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That's me just in from the Yokohama Marinos v. FC Kyoto game (2-0 Marinos btw) Opened a beer and looking forward to the updates :D

HT: 1 - 0 FT 1 - 0 ICT Scorer Rooney Annan Scorer Cox Crowd 982

Was Dougie training at the open evening?

It has been well publicised in other threads that he's been injured.

If you get out at the Station, then it'll be about 10 minute walk along the A96. You should see it from the Station, looking left as you leave. You'll see the stand from the road.

HT: 1.0 FT: 2.0 1st Scorer ICT: Foran 1st Scorer Opp: Gemmell Crowd: 1,234

Similar to how I felt about the game. No body PM'd me their number, so couldn't text any updates Really sparse crowd, I expected more considering it was a saturday game. In terms of players i'll rate them in the smiley-o-meter (out of 10) Reidford :D :D :D :D :D :D Looked comfortable and was vocal to the defence, despite only knowing them very recently Tokely :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D My man of the match. Always talking to the other players, shouting words of motivation regularly. Dangerous passes, where he ended up with one (maybe 2) assists. Very impressive in the second half Munro :D :D :D :D :D :D Struggled in the air a bit today, but strong in the tackle and did the simple things well. Zebi-Zadi :D :D :D :D :D :D Still looks a bit lost when deciding whether he should be pushing forward or staying back. Again did the simple well, but needs to ask for the ball more and be more vocal. Bulvitis :D :D :D :D :D :D :) Impressed me today. Definitely has the physique and pace for the SFL and looks very strong when tackling. Looked to play the long ball a bit too often for my liking, but defensively he was good. McBain :D :D :D :D :D Was poor in the first half, looking very isolated on the left side. When he came into the middle with the ball he became more dangerous though. Had a better 2nd half. Ross :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Impressive for a 17 year old. Took both goals well and contributed to attack when needed. Obviously he'll need to bulk up a bit to be a more regular and effective player; but worth holding onto. Statford :D :D :D :D :D Some very poor challenges and looked pretty average. Didn't really offer a lot going forward. Cox :D :D :D :D :D :D Offered a little more than Statford going forward, but didn't show up as well in a defensive situation (perhaps due to the concern of injuring his hand further). Happy enough with his signing as he looks a solid centre mid. Foran :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Took his goal extremely well, but a very poor penalty. Won most of his aerial challenges and his attacking positioning was excellent, as he'd shown against the likes of Buckie Thistle last week. The child in me was chuffed when he mentioned 'you must know your football' to me in the first half, after shouting positive praise to his part in the first goal. Sanchez :D :D :D :D :D :D Looked dangerous in spells, but drifted out of the game quite often. Quite liked his directness on the ball, especially for the first goal. I'd like us to sign him, as he'll offer us something different and link the midfield and attack well. Subs Kelly - Saved well from Rory and looked comfortable enough. My Montrose supporting mate says he's a great keeper, but way too quiet. Morrison - Really really impressed me. I think he could play a role in centre midfield this season. Looked excellent on the ball and offered a lot to our attack, whilst making some great challenges. I'd love for him to get quite a bit of pitch time this year. Sutherland - I thought this guy won a competition to play for us!! Didn't look like a professional footballer at all. About 2 stone too heavy and was extremely awkward on the pitch. Played a good pass for the penalty, but really concerned about his physique. Gillespie Didn't get enough time on the pitch to make an impact Shinnie Good run for the pen, but didn't get enough time either. Rooney Excellent pen, fantastic header for the 5th goal. Didn't really notice him other than that. Glad the goals will do his confidence some good. The pie gets 6.5 out of 10. Not bad at all.

Ach... go on then, i'll do the same. Someone who promises to post on here during the course of the game; Private Message me your number and i'll try and give you updates on team lineup, scorers etc. In a good mood today

That's a point! Has Jamie Duff played ANY pre-season games? Is he injured?

Anyone know how much it is for getting in to Glebe Park? I'll make sure and put up a thorough match report when I get back to Abdn on Sunday (heading out in Dundee after the Brechin match).

I'm going, but nae providing updates ;)

Completely wrong. BB's has had amazing pies for the last 2 or 3 seasons, which are sourced locally from an quality, award winning Elgin butcher. PieandBovril had Elgin voted the best pie in the 3rd division if I remember rightly... I've seen Elgin a few times in the last 2 or 3 years and every pie has been incredible.

They are ridiculously (sp?) good musicians, but I always feel there aren't enough hooks or melody to their songs. Much prefer their previous band At-The-Drive-In. Much better in my opinion...

My Montrose supporting mate really really rates Kelly, who was no.1 there last season for a bit. Best keeper in the division and was gutted when he left to rejoin St Johnstone. Really glad to still have Esson on the books. If he stays fit and free of suspension then we'll do well this season.

I'd love for the club to adopt this scheme, as I tend to only make around 10 or so games a season; what with living in Aberdeen and having football matches of my own on a saturday morning.

clashes with our annual pissup in Ullapool, so I won't make it. I'll be at the Brechin game though :022:

Not a chance he'd drop a division

Yes No. Hibs highest earner by all accounts, and absolutely useless with the ball. A sprinter without any football skills.

If the club is still looking for a GK, perhaps Roddy McKenzie at Livi could find himself out of a job pretty soon...

Bobby Mann has signed a new contract at Peterhead. Would like to think that Butcher has a few Rangers loan signings in mind. As long as they are better than Fetai of course!

I am deeeeelighted with this news Maybe play him as an attacking midfielder in the vein of Hart and Keogh?

Annan Athletic as well? *Which I hope we remedy next month

Isn't Papalazaroo a 'travelling' character in 'League of Gentlemen'... I think this is a Ross County fan on the windup!

Japandroids - Post-Nothing We Were Promised Jetpacks - These Four Walls Belle and Sebastian - The Boy With the Arab Strap The Album Leaf - Into the Blue Again Various - Where is My Mind: A Tribute to the Pixies Life Without Buildings - Live At Annandale Hotel Passion Pit - Chunk of Change

Thanks for that! I'm thinking the 'Round the Pier, Summer's here' is the event i'm thinking of. Can't wait :)