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Sorry, you'll just need to plough through the pages of mince like everyone else.

Nobody said that. So, no.

Given the loans made from the Society to the Club over the past couple of years that have kept the club afloat, I wouldn't ever consider it a failure. I'm not saying it will meet it's final goal, but if it didn't exist we might not even be having this conversation. We'd be discussing if it was Morrisons or Tesco moving into Fir Park.

I think the one the clubs use is kept up to date, but no - they don't rely on the ratings for players. I presume they review their stats rather than ratings and use it a just a small part of their overall assessment process.

A new FM release?

It's basically Moneyball for footballers.

Is that compatible with my ZX Spectrum?

The most annoying thing is that "all" it took to help sort us out was 1 million. While obviously out of range for us mere mortals, it's small change for many football loving capitalists. Less than half of what Brighton paid for Jamie Murphy and a 10th of what Fulham paid for Ross McCormack. One big transfer deal and we'd be golden.

That's a fair question that needs clarification from the Society. Presumably, part of the plan is for the continued 10 quid a month to swell the coffers - that would add 240k each season. However, as I understand it, the plan was for the club (rather than the Society) to be the first to pay back the loan if possible. Partially funded, presumably, from any profits made with transfer fees. I was hoping the Murphy sell-on was used for that, but again that remains unclear. Definitely need some more details on the repayment strategy.

By the time that happens, they will have created the technology to broadcast in 3D directly into my brain.

It sounds like we already have our targets lined up - I doubt we'll be picking up anyone released today (unless it was previously arranged).

Interestingly (to me, at least) I didn't receive that email. EDIT: Turned up in my inbox now.

None of Ripley, Fletcher, Moult, Kennedy or Taylor's names were mentioned in any rumours. It's how we roll. Be surprised if that changes for any further signings today.

Like the 'guaranteed to score' McFadden in Perth last season and 'guaranteed to score' Higginbotham on Saturday. Of course, when eventually an ex-player does score against us it's because it 'always happens'.

How does it work with Bosman pre-contracts and the League of Ireland? Their season finishes in October - does that mean he could join us a free agent then? Or would he have to wait until January?

Depends who buys him presumably. Celtic are in the frame and I'd think they'd be keen on putting him in the first team given his SPFL experience. If he goes south (which is still possible), who knows what kind of deal they'll require.

It's a tricky one. The problem if we play any 2 of Johnson, Aisnworth & Thomas is that inevitably leaves the 2 central midfielders to to all the heavy lifting. If they are up against a 3-5-1 (which is often the case, especially at home), that is a lot of ground to cover. On the other hand, if we sacrifice a winger for a more defensive midfielder we are losing a large part of our attacking advantage.

On a different note, seems like Ryan Christie is likely on his way out of ICT. That will be a big loss to them.

Of course, if we are looking to sign free agents, then the window deadline is irrelevant. Also, Baraclough said in the summer they already had ideas for who the might target in January, so there will still be work to be done regardless of who comes in this month.

The paint on the steps must be metallic and causing some sort of electromagnetic interference.

Couldn't agree more. Looking forward to see what new signings we wrap up before the window closes and then how the team develops over the season.

Maybe, but overall, would you rather have Accies squad or ours? As nice as it would be to have the best SPFL player in every position, its unrealistic at best.

As far as the maths goes, if 2000 adult members pay 10 quid a month for 3 years, then thar generates 720k (plus any interest if that is permitted). So adding that to the initial amount raised would appear to push over the 1 million required to pay back the loan. As others have said, you can stop at any time and still keep your membership. I think the underlying idea came from Hearts scheme where you can continue to pay and increase the sum available to the club for future interest free loans. It's not a bad model if you can afford it.

Aye, let's swap Accies last 5 seasons for ours. We'll finish above them this season I'd wager. Looking forward to steeboy's payout on his "None of our strikers will score 5 goals" bet too.

Looking at the line on the grass and the wonders of youtube pause, it looked to me that Moult was in line when the ball was played. I can see why the flag was raised though as it was very tight.