Onthefringes

Not quite understanding the choice of Celtic as champions by some. As poor as we are told they are, Rangers with likely investment will be stronger no? The pan-republican agenda will know doubt be trotted out from those at the San Giro. Can only see turmoil in the granite city, got the grave dancing shoes at the ready...

Well, it's Fair weekend and the start of the traditional fair fortnight holidays...

He and members of his family have been known to trade in high calibre greyhounds in the local area too...

Realistic? It's a crock of shit. It would likely surprise you what club employees earn and have potential to earn in relation to other member clubs... We are where we are, salaries remain within a rigid structure (no reason to suggest otherwise, unless those with access to the accounts can differ) and it serves us well.

Pursuit of a player doesn't mean 'in signing talks'... Appeasement of a disillusioned support methinks. Having spoke to him not so long ago, be surprised at a move to St Mirren.

Was hoping Jennings would be our first 'in', well, before Messi seen the light. Looks like it'll be a new head groundsman

Understanding of the 'in & outs' marathon elsewhere, with rapid grass growth everywhere, hence, the demise of our 'green grass of home' thread, thought this worthy of it's own... Probably* the best 'out' in the current closed season could be, if industry information is correct, Mr Wilson is now the ex-groundsman at Fir Park and destined for lush pastures (nae pun intended, lush and pastures are terms I'd use loosely as they never graced our hallowed turf for long) new. *and I take no enjoyment of those facing impending redundancy I've long been a champion of the need for a better playing surface (holding up other pitch conditions as some sort of virtue carries no favour with the league committee either). As the club strives for the unexpected, it's emphasis on a productive youth system, efforts to engage the community amongst their aims... how may their attempt to provide a season long platform to showcase talent aid Stuart McCall? Monies better utilised elsewhere in the club be-it playing or non-playing side We await with interest. They've got my vote.

Is that not the kit supplied for the kids who attend the various coaching outlets, Mini Steelmen, Saturday coaching and the likes?

Wind yer neck in... A little high jinks.

Ambulance chasers... Phil will NEVER be forgotten, but, why the references EVERYtime we achieve anywhere near something of note? Does a disservice to those who matter most tomorrow. Tomorrow, is about OUR team, time and a place to remember absent friends

Old style scarf worn by my late grandfather in 1952 & 1991, wasn't worn in 2005 so has been professionally laundered and will be worn this time around...

House? It's a pikey caravan... Cannot be denied! We all clocked it when picking you up for the League Cup semi!!!

Let's hear if The Lip approves... Authority on sponsorship he is

Was looking for bunting. Doubt I'll be the only one... A few houses to be decorated up in the loyal part of Carfin. Just for the annoyance factor likes. Thought about enquiring at The War Office, sure they've some left over from the Royal wedding. Failing that, dust down the Union flag and so the neighbours know what it's about I'll have 'NEIL LENNON IS A c**t' emblazoned across it.

The holy grail? Will be for some... None of yer boyband/parrothead get-up as supplied in jd sports. I'd wager Infamous wee grafter has the hand on the dummy the noo...

We're the most hospitable? Well done Mr Burrows... Keeping Keevins in pies and an endless fountain of tea and coffee is a winner every year!

In and out in minutes (a fine conniseur of which the Wicked Witch can confirm) at Brandon Parade. Pain-less transaction, big up to the staff involved in some trying circumstances - hope the club have invested not only in cash registers, but, flak jacket protection for next weeks bun fight.

Yet some of us get really pissed off at those who keep trotting out the same banal reply... No denying the weather was the most extreme in 20 years, but, why the need to hold St Johnstones' and others pitch up as some sort of virtue? Our near neighbours, sHamilton get weather conditions any worse to ours then, yet don't inherit similar problems and have a consistently good playing surface? Our Sunday team played on a surface yesterday, albeit a touch fiery, at least comparable to Fir Park on a fraction of the maintenace cost. Spent a huge amount of money? The investments made in repair, specialist advice, pitch protection and poor maintenance may have been to the detriment of the playing staff budget, that gets my ire. Until winter a bowling green? Why then after a period of inactivity do we arrive and the surface has returned to type under the current groundstaff? Poor maintenance, failing to pay heed to the specialist advice, staff capability to use the tools provided? Go on, tell us, tell us... I'd wager on it being all three!!! Statements 3 & 4 are of the obvious variety. Poor groundsmanship? A few recent activities have further compounded the problems... The use of germination covers were heralded by some towards the end of March as our pitch had a schedule that would suit planned remedial works. Uncharacteristic weather for the time of year seen extended sunshine and unusually higher temperatures. So why then take the covers off early? Natural light? The germination cover idea is to create a green house effect where the heat stays within offering even better growth conditions no? Although slightly better, the cup replay and following match we still have large parts that resembled those who are follically challenged. Poor preparation on Saturday too. Commentary claimed the pitch was watered prior to the match. Unless there is a drought on and subsequent hosepipe ban, why was the pitch not soaked up until kick off and again at half time? Many grounds see this as good practice. Would have taken the 'fiery' as McCoist termed it in his half-time interview, out of the pitch and perhaps offered something more condusive to our recent style of play. Hell, the pitch could have even been rolled, give the impression the ball could run true and our players first touch could be a pass and not control at waist height... Just a thought likes.

Deary me, I know the sun is shining bright, but, do you ever take those claret and amber tinted spectacles off? We make Maurice Edu look remotely like a professional footballer and yet you still gripe about the referee.

In keeping with the Aberdeen theme, we had Willie Miller heralding "the best crop of youngsters in the country" some 6 weeks ago or so... That good, 12 released this week... To help aid the budget for newcomers he with more faces than the town clock claims Gotta love the short term approach, all the way to the first division with any luck.

Haud the bus!!! Nothing original about the easily offended (Well apart from the lack of personal hygiene) Heard this played out at plenty grounds in England in recent years... Definitely Bolton

And who would he displace in our squad? Understanding a change of club may be of benefit to some, but, he's where he is for a reason. He's piss. If we were to plunder across the M74, the now fit again Alex Neil (staying in Waterloo as he does, he's not too keen on a move outwith Lanarkshire I hear) not a better addition?

A win this Saturday, 4th consecutive term in European competition secured... Simples?

Every intention of phoning The Railway Tavern, Cross Keys, Bairds Bar and any other flea-pit where the easily offended congregate/put giros in the biscuit tin and request they send any unused sausage rolls from their parties down our way If Lennon cups his ears at any of us post match, I'll be ordering a Royal Mail 40ft trailer...

Have a request from friends in Oz... Haven't a Danny La Rue how to copy from my Sky+ recordings. Looking for a dvd of the whole match, any kind hearted soul help?