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I'd imagine one of them was Rhys Weston. He was sitting up the back of the POD Stand on Thursday night with Bob McHugh, Paul Slane, Fitzy, and Fraser. Noticed Fraser was wearing last years (Canterbury/JAXX) tracksuit. You know you are out the club's plans when they won't even give you a new trackie.

Same money or much more money hmmmmf

"Mark Reynolds is one player who could be departing the Lanarkshire club this summer, with Brown previously stating that the sale of the defender would help generate funds for reinforcements. However, the manager says there are no imminent signs of players leaving. "That won't happen I'm sure until the last week of the transfer window," added the former Scotland manager. "There will be quite a bit of activity then I would think, around all the clubs. "I don't expect anything before then. Certainly, there have been no offers." The above was from the BBC website. Might not get to spend that 'extra' Reynolds cash until 30/31 August or even in January 2011 (worse case scenario).

The stand shown in this picture would appear to be where we will be sitting next Thursday. Any stream anywhere of the Breidablik game tonight?

This season the very BEST we can hope for is the Play Off round. If we get there we will most likely get a much better team from a much better league. A team that even Rangers and Celtic would likely lose too. As for Reynolds......the window doesn't close for 6 weeks. Migt not suit us in giving us time to get a replacement but there is plenty time for him to leave. He will leave before the window closes, that I am certain. Broon just wants as much time as possible to spend the little money he gets from the deal.

If that IS the kind of money they throw about on players we could be in bother.

Still a rip off though.

It is still 4 weeks away from the opening SPL fixture and about 6 weeks till the window closes. Getting into Europe is a bonus but the SPL is always the priority. This time last year we hadn't recruited Ruddy and Lukas didn't join us till after the SPL season had started. Plenty of time yet.

I've now seen him play 3 times (Brechin, Ayr, Breidablik) and still to see him make a save. Hard to tell although his kicking and handling have been pretty much spot on imo.

I agree UBH. At least we aren't getting a XARA effort circa 2004-2005. Terrible

I must admit I'm pretty surprised at some people's analysis of Hateley last night. I thought some of his passing and touches were excellent.

Iceland one Thursday and Norway the next bit too much for me. Still hope we get through the next two qualifying rounds and get the plum draw in the Play Off Round. Saving my money and time off (if I get it that is!) for that.

Only if Hateley is in midfield. Far to good a player on his day not to be in that team. His range of passing is excellent.

To be honest no one really stuck out to me but I was i pressed by Hateley's range of passing. Think he will be a big positive for us this season.

I'm soooo far out in the loop on this one it is scary North Lanarkshire Municipal Bank or VisitLanarkshire.com

It doesnae half. Fingers crossed something comes through.

What would BATE do to Motherwell though Bliki? That is what you need to ask yourself

Oooft that would be grand but don't think we have a chance of that happening.

I was under the impression if we progress we will revert to our permanent Sponsor?

Well done indeed

They don't. I mean I don't Hope that sponsor isn't getting quoted in the tabloids on Friday morning for all the wrong (footballing that is) reasons.

Agree with Hateley. Thought we looked better when he came on against Ayr on Saturday. I'd maybe sacrifice McHugh for Humphrey but then bringing him on with his pace with 30 mins to go might be more beneficial.

Fraser back at the Club and paying three fulltime keeper's wages can't be good that's for sure. Need Fraser to find a new club asap now.

Bukta brought out a trackie top not to far away from that PUMA one a couple of years ago.

I'd be VERY surprised if we achieved that.