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AllyB
29-01-2013, 08:04
Christ knows. What will be, will be. Can hardly hold Hearts responsible this time if there was nothing on his paperwork.

VamosVixs
30-01-2013, 17:35
New manager, new challenge. Let's hope ST has made the right decision. Welcome to Tannadice JMac!! :thumbup:

Hawkeye
02-02-2013, 14:27
SPL men against 3rd division boys! :big grin:

AllyB
02-02-2013, 15:02
Sounds like it. Good to see Blackie back to his best. Lee Wallace didn't look like an international at Daly's goal. (only bit I actually saw)

I hear Charles Green forgot about the boycott!

VamosVixs
02-02-2013, 18:17
Braw day!!! :boogie:

AllyB
03-02-2013, 20:55
United continue their run of drawing lower league teams. Maybe your name is on the cup?

Hawkeye
03-02-2013, 22:44
Dundee, whilst I agree they are not in our league, are still in the SPL for the moment though!

AllyB
03-02-2013, 23:59
I know, but should have been Dunfermline that got the place

Sallydaisy
05-02-2013, 22:26
Wonder if he had a kickabout with Andy?
;)


Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM) David Beckham has been working out at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton prior to his Paris move. #GoshandBecks (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoshandBecks&src=hash)

Sallydaisy
07-02-2013, 15:00
Wonder if they were discussing Fantasy Football Teams?


robstewart ‏@robstewart (https://twitter.com/robstewart) @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) and Becks at the NTC. pic.twitter.com/ATbyMqGm (http://t.co/ATbyMqGm)

AllyB
07-02-2013, 15:36
Becks was probably saying that he (Andy) is too intelligent for the public to take him to their hearts!

AllyB
07-02-2013, 20:06
Good to see the new Rangers are maintaining the honesty and integrity that the once mighty club held dear.

Hawkeye
09-02-2013, 17:10
Wahey!

AllyB
09-02-2013, 17:38
Easily pleased. Its only Hearts ;)

Hawkeye
09-02-2013, 20:19
Actually, it was only Ngoo who bothered, but I'd say he was destined for other things.

AllyB
09-02-2013, 21:20
Better than Hearts? :rolling:

Kidding - definitely sounds like the real deal. Can't complain if he's doing a job for us. Needs must.

AllyB
20-02-2013, 19:46
2 teams of Scots in Champions League action tonight

Murray rocks
25-02-2013, 13:30
Anybody watch the capital cup final yesterday? Worst final ive ever seen for being one sided unfortunately.

DaveArneRiise
28-02-2013, 23:55
Hearts fans should do similar to these fans of a German team. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuC5BP8db6w)

AllyB
01-03-2013, 09:55
Hopefully now McGlynn has gone, we may play 2 strikers at the same time - bound to improve the chances of a goal or two.

Before anyone says, I know we've lost a lot of players and are more or less playing a youth team at times, but his tactics are shocking. Better to try and win and lose 4-1, than try and keep it close and lose 1 or 2-0 as far as i'm concerned.

Never thought i'd be grateful to Dundee after 1986 but thank god they're in the top flight this season.

david1610
01-03-2013, 19:17
Anybody watch the capital cup final yesterday? Worst final ive ever seen for being one sided unfortunately.
Just to say I flew in to Wembley with my ten-year-old son from Lisbon. We loved the experience.
After Bradford went 4-0 down all the Bradford fans stood up and waved their pennants and clapped and cheered the team for something like fifteen straight minutes. I am sorry if it was boring and one-sided for the neutral but during those minutes I was able to share with my son the pleasure of supporting a team and thanking them for having done something remarkable. I had been worried things might end on a sour note but there was the absolute pleasure of supporting a team. It was one of those very, very special moments and my son and I will remember it for the rest of our lives (well we probably won't get to see Bradford in a final again!).

Sorry for the neutrals but a wonderful lesson on how supporting the team is more important than the result!

Golden Lady
02-03-2013, 13:09
Just to say I flew in to Wembley with my ten-year-old son from Lisbon. We loved the experience.
After Bradford went 4-0 down all the Bradford fans stood up and waved their pennants and clapped and cheered the team for something like fifteen straight minutes. I am sorry if it was boring and one-sided for the neutral but during those minutes I was able to share with my son the pleasure of supporting a team and thanking them for having done something remarkable. I had been worried things might end on a sour note but there was the absolute pleasure of supporting a team. It was one of those very, very special moments and my son and I will remember it for the rest of our lives (well we probably won't get to see Bradford in a final again!).

Sorry for the neutrals but a wonderful lesson on how supporting the team is more important than the result!

Wow, what a wonderful experience for you both David!

A lot of my friends and their families went and they said that the atmosphere was incredible and the Bradford fans were brilliant. It was a fantastic achievement to make the final and the fans were so grateful for the opportunity to be at a Wembley final. The Bantams can stand proud!

Hawkeye
03-03-2013, 15:01
Another ding-dong Dundee derby, another sweet victory!

Sallydaisy
05-03-2013, 13:08
teehee ...

Nial Smith ‏@NialSmith (https://twitter.com/NialSmith)
Resplendent in red... pic.twitter.com/qpnfYW40kH (http://t.co/qpnfYW40kH)

david1610
05-03-2013, 22:23
Madrid go through. Unfortunately, one to be remembered for the referee.

