Billy Bones

Not asking for every pundit to be strictly neutral as how boring would that be, but wish they wouldn’t let personal biases influence their understanding of the rules of the game. Cant imagine McCoist pulling that for example.

Doubt we’ll have these questions answered any time soon. It seems incredibly odd that the SFA were content for the new season to start without finalising disciplinary arrangements for breaches of protocol. At this stage at least some suspension of football is surely likely at some point.

That was some finish. Looked like we had completely shat the bed for a little while there.

A nice problem to have!

I've just gotten home so I've missed the first half. Take it we're pish.

Aberdeen did pretty much the same to Hibs in the last round, McInnes has them set up to play anti-football and at some stage we really need to get out act together and figure out a way to beat these teams that play like this.

He certainly is just about the most awkward footballer I've ever seen. That said wouldn't be surprised if he gets a goal at some point.

That was a hell of a knock Sadiq took there.

This is absolutely horrible to watch.

Lovely wee goal that in fairness. They must be absolutely fuming. Can't wait till work tomorrow now.

I assume he'll still be allowed to play, though perhaps not leave the country.

That looks some storm. Could be a late one this - apparently the clock resets to 30 minutes every time there's a lightning strike within 6 miles of the ground.

I'm told he's a great talent but nowhere near the finished article.

Great see story.

Should have probably posted here first. Long-time lurker and thought I should get around to registering.

Michael O'Neill only has about 40 full time players to choose from in Northern Ireland, all of which ply their trade outside the domestic league. A similar situation exists in Wales. The game in Scotland is toxic as it's ever been as we've seen with all the anti-Rangers bile over the last few years in particular. At some point we're going to have to confront the uncomfortable fact that we are miles behind clubs down south and we will have to augment our academy structure with older players from England to keep it sustainable.