starchief

I don't often go with the 'they should want to play for us' as few footballers would choose Inverness over the Central Belt (for some reason). But, Barrowman has it seems had his offer and decided that, for some reason, a step up from Division 2 to the SPL needs thinking about. Time to move on. He's already a risk and we need to start looking a bit deeper elsewhere. I don't think we are ok in midfield myself. We could really have done with Skelton for that defensive midfield role. I'm still not sure about Imrie - he could turn out to be consistently good but too early to tell. And that central person of the attacking midfield three (if we play the usual 4-2-3-1). Paaty isn't up to that yet (though I think he will be a good player in the end). Maybe Sutherland (or Niculae but that obviously leads to other problems) but we could do with someone in there.

I know. I was born there.

I should be over in Canada in August (maybe July). Alberta area. Will they still be playing then? Has Alberta got a team? Any players I would have heard of? Cheers, Chris

That's an unusual definition of support. And if you think we'll just bounce straight back, have a look at St J and Dundee - both of whom would give us a run for our money.

We certainly should be looking at other targets. He's already a risk, so not too bothered about losing out. Liam Buchanan (remember him) was a target last year. He should be one this. Chris

I wouldn't have said no to signing Brittain.

He'd be a shocking signing. He doesn't have the potential to go that far and isn't experienced enough for a stop gap. To be honest, I don't think he's even First Division standard.

Just to say, I'd be in favour of both Dorrans and Snodgrass coming here.

Aaaggghh! So close... :004:

Apparently, he's rejected Killie in favour of Rotherham. That's Rotherham of English League Division 2 :029: I take it they probably have some ambition and able to pay better wages but, if Killie can avoid the injuries that plagued them, I think they've a decent team - just lacking an, um, striker! Bad move IMHO.

I hope it's not Spartans. Who needs another team from Edinburgh? How well did Meadowbank do? I know Spartans have more history but not that much support. Where are Preston from? I know East of Scotland League but not quite where (Prestonpans?). Annan I guess would be the most 'community club' out of these? Though QoS isn't too far away.

Completely disagree with these views. Think his leadership is just what we need. A good pre-season free of injury (and I suspect he'll be strong enough for a while as he's not had too many injuries) and I think he'll easily be our level. Don't remember him (or Dods, Mann, McManus, Hendry etc etc) ever having much skill or speed. Experience, though, got that in spades. His leadership through the chaos of Hearts was inspirational, speaking out when it was against his career interests. I'd have him in a shot.

I think Celtic would actually do pretty well in the EPL. Ranger I don't think have the squad. This may seem strange as the Gers of course had a great season but I think a lot of that was grit and a will to grind out results. That wouldn't work in the EPL. However, with the money they could get (and probably Hearts or Hibs), everything would change. The OF would be as big as Man U or Chelsea.

Not sure if I agree. If they can't play next season by a certain date, kick 'em out. But why demote them from the 1st to the 3rd if they clear their financial problems? Possibly a ten-point penalty like in England. I hope the next team to have financial problems (ICT, St Mirren or whoever) are treated in the same manner. I doubt it though.

Stewart's on loan at QoS. I've just got this feeling it was Brew that wanted him before he went to Falkirk but am prepared to be corrected. He looked as though he could be a good player (still does) but will probably never come good. Who knows though. As long as we're not staking everything on him, he might be worth a punt.

Just his trousers with an iron but it's ok, he had a spare... (oh, you meant signed?! Some godawful central defender that couldn't get a game for Dunfermline (can't even remember his name!!!) and Imrie)

It could also be not hearing stories as the newspapers with connections are concentrated in the Central Belt. So they neither know nor care about ICT. The P&J is really an Aberdeen paper and the Courier/Highland News just aren't those investigative papers. Possibly we're after as many players as anyone else but will never know.

Tokely and Hastings would do a decent job but how long will they last here? Munro should be with us a for a good few seasons. Black could be a very different kind of captain. Duncan is in a good position in that defensive midfield role. Does he do much organising though? Can't remember much. Ultimately, a leader on the park is what we are most lacking (that, and a goalscorer). Bringing in someone like Pressley (no, I don't think he come as a player only but just imagining), like Dods and Mann before him would be ideal.

Anyone ever hear the Only An Excuse radio show from about 20 years ago? I paraphrase... Davie Hay. Who do think is the greatest Scottish player of all time? Pele. No, the greatest Scottish player. Oh, right. The greatest Scottish player.....Maradona. Em, no. The best player Scotland has ever produced. Oh, you mean Scotch. Like fae Scotland? ....Johan Cruyff. But, what we want is the best player who is from Scotland. The best Scottish player. Oh, right, right. You mean like fae Scotland? George Best. Well, he played in Scotland but he's not actually Scots. What we want is the best Scottish player. George Best isnae Scotch? Beckenbauer. Not Scottish. Bobby Charlton. Puskas. Zico (fades out with the Davie Hay saying names and the groaning of the commentator)

He was eeking assurances that there wouldn't be any team interference. Romanov :crazy07: :rotflmao: Guess the answer! :finger01:

Brazil. I know they're not in the tournament but you can never write them off. If not them, then I fancy England to win. They may have been knocked out but there's a long way to go and I fancy they'll come good in the end.

Great feedback on his ratings :004:

Yes you do get Sheep Dip Weekly (or the P&J as it's sometimes called) in Edinburgh. Try the train station. :022:

Wow, you have Hamilton pretty high up there!

1. Celtic (just) 2. Rangers (not convinced by their strikeforce - one good forward - or Boyd playing more - could change my mind) -------------- 3. Dundee Utd (slowly improving all the time) -------------- 4. Hibs (some good signings so far) (This is difficult at this stage but...) 5. Hearts (will Vlad butt out?) 6. Aberdeen (lot of rebuilding) ------------ (Next three in any order but I'll go for) 7. Killie (some nice JJ signings already and can't have so many injuries again) 8. Motherwell (flash in the pan) 9. Falkirk (quietly impressed by their rebuilding, so why do I have them so low?) 10. Saint Mirren (easily avoiding relegation but nothing special) 11. ICT (I don't feel good at all about next season) ----------- 12. Hamilton (just don't have it in the long run)