Alex MacLeod

Its a start for the kid and a chance for him to build on what he's already learned.

Where, apart from the speculative Sun, does it look like this is happening? There are no official statements from player or clubs. He's been offered an extension with us and reportedly a pre-contract with Killie. As yet he has signed neither. With Ryans recurring injury it is likely that Tony will play a big part in the run up to end of season and I think our position at season end will be the determining factor in his decision.

Assuming the Soccerbase stats to be correct I've compiled a comparisson of both keepers. Last weeks County game is excluded because both keepers are credited with it. Tony, Played 20. Wins 11. Draws 6. Shutouts 6 Ryan, Played 17. Wins 1. Draws 10. Shutouts 3 Ryan has been very good for us but his injury this season is puting doubt in my mind that he can sustain No1 next season. I do, however, see him as a good standby and help to the No1 choice and I think Tony is just coming onto top form now and we should try and keep him as the No1 with Ryan there to keep him tip top.

I dont see that Sun article as confirming anything. Tony has been offered an extension with us. He's been offered a pre-contract at Killie. He has not come out and said what his choices are. Lets leave all the speculation to the press and get on with supporting who we have at present. I honestly believe that our position in the league come end of season will determine whether folks stay or go. Second place is very possible and the prize very high. That could determine what we are able to offer players for next season and / or who we can bring in.

We might be away in the Europa League that day! Better set our sights on a Champions League place to leave the Thursday free, then. Vote by post

Well hasn't the UK Chancellor been good to us. Last year we put more into UK coffers than we took out so now we're getting even less out.

1 pm k.o at Tynecastle weather permitting

Drum at both ends. Long chant from North stand

First and second Champions league. Third and SC winners Europa I believe. In the past if SC winners already qualified then runners up got spot. There was talk of changing that but dont know if it ever happened. To be sure of a spot we best aim for third.

They're all ICT fans at Millburn.

Didn't realise we'd signed Ronaldo

Your very wrong. We are seven points clear of sixth place and only six points available to them. To drop below sixth four teams need to overtake us. Only three can.

Montreal 2-1 Toronto

I look at our first team squad list and I see a few players that have come through our youth system. These are players who have been deemed suitable for first team. They train with first team and they fight for positions like any other player. I have no doubt some will even feature more regular in the future. They are still very young and still have a lot to learn though. Much of that learning is happening by playing in U-20 league each week. We must have an U-20 team as part of our acceptance into SPL and those players are starting in that league. Do people think they should play U-20 and senior or should we weaken our U-20 team to allow those players more exposure at senior level? Much of the problem just now stems from the SPL scrapping the reserve / U-21 league. Most teams couldnt keep players on and now there is a shortage. A few of our U-20's are barely our of nappies but are still doing a reasonable job in that league. This is not solely an ICT problem. I dont get to see any youth games but I believe that, if we produce players who are good enough and keen enough to compete in senior league, they will get the chance.

History lesson time Pimple Was the BC spill you refer to Scarlet not caused by the accidental rupture of a pipeline?

A win against County. Guaranteed top six McKay tops scorer league Doran tops the assist league All in all not a bad weekend

Should have had your camera on multi shot Andy so we could track the ball all the way to the back of the net.

The games just a mere formality girl.

Anyone would think he was the first manager ever to be called in front of the SFA beaks for a moment of stupidity

I, for one, stand corrected. I was sure I remembered, when the new Falkirk High School project was given the go ahead, it was known as Private Public Initiative.

Dont Celtic and Ross County both count their empty ST seats?

So we now have a team for next season Esson Meekings, Warren, Devine, G. Shinnie Greenhalgh, Draper, Pepper, Ross Foran, McKay Just need a few subs now

So military is the big thing now is it. Shame it wasnt the big thing a few years ago. Remember back then? Back when Scotland had numerous Naval bases, even more numerous RAF bases and of course numerous Army regiments based all around our country. All totally decimated under Westminster rule. And whats happening at this moment? Our capacity is being further reduced. Down to one RAF base. Soon to be three Army bases and I dont think we have any Naval presence apart from the Clyde Trident base and RM Condor. What an independent Scotland would need I dont know but Ireland seems happy enough with a very small defence force. What is the real threat to our shores in this post cold war modern world we live in? Where should the money be spent? Creating jobs useful to the modern world or excessive armed forces? Questions I cant answer but ones that need addressed and debated.

That cant be easy for her to do considering all the UK parties have been using the same tactics, when in opposition, for years. State pensions will be in turmoil regardless of independence because all the NI contributions that should have been invested to pay for health, welfare and pensions were used to bale out the UK and help pay for illegal warfare.