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If Fadinger starts he's probably a straight swap for Priestman, but it would be rough on any of Saturday's midfield if they were dropped. They bossed it.

Pretty early by our "last gasp goal on last pre-split fixture" standards.

Maybe. Maybe Jake Hastie got over it with his big wage bump for his Rangers contract. Maybe Reece McAlear got over it with his big wage bump for his Norwich contract. Maybe Stuart McKinstry got over it with his big wage bump for his Leed Utd contract You think Stuart McCall enjoyed managing Rangers as much as he enjoyed managing us? If someone is in it for the money, more power to them. I think, however, there is something to be said for enjoying your job, even (or especially) when that job is playing a game.

Just one more reason to dislike the split.

You're not wrong. Unfortunately, the first phase fixtures are based on guessing who will be in the top 6, and there is no way they predicted ourselves and Falkirk would be there. Add to that the finagling they will need to do to try and prevent cries of bias amongst the title challengers, and we could easil end up with 18 again.

You're more optimistic than me. I think we need 6 wins.

The only way the Scottish media can generate clicks (or shift newspapers for the old school readers) is to mention the OF every day with a new story. Anyone who has any success is immediately linked to one of the Uglies. The only quotes you will see, if any, is some ex-player saying it's a good idea, and they will frame a headline as "JBA to Celtic" The entire Scottish media had Lennon Miller heading to Glasgow every day for the second half of last season. EDIT: Also, ditch Facebook. You'll thank me later.

I was talking more about a team where everything just gels, players loving playing, fans are loving watching and everybody is having a blast. It's a rare situation, and one they should savour. Of course they will want to get more money and status etc. but enjoying games and winning can be quite enjoyable too. Can you imagine what a slog it it would have been for JT if Blackburn had quadrupled his wages and he went to play in a team struggling for points? Don't underestimate European football though. Just because a few fans are jaded and would rather play Clyde at NDP at the start of the season, I guarantee plenty of players would enjoy it - and fancy their chances of making it to the group stages. Much like SOD, who despite having international caps, and played in the Euros, would still love to play for us at Hampden in the cup.

Does that mean he won't be able to play against us in the cup? What? Ah, never mind...

I'd put my money on a European team for his next move. Possibly one that already plays his current style.

Also, do you think Celtic fans would be happy if they had the same start to the season that we did, drawing all those games while we we going through the growing pains of learning the system?

I imagine JBA won't want anywhere he doesn't have complete control of team matters - which is why I'm doubtful Celtic will be the next move. He's no doubt well aware of the current shenanigans with the Board and the fans.

Heard JBA say a few times that their model is one he admires and would like to emulate.

I like playing sexy football every week. Of course I'd enjoy winning a trophy, but I have almost bought into the EPL teams' view that a European spot is what you play for. I'm hopeful, however, that we'll be better next season.

I think Jens and most of the players have been in the game long enough to know it's rare for everything to fall into place like this, and to make the most of it. If we do get a decent league finish and a crack at Europe, that might be enough to persuade him to stay at least another 6 months, and keep some of our key players. If not, then we find JBA v2.0 and continue the project. He keeps talking about laying the foundations for years to come, so it sounds like the Board has a plan with or without Jens.

Saw this today: "The SPFL posted on social media that the club are now outperforming some of European football's giants when it comes to defensive records with the 18 goals they have conceded in the Premiership outperforming Real Madrid's tally in La Liga, Bayern Munich's total in the Bundesliga and Arsenal in the English Premier League. While Motherwell have conceded 18 goals in 27 league games, Paris Saint-Germain have let in 19 in 23 games in Ligue 1, while Arsenal has conceded 21 goals in 28 games, Bayern 21 in 23 games and Real Madrid 21 in 25 games. Only Serie A side Roma can boast a better record with 16 goals conceded in 26 games." Claret & Amber defences seem to be the best. Our defensive record could be what moves us up the table in future weeks.

Jens will just stare at the journo like a Jedi and after a quick "this is not the question you were looking to ask" they'll move on.

After Tommy won the First Division, we suffered a few years of parking the bus with little success. The first year in the SPL in particular was parking the bus every week, and still ended up joint bottom with Clydebank, saved from relegation again by league reconstruction. Cooper and Russell joined a couple of years after that, when things slowly started to turn around.

"Everybody else is doing it" might be a fine excuse for a 12 year old, but not a grown man. We should single out Slattery because he's our player and needs to be told to cut it out. Telling other team's players to cut it out isn't as effective. I wouldn't make a big deal of it, but I would be telling him it's unacceptable, and to get focus back on his assists and his shooting, where he is most effective.

No idea, but would be hilarious if we are paying him less than Ross County are paying Kettlewell.

Pled guilty then legged it before sentencing.

Most years we don't stop worrying about relegation until it's mathematically impossible. No harm in doing the same about the title.

I hear Kai Andrews scored a goal somewhere today.

You can certainly tell Jens think we will win every game we play. Can't remember a 'Well manager with that much belief in his team.

Only allowed to recall during transfer windows I believe.