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After a weekend when we all got odd-jobs around the house done, real football is back tomorrow as the champions head to Dingwall to face Owen Coyle’s auntie’s nephew’s side attempt to take a point or more.

Owen is not Brendan Rodgers, but he is no mug, and will have watched how Steve Clarke, Tommy Wright and Neil Lennon did to hold Celtic this season. They will fight for everything.

Biggest news to come out of the international break is that there is absolutely no news about Derek McInnes. The Aberdeen manager is still the Aberdeen manager, despite his move down the table being suggested by every rent-a-quote in the game.

I remember when Old Rangers were unable to entice a manager from either Aberdeen or Dundee United (Jock Stein counselled both targets against the role). A lot has been liquidated since then, but Newco find themselves trying to achieve what Oldco couldn’t in 1983: recruit a manager from another Scottish club.

Getting McInnes is a fairly straightforward business. He has an agreed compensation figure in his contract; agree to meet that sum and do the deal with the manager. We both know that Newco don’t have any discretionary budget, waiting to be spent on managerial compensation, but if you were convinced you had the right man, you would find the cash somewhere.

No one really knows if McInnes would take the job, although it’s clear matters have not reached that stage yet, despite the passing of three weeks since he was first targeted. We were all convinced he was heading to Sunderland earlier this year, until he completed his due diligence on the club and decided to stay where he was. The length of time it is taking to open talks surely makes a move to Ibrox less enticing.

Not that it really matters, we’ll spank both teams, whoever is in charge.

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  2. Gerryfaethebrig on

    Weet Weet Weet

     

     

    Hope the Cqn family a few posts lately have made think of things, hope the posts on here help, your posts are ptrety bang on … hope that post is ok

  4. Gutenberg on

    Hunderbirds

     

    Sounds like you did him proud. As Corkcelt says – tough gig.

     

    Bet you had a strong drink afterwards.

  7. Delaneys Dunky on

    Alasdair

     

     

    Marcus is Scottish Champion Schoolboy at Cross Country. He is an athlete first, Ross County player second. Your wife will understand.

  8. LynchieBhoy on

    Hunerbirds: Good on you, can’t have been an easy thing to do but I’m sure all are very proud of you.

     

    16Roads: Cheers mo chara, it’s a long trek but one worth making. Been over to see the Hoops twice this season but really looking forward to my first European game in Paradise for almost a year. Can’t beat CL nights in Celtic Park – pure magic.

     

    Night all.

     

    HH

  13. Alasdair MacLean on

    DD,

     

     

    When I said they’ll get on etc…had our Ali achieved half what Marc has achieved we’d be over-the-moon ,mental delighted.

     

     

    Her/oor boy’s a musician…. check this……

     

     

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4HnJGBjqxcsCwWRjfCgDfy4/bbc-radio-scotland-young-traditional-musician-award-finalists-2018-announced

     

     

    Her / his cup final.

     

     

    By the way, the boy, my boy by the way, said to me tonight: If I was in Dingwall tomorrow – I’d bee in the other end.

     

     

    Tossre!

  15. Alasdair MacLean on

    DD,

     

     

    My big sis Mairi is the famous gym teacher from North Uist – we’ve spoken before – I would these two to meet.

  20. Saint Stivs on

    Hunderbirds

     

     

    That’s a quite wonderful thing you achieved. Doing that for dougie.

     

     

    Your post there , heartfelt, respectful, loving.

     

     

    You did brilliant.

     

     

    Keep it lit.

  22. Alasdair MacLean on

    DD,

     

     

    My wife is also called MairI – She’s a school nurse.

     

     

    Think we need to get imaginative with family names…..Alexander, John, Mary, Margaret…..

     

     

    Biblical names………….. or (fffs no) …royal family names.

     

     

    Marcus, by the way, is popular the last 100 years in North Sutherland.

  23. Gerryfaethebrig on

    Jophes a difficult read but many prayers with your family

     

     

    God bless

     

     

     

    AOW unlucky with your new seat you could have enhanced your knowledge next too me & that Celtic that’s more knowledgable:-)

  24. Delaneys Dunky on

    Alasdair

     

     

    Marcus and his lovely lady live in Inverness. The two of them love to run for miles in clean highland air. Owen doing great at Staggies.

  25. JimmyQuinnsBits on

    Weet weet weet,

     

     

    Condolences and thoughts with you, hope the good memories keep you strong

     

     

    Alisdair MacLean, I’ve meant to say this for a while, but better late than never

     

     

    You’re a gentleman and a credit to your name

     

     

    Thats all

     

     

    Oiche mhaith

  27. Gutenberg on

    Lovely gesture to commemorate Phil O’Donnell next week.

     

    My daughter’s good friends with his oldest daughter, went through school together.

     

    Good guy and despite the fact he’s a Well legend he was Celtic to the core.

  31. Hunderbirds are Gone on

    LYNCHIEBHOY

     

     

    Thanks. It was tough mate, but I am just glad that I could honour his last wish, as he had honoured me by asking me to do it.

     

     

    Anyway, ‘nuff said… proper football back tomorrow – can’t wait now.

  33. Delaneys Dunky on

    Gutenberg

     

     

    I was at Phil O’Donnell’s debut at Firhill. He ran the midfield and scored two crackin goals. God rest his soul.

  34. Art of War on

    Gerry, i have been moved there for my safety. :-)

     

    Timmy smile was deemed threatening!

     

     

    Off now until Thursday. Birthday soon. Intend to let loose. Hope you good.

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