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Not exactly buzzing at this, however I've taken a deep breath and tried to view it in a positive manner. Signing Olusanya likely means at least one of Yengi or Ambrose are surplus to requirements. And despite his lack of goals, Olusanya has at times been okay. He causes a wee bit of chaos for defenders. That'll be the "something different" Robinson is alluding to. Secondly, I imagine he's very much a back up for next season - an option off the bench - and we'll still be looking for another striker. But we saw this season how long that takes (we started the season with Yengi as our first choice and Sokler as back up. We were three games in before Lazetic arrived, and Nisbet was deadline day from memory).

St Johnstone have made some interesting announcements in their season ticket sales for next season. Firstly, they bizarrely appear to have cut Aberdeen's ticket allocation, but increased the Old Firm and Hearts'. Rangers and Celtic will now get three stands at McDairmid Park. Hearts will get both stands behind the goals. Aberdeen will get just one stand behind the goal (which will now be at the opposite end from where the away end normally is) with no allocation in the main stand anymore. They say it's to maximise revenue, but seems odd to potentially lock out Aberdeen fans who usually travel there in numbers, especially if we are doing well. Another thing they've said is, similar to what Hearts do, is they'll be selling their worse seats for cheap and increasing the price of premium seats to compensate. It means 60% of their tickets season tickets will be cheaper. Meanwhile we still seem to think the RDU should be sold at "gold" prices, despite it being partially restricted view with the goal line often invisible from certain seats.

The only thing that looks like stopping Hearts now is their vulnerability away from Tynecastle. They haven’t looked convincing for weeks in away fixtures. They were close to not putting away a 9-man Hibs. I think Motherwell is huge for them. I can see them putting Falkirk away easily at home. The problem is, as has been said there is no belief in Celtic’s ability to get results. They are as likely to mess things up at Fir park as Hearts are.

That’s the beauty of a Club50 railcard. £15 to buy and they do flat fare deals. Travel anywhere in Scotland for £19 return. They are doing one from tomorrow for next 6 weeks.

Steely Dan - My Old School

I read it a couple of years back and enjoyed it. I found a lot of it very amusing

Just booked my ticket for the Dundee game on 17th and there was no charge to collect from Pittordrie. Been to a good few away games this season and never bee charged for collecting them. Wonder what they've got against you.

I agree with what you say but they generally only win by the odd goal at the moment and look incapable of putting 3 past anyone (us accepted) let alone Hearts in the final game if that was the scenario. In any event I think they will drop more points so may be a moot point.

I guess it would be quite an avalanche based on their results recently. For goal difference to be a factor, then we're assuming they both win their next two. The Tims would likely want to narrow the gap by four goals so that they can go in just needing to win by one. For that to happen, they need at least a +3 margin in their next two games, and they haven't really been doing that. They're losing goals in nearly every game, and not their only putting four past shite like the Dons!

Pains me to say it, but hearts have been the best team all season, have to give them credit when it’s due. As much as I want them to screw it up, yesterday I felt showed they have the stones for this. They seem to have a group of mentally tough players. Motherwell will be a tough game, but I just don’t see Celtic winning out so even if hearts were to slip, which I doubt, they may still win it.

As someone who watches from afar, the fan support has been outstanding the last couple of seasons from what I see. Seeing sellouts at home and the numbers that travel, plus the reaction after games when we have won, when you hear a manager or player comment on the amazing support, it’s not just them saying that, it’s a definite thing. def need rewarded with a winning team!

As an aside, amazing really that despite this season, the lack of general excitement around the managerial appointment, there being very few players you are particularly drawn to see, and having very little to play for, that we're heading towards another sell out (or close to it). Only seven sections left, four of which are near enough sold out (two of the sections have only two seats left).

It does not really need to be an avalanche of goals though. They are 3 points behind Hearts with a goal difference of 5 between the sides. In theory, if they score two or three against Rangers and Motherwell, it may mean having to beat Hearts by say 3 goals in the last game at Parkhead. Not an impossible scenario. Hearts have been very good but if it comes down to the final game you would still fancy Celtic at home against them. Of course there is the flip side to that and if Hearts beat Motherwell on Saturday they would increase the goal deficit to 6 so if Rangers were to then beat Celtic on the Sunday and make that deficit 7+ it would be pretty much game over with two games to spare.

I'm actually considering going up for this. I've not been to the Stephen Robinson era yet (last game was the Dunfermline shambles). Looked at the trains, and them being over £60 return - pushing £70 in some cases - is a shambles.

I agree, from what i have seen of them they are a shadow of their former selves and they look blunt up top. I'm not sure where their fans expect the goal avalanche to come from but its Celtic so anything can happen

I felt if Hearts could take at least four points from Hibs & Rangers they would win it. They got six, and were behind in both games. They can afford to lose a game now and still win it. I've heard Celtic fans say if it's alive on the final day then Celtic will do what they need to do and score as many as they need, but I don't think they will. This isn't the Celtic side of old. It's one that has filled itself with project players and relied on previous title winners who have regressed from what they once were. I don't think Celtic will win their three remaining games. Honestly, I could see Hearts beating Motherwell and Celtic dropping points to Rangers, meaning Hearts can win it at home in midweek. Is it good for Aberdeen? Unlikely. It makes Hearts significantly stronger, especially if they reach the group stages of the Champions League. Maybe not enough to win it again if Celtic finally spend their vast reserves, but enough to make it more difficult for us to close the gap on them. However, I'm beginning to accept it. It stings, especially because it's Derek McInnes, but I have a few Hearts pals I'll be happy for. What's more important than anything though is that we sort ourselves the fuck out, because we need to at the very least be competitive again at the top end.

Some game like. Wu deserved it. Some phenomenal potting fae the lad. Without beer too. Impressive.

How ironic that fatty's last shot was getting out of a chinese snooker.

gotta love a deciding frame

Finished 3-3. Brilliant game.

Middle of typing 3-1 just for Haaland to score to make it 3-2.

Everton 2-1 up against Manchester City with 15 minutes left.

This is a cracking final Ito end what has been a cracking tournament I have to say. One of the best things about working from home is getting to have the world's on in the background.

Fa's the jakey they pulled off the street outside Waverley Station to try and gee up the home support pre kick off

Fair enough, but we just can’t afford to develop Milne in our first 11 next season though. He’s far too much of a liability just now. As I said, if we are going to persist with him get him out on loan to play alongside that big physical experienced CH he can learn off and see how he goes. I’d imagine we’ll likely go back and hopefully have another look at Stephen Welsh from Celtic in the summer. Another Scottish lad who’s had a good season at Motherwell and would improve our defence…