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Aberdeen,who we've beaten already Utd ,who we should've beat but for poor finishing Hearts,anyone who saw that game will know the 3-0 was a false scoreline Celtic,that's going to be a free hit Yes they are tough games but if we play like I know we can I don't see why we can't pick up 5,6,7 points

It’s not just that we struggle against the OF, we rarely even lay a glove on them and that’s the biggest issue for me. Rangers were there for the taking on Sunday yet at no point did we look as though we believed we could take them and last night we were beaten before the game started and lucky it only ended 4-0. I know we are not going to compete against either of them and will lose the majority of games but it’s the manner we lose them that is most galling. There is definitely some kind of mental block on our part in these games nowadays.

Does anybody truly believe that every time we play the uglies the players and management start with the"right lads we're not going to beat this mob today, so take it easy and don't worry " attitude? For me that's utter bollocks , Hammell's comment for me were referring to playing ability and they are all true, Celtic in particular are many levels above us, financially, playing ability, coaching etc and as harsh as it sounds we are nowhere near them. Yes every team is beatable and we have done that on many occasions but the players want to win every game and on most occasions against them that's not possible as they have better players than us and always will have. As long as the uglies are spending tens of millions each year to dominate domestic football in Scotland the other teams start each season playing for 3rd and that situation will never change. So I can't see why people are getting stressed about last night we were ripped a new one by a far superior team, who in all honesty should have scored a few more goals as i said previously our season is never defined by results against the uglies anything we get is a bonus, but the other 9 teams are our targets, 3rd place best of the rest finish, Euro qualification, and a bit of luck in cup draws would be nice.

The majority of the squad have simply reverted back to what they were under Alexander. There was a small boost when Hammell came in. Too many of the squad just are not good enough and no matter how much coaching they get the ability isn't there. Last 5 league matches we have taken 3pts. That is a worse return over the past 5 games than any other team in the league. We now face Aberdeen (h). Dundee Utd (a) Hearts (a) and Celtic (h) Tough fixtures. I have watched every one of Hammells post match interviews and he is totally out of his depth. A team sinking fast and he neither has the experience nor ability to halt it. All he ever says about the game in his interviews is that it was disappointing and we lost poor goals and at the wrong time, like there a right time to lose a goal. Rookie manager with rookie back room staff. Early days in his management career but alarm bells are ringing loudly.

Goes live on the Friday night game and the rest of us get the pleasure over the weekend.

Was a great performance at Ibrox and one of best nights I’ve had at a football game. Suppose you weren’t there.

This outlook runs right through the club up to the very top imo. It’s no coincidence that so many managers, players of the club come out with this same old line and excuses. The only ones that didn’t were Baraclough and Robinson when he first took over but even Robinson came round to the club’s “we can’t compete” viewpoint and mindset after a year or so. It’s also no coincidence that our only victories against Rangers in the last two decades came under those two managers, ie. two men who were outsiders to the Scottish game.

Yes a lot of what you say i agree with. Cheap goals being the biggest problem ,but would add 'poor finishing' .

I don't think the squad is quite as bad as many are making out. That said, there are glaring weaknesses and we all know where they are. The trick is in selecting the right starting 11, playing the right formation, and playing players to their strengths. Easy.......maybe not so! A few of our better players ie. Van Veen, Kelly and Slattery are underperforming - why? I suspect we're not playing VV in the right way for example, or those supporting him, to bring out his strengths.

Back to your seasonal knicker wetting.

We are unbeaten in the last 5 against Aberdeen, having won 4 and 1 draw. We played really well in August up at Pittodrie if we can match that performance and more importantly finishing I have no doubt we will win. They have been a mixed bag as of late getting pumped by Dundee United but beating Hearts. A win here would be most welcome, it's the penultimate home game before the World Cup break with Celtic being the last so it would be nice to enjoy a home win.

Pretty much agree with all of that. I didn't expect us to win tonight but was saddened by the lack of fight. In that respect, a new manager but the same old failing. As soon as the first goal went in the heads went down. Oh, how we lack leadership on the pitch. Last season's failings, a weak defence and powderpuff attack have not been addressed. Yes, our gambles at the end of the transfer window have not come off. Most of that can be laid at Alexander's door, but not all. Hammy is a rookie manager and is making the mistakes you'd expect a first season manager to do. I too am struggling to buy into his belief about style and one size fits all. We're hampered by injuries just now and I get that but I have the feeling we're not getting the best out of the players we do have, especially in midfield and to a lesser extent up front. Whether its the formation, the starting individuals, tactics, or the combination of players I just don't know, but something doesn't feel right. Yes, a big response is needed on Saturday. It won't define our season but it'll still be important.

They qualified for Europe well clear of relegation so it's relative to the other clubs Hammy clap clap clap , Louis clap clap clap , Hammy clap clap clap ...