Sneckboy

I never believed there were any 'personal' factors involved with Hartley. If an English Championship club moved for him, he'd be off! As noted by myself and others on other threads, he's capable of seeking employment in Aberdeen and Bristol. Although not a fan of Yogi's appointment, I'm still giving him the benefit of the doubt. I wasn't at Kilmarnock yesterday, but, although a setback, it's Hughes' first loss 'on-the-road' with us. Incredibly, it was also the first goal(s) we've conceded away from home for or three-and-a-half months! True! We could be in our first cup final this time next week, so I'm remaining positive.

I was pondering this a few days ago....What would constitute our biggest game ever? Although a massive game for us, the League Cup semi isn't as big as a Scottish Cup semi. A league Cup Final, however, now that would arguably be our biggest ever!

Dropping Billy would be insanity!

It's not been mentioned yet, but it should be noted that we've got an U20 game on Tuesday away at Partick Thistle (playing in Airdrie). If Richie Foran's near a return, it would be advisable to give him some game-time there. Hughes will hopefully use the game to help him finalise his selection for the weekend. Vincent should certainly be involved, with a view to the Hearts game, to improve his sharpness following his lay-off.

Aidan Chippendale is now playing level 7 in England with FC Fylde. His name may suggest he's muscle-bound and like's centre-stage, but his football career seems to be heading in the thong direction!

....waiting....for Renegade to mention that Wawrinka won the tennis! Who needs Match of the Day when we had Mahonio v. Renegade last night!!

Premiership Adam Rooney (Motherwell 2-2 Aberdeen) League Two Shane Sutherland (Elgin City 2-3 Montrose) Highland League Ross Tokely (Brora Rangers 6-0 Forres Mechanics) Stuart Leslie (Nairn County 1-2 Inverurie Loco Works) Zander Sutherland TWO GOALS (Brora Rangers 6-0 Forres Mechanics) English League Two Sam Winnall (Dagenham & Redbridge 3-3 Scunthorpe United)

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/marley-watkins/profil/spieler_91315.html

To quote Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory after Leonard revealed their Chinese food was coming from 'Hong Kong Palace', "I don't know what to believe! What's real?, what isn't?" !!!

Draper up front?! bughtmaster....

That article from Yngwie is interesting as it corroborates the Tanzania link. However, It's the only place I've read that he was actually born in Africa. Most other sites have him as being Oxford. Confusing! I notice Victor Wanyama was playing in the game. Somebody Twitter him and ask!

Latest update : Signed up until the end of season 2016-17: • Richie Foran Signed up until the end of season 2015-16: • John Hughes - Manager • Russell Latapy - Assistant Manager • Aaron Doran • Carl Tremarco • Danny Williams • Dean Brill • Ryan Esson Signed up until the end of next season (2014-15): • Greg Tansey • Daniel Devine • Graeme Shinnie • Nick Ross • Marley Watkins • Gary Warren • David Raven • Josh Meekings • Billy McKay • Ryan Christie • Liam Polworth Signed up until the end of this season (2013-14): • Jason Brown • James Vincent • Joe Gorman • Cammy Mackay • Matt Cooper • Ali Sutherland • Conor Pepper • Calum Howarth • Jay Cheyne • Ben Greenhalgh • Nick Draper • Calum Ferguson • Ross Draper • Adam Evans

Almost in total agreement with the above (Alex MacLeod) with possibly Northern Ireland, Lithuania or Moldova instead of Iceland. The draw next month is crucial. This is a realistic chance to qualify for a Finals again. Nightmare scenario could be a group like: Scotland, Kazakhstan, Belgium, Azerbajan, Turkey, Gemany.

It may be one of those instances where similar names have caused confusion on internet football databases. Gary Warren still has appearances for Arbroath earlier in his career listed on Soccerbase and lots of other websites. But it wasn't 'our' Gary! I remember finding out that there was a GaRRy Warren that played a few times for Arbroath at the specified time but he was a winger who'd signed from a Tayside junior club!

Latapy & Garry O'Connor = rum & coke (I might need a good libel defence solicitor, but it's worth it!)

Seemingly he's been released by Hereford United and is rumoured to be heading to the League of Ireland with Sligo Rovers. He gets about!

Seems he's back playing again, part-time for a club called Needham Market FC. Tier 8 of English football.

Got to imagine Barry Wilson will be linked and no doubt, Robbo! Wonder if Pele would be interested in returning to Elgin? Still a part-time job so might attract him. But it's a tough job with a quite a number of Highland League teams having bigger budgets than even Elgin these days.

When does the window actually close? Is it midnight on Friday 31st January? Or does it 'stretch' to Monday 3rd February with a flurry-of-activity as the officials return after the weekend?

Paul Scholes?!

But, of course, he won't be playing in the re-arranged game.

Zola's 6' 3" and whereas Latapy's 5' 6"!

They're understandably well-up for this. St. Mirren more than happy, I'm sure to play them a few days before their semi-final...knowing Hearts will field a team of (even younger) kids! OK! Hearts have the early lead in the mind-games. But there's another game at Kilmarnock yet before we can think about the semi!

Typical! This has been done deliberately to free up Stevenson for the semi-final!

Younger readers will wonder what I'm asking here, but whatever became of the Inverness Cup? It used to be an annual knock-out competition for clubs affiliated to the Inverness FA. (Does that still exist?!) Obviously, back in the pre-Scottish-League days. it was an opportunity for silverware outside of the North of Scotland Cup, Scottish Qualifying Cup and Highland League Cup. Clubs from outside the Inverness area would compete, Fort William, Brora etc., and it was usually played mid-week. I assume it's long since been scrapped. I wonder who the last/reigning cup holders are? I can't find much on-line. I doubt there's much appetite for it now although it could easily be 'fitted-in' to a pre-season tournament played over just a week.