I like Gordon Strachan. I took to him when he was picked upon at Celtic, pretty much in the same way Fergus McCann was earlier. What he achieve in the Champions League put his more celebrated predecessor in the shade, but by then expectations, although not comparative resources, had increased beyond what was achievable.
He leaves Scotland in vastly better shape than it was when he took the job, there will certainly be more applicants to replace him than there was when he was appointed five years ago.
Still, the notion persists that Scotland’s resurgence over the last year has as much to do with Celtic’s correspondingly elevated performances than anything else. Gordon is now selecting Leigh Griffiths, universally acknowledged as our Most Valuable Player, as well as Stuart Armstrong, Kieran Tierney, Craig Gordon and James Forrest, players who struggled to get on the team sheet in earlier times.
He is not alone is missing the talent inherent in Armstrong, Forrest or Gordon. The latter was even dropped by Celtic last autumn. But it is the manager’s job to find and select the best talent, not yours or mine.
Do not get too animated about court representations yesterday that Dave King was Impecunious (def: penniless, in penury, indigent, destitute). I am sure he could buy and sell most of us. King’s QC informed Lord Bannatyne that he did not have the wherewithal to offer the £11m or so to buy the remaining shares in Newco, as instructed by the Takeover Board.
Before unseating the previous board, King also said he would invest tens of millions into the club, if necessary. I have no idea if King has the money to comply with the Takeover Board instruction, or to make funds available to the club, but what is clear is that he will say either, if it suits his purpose.
That’s a very worrying trait.
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LYMMBHOY-unfortunately mate in my kitchen,so no need for link this time.Thanks for the link to the hibs game when I was at the pool in cancun-:))))Your a godsend mate
Guyfawkes…. – where is DR?
Jobo-so how easy is this grampa lark-:))
Papa Jobo
Belated congratulations.
Dominican Republic maybe??
HH
LYMMBHOY. are you in lymm cheshire my dentist is in lymm by the canal hail hail.
Give racism the red card in Perth ????? Seconds after ko Tunes in full flow !
Not if yer Irish Catholic or a Vatican season ticket holder eh !!!
RANCID RANCID ZOMBIE SEVCO FOLLOWERS !
Lymmbhoy – thanks.
Fairhill Bhoy – a doddle so far. Letting Mr and Mrs have time on their own tonight so having to make do with St Johnstone v Sevco for my entertainment.
Just finished watching last seasons Celtic DVDs. Surprised at how many 1 goal victories we had. Forgot how many stunning goals we scored. I know it was just highlights but it did re-enforce the team spirit of the players.
LYMMBHOY-sorry mate the Hibs game was last time and I had only got in from work and seen the second half(2min delay)sitting in my kitchen-:))the game in cancun had better scenery-:)))
Oh and now that the match has kicked off, I can exclusively reveal that 1 of the LMS9 entrant’s hopes and dreams rest on tonight’s game ;-)
JOBO BALDIE-enjoy your peace and quiet,while you can.My oldest grandwean has Rose in her name also.she’s a flipping whirlwind at 5years old,good luck pal-:))
I am sure the Match Observer will add objects thrown at the St J GK as well as sectarian singing…
Saints a fekn joke :O(
St Johnstone fall behind. Very good cross in and a tap in from Pena.
Sevco did very poorly against top 6 teams last season, except for St Johnstone- wonder why?
Ten in a row song getting sung, newco style scum doesn’t do them credit
why watch that scum. dont care if they score 15-0 they will still be scum when you and me have gone.
Grandpa’ should be aware of this ;))
The joys of babysitting
Well,
One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me.
I was maybe 2 1/2 years old and had just recovered from an accident.
Someone had given me a little ‘tea set’ as a get-well gift and it was one of my favorite toys.
Daddy was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when I brought Daddy a little cup of “tea,” which was just water.
After several cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, my Mom came home.
My Dad made her wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of tea, because it was “just the cutest thing!”
My Mom waited, and sure enough, here I come down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy and she watched him drink it up.
Then she says, (as only a mother would know . . … )
“Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach to get water is the toilet?”
Big packy-where is the harm watching them
Saints very unlucky to be one down.Getting stuck in.See what the 2nd half brings.How slow was Alves trying to get back on the Saints chance/.Carthorse.O,Halloran would have ran him ragged.
Rather than watch billy bigots, why not turn on Netflix and watch Mindhinters? It’s serial killer!
MWD
BIG PACKY on 13TH OCTOBER 2017 8:32 PM
why watch that scum. dont care if they score 15-0 they will still be scum when you and me have gone.
Is that right,Aye.
Goalscorer only only playing due to masonic sfa…. If refs re neutral huns would be relegated…st johnstone thugs not tackling tonight
WEET WEET WEET- thanks for that-:))))
TURKEYBHOY do you like watching scum aye right.
After Hamilton earlier today, now this …
Hearts Media on 13 Oct, 2017 20:11
Heart of Midlothian can confirm it was the subject of an internet fraud earlier this year.
The matter is now part of an active police investigation and therefore no further comment will be made.
VOGUEPUNTER on 13TH OCTOBER 2017 8:14 PM
Saints a fekn joke :O(
Cant see that.Think they are getting tore in.Nothing in the game,bar the goal.
BIG PACKY on 13TH OCTOBER 2017 8:41 PM
TURKEYBHOY do you like watching scum aye right.
Aye right ye are Uber Tim.Gies peace.
Turkeybhoy-I used that(I is that right) on you a few weeks ago when I was in cancun and you slaughtered my use of the English dictionary-:))maybe it was the 6hour time difference?who knows:-))))
TURKEYBHOY whats an uber tim you been watching midnight express.
Just to confirm, I’m not watching ‘them’ I’m watching their opponents ;-)
St J are a lot more ‘enthisiaatic’ when they play us..
Turkeybhoy
{{{ Cant see that.Think they are getting tore in.Nothing in the game,bar the goal.}}}
Quite an important point me thinks :-)
HH
Watching the Huns and complaining about my the songs. Wit far yeez expect.
Old firm fans, tcht!
MWD :-)
BADA BING- mentioned them singing their version earlier
listen ill not watch or listen to these barstewards .even if some on here want to. in memory of my late father who hated them. i hate them more.
After travelling all day, I’ve just settled with a cold beer. Can anyone tell me what happened on day two of the CCK trial?
Thanks.
i moved to YORK 30 years ago . i asked how many people work in carriage works. about half of them was the answer.so how many players i ST JOHNSTONE team are trying.?????