Onthefringes

Poor stuff and flies in the face of what we've been fed about passport details et all in recent times. Suspected the opposition were hanging the pea over this and it looks highly likely. Giving them a chance in the 2nd leg won't have helped as the locals will turn up in keen support. Where there's a will, there's a way... As the referendum hasn't taken place yet, the British consulate may become involved!

Lack of policing and security personnel due Commonwealth games cited as reasons for not playing a testimonial match next week.

Their stance will have changed somewhat given last nights' result methinks

Understand you are not the only one to add about us looking at the ginger fellow, but, hasn't Mr McCall not already stated he was only in training and was likely to take up an offer elsewhere? Whilst he may well have added to the squad, not a priority and definitely not welcomed to the detriment of our youth prospects.

Put £10 on Stjarnan to win and that's right... you get f*ck all in return. Please God, don't let me regret typing that

Our rigid (the clue is in the adjective) system is tried and tested, can you honestly see Mr McCall changing this for Thursday night?

Be careful what you wish for... Whilst appeasing their bankers, he's scooped up most of their revenue source for personal gain.

Nope, Gunnar wore the No1 jersey, taken off as a precaution and handed an ice pack for his thigh. Replaced by Max Currie with another under 20's keeper.

No? Whilst there is some merit in what you say, how do we know he isn't ready if he doesn't play?

They're non committal on amount... They've said NO* one who wants to go will miss out so that's all that matters *provided you've travelled and not those who are part timers can't go for varying reasons

As the manager favours his rigid 4-4-2, he may surprise both fans and the opposition by playing Lionel Ainsworth off John Sutton and god forbid Fraser Kerr on the right. Unlikely? Lionel to remain wide right for me, so I would have Erwin as a starter. He is everything that McHugh doesn't seem to be - aware, willing to go beyond Sutton and behind their defence and very, very strong. As much as I like Carswell, I think Jack Leitch offers us something that bit more. Not blessed with blistering pace, but, a tremendous engine and willing to make runs beyond the strikers which we don't do enough. Dom Thomas will get you off your seats, of that I have no doubt. No daft comparisons to a 'Mini Messi' although it helps United land big fees, he's a maverick in the making. His defensive side looks OK to me in the three times I've seen him this week (I'd rather he concentrated on our offensive) but, Iain Vigurs looked like continuing his vein of form so unlikely he'll be moved to accommodate. Imperative we keep the back door shut, as much as moving Vigurs right, Lionel up top and Dom on the left may wet some appetites, it's not going to happen.

Youthful side on the end of a 3-2 defeat against Arbroath with 2 last minute goals for them. Leitch & Erwin impressive and some flashes from Thomas.

Sheffield United no bigger than Dundee United? Surely you jest?

Bit harsh? Offered a deal he couldn't refuse is the word. Her that worked her ticket knew this...

Out = John Porteous to Hibs. Been highly, highly rated for many years at ours...

And if we progress... We'll have more competitive games no? Whilst we're in the nice kind of limbo that happens to be Euro competition others can have their schedules filled, unfortunately ours cannot.

Planning on going to the Blue Lagoon upon arrival from Manchester then onto Reykjavik.

For one that doesn't quite catch the logic of Uefa at all, how does that work?

Get it right up you

Nope, why would they? Was this minuted? Not exactly Society business I would have thought... Anyroads, some not singing from the same hymn sheet as Mr McCall said last night 'we'll pay it' to others

While we are on the subject of last night, Josh Law, filling a role long vacated by his brother went off injured after about 20 minutes so not much to go on. He of the 'Nicky Law's a c*nt' song fame was there watching. Ghoul.

O'Brien type? Please Lord, NO! Definitely a maverick, looks as if he could open a tin of beans with that sweet left foot.

Only real downside was going behind to the early goal. Some strong performances against poor opposition as we look to tune up for the season ahead. Left thinking the kid Thomas will get crowds off their seats, been a while since I've thought that about one of our prospects. Be interesting to see how his future pans out, given there is no compensation clause like some of the sycophants on here would have you believe. It's felt he needs to develop his defensive side before being considered ready, I'm not sure how Ryan Gauld was coached at United, but, I'd wager defensive duties weren't high on a list of priorities.

As long as it's not kilt wearing weather...

What's the average temperatures... 12º-13º? Be warmer when we hit Torino in the next round at any rate then the new shorts can come out