AllyB
06-03-2013, 06:54
Can only assume that without the benefit of replays, the ref though there was deliberate intent in the challenge

DaveArneRiise
06-03-2013, 23:03
Ridiculous decision, UTD looked comfortable before that decision. Cost them the game.

david1610
07-03-2013, 22:57
Personally, I would change the rules and for an incident like that would award a penalty (I know it sounds crazy, but then there is a soft goal but it is still 11-11 and does not turn the result into a farce). Similar to a few years ago when Arsenal played Barcelona in the final and I really wanted to see who was the best team. Seaman got sent off for bringing somebody down.... no idea who was the best team in Europe that year. In that case award a penalty and if saved, give a second attempt (like two serves).
Work out punishments that punish but still leave both teams with a chance to show they are the better team. Only send players off if there is a malicious intent to harm an opponent which could result in a serious injury - otherwise penalise but leave the crowd with the chance to see the best team win.
Also consider sin binning.... video referees... anything to prevent a match being discussed for a refereeing incident.

david1610
10-03-2013, 19:40
Very enjoyable second half today between Man Utd and Chelsea. Also excellent performance by Tottenham mid-week and good second half (did not see first half) between Liverpool and Tottenham.

Nina
11-03-2013, 14:33
Very enjoyable second half today between Man Utd and Chelsea. Also excellent performance by Tottenham mid-week and good second half (did not see first half) between Liverpool and Tottenham.
Blues created lots of chances and should have won.

david1610
14-03-2013, 12:44
Blues created lots of chances and should have won.
If only they could find a way of blending the steel they had in the past with the creativity they have in the present. As somebody living in Portugal, I am very glad that André Villas Boas has had another chance to show his worth in the Premier League - he clearly was in the wrong place at the wrong time at Chelsea, and seems to be creating that creative side and winning mentality, along with no rifts between players/coach at Tottenham.

And I am dying to know where José Mourinho will be next year!

Hawkeye
14-03-2013, 20:36
Spurs rode their luck tonight!

AllyB
17-03-2013, 17:42
Ngoo wasted so many chances today. Having said that, whilst another cup would have been nice, it wouldn't even have begun to paper over the cracks

DaveArneRiise
22-03-2013, 20:36
We really ought to rid ourselves of Kenny Miller. He's like a bad breath that just won't dispense. Get Rhodes in the team.

AllyB
22-03-2013, 21:46
We're so ***** its unbelievable!

Hawkeye
23-03-2013, 00:11
That first 30 minutes was scarily bad.

david1610
23-03-2013, 14:19
Spurs rode their luck tonight!
excuse late reply.... good example of how the best defensive strategy for a team stronger in attack than defence is to attack and try and score rather than change style and try mainly to defend.

AllyB
30-03-2013, 21:41
Congratulations to The Rangers Football Club for winning their first ever league title today.

DaveArneRiise
31-03-2013, 21:54
Congratulations to The Rangers Football Club for winning their first ever league title today.

:rolling:

Hawkeye
06-04-2013, 18:37
Wahey!

AllyB
06-04-2013, 20:11
Wahey!

Looks on jealously and can only hope to get back to top 6 in the future :grrr:

VamosVixs
06-04-2013, 20:25
Miracles do happen!!! :dance::dance::dance::dance::yahoo::boogie:

AllyB
11-04-2013, 07:16
Bayern look to be the form favourites for the Champions League, although I can't help hoping for an El Classico in the final.

Hawkeye
13-04-2013, 11:51
Any comment on the first semi-final so far AllyB? ;)

AllyB
13-04-2013, 12:38
Not sure whether to be pleased that they're losing or still embarrassed that they put us out! Another year of waiting won't hurt them.

How good a chance do you think you've got tomorrow?

Hawkeye
13-04-2013, 12:49
Slim to none.

Hawkeye
13-04-2013, 13:16
Got to be Hibs game now!

Hawkeye
13-04-2013, 14:02
Great goal to win it.

david1610
21-04-2013, 22:39
Think that was Suarez's last game for Liverpool today? I feel (genuinely - this is not a dig) sorry for Liverpool FC as I have a lot of respect for the team and its supporters.

DaveArneRiise
22-04-2013, 13:48
Think that was Suarez's last game for Liverpool today? I feel (genuinely - this is not a dig) sorry for Liverpool FC as I have a lot of respect for the team and its supporters.

You don't sell your best players. What he did was inexcusable but the club has issued a statement, he's been fined by the club and has apologised to Ivanovic. Accept the FA punishment and move on. Football reasons always take precedence. Suarez will be a Liverpool player next season unless he forces a move himself.

david1610
22-04-2013, 22:13
For those who have not seen it, or heard about it, such a beautiful team goal. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/video/2013/apr/22/benfica-amazing-team-goal-video

AllyB
24-04-2013, 20:51
Bayern look to be the form favourites for the Champions League, although I can't help hoping for an El Classico in the final.

El Classico in the final? There's more chance of Hibs winning the Scottish Cup

AllyB
08-05-2013, 22:32
Still can't believe todays news.

A weegie had a job!

DaveArneRiise
11-05-2013, 20:01
Wigan :)

harriet
12-05-2013, 09:04
Wigan :)
wasn't that just wonderful, our taxi driver had the radio on, turned up the volume so we could all hear it and all cheered like mad .... and then those nervous 90 secs waiting for the final whistle.

banskogirl
12-05-2013, 11:13
wasn't that just wonderful, our taxi driver had the radio on, turned up the volume so we could all hear it and all cheered like mad .... and then those nervous 90 secs waiting for the final whistle.

Always the most nerve wracking part!

DaveArneRiise
13-05-2013, 22:25
Mancini has been sacked. Top 3 clubs this season will all have new managers next season.

AllyB
19-05-2013, 21:27
Anyone else missing the banter we used to get on this thread when J was around? Been dead since he went AWOL.

Can understand the Arabs being quiet today, but its been deserted for months.

Even a ribbing about the Jambos fate wouldn't be out of order. My gut feeling is that we'd be better taking the deduction for the season just finished, as i can't see us surviving any deduction next season with the squad we have (assuming we can come out of admin - dependant on how easy the UBIG liquidators are to deal with). I think the current crop of youngsters wouldn't be far away from being capable of getting back out of the first division.

Hawkeye
20-05-2013, 05:28
Very little for anyone to get excited about this season.

Re Hearts, if the insolvency event is deemed to have been declared last week, then it should merit a points deduction that would relegate Hearts. Given that the season is now over, it seems incredible that they couldn't have waited until today...

AllyB
26-05-2013, 14:33
Normal service for Hibs at Hampden, does anything less than 5-1 mean that Hearts are better than Celtic?

AllyB
25-07-2013, 20:07
Sounds like the Comedy Channel missed a trick tonight

Hawkeye
25-07-2013, 20:10
St. J's holding out...

AllyB
25-07-2013, 20:13
Be a great result if they can keep it that way

Hawkeye
25-07-2013, 20:19
Sounds like the Comedy Channel missed a trick tonightI didn't know they showed The Magnificent 7...

AllyB
25-07-2013, 20:44
Might buy the DVD if they bring one out.

Great (unexpected) result for Saints.

Hawkeye
25-07-2013, 20:49
Belarus next up for the Perth Saints.

Hawkeye
02-08-2013, 09:49
Cracking result again for St. Johnstone in Minsk last night. As much fun as I had in Athens, Wroclaw/Krakow and Moscow over the last 3 years, I'd swap all of them for actually having won one of those ties...

Anyway, the Scottish football season proper starts tonight!

Hooray!

Hawkeye
02-08-2013, 20:52
Can't believe I waited 11 weeks for that.

AllyB
14-08-2013, 18:15
Kenny Miller up front!

Might just wash my what's left if my hair.

Hawkeye
14-08-2013, 18:20
Was always going to happen, it's his swansong.

Hawkeye
14-08-2013, 19:16
Blimey!

Hawkeye
14-08-2013, 20:09
Imagine letting Kenny Miller score...

Alis
14-08-2013, 20:11
...... and they've given it back!

Hawkeye
14-08-2013, 20:40
We'd have won if we could defend set pieces. Hey ho...

Hawkeye
17-08-2013, 14:34
Dundee United in score goal shocker!

AllyB
17-08-2013, 20:30
Dundee United in score goal shocker!

Its only Hibs, even Hearts youth team can score against them. Hope Ross County keep up the good form, and give us a chance to catch up. And the Lithuanian authorities approve FoH bid.

Hawkeye
17-08-2013, 21:11
We paid for not taking our chances today.

AllyB
19-08-2013, 22:29
Wonder if Ian Black ever bet on the time of the first red card in a match?

AllyB
24-08-2013, 22:43
Hearts heading for zero points a lot quicker than i thought they would.

Aside from that, has Derek McInnes found the hidden drawer where Jimmy Calderwood hid his tanning lotion?

AllyB
29-08-2013, 16:45
Ouch!

Group of death for Celtic.

Anyone know why Leverkusen had to go in group A when Dortmund were still in the same pot?

Linda
02-09-2013, 19:13
Just saw this tweet, thought it was mildly amusing


Real fans delighted to see Bale performing tricks today, although they were disappointed not to see his triple inward pike with half twist.

AllyB
21-07-2016, 21:26
Can't believe I could be sitting here wishing Hearts were putting 6 past Cowdenbeath instead of playing in Europe lol.

-J-
22-07-2016, 17:47
Can't believe I could be sitting here wishing Hearts were putting 6 past Cowdenbeath instead of playing in Europe lol.didn't even know Malta had a football team

-J-
03-08-2016, 20:41
Phew ;)

Hawkeye
03-08-2016, 21:13
2 penalties, did the ref think it was an SPFL match?

-J-
03-08-2016, 21:34
always winning did the ref think it was an SPFL match?
I presume so

Hawkeye
04-08-2016, 20:10
Sore one for the Dons!

-J-
04-08-2016, 20:35
Shame, least you all have us again till Christmas at least

roytennisfan
04-08-2016, 21:00
Crowd in Rio not so happy with no goals Brazil

AllyB
23-08-2016, 19:56
This thread has been quiet during the Olympics, but this would seem an opportune moment to revive it.

-J-
23-08-2016, 20:41
Yes good night for Scottish football, your representatives are through to champions leaguev:bravo:

AllyB
23-08-2016, 20:52
Are your bum muscles still sore? Bet you were squeezing them tight for a while lol

-J-
23-08-2016, 20:55
Na nothing compares to supporting Andy for clenching :p

-J-
31-08-2016, 15:38
charlie adams :grrr:

Hawkeye
31-08-2016, 16:30
:lol:

Hawkeye
13-09-2016, 19:29
Dembele, from the sublime to the ridiculous...

AllyB
19-09-2016, 18:03
Who'd have thought Joey Barton wouldn't settle in and be a team player at Rangers. Never saw that coming!

AllyB
24-09-2016, 12:29
If Leicester City win the EPL this season I'll watch Match if the Day in my underpants! Relegation looks more likely for a team that has only lost one key player from last season.

Hawkeye
27-09-2016, 18:35
Big Sam out on his ear.

AllyB
27-09-2016, 18:52
What an idiot! Hard to believe how greedy some folk cam be.

-J-
27-09-2016, 19:58
what an idiot! Hard to believe how greedy some folk cam be.
but in sams case hardly a surprise

suttontennis
27-09-2016, 21:23
As Rio Ferdinand commented on BT Sport - we must be the laughing stock of the football world. The one man who above all wanted the England job so much, and he lasts 67 days. Who's next for the poisined chalice? - Glenn Hoddle, with our without his faith healers ?

-J-
27-09-2016, 21:26
As Rio Ferdinand commented on BT Sport - we must be the laughing stock of the football world. The one man who above all wanted the England job so much, and he lasts 67 days. Who's next for the poisined chalice? - Glenn Hoddle, with our without his faith healers ?
is that the same rio Ferdinand who served an 8 month drugs violation ban, HARDLY A SHINNING BEACON OF VIRTUE

suttontennis
27-09-2016, 21:51
is that the same rio Ferdinand who served an 8 month drugs violation ban, HARDLY A SHINNING BEACON OF VIRTUE

well he's entitled to an opinion same as every-one else, I can't disagree with what he said just because of what he did (or in his case didn't do) and it's hardly relevant to the Allardyce situation.

-J-
28-09-2016, 08:51
well he's entitled to an opinion same as every-one else, I can't disagree with what he said just because of what he did (or in his case didn't do) and it's hardly relevant to the Allardyce situation.it's extremely relevant, just like rio alerdice will be a talking head if not within the year then in the not to distant future you can bet your bottom dollar on that one. The mock outrage is laughable

greatunclebulgaria
28-09-2016, 17:51
I was flabbergasted at one commentators pronouncement 'a lapse of good judgement' ehh no it is a lack of character and good morals

AllyB
28-09-2016, 18:08
To be fair to Sam, if you're only earning £3m a year you've got to top it up somehow.

AllyB
28-09-2016, 18:09
On a separate note, what would you be happy with tonight J?

Hawkeye
28-09-2016, 18:17
I'd like to see Cellick do well to ram it up the Football Focus forum. So disrespectful.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37461471

-J-
28-09-2016, 18:25
On a separate note, what would you be happy with tonight J?
Not expecting anything in all honesty but would be nice to shut the likes of mark Lawrence up

-J-
28-09-2016, 20:36
bit of pride restored

AllyB
08-10-2016, 20:25
DéjÃ* ******* vu

Hawkeye
08-10-2016, 20:27
The sooner Strachan is punted the better. This result can only help.

AllyB
08-10-2016, 20:41
Who else is there though? Is Jackie looking for a job yet?

Hawkeye
11-10-2016, 17:50
So, Saturday's stand-out player gets dropped...

AllyB
11-10-2016, 19:53
Hard to believe we used to complain about not getting past the group stage at major tournaments. I'd give anything nowadays to draw with Iran or lose to Morocco.

AllyB
11-10-2016, 20:10
Beyond a joke

AllyB
29-10-2016, 21:39
Can't really understand how someone who previously turned their back on their country can possibly be welcomed back with open arms.

Hawkeye
29-10-2016, 22:12
Wants to play in the big game. Fine, except it was the previous 2 where we could have done with him. The fact that Celtic will finish bottom of their CL group is totally irrelevant...

Nothing about our management's poor decisions surprises me.

-J-
29-10-2016, 23:07
The peasants are revolting, you would think there would be a bit more gratitude for the best player in Scotland deeming to grace the Scotland team with his presence

AllyB
30-10-2016, 00:03
You missed out the tongue-in-cheek smiley J

AllyB
01-11-2016, 22:53
Yes good night for Scottish football, your representatives are through to champions leaguev:bravo:

I'm sure they'll do us proud!

-J-
02-11-2016, 07:20
I'm sure they'll do us proud!
at a boy, that's what I like to see a peasant with a realistic world view :lol:
I can say in all honesty just to get past qualification was an achievement imo, picking up the odd point is a bonus

Bardot
07-11-2016, 19:27
Mark McGhee & BBC Scotland saying Andy will be at the England v Scotland match at Wembley on Friday. I wonder which scarf he'll wear. ;) Cue the Daily Mail articles.

-J-
07-11-2016, 19:35
Mark McGhee & BBC Scotland saying Andy will be at the England v Scotland match at Wembley on Friday. I wonder which scarf he'll wear. ;) Cue the Daily Mail articles.
maybe they will present his number one trophy at half time

Bardot
07-11-2016, 19:43
maybe they will present his number one trophy at half time

That's happening on the (Clyde built) Cutty Sark on Thursday.

Keeptheheid
07-11-2016, 19:50
Got to be Scotland scarf for oor Andy. And just when we thought it was safe, with "The anyone but England" was fading in to history lol, cue the trolls and anti Andy brigade, they will be having a field day. I'm sure we are all understanding on this forum. Its only a football match....isn't it hee hee

Hawkeye
07-11-2016, 20:55
Hopefully he'll be sat on the crossbar at full time celebrating a famous victory with the Tartan Army.

Blimey these meds are good!

Bardot
07-11-2016, 21:56
Calls for Andy to give Scotland a team talk (https://twitter.com/BBCSportScot/status/795741198019346433) before the match on Friday. I'm sure nobody would mind. :big grin:

Bardot
07-11-2016, 22:52
Not for the first time, Mark McGhee was talking nonsense it would seem. - Andy Murray to decline invites from both camps to head to Wembley Stadium for England vs Scotland
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3914758/Andy-Murray-decline-invites-camps-head-Wembley-Stadium-England-vs-Scotland.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490)

Sallydaisy
11-11-2016, 15:47
Wise man ...

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser 5m5 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/797101902051811328) Andy Murray confirms he is not going to Wembley tonight.

Hawkeye
11-11-2016, 16:08
What's on tonight? :pirate:

Bardot
11-11-2016, 16:12
If Andy feels he'd be compromised if he did go then that's sad. Jamie and his father will be at the match tonight.

AllyB
11-11-2016, 16:15
Maybe Andy would rather stay at home and be depressed in private like I'm doing.

Bardot
11-11-2016, 16:20
But his presence would apparently made the difference between losing 2-0 instead of 4-0.

Bardot
11-11-2016, 17:05
It's probably wise Andy didn't give the Scotland team an inspirational pre-match talk after all. :big grin:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cw_yErSWEAAUQ9u.jpg

AllyB
30-11-2016, 22:01
Just goes to show what a bit of decent coaching can do for a young player.

AllyB
03-12-2016, 07:34
In keeping with the current thread in Andy Rules, I have to say last night must be right up there in my "favourite Dundee Utd victories"!

Hawkeye
03-12-2016, 11:17
Pretty rotten first half, second half was a bit tense though! Always good to put one over Lennon.

-J-
06-12-2016, 20:40
we was robbed, definite stone Waller

AllyB
23-12-2016, 23:03
OK, i think he's had long enough. Cathro must go!

AllyB
01-02-2017, 21:20
I've always said that a manager shouldn't be judged until the end of his first transfer window!

-J-
01-02-2017, 23:19
I've always said that a manager shouldn't be judged until the end of his first transfer window!amazing the difference three days makes :rolling:

-J-
24-02-2017, 21:52
good to see the highlanders winning ;)

roytennisfan
12-03-2017, 14:39
See Gordon Reid very happy with Rangers draw at celtic park today... don't think Leon will be as happy tho

AllyB
25-03-2017, 20:04
Nice day in Motherwell?

Hawkeye
25-03-2017, 20:29
Celebrating with a few glasses of the sponsor's product!

AllyB
25-03-2017, 22:21
Hope you're not drinking it straight!

AllyB
24-04-2017, 18:02
So. The Cup Final everyone wanted. Talbot versus the Glens. Hope it's a good match and the mighty Glens manage a second cup win.

roytennisfan
26-04-2017, 17:33
Kyle Edmund‏Verified account @kyle8edmund 4m4 minutes ago
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At the Barca game tonight to watch former red Luis Suarez with leonsmith @ Camp Nou Stadium,

Hawkeye
19-05-2017, 21:47
My nerves are shot, and there are still 2 games to go...

AllyB
19-05-2017, 22:22
Sounds like it was quite exciting. Looking at the shots/on target and possession stats the right team won. Were you there?

Any preference for next opponent? I'd guess Hamilton as ICT will have a fair bit of both momentum and confidence if they escape.

Hawkeye
19-05-2017, 23:48
Yeah I was there, going to both legs of the final too. Personally I'd prefer Accies, chance to get shot of another plastic pitch, and also, I'm in Glasgow on the Saturday night as it is.

AllyB
20-05-2017, 16:54
Yeah I was there, going to both legs of the final too. Personally I'd prefer Accies, chance to get shot of another plastic pitch, and also, I'm in Glasgow on the Saturday night as it is.

Well you got your wish, although their form might have improved a bit from when you chose lol

Hawkeye
20-05-2017, 20:36
A result against the Diddees means nowt. Forgot Saturday was the cup final, struggled to get somewhere to stay.

karanga
24-05-2017, 22:16
Well done Man U on their victory in Stockholm tonight. :bravo:

suttontennis
25-05-2017, 14:20
Well done Man U on their victory in Stockholm tonight. :bravo:

Pleased for the Club and the City

glenys
29-05-2017, 20:44
Woohoo :D

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN!!!!! Into the Premier League - doing an Andy and doing it the hard way - sodding penalties! - but, just like Ghent 2015 I was there! :D

roytennisfan
30-05-2017, 12:46
Woohoo :D

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN!!!!! Into the Premier League - doing an Andy and doing it the hard way - sodding penalties! - but, just like Ghent 2015 I was there! :D

It's especially tense but great when you come from behind in the shootout, was at Moscow final which was even more tense, Stockholm was relatively calm but very subdued atmosphere after the bomb which put lots of things into perspective. Hope you manage to make it to Old Trafford and other big grounds

glenys
30-05-2017, 17:23
More likely to be the southern grounds ;) although OH being a Man U supporter you never know we may go up LOL

AllyB
04-06-2017, 13:36
Scottish Cup final, 4pm BBC Alba. 'mon the Glens!!!!!

AllyB
04-06-2017, 17:19
Get in! They'll be crying in their pints in Auchinleck tonight!

karanga
11-06-2017, 23:12
Congratulations to England winning the U20 World Cup. Brilliant. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:

It is England's biggest international title since 1966 beating Venezuela in the final and their first appearance in the final of a global tournament since their World Cup victory 51 years ago.

Hope these youngsters will build on their success and perhaps win England a World Cup in the future.

roytennisfan
04-07-2017, 20:07
OMG Rangers biggest European shock ever... Lost 2-0 and gone out to Luxembourg part timers who have never won in Europe before and who had only previously scored once in their seven European campaigns. It is only 9 years since Rangers were in a European final...how the mighty have fallen

Hawkeye
04-07-2017, 20:09
The Rangers have never been in a European final, they have only existed for 5 years.

-J-
04-07-2017, 20:23
:rolling::laugh:

AllyB
04-07-2017, 22:09
:rolling::laugh:

Welcome back mate. Surprised we didn't get anything from you about the treble or invincibles. It takes a real feel good story to draw you out.

Sounds like they got what their performance deserved.

Hawkeye
05-07-2017, 12:26
Oooooooooooh, and now they've lost the Big Tax Case! Watch in amazement as the Weegia and the SFA bury their heads in the sand...

Hawkeye
05-07-2017, 16:36
Telt ye.

Stell
07-07-2017, 14:53
It's just been announced about Bradley Lowery has died.

roytennisfan
20-07-2017, 14:26
Hope nobody anyone on here knows is in Bosnia supporting Aberdeen, not pleasant

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-40654144

Hawkeye
29-07-2017, 16:07
Let the season Jambo-baiting begin! :big grin:

AllyB
29-07-2017, 22:13
OK, i think he's had long enough. Cathro must go!

I refer the previous poster to my earlier observation, and ask him kindly to shut the **** up.

AllyB
01-08-2017, 12:26
Craig Levein must have seen my post and taken my advice. Finally. Elvis has to be first choice

Hawkeye
01-08-2017, 12:41
I hope so as I can't stand him.

AllyB
01-08-2017, 12:46
Elvis? Or Levein?

Hawkeye
01-08-2017, 12:53
Pressley. If, as Michael Stewart says, Cathros's communication and people skills weren't up to the job, then good luck with Mr Wooden Heart...

AllyB
05-08-2017, 12:51
I'm sure nobody is surprised but looks like it could be a long season

AllyB
08-08-2017, 13:40
Somewhat surprised by all the big names being linked with the Hearts job. Can't see many of them being happy to work under Levein nor can I see their wages falling within the business model Hearts should be aiming for.

roytennisfan
28-08-2017, 14:49
An Aberdeen footballer enjoying the Glasgow nightlife and having a wee swim?
Aberdeen winger Gary Mackay-Steven was pulled from a river after a night out in Glasgow. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-41071609

Hawkeye
28-08-2017, 17:31
Well known as a diver.

AllyB
12-09-2017, 21:19
Celtic's first 5-0 home defeat since losing to Hearts in 1895. Can't find any reference to a supporter trying to kick any Hearts players in that one.

Can't say I'm surprised by result, PSG front line is scary, but they will get dragged over the coals for the pitch invasion.

Hawkeye
13-09-2017, 05:30
Chris Sutton banging on about the financial gap obviously didn't see the irony.

Hawkeye
05-10-2017, 20:45
Too close for comfort... But it's the hope that kills you!

Alis
05-10-2017, 20:49
What was the score, Hawkeye?

Hawkeye
05-10-2017, 21:03
1-0, 89th minute own goal after playing against 10 men for well over an hour. If we win in Slovenia on Sunday, we'll be in the play-offs.

Stell
06-10-2017, 07:13
Is it true about Andy (Murray) doing football commentary on radio five live last night? The person, who told me, has often got things wrong.

AllyB
08-10-2017, 18:00
The hope is over. Nerve-wracking final few minutes but probably got as much as the performance deserved.

AllyB
12-10-2017, 21:47
Thoughts on Strachan's departure? Hawkeye?

Although disappointing to be out, I can't help feeling we were on an upward path and doing well considering the players at our disposal.

Early draw against Lithuania and possibly dropping points against England (although I'd have ripped your hand off for a draw beforehand) were what cost us.

Think we were heading in the right direction and can't see anyone else doing any better.

Hawkeye
13-10-2017, 05:40
It was his intransigence that cost us. His failure to pick form players, particularly Lee Griffiths, early in the campaign, was critical.

In saying that, I would have been happy for him to continue if he hadn't come away with all the deflection "genetics" BS.

karanga
28-10-2017, 19:26
England produced a sensational performance to come from 2-0 down to thrash Spain 5-2 and win the Under-17 World Cup in India.

The Three Lions had never gone beyond the quarter-finals in the tournament before but emulated England U20s who won their World Cup in June.

Well done England. :bravo: :trophy: :GBflag:

Hawkeye
01-12-2017, 16:45
Every time...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOPgNIyRBD0

AllyB
02-12-2017, 01:35
Every time...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOPgNIyRBD0

To be fair, it's been a while since we drew Brazil in the World Cup!

Hawkeye
17-12-2017, 14:31
I'm guessing that AllyB really, really wants -J- back online today...

AllyB
17-12-2017, 14:36
No need. I've just booked the ferry lol.

Wonder how many successful correct score bets there was on that match - less than one I'd imagine.

AllyB
17-12-2017, 14:47
Maybe all the Rangers fans will want Levein now lol.

Also 4 goals from 5 shots on target, thank goodness we sold Gordon when we did!

Hawkeye
01-01-2018, 15:52
1357

AllyB
01-01-2018, 20:08
1357

That must make it easy to identify the year! :rolling:

AllyB
06-01-2018, 19:54
Good to see some Championship teams joining in with the SPFL winter break!

AllyB
21-01-2018, 19:38
Good draw for the next round Hawkeye? You're obviously underdogs at the moment but shouldn't be hard to get motivated for the match.

Hawkeye
21-01-2018, 20:30
Nah. For 3 years now, we've had so many matches that we should have been motivated for and let big travelling supports down. Don't feel that this will be any different.

In fact, if it turns out to be on the Sunday due to television, then I'd need to move things around to go, and right now I doubt I would.

Another rotten Edinburgh derby today, summed up by the rotten goal, but I'd have to say that the better team won.

AllyB
21-01-2018, 21:41
Nah. For 3 years now, we've had so many matches that we should have been motivated for and let big travelling supports down. Don't feel that this will be any different.

In fact, if it turns out to be on the Sunday due to television, then I'd need to move things around to go, and right now I doubt I would.

Another rotten Edinburgh derby today, summed up by the rotten goal, but I'd have to say that the better team won.

Fair assessment of the Edinburgh derby. Lot of scrappy challenges unpunished on both sides.

Mitchell looks like he'll do a job for us. Naismith maybe half a yard short of pace - depends if it's down to match fitness or age lol.

Hawkeye
26-01-2018, 16:37
Et voilÃ*, a Sunday tie, on Sky, and a 4.30 kick off to boot. I realise it's not far to go, and even less so for me, but that's ridiculous.

AllyB
11-02-2018, 16:52
Andy Robertson back in tangerine this afternoon. He's in brilliant form lately.

Stell
13-02-2018, 18:58
It's just been announced Sky and BT have paid £4.464bn for premier league matches from 2019 until 2022, which is more than they paid for it last time. Sky have four packages and will show 128 live games, while BT got one package and will show 32 live games.

AllyB
14-02-2018, 22:22
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Hibs won the cup
But Skacel won two!

Stell
15-03-2018, 11:13
The federal government of Canada have pledged $5m to Canada's bid for the 2026 FIFA men's world cup. Canada, Mexico and the USA have joined together against the bid for Morocco. Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal could be the cities chosen to host the matches if they win.

Hawkeye
16-04-2018, 10:38
Andy Robertson back in tangerine this afternoon. He's in brilliant form lately.I think the hack deleted the post where I asserted that he was going to be a huge star. Glad to have been right about something football related for a change!

AllyB
16-04-2018, 13:42
I think the hack deleted the post where I asserted that he was going to be a huge star. Glad to have been right about something football related for a change!

He's playing even better now than he was when I originally posted. Great to see. Sad irony that having waited for years for any young Scottish players that have the potential to be world class, we have two left backs in Robertson and Tierney.

Hawkeye
16-04-2018, 14:20
They are both versatile enough that they can be (and have to be) shoe-horned into the same Scotland team at least.

AllyB
03-05-2018, 05:30
Really hope Liverpool can beat Madrid in the Champions League final. Although Liverpool border on suicidal at the back sometimes, the current Madrid team are disappointing and have ridden their luck more than once this year.

Didn't realise until last week that Robertson should become only the second Scot to play in a final, although I knew that Paul Lambert was the only Scottish winner.

AllyB
04-05-2018, 15:08
So, is Stevie G going to be the next Graeme Souness or the next John Barnes?

Hawkeye
04-05-2018, 15:09
I'd say it's an astonishingly bad appointment, but nothing that The Rangers do surprises me any more with its ineptitude.

AllyB
04-05-2018, 16:49
Can't help feeling there must be a big investment promised or why would he have gone there?

AllyB
11-05-2018, 05:36
You down to Livi tonight Hawkeye?

Hawkeye
11-05-2018, 05:40
Yup, more in hope than expectation.

Jan62
11-05-2018, 12:38
Important day for AberdeenFC - happy Gothenburg Day! 35 years since our little club won the European Cup Winners Cup on a rainy night in Gothenburg against the mighty Real Madrid. I am struggling with the 35 years bit - how can it possibly be that long ago? Anyway, still to be celebrated :dance::cheer::clap:

Hawkeye
11-05-2018, 13:07
That means it's only 3 days until the 35th anniversary of the greatest day in my club's history, our never-to-be-repeated title win.

AllyB
11-05-2018, 15:45
I remember both well. Although it will seem strange to you in those days I liked both of the "New Firm", if only to be different from everyone else around who supported one or other of the Glasgow teams, and it was good to see their dominance broken for a while. My (30+ years and counting) support for Hearts only came about at university.

AllyB
16-05-2018, 14:17
So, is it 54 titles or 0 titles? Is it the same club or a new club? Or a can you pick and choose depending on the context?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-44126217

Hawkeye
16-05-2018, 14:51
It's been a chuckle filled day up Ibrox way...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44129307

AllyB
29-05-2018, 13:15
Slight feeling of déjÃ* vu so may have said this before, but I'd have sworn this goal was from at least 25, if not 30 yards at the time lol.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44192166

Hawkeye
29-05-2018, 13:58
Should have so many more caps for Scotland.

AllyB
29-05-2018, 15:40
Gary Mackay's goal against Bulgaria to send RofI to Euro '88 was another that seemed further out at the time.

Hawkeye
29-05-2018, 16:22
Add to that Stuart Beedie's winner against Aberdeen in the 1985 Scottish Cup semi at Tynecastle. I remember it being miles outside the box, not 12 yards...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chWEXflWxRw

AllyB
29-05-2018, 18:13
Don't remember that one, some goal. Don't remember picture quality being as poor lol, but didn't have anything else to compare it too.

Hawkeye
29-05-2018, 18:25
Dodgy VHS rip (not by me) from Dundee United: The Jim McLean Years.

AllyB
02-08-2018, 20:47
Cracking game on BT Sport tonight

Hawkeye
02-08-2018, 20:50
3 out of 4 Scottish sides through, hope the Dons can join them. I'm sure you'll join me in congratulating Hibs and The Rangers...

AllyB
02-08-2018, 21:03
Always happy to see results which help improve our coefficient. Congratulating is maybe a touch too far though. Dons struggling now but never say never.

AllyB
04-08-2018, 19:11
Hearts occupying the Champions League spot and Ayr in pole position for automatic promotion from the Championship. Can life get any better than this?

hfwardhouse
04-08-2018, 19:21
:rofl:

AllyB
04-08-2018, 19:42
:rofl:

Too much :wino:?

Stell
13-08-2018, 12:59
I don't know if I'm allowed to do this, but I'm hoping someone will help me with this small problem. I've been doing my mum's family tree and I've now found out that one of my cousins is Peter John de Savary, who once owned Millwall FC. Does anyone know of his half brothers, Christopher and Anthony?

AllyB
25-08-2018, 17:02
Hearts occupying the Champions League spot and Ayr in pole position for automatic promotion from the Championship. Can life get any better than this?


:rofl:
Three games in, and nothing much has changed. Still laughing?

AllyB
01-09-2018, 14:51
Kyle who?

Hawkeye
04-09-2018, 17:04
Scotland's Women National Team embarrass their male counterparts by qualifying for the World Cup.

AllyB
07-09-2018, 21:01
Was everybody's favourite mod suffering at Hampden tonight?

Hawkeye
07-09-2018, 21:03
I don't even think she's Scottish.

My days of going to watch Scotland are over, stupid pricing and stupid scheduling.

AllyB
10-09-2018, 18:55
Our two best players play their club football on the left of a back four, so let's play a system where neither is in their normal position. Almost (but not quite) up there with 4-6-0!

Hawkeye
10-09-2018, 19:02
And Charlie ******* Mulgrew.

AllyB
11-09-2018, 06:24
Well we got the desired result, but very unconvinced by the formation. When Albania tried to break at speed there were gaps at left back, and when they tried to pressure us Robertson and Tierney were almost on top of each other. Better opposition would have a field day.

Not sure what the answer is, O'Donnell had a good game so not sure about putting Tierney at right back. Tierney and Souttar (or Charley) in the middle of a back four?

AllyB
28-09-2018, 06:14
What a farcical decision from the SPFL. Have they even thought about what the Hearts fans are going to sit on if Rangers lose the first semi? (although given Delboy's record against the ugly sisters it probably won't matter)

Hawkeye
28-09-2018, 07:29
What does it matter as long as the interests of the OF are well served? Know your place, east coast scum.

AllyB
28-09-2018, 08:59
I genuinely believe that they are worried the Murrayfield semi would have gone better than the Hampden one, making their recent decision even harder to explain.

Murrayfield is a better stadium to view sport in as well as having better transportlinks.

AllyB
09-10-2018, 13:04
Good choice Hawkeye?

Similar job required as he did at Hearts so you never know. You're too big a club to stay down for long.

Hawkeye
09-10-2018, 13:34
If I'm honest, it's pretty uninspiring. I can't name anyone better though.

Getting the usual polar arguments of "his success at Hearts was down to Levein" "so why did Cathro fail then" "he's failed in England" "there's a reason he's been out of work for 10 months".

To be honest, I just want going to the football to seem less of the chore that it has become.

AllyB
23-10-2018, 21:17
Think I'd have taken 25 points from first 10 games this season. Although George Burley got sacked for 26 at the same stage lol. Can't believe, looking back, that I (and many others) ever believed in Vlad!

AllyB
20-11-2018, 22:46
If I'm honest, it's pretty uninspiring. I can't name anyone better though.

Getting the usual polar arguments of "his success at Hearts was down to Levein" "so why did Cathro fail then" "he's failed in England" "there's a reason he's been out of work for 10 months".

To be honest, I just want going to the football to seem less of the chore that it has become.

Any happier with the appointment yet?

Hawkeye
20-11-2018, 22:52
Ask me again a week on Friday.