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A win the day and we're just about in a place where we can forget about this utter toilet of a season and move on. But we never make it that simple. On one level, I'd take a draw today. Another point towards the safe-number and Killie dinna make up any ground on us. Jaysus, just get any sort of plug ugly win, eh? What a time to be alive.

I currently look after a child full-time. I'm possibly about to resurrect my business/systems consultancy business though, I'm procrastinating at present. The current is far more rewarding certainly, and equally as relevant to the future! Although if you want some work done, I'll give you DonsTalk discount.

Out of interest Rico, what line of work are you in? Apologies for the personal intrusion.

After the last game, I'm feeling surprisingly chipper.

Well they won't see the end of the world. They may see the end of civilisation, but I doubt that too, because it's a global monster. They will almost certainly see the beginning of the collapse (which history might tell has already begun), but they might not recognise it. They may even be forced to migrate and be subject to the realities that the small boaters face, which would be ironic. Europe is badly positioned materially and will almost certainly see a massive reduction in wealth in the coming decades. With its total fertility rate plummeting, I'd expect it to be an entirely different demographic too, and it remains to be seen whether Europe can offer the kind of lifestyle that will attract migrants in the volume required to maintain an ageing population - I expect not. I would think its population to be a third of current by the end of the century, with the world perhaps at 5 billion (despite the strange methods of the UN's supposed 10 billion peak). Unless something happens with the AMOC, I doubt Europe will face the giant famines that could hit India, Africa etc, but perhaps might stretch to parts of Spain and France even. In terms of our infrastructure, everything will have to change completely. Entire cities could be written off, roads and bridges will be unrepairable and we'll certainly see an end to air travel (military aside). Our entire system is built on and for fossil fuels, without which it doesn't function. If you imagine life prior to fossil fuels, then you probably get a good idea of what to expect technologically. Yet, compare this description to what we are allowed to discuss in the political system today? Arguments over whether we should phase out diesel cars; whether hydrogen can replace gas; whether solar panels can be allowed in fields or not; whether to give planning permission for the next suburb designed entirely around the car; whether or not the government has met its growth targets. Turn on question time in Aberdeen and watch them talk about drilling (or not) in the North sea. I mean, what a heap of delusional shite! Where are the actual discussions about the material reality of our situation now, and in the coming decades? Where are the slightest hints that there may be an issue? Where are the forums to openly and honestly discuss the future, and plans to prepare for it? It simply isn't allowed in representative democracy. Of course, I may be wildly off with my predictions, but they are - with certainty - based on looking at the evidence. Based on looking at the resources and minerals out system runs on, and the ever increasing energy required to get those things. Not based on future tech that doesn't exist and may never have the resources to exist. Yet we continue to discuss whether Keir Starmer is a dick or not (he is to dickishness what chipper is to fash and chip sales establishment).

You just need to see the career opportunities for an ex politician, to see why they play the game. Even your pal Ian Blackford, must have done well out of it, through contacts and inside info. It's like being given the keys to a magical kingdom, if you're willing to play the game. I still hold on to the view that a lot still give a hoot, about the main reason they are voted, which is to serve their electorate, but fanciful on my part to still believe that.

Game day it is then. Lets get this play off talk to fuck and relax afterwards. COYFR

The emergence of the ‘career politician’ has been pretty disastrous for the caring side of politics. The days when people got into it because they were passionate and genuinely believed in certain values seem to be evaporating. The brazen shape shifting you see nowadays is sometimes hard to fathom. Morons like Suella Braverman who were genuinely quite progressive, altruistic in their younger days but then just jump on whatever wagon will take their career forward. Liz Truss and her speech at LibDem conf in the 80s is unrecognisable to the Trump leaning psychopath we see today. Even BJ and his anti-Brexit position just 3-4 years earlier. All pursuing long term careers so ghosting their previous selfs to gain a foothold. I miss the Tony Benns, the John Smiths, where are these people? I’m fortunate to be friends with Ian Blackford and although we argue regularly about the nature of nationalism as he’s always tried to covert me to his side, he’s one of those politicians that I like to listen to because he cares deeply. Sad to see them lost.

Real Betis with last minute equaliser against Real Madrid to basically hand the title to Barcelona.

Making a mess of it tonight losing 1-0 to already relegated Leicester. ETA last minute equaliser for Millwall.

Forest thumping Sunderland 4-0 in first half. Looking like it’s down to Spurs or West Ham for last relegation place.

I've said for a while that there's people born at the moment who will see the end of the world. Nothing's going on that leads me to change that viewpoint.

Another day Another statement

Seen him for the u21s on the telly. Looks decent.

Cheers Panda (hope you are well min) Was having a deep dive into trying to figure out who the mystery player might have been, that Robinson has admitted he traveled to the game to have a closer look at. And Mullen does seem to be a contender here. I know sweet fk all about him at all (other than what I have now read on wiki and the likes) I would not be against giving him a go. And I just canna see any other potential "target" that SR was hoping to see who never featured in Tuesday night's game at any point at all.

Win tomorrow and next Friday against Livingston should see us safe from relegation play off. Whether we will win is a completely different question. Not bothering with this one and suspect I am done for the season. At the moment prospect of watching us play a similar way to St Mirren under Robinson next season has me doubting I will be at many next season either. See what summer brings. oot beach litter pick with bairn local game couch 2-1 Nisbet double.

The main points from Stephen Robinson today:- Press conference summary

Well they do have to hire at least one person to work at the collection point for a couple of hours each game. It's maybe not £2.50 per ticket but it's not free either.

Yeah, he’s the screwball with the chainsaw who collapsed the economy and got bailed out by the US to the tune of 40b dollars (America First!) We’ve got no business being in the Falklands but then neither does Argentina and the US can go take a flying fuck to themselves. Send Harry Hill down and let them fight

Replying in this thread rather than the match thread, some analytics on him here (below). Out of contract, just captained them in their semi-final, Scotland U21 international, best position on the right of a back three. All sounds promising. Hopefully we don't end up in a battle with any other clubs for his signature, but that might be fanciful thinking.

The Pentagon is reviewing the UKs claim to the Falklands. I remember reading in a recent Private Eye, that Argentina have a Trump fan boy in charge, so that's what this will be about. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cde51y0zgjyo

I am taking a punt on this masel. Think Robinson might have went there to have a closer look at Jeremiah Chilokoa - Mullen. Nae a scooby if he is any use but he was a noticable absentee from the Pars line-up and a regular starter for Scotland U21's

During the Presser ahead of tomