig his heels in to get his way......? Time will tell. Where will all this ballyhoo end.....eh? :020: However, if he does get transferred the fee will probably be very good indeed and then ...let's face it.. everybody really wins. Except, of course, that ''WE STILL HAVE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT". It's like running up the down escalator. Exhausting. :003:

Scotty If it is not wages then what in the world could it be.? He's a jolly good fellow is he not? Nooooooo!~ He didn't go after Brewster's new bird did he? :029: :016:

Ummmm? If he had a telephoto lens why was he crouched or parked so close to the goal.? :023:

Heh Scotty--a wee bit off topic but did you hear that Vancouver have applied to join the MLS in 3 years. Cost about 40 million dollars I believe for a franchise. By then the new stadium down by the Harbour will be ready. I won't be going-- far too far. Why they do not build it in the outskirts instead of downtown I cannot understand. Parkling is easier, access is easier and the local shops need the business. Progress I suppose + vested interests. :lol05: