Finlay

Leeann, will all 16 be going on ebay or do you have other plans (charity auctions, raffles etc.) for them?

So Ireland, Wales, Iceland, and Norway, have all refused to help us. Next stop England. I'm sorry but the Premiership will need to be put on hold for a week as we need their refs.

Like the look of that.

What was the jist?

Good stuff. Just can't see a situation where no SPL games will be played this weekend. Lower league matches might suffer right enough.

Are they though?

I seem to remember Rangers were apparently looking at O'Brien last season Where would Humphrey and Murphy fit in to either the Rangers or Celtic team? Could see either of them playing in the Championship in a year or two, but not with the OF. Would be a mistake for EVERYONE concerned.

Could have been much better, could have been much worse. I have said it before and I will say it again, Killie must have the worst luck going. Always seem to draw one half of the OF. By my calculations the last four teams in the bowl were Motherwell, St Johnstone, Dundee, and Hearts. In that respect we have done ok. However, and it is a big however our recent record against First Division opposition in the Scottish Cup has been very poor.............and one of those defeats was to Dundee. Away tie means it will be very tricky. Never been in Dens so looking forward to that at least. Fingers crossed it will be the Saturday and not the Sunday we are playing them.

Will still be VERY surprised if this actually goes ahead.

East Stirling might have a problem with that. Beat them 2-1.

I heard it, I heard it

You can get caught in a few minds here; 1. 'Safe' home draw and progress to next round i.e. we really should beat Buckie Thistle at Fir Park. 2. Unusual away trip and good day out i.e. Ross County, Peterhead, Buckie Thistle, Berwick, and so on. 3. Any of the 'usual mob' home OR away. Disaster. Rangers or Celtic is an UTTER DISASTER. Due to the hassle after drawing Inverurie (game played at the 5th attempt although it was a very memorable night) and Inverness (game played at 3rd attempt, on a Monday night, and a toothless exit), and thinking about it I'm hoping for option one this time. Motherwell vs Berwick.

Nice one Rickoza. I was miles oot Real good chance of a nice wee tie. Would prefer it if we didn't get a team from up north right enough. Away. Not after the last two seasons.

It's his lack of pace that will see him struggle to be a regular in the team though. Quite rightly as well in my opinion. Look at Paddy McCourt. Arguably the most talented player in the league but even when not injured he can't hold down a permanent place in the Celtic team. Pretty much for the same reason as Forbes.....not the best cardiovascular conditioning. I have seen mention on here that Forbes is asthmatic. I have also read somewhere (on here?) that McCourt likes a snout. Whether either is true I don't know.

Pretty scunnered by the result and it was a draw. Defeat would have been crushing although it felt a wee bit like that. Felt before the game we needed to win and at the end of the match felt we just shaded it. Like last week we were the better team in the second half but didn't trouble the keeper too often. 3rd to 5th in seven days is a wee bit sore especially when every one of our remanining games in 2010 could be a problem. Rightly or wrongly Brown could be entering his first real period of criticism. Lennon has turned you into a better side than you had last year imo. Didn't think I would say THAT. Still think it will be between you and Accies for the drop though. In saying that I have seen every team in the SPL thois season and Accies are by far the worst imo. Agreed about Hateley. For me he is on the park because he can play at RB (if required) as well. Will be interesting to see what happens when Lasley comes back. I don't think Hateley willdrop to the bench. Brown will find a way to include him in the centre. Don't agree about Gow. Just don't see it I'm afraid.

Perhaps a touch stronger than I would have put it but I haven't been impressed by him. Different player admittedly but I'd have Sutton in the first eleven before Gow.

Cannae say I've been overly impressed by Gow so far. Blackman for me due to getting us out a big hole.

Always thought it was first week in December but could be wrong.

2-1 Motherwell. Not the best of records at New Love Street so here is hoping that changes tomorrow.

Indeed. Those, along with any matchworn 'poppy shirts' on ebay in the next week or so (full advanatge of upcoming Xmas period) and I think the club would do well. Matchworn shirts, boots, and goalie gloves would be the big sellers outwith the team pic, kitman for the day etc. imo.

Congrats indeed. Well deserved imo.

Aye was onside and after watching the BBC highlights it was a penalty as well. Thought it was for the tackle but Murphy nearly had the shirt ripped off him.

Sums it up for me.

Maybe the number of games is taking its toll. Had a blunder not too long ago against the Faroes as well if I remember correctly. Either way I do still hope he is fir for next Saturday.