Onthefringes

And you know we aren't looking at the lower leagues in Scotland or abroad how? Bearing in mind we've had a prospect training with us recently with a view to bringing him in from - yes, the Scottish lower leagues! We're shopping in the conference as it's proving value for money more so than from elsewhere. Simple logistics.

You would be naive to think that change of status couldn't or wouldn't happen...

For 250 ish read 'over 400' sold...

That's a myth that local organisations use that god awful pitch. Solely for use by its owning club bar occasional show games at junior & amateur levels. Only a matter of time before everybody knows how 'cash' is used at that sham of a club. Bookmark it

Fully support the latter statement, but, because someone you may trust offered you soundbite, it doesn't make it fact surely? My mother convinced me Father Christmas was real back in the day, just goes to show... Like I said, don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.

That's the spirit! Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story...

Wooooooooah! There'll be a statistic along in a minute to back up his unfounded claim.

Looks like a back three to me...

Recommended late in the window from a 'friend' at West Ham. With friends like that, who needs enemies?

Another interesting take is how Brentford are likely to restructure given their findings... http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/news/article/brentford-academy-restructuring-11.05.16-3109002.aspx

Think there is a thread currently on Pie & Bovril relating to this - elite band currently being served by a working group that consists of our neighbours and Roy McGregor on behalf of the Highland Academy. Suspect they will be forging plans to remain as part of any cartel. Forth Valley Academy who include Falkirk's famed academy in association with Stenhousemuir, East Stirling and the likes will also expect bigger pickings given comments attributed to the dinosaur that is Alex Smith recently. For Motherwell? I'm expecting to see moves to secure winter training facilities given some recent boardroom additions.

The same Rangers who need a £3 million investment just to see them through to the season end? Laughable. He'll go for Dundee United-esque sums and they won't even be considered as serious bidders. Bookmark it.

Erm, Wide player with flair.. Creative midfielder that can chip in... Let's tap into the loan market... For realism read BUDGET CONSTRAINTS

Mark McGhee gets hit with a charge in relation to his conduct post match, John Beaton gets awarded the League Cup final gig... It's a mad world right enough!

The kid is a lot more disciplined than Lasley ever was on a football pitch - even at this young age.

The club have been slow in doing something & even now I'm not convinced the renaming of a crumbling terrace with seats on it where running pish is a feature is a fitting legacy.

30 times what others are reporting! Seems he can go for as little as £100,000. Rangers are attempting to show his parents a pathway straight to the first team.

He announced it on Instagram?

These accusations and counter accusations do little to motivate traffic...

Well aware of some showing apathy. Not just a Steelmenonline issue - is it not the case that forums have taken a backseat to social media streams in recent times?

Plenty of "we will shortly announce a meeting about a meeting" and "we're subject to a confidentiality deal" though.

But, when players and associated staff are saying different?

If he is, there's hope for me yet.

Don't want to piss on your parade - but, it's featuring, erm, stalwarts like Hammell & Lasley that's seeing fans vote with their feet. Brill in would be a welcome change, unfortunately, an ego that knows no bounds won't make that. Doesn't say much about the goalkeeping coach neither.