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We could do that of course, but personally I think both are far too limited and just have too many serious flaws in their game, so are just not worth the gamble or effort at this stage considering the mess we are in. Given what Robinson has said (correctly) about our main weaknesses, I’d be very disappointed to see either playing a major part next season. I’d much rather we went and signed a proper LB with these attributes - just like the diets & Motherwell did with Milne and Longelo - to compete with Frame. Same at CH. We need proper solid CH’s who can handle this league and play a bit, like the diets have with Halkett and Findlay or Motherwell with Welsh (need to be asking about his availability). The players are out there, Hearts & Well have shown that this season, we need to start finding them, and I realise with our recruitment record recently that’s easier said than done…

I’ve been telt he’s defo away to ICT. Not a fan of Robinson by all accounts. 2 year deal would be mental like…

I’ve been saying this since 11/9 and the US using it as an opportunity to get its mitts on the States’ fossil fuels which had somehow found their way under Mesopotamia.

Perhaps its similar to the spoiled kid who always got a prize when they played pass the parcel at their own birthday party to the point it became an expected cermonial handing over of a toy. When the parents either decide enoughs enough or perhaps fall on hard times around about their 10th birthday the meltdown is fairly spectacular. Perhaps some Tic fans just see every league game as 38 relatively meaningless friendlies after which they are given their shiny new toy for the summer? When someone suggests they wont be getting their trophy in May they go into meltdown.

I was more thinking we will struggle to hold on to Robinson when City come calling.

The timing of this is shocking, now we'll have to spend a fortune paying Robinson's contract off

He'll be getting out before they are found guilty of those 115 charges. He obviously doesn't fancy managing them in the 4th division next season.

English press reporting Pep Guardiola stepping down at the end of the season. Seems a bit odd announcing it before season is over.

Anthony Joseph reporting we have offered Shinnie a two year contract but apparently the club and player are miles apart from agreement. Contract includes coaching role. ICT supposedly monitoring the situation with a view to making an offer to him.

We should move heaven and earth to get back into the EU. We will go back with a significantly poorer deal than we had but that’s the price paid for stupidity. The only realistic way we get out of this Reform spiral and the misery of where the UK is headed is by driving economic growth and bringing some much needed wealth back into both the public purse and into the pockets of those at the poorer end of society. The EU is our biggest market opportunity, we’ve lost tens of billions by leaving it. On top of that, the rise of Trump has changed the landscape immeasurably in Europe and the need to form stronger ties with them has never been greater in recent times.

He can be quite hit and miss. When he's good he's brilliant, when he's not he goes on and on and on. Read 11.22.63 recently and thought it was great. Everyone raves about The Stand. I thought it was overlong and dull as shit.

I know he’s been fairly successful at writing and sold a few books but I just can’t get into Stephen King at all. Tried a few Everyone always likes to say books are better than the film but with him it’s in reverse.

Will be interested in what you make of the Barnes

Are you 'anti' e-readers? Won't give up the feel of a real book. That's not intended as a criticism, just curious. I love my kindle, can go on holiday with hunners of books. Many libraries also offer e-book loans so their are no queues and return dates. I do like a real book, but couldn't be without my kindle (and I am largely nonplussed with tech)

Just finished the 4th of the Thursday Murder Club books - The Last Devil to Die. They're a bit twee but I find them very well written, good character development and an enjoyable read. I mostly read dystopian stuff, crime books and horror, so these offer a nice light-hearted break. I am now starting The Shining. I know King hated the film so am keen to see how it differs.

This was three years after the penalty at Euro 96, and he had played in qualification for World Cup 98, so it wouldn't have been that.

Was the booing not after the missed pen at Euro 96?? I've never been much interested in international fitba, so could be wrong, but I remember him getting stick.

I watched the Gary McAllister Football Icons episode last night. I mind when Liverpool signed him, and everyone thought it was a strange signing. Houllier knew what he was getting, and it paid off when they won three cups. I also forgot that he was booed when he returned to the Scotland team. I can't remember exactly why that was, but it did seem a bit disgraceful after all he did for the national team. Could he have made a difference at France '98 if he had been fit? We'll never know.

Ryan Duncan confirmed as away. Linked with a switch to Ross County. Good luck to the loon.

How about explaining in more than 500 words what you don't get to vote on? That'd be far more meaningful.

Aye we should go back in, but few have the appetite for the shitshow that would come with it. Best left alone for the foreseeable, but suspect it will happen in the next 20-30 years

Shouldn't that be "if you ever believed in Brexit you're a dildo"?

There’s a lack of honesty with politicians when it comes to Brexit. Somebody should just come out and say it. If you still believe in Brexit you’re a dildo

People need to take a test before a referendum with one simple question - explain in fewer than 500 words what we are voting for. Fail that, you're not voting. Actually, there should be a screen in the voting booth (for all elections and referendums etc.) where you either - match the policy to the candidate, and if you get less than 80% you don't get taken to the voting screen, or - select the policies that resonate with you, and it matches your answers to the relevant candidate. I might need to give these options some real thought before airing them any more. With a by-election coming up, I feel they should save the rejoin the EU talk for a little while. Gives Reform all the fuel they need to take Makerfield.