Scarlet Pimple

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There's a lot of reading here but interesting transfers . So Antonio Reguero is now at Hibs? They must see a lot of potential in him?

That world cup ruggah is top class. Saw Argentina versus Georgia-- and what power and fitness that Argos team have. Very absorbing sport at this level. "OOH, Touchy, Girls!" -- That's an interesting quote Manfer . But it can also be a two-edged sword. Agreed?

Thoughtful post there Buckett!

There you go. Amazing what a lot of research and a bit of effort will achieve. But the lottery is brining in loads and loads of money because the odds are much better of winning etc. so ICT should take a look at it i'faith. Maybe we should contact that club and offer sisterhood as well. North American soccer is on the up and ...well, why not?

And a bit tidier to boot.

Exactly, Scotty. It would take him time to re-jig and build up any team in the SPL right now. Partick and St. Johnstone came back to winning ways and it's quite a turbulent scene IMHO. John will almost certainly stay where there is stability of a sort and a good Board Chairman and build on his past success.

Scarlet starts with a capital S Manfer.

"Quod erat demonstrandum"? "Nix comprendere mon ami."or as me old Dad was wont to occasionally say ..."Nux vomica up the lum," Mz. Thomson?-must have been after my time but I'm unable to trace your age on a Profile which is short on detail......?

This article online about the lottery business in the town of Inverness, Nova Scotia, (East Coast of Canada) caught my eye. If the club were to adopt the same idea it might also burgeon out of control bringing a bonanza of cash into the club and allowing the ticket buyers a much higher possibility of winning a fortune than the standard lottery jackpot draws currently offer.here's the link :http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/chase-the-ace-odds-in-inverness-10-times-better-than-regular-lottery/ar-AAf2sJ3?ocid=AARDHP At the bottom left of this article there is a link to the Supreme Court situation in Brutish Columbia where the native Indians are fighting the Canadian Powers That Be who want to force oil pipelines across pristine territory to the West Coast without full regard to the consequences if an oil pipeline breaks or what happens if a tanker has a spill of oil in the harbour. It's also an eye-of a read which also touches upon the past history and attempts of Government to bypass former Indian demands and their broken promises.

Wynthank15.. In answer to your queries : 1. I'm 77, but can still remember incidents in games going back to my relative childhood--at least in my early teens. I'm truthfully undecided as to whether the League cup is worth holding on to. The Scottish cup seems to be a higher ranking tournament in Scotland these days than the league cup which year by year appears to be losing it's glamour. But the club probably does need it to enhance their annual income, especially if they can reach the Final. There does seem to be quite a bit of wear and tear on the players in the Premier Division and no doubt the players would rather not play in two major tournaments in addition to the tousy League each season. However, they want their money and it is a trade in exchange for wages so they can expect to play frequently and to avoid injury they need to work hard on the training ground. Businessmen who are self employed need to work or not eat and frequently they suffer many different types of injuries plying their trade--anything from cuts and bruises, falls off roofs, tripping on concealed edges of concrete paths, broken ribs falling off ladders and many others....... s-o-o-o.. don't feel too sorry for these players because they have the advantage of having free access to first class physiotherapy and other treatments not available necessarily to trades unless the latter can afford to take time off work and pay for private treatments out of their own pockets. Also, most p[ayers are in prime condition and young which does help enormously in the recovery process. Self-employed wallahs often have to work despite painful ,debilitating injuries which remain for a long time due to their inability to rest the limb(s) adequately. Cheers

Maybe Charlie's dad?

Referring to your post made at 1.23 p.m., IBM. My,MY ! This thread is sure moving at a hot pace.

I've given you a green flag on that one IBM. Bullseye.

Longman--did you take Latin at school as well? I was in Mrs.MacDonald's class at the Academy and that family was really friendly with my mother and father so I had to pay attention. She had an imposing personality and you knew when you went into her class that you were there to learn. At least I learned "Gaudeamus Igitur, juvenes dum sumus" (pardon the spelling 'cos that was a long time ago)...... Her lovely husband, Mr. Donnie Macdonald, was also a gem of a person. Is there anyone on here remembers these two fine people. They lived out the Dores Road as I recall.

Exactly what is meant by "a contract extension" though? He's on a two year contract isn't he and as I recall he's only completed one year? Or does the word "contract" or "agreement" or even "gentleman's agreement" now mean nothing these days. If so, why bother to sign any paper? Right? All you have to do then is a pas-de-bas and say .."After you Claude." If I am correct then the Manager has an obligation to honour his side of the agreement just as ICT has to honour their side. I feel certain that both parties would do that due to the character on both sides so why rush around? "One swallow does not make a summer" springs to mind. The expectation should be no release during the formal contract period unless at the discretion of the club and accompanied by a large monetary compensation for the club if that is agreed to. Or, as a prominent lawyer would say..." A contract is a contract is a contract."

Gotcha!

Find a shop which does embroidery instead of printing. Try a sports or jeans outfitter. My wife, a highly skilled professional seamstress has recently been hired by a company here named Mark's Work Wearhouse -- maybe Scotty has one in Toronto as well but I am not sure whether the owner has expanded that far. She does attachments for sports kits and strips. The embroidery machines do all the stitching and it's fascinating to watch. At home, with her own sewing machine, she is getting a reputation for attaching patches on jackets for burly bikers.

Surely there is money in it for the club though .....?

That's about $46 Canadian to buy that amount of pounds at current rates of exchange. The Canadian dollar has been falling in value significantly in view of the backlash against oil from which much of the country's riches have flowed. That compares, I think, to a sum in the $20's to go and see a Whitecaps game. But since I don't go into the city any more I could be wrong. Scotty will tell us what he pays to go and support Toronto ....? Desperate attempts by the oil moguls and our current Government to open up pipelines across the West to the sea and one going south deep into America is encountering stiff opposition from environmental groups and native groups with the latter claiming that the land will be defiled by anticipated spillages. We had one in Vancouver harbour (busiest port in Canada) a few months ago and the spill emergency responders, who were just not ready, never showed up for hours and hours. Fortunately the type of oil that spilled was not very thick and it was eventually contained and sucked up out of the water. But,. it just goes to show........ The main threat when the oil is being shipped out of North West British Columbia is not the land-spills but the defiling of the pristine waters and coasts of the of the smaller Northern ports. Over twenty years ago, when the Torrey Canyon oil transport ship experienced a major spill in the estuary, the devastation to coastal beaches, shores and wildlife was catastrophic and even today they are still finding black tar in spots along the coastal regions. The clean-up ultimately has cost the owners of the ship billions of dollars so--who is paying for that ? The consumer of the by-products of oil of course.

Roaster!

Ta Buckets IBM. and Merci Beaucoup as well Monsieur.

Wordless brilliance,.

Well, there is little fear of anyone contradicting your thoughts, Bughtmaster. But what's all this talk about a new Manager anyway.? Why would John H .leave at this juncture? Another season like the last one and he would be in a position to have a good increase in remuneration and /or cement his relationship at the club for a more permanent future perhaps. Correct? Richie is undoubtedly an excellent player with drive, flair and a high work rate. As such, he demonstrates unimpeachable professionalism and is an outstanding example of dedication and skill to the younger up-and-coming younger professionals at the club. But what actual, consistent managerial experience does he have that could enable him to take over what is no a winning , forward-looking club and continue the outstanding work of J Hughes and the current Board ? I can only leave that to those who know the answer to that question to explain further? Working with, and under the guidance of, someone like John Hughes would be an excellent starting point but acting alone in the face of the trials and tribulations of the on-the-job challenges is another thing. The way the new manager reacts and handles these things is the forerunner and determinant of his or her future progress and success. Which means, in turn, that the Board has to first decide whether or not to go for merely enthusiasm and hope or past managerial experience which has shown success to date. In my view, based on my past life's work ventures there is no substitute for experience. An appointment as assistant to Mr John Hughes as a first step would be a realistic and prudent move if his playing days are well nigh over (by virtue of injury, etc.). In fact I really can't see any other course for Richie in terms of management as being available to Richie at this point. It would be wonderful if he could stay at the club, though, IMHO. Both for him and the club.

Sorry but I missed it--what was the referee's name?