Onthefringes

Not quite, but, didn’t take today’s afternoon session as planned

You’ll know what the delay from today has been then.

The 9 arch structure that carries the railway into Motherwell spanning the South Calder Water separating Forgewood & The Globe. Easy

Nothing cryptic. Just somebody getting their picture taken. Think it was for novelty value as in the first time they’ve been there? It’s pretty picturesque in a winter setting.

Seen someone getting their picture taken down the 9 arches...

Grayson was last seen at Kendal Town only to be replaced by Chris Humphrey. He’s done well to get his name put forward

Yeah, they eventually updated the betting

Bit of leftfield as we tend to do...

On a budget that dwarfs ours. I’ll reserve judgements when the predicted cuts kick in.

Steven Pressley in drag.

Reported when I lived/worked in the North East that Aberdeen matched the salary offered by Sunderland that has the ire of plenty up there who always expect more. Would dwarf the sum mentioned.

If only it was as simple as that. The ones you lauded didn’t force their way in either so revisionism there. Played out of necessity. Failing to realise transfer value for one hasn’t helped progress & opportunity has been minimal. That’s fact. Can also be argued a loyalty to those trusted & experienced seen the downfall of a good manager. He admitted as much in his final post match comments. I’d call you out on the nepotism claim too, Harry Robinson offered something different to what was available & didn’t hinder progress of any other prospect & certainly of little effect on our budget, but, doubt you’re for listening.

You did. Couldn’t be further from what senior figures & those charged with such roles at the club reckon but, you batter in.

If silence be good for the wise, how much better for fools?

Bullshit. What have you seen of their progress? I’d wager not a lot. WOW factor to come in and play consistently? Only one can really be said of that was Turnbull and he is genuinely a once in a generation type. He’s gone, we’ll benefit from monies generated. Allan Campbell didn’t have a WOW factor, but, those who did could see he’d progress - it’s now time to think of life after Campbell. Incredibly naive to think he’d extend a contract beyond his 22 years. Each has come in when given their chance and offered something different. To further develop a sales pitch for them, those behind haven’t been offered same opportunity- time is on their side though.

Have you proof we haven’t been interested? Realising value in the Scottish market has proved more difficult.

Not discounting no squad investment... You do know that transfer fees are rarely upfront payments and paid over the course of contracts?

It was 4-2-3-1 was it not. 4 lines of defence in theory

His one and only chance for me today. Goner

They’re not you know.

Doubt we’ll see Lamie. I’d expect width being added also.

He’s interested. Obviously.

Considerable. Spoke openly of it to team-mates.

Earlier season form aside. A mainstay for me.

Unfortunately, on both your points that’s club ethos. Nobody said it wouldn’t be tough - replacing an international defender like for like isn’t happening, doesn’t mean irreplaceable - granted, evidence not great this year, that’s where we trust they get outlook & recruitment correct. Outside of Celtic, I’m not sure Gallagher will favour a move away that may impact on his Euro’s place. Tin hat on maybe, both players haven’t performed in weeks either & contributed to poor displays without criticism.