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Next week could be very tense. There is a lot of criticism on the web concerning the apparent sectarian singing yesterday. It will be interesting next Sunday if the away support do breach UEFA regulations and Scottish Law to see what happens. For instance, could the referee stop and potentially abandon a game if there is a breach? Chick Young may find our singing silence does not in fact help the away team. This must be a difficult week for Terry and the lads in terms of preparation. Ideally they block out what happens and focus on winning after our disappointing result last time around. Kilmarnock showed concentration is all. We need a result and as Terry has indicated before, football takes place on grass, not on a calculator or in the media. This is a big game for us and we need our supporters to show real support for the club and city.

Just get the feeling Ross County are getting a bit nervous as the chasing pack up a gear. So many of our supporters want some festive cheer derby entertainment next season and they are beginning to run out of steam methinks.

This is inspirational so far. Time for the players to win a game for Chris Hogg.

The last thing we do is underestimate Dunfermline. The year we were relegated, Terry kept saying we are almost safe. We never got there. A win for Dunfermline next week would create real danger for us and lift Dunfermline. It is a game we must not lose. The aim is to get as many points as possible or not to lose as many as possible. We now have Williams out next week.

Alf Ramsay and Terry share the same genes. Terry's dog has a German name and as far as we know does not have an off shore bank account to deposit the odd bone Tommy throws his way to keep him off the pitch. Clearly two disadvantages over 'arry. Terry is also articulate and can write. 'arry is marginally better at East End English than Fabio. England don't do articulate Managers.

I fear for the team - this is three points we desperately need. Celtic are home and dry for the title so conceding a few penalties to us and having an off day could do them good. Regardless of the result - a big defeat would be painful to take to Dunfermline - the Dunfermline game is a massive game. Let's hope everyone plays out of their skins for 97 minutes and Celtic are jaded. Sadly I think this may be wishful thinking.

Ask not what the club can do for you, but ask what you can do for the club.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16710949 The Pompey Experience.

This is a complex issue because the facts are not currently transparent. This is exacerbated by the latest news http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/rangers/9052393/Craig-Whyte-delays-publication-of-Rangers-holding-company-accounts.html Depending on the level of debt and the status of each creditor will possibly determine what happens at Ibrox. As February advances I suspect the pressure on Rangers will increase significantly. Whether the real threat of administration begins to affect player performance will be interesting. HMRC may be meticulous in their work across different investigations or may decide to cut their potential losses by moving quickly. We do not know how the Club is being run. If it collapses financially it may instantly have to cancel player contracts. Pompey and Dundee offer two examples of what might happen. Gretna and others offer further examples but none will be identical in terms of the end result. The biggest losers if Rangers do implode might well be Celtic. They are more dependent on Rangers than we are. In theory there will be better competition in the SPL which would be fantastic and might increase crowds around the country especially if Rangers supporters spent money at their local clubs. We do not know what effect it would have on TV contracts. From a personal point of view, it will be seen as a breath of fresh air. Living well beyond ones means is a form of cheating in my book. ICT operate a well managed club like many clubs nowadays and it will be this style that maintains football in this country.

As someone myself who was allegedly once on the radar of Swindon in Bert Head's days, can I say the above assessment is very fair. Lee will focus on his football and is determined to be a success. We have been able to rehabilitate many players e.g. Barry Robson at Middlesborough. Lee is now able to tough it out with the best of players and is fearless in a tackle. I was not. He also has a good engine on him. He is very fair in tackles and bookings seem rare.

Just over half way gone and the mighty Staggies remain one of the best teams in Scotland. Does anyone see the wheels coming off their drive to the SPL?

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Duff seems to have the IQ of Harry's Dog although allegedly he at least was able to open a bank account. On the face of it offered a good deal by ICT he has struggled to work out what to do since going from club to club country to country and probably convincing Dunfermline they would always be his first choice club. A friend of Macca. Duffer, well he is now scoring the occasional goal. Probably one every 25 games in the SPL/Cup against SPL teams. So definately a duffer who is clearly not in Craigan's book of good professionals either.

The air in Scotland apart from Hope Street has to be far superior for athletes to that he has recently used. Once he gets used to some Highland air he will be rejuvenated. Players wanted by Managers are generally more motivated too. Our bonus and incentive scheme is unusual too. Miss an easy chance and you have to buy Terry a bottle of quality red. You can see his preference for French players. For a lot of away games, win and you share a fish supper at Auchterarder; lose and you share a fish supper at Auchterarder. Win or lose the whole team then have to pick Terry up from the pub and get him back on the bus. Togetherness in action. Can we just call you Claude?

Very good news. He has been inspirational in his new role epitomising the 'Fighting Irish' in a most positive way.

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This is a fantastic way to treat someone especially after the injury. Keep the positive thinking going Hoggy. You will be a fat porker for a while but this news means you will come back leaner and fitter.

For those who have not seen our last three games live, Procter has played his part in all three victories. Billy MacKay has worked his socks off. He was very good at Motherwell.

Well done referee. Templeton tried to trick the referee and failed. BBC highlights absolutely clear. Hopefully Paulo will fine the player for cheating and warn him as to his future conduct.

We also had to explain to them that we were singing and clapping because Inverness had scored three goals..................and they had scored one.

That will definitely create unity in the dressing room. Absolutely hilarious.

54 was a nonsense figure. There were well over 100.

Andrew Shinnie has a metatarsal injury keeping him out 6 weeks minimum. No news on Romain though.

We take one game at a time.

We need to look after ourselves. The league match in a months time is now more vital for us not to lose. Dunfermline are not that far away from us at present. We now need to make the most of the extra cash but remember Dunfermline were last relegated in the year they had a good cup run. That said, we got our revenge for that last night.