Kmcalpin

Me neither. Can't think of any Scots manager that would be available and would attract our interest. My money is on an unknown European candidate.

One member of the panel actually agreed with the penalty division. Who'd have thought it? Its just a talking shop anyway.

Will we be held responsible for Celtic fans invading the pitch? No doubt the media headline will all be about us being fined for Block E's pyros.

Vikings. I can thoroughly recommend the series. A bit of their adventurous spirit would do us just fine.

I'd happliy opt for a Ragnar, Bjorn or Haakon.

I seem to be a lot more relaxed about JBA's departure than almost everyone else. Last season was thoroughly enjoyable and all credit to him for transforming us on the field. However when I looked at his CV last year, I noticed he had had 7 coaching/managerial jobs in 8 years; the longest lasting about 2 years and 4 months. On that basis, I never expected him to stay very long, and I doubt he'll stay long at Toulouse either, for whatever reason. Our board now has a proven long term system in place and I have faith in that.

Agreed. I'm hoping that next season will be even better. Given our current progress, I'm optimistic we can attract a high calibre of candidate.

I think the recent promotion of Nick Daws will help continuity. In hindsight, maybe this was related to JBA's interest in the Toulouse job.

I wonder how much compensation we have received. From what I hear we didn't just roll over.

Its been a great season thanks to JBA. He's transformed us on the pitch and left us in a better condition than when he joined. Thats the bottom line. Given his record when joined, I and a few others never expected him to stay long and he hasn't. I don't expect him to, stay long at Toulouse either, which is a far bigger club. I just wish he hadn't made a few comments about his long term plans for our club. A red herring? Even though he's done a great job, I'm relaxed about him moving on. Managers come and managers go but the club moves on. To younger fans, he'll simply be a name. I'm very encouraged by Kyrk MacMillan's statement that the model continues and that the directors have been preparing for this day. Whats more, the recruitment process ins now well underway. Backroom staff remain in place. COYW!

Official - JBA now gone. Good thats ended the uncertainty. Now we move on.

IF JBA is interested enough to be part of a 3 man short leet, he'll be offski at the first decent opportunity. We don't want a "will he/won't he" situation to continue indefinitely.

Most of us think that the club will continue on the same path of exciting total football now. However, it would do no harm at all for the directors to release a very public statement, once JBA departs, to the effect that the journey continues and confirm this. That would certainly help to keep increased crowds onside. It doesn't need to morph into a detailed account of candidates, timelines etc.

So, the clubs are currently in discussions. That means they're probably thrashing out compensation. We'll see what comes of that. If JBA is going to leave, then I'd prefer that he did so now. That gives us time to source a replacement in time for the new season starting. No doubt, the directors have a plan in place for this very eventuality.

I get the legal position, but can't clubs or the SFA just ban the culprits? Name and shame. Businesses like shops and pubs can ban customers for whatever reasons they like.

I 100% agree that it should be done, but thorough checking would be required. However if we take the recent Celtic game, look at the number of away fans in our homestands. They all slipped through the club's net. Procedures would need to be much more rigorous. The principle of strict liability has already been established through punishment for the use of pyros; just extend it.

A great bit of business that gives us continuity next season. An unsung hero.

Most parties, including the media, are framing it as being a wider problem, to avoid upsetting Celtic and their support, of course.

Virtually no mention anywhere of the invasion at ours.

I heard the same.

Former Fir Park favourite Liam Polworth has signed a PCA with Livingston. Perhaps his good lady will enjoy the retail facilities on offer there.

Out of contract this summer Allan.

He is indeed. A few hours ago I had him marked down as stick on exit. However, on reflection and after reading this, I tend to agree. He's played well in the last 2 games and has the physicality we need. Time will tell. As for the Dunfermline player you refer to, he is highly rated by the East End Park faithful. However there are a few clubs watching him including Aberdeen.

I hope the days of our ambition being to finish 10th are over. Yes, we have to be realistic as to how far we can go, but this season has proved we need to heighten our ceiling a bit.

Yes, good luck to him. Seems a genuine guy. Is Livi, with their plastic pitch, the right club for him though? Announcement made at the right time, after our last game.