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I'm genuinely disturbed at the apparent death of blind optimism and ignorant conjecture, both strangled by a cocophany of metrics and caveated analyses.

No they didn't sell to anyone but the constant dilution has weakened them. The rest of their proxies are the likes of Blue Pitch Holdings etc, these are the shares that were prevented from voting, can't remember if the order actually covered the Easdales own holdings (I think not but stand to be vorrected). The guy who was rumoured to be behind BPH ????? Abela was at the centre of a £300m fraud, just wonder if the lifting of the order is an attempt by an admistrator or liquidator to recover any funds.

Shifting the Goal Posts. Touring around coastal Galicia is quite the thing, you arrive at another near deserted bay to find a shack willing to provide a Board of Pulpo and a large glass of the local Albarino for 10 Euros. I was on the southern side of Baiona two days past and found a Hotel Glasgow, three star spa by the Atlantic edge. Now, their Pulpo is served on a wooden Board accompanied with thickly sliced tattie. A generous dousing of Piementos Pecantes, then quickly baked in a woodfire oven. The acidity of the Albarino is the very dab. This week's PQ mutterings are brought to us by Podcast, thus a heavily Edited statement of intent. The acidity in Off the Ball is a product of it's terroir. Pat Nevin was first up on Saturday, he has a book to punt. Both broadcast and print media have been accommodating Pat for nearly a month. It is a follow up to his first tome and Pat hints at a trilogy. We know Pat is a literary addict and a Muso' because, he keeps telling us so. Ten days ago in the Guardian, Pat was telling all about life with an adult son, Simon who has autism. Now, given RAB Cosgrove's lad, Jack endures the same condition; you think a highlighting of the condition will ensue. No. Pat is a long term big wheel at Chelsea, thus an insight into Michael Beale? No again. How about something current like Pat's time at Celtic Boys' Club and, that interview he gave to BBC Scotland last November and still not broadcast? Still no. Pat regaled us with tales of the Fir Park sixteen yard box, a Fir Park crossbar that was four inches closer to the ground on one side and, John Boyle was way-out whacky. The best bit was saved for last, his one year tenure at Rugby Park. Pat claimed it his happiest year in football. As the close season arrived a young Killie player(no names, no pack drill) approached and after telling of his impression at Pat's conduct with his fellow Youths, he asked Pat and his wife to attend his wedding? He told of it being held at the family home, a reception mainly in the garden. Pat told of his honour at the invite and then his ghast was flabbered as the lad said, "will you stay in the garden throughout, ma Da doesn't like catholics in the house". Token Tam cut across saying, "ah, Pat ends with a tale from Scotland's past". Pat replied, "the past"? Sunday had the return of RAB's near Dennistoun neighbour, Susie McCabe. If you care to look back, Susie is no stranger to similar stories of the Pat ilk. Further, she likes to beat the drum for Nicola and Nationalism. Not on Sunday, I suspect the drum remains locked up in the Murrel Motorhome? Susie was the foil to RAB's slashing sabre. RAB raised the Hootsmon piece penned by The View from the Terrace regular, Joel Sked. This is a first, RAB sees the Terrace lads as competition and, in his 71st year does not like sharing Auntie Beeb's meagre rewards. However, Sked had given all Scottish Premiership sides a mark out of ten for their season and RAB liked it. Sellik scored nine out of ten, the only downside being Europe and, Susie was quick to agree after, "all the trophies are in our cabinet". Aberdeen scored eight out of ten; yep they secured third on the basis of a seven match winning run but, were knocked out of the Scottish Cup by a team from the sixth teir of the game, Darvel. You might see the flaws appearing? Herts and Hibs were both fives, St Johnstone was a four and, RAB went on at length agreeing with the mark. RAB ended with, "Dundee United received one from ten whereas Rangers were awarded three". No discussion, just quiet sniggers all round. Last season, Rangers achieved something no other Scots club has achieved in twenty years, qualification for the Champions League group stages. Played four games against more than decent opposition, Union St Gillois and PSV. We won through by defeating USG 3-0 and PSV 0-1 away in Eindhoven. We added most to the Scottish Euro coefficient for the fourth season running. Sellik go straight into the CL groups because of points secured by Rangers(Susie did not mention that), Joel Sked's own darlings, the Hearts made group stage in the Conference groups because of Rangers points(Joel did not mention that) and, RAB's beloved Scottish football sits ninth in the Euro rankings largely because of Rangers. He could not tell you who we played and defeated these last five years because like the rest of PQ - the achievements were deliberately ignored because of BBC Scotland's feud with Rangers. When Pedro stood in the Luxembourg shrubbery, everyone of those bastards were quick to lament the effect on the national coefficient. They have shifted the goal posts on that but, Joel Sked has learned a lesson at the knees of RAB - stick it on the H-u-ns and you will be subject to greater amplification. .

That's more like it GS!

he was cracking in Holland before getting 2 big moves. I think he will stroll scotland in epic fashion.

After 115 pages the transfer window is officially open!

Last 365 days. Here's the 21-22 Europa League stats:

Simply because he cannot find whoever whoever is. If I was whoever I'd buy shares direct from the Club and strengthen the balance sheet as opposed to Kings bank account, I don't think I have copyright on that line of thinking.

Not Rangers class?

So both the Bellinghams have moved clubs in the past 2 days and neither headed to Ibrox. Heads must role.

King's support wasn't needed, he played his hand in concert with Club1872 and fell short. King wants his money back Park doesn't which do think the Board favour?

Thus, we have the Fan Engagement Department(FEDs) and the Fan Advisory Board(FAB). Asking for a friend, John Edgar Hoover - are the FEDs FAB about attending games whilst cross dressing?

Wait, I've just realised Lammers played for Frankfurt, season before last..

It has been a hard week to be a Jags fan. Heart achingly eliminated from the Premiership play offs against Ross County. The had established a 3-zip lead in Dingwall and, conceded late goals, the equaliser in the 93rd minute. Extra time and penalties ensued, the Harry Wraggs lost out 5-4 from the spot. The feel good factor was the sell out crowds at Firhill for the visits of Queens Park, Ayr United and, Ross County, monies had been earned? Two days later, the published accounts show a big financial hole, in excess of half a million pounds. In fact, the accounts revealed the Jags share of a Scottish Cup tie at sell out Ibrox allowed the Maryjill club to pay all staff wages until the end of the season. Alan Nixon finds the truth hard to swallow swallow thus, writes sh1te about Sevco to feel better.

Not sure why they are expecting Brendan to do a job in Europe, its not as if he did anything last time. Infact they got a fair few humpings.

No, prove it

F*cking accountants...

King himself has publicly stated that he supports the current Board - but that he didnt support Park

It is 50% less than his xG.... that IS bad...... see, stats can do whatever you want them to 🤣

He does. Made a very good start. Long way to go.

I agree with you, but Cantwell falls into the 'looking to get their career back on track' category. There are options out there. I would prefer younger players with the potential to sell on.

Looked miles off it for us last season he gets nowhere near their squad. He’s a non eu player so takes up a foreign player space in the squad too.

Sure, but there's loads elsewhere who are doing it.

I honestly can’t remember. I’m sure it was Modern Fitba who produced some stuff with it, and that’s going back a few years. But I think the principle is simple, you’re measuring how many chances they create with an xA above a certain value, like 0.6 for example.

Dave King needs to stop talking and stay away. He is fast becoming a poison.

King stated that he is '100 per cent behind' Bennett and Bisgrove and said: “I have no idea whatsoever if the so-called Easdale shares have been released by a Court order. "I was the one who had them blocked and cannot conceive of a good reason why this could be overturned by a Court. "What I can say, emphatically, is that I have had no discussions with the Easdales for many years and they have made no attempt to contact me. They know that I would never enter into an alliance with them." https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/23587686.dave-king-responds-easdale-talks-claims-backs-rangers-board/?ref=twtrec

Clickbait rubbish.

IIRC the 20m shares they held proxy over at the time included Ashley's holding which has long been sold. We could well do without such irritants getting their egos fluffed.

That was a game-changer. If they hadn't brought him in (or we had signed him) we could have got 20 in a row.

Not too worried about that rumour, I don't like praising any Celtic manager but Ange's style is harder to play against just for the sheer amount of off the ball runs and vertical passes; I feel like Beale's mid press traps would match up well against Rodgers. Beale was on for a 97 point season if you look at the ppg, imo that wins the league next season.. it might be copium but it's an indicator, and that's before a pre season and his own players coming in.

The toffees will get a £2.5 million bonus from city as part of the Stones transfer the clause was if they won the champions league then Everton get the money

You can only score from the chances that are given. Fair enough. Is a forward player supposed to be able create his own chances (Laudrup) or just bang in goals from chances created by others (Flo)? What if a player doesn’t get many chances because he can’t read the play or is too slow to move? Nonetheless, he scores two goals in a season from two chances. What a striker! 100% conversion rate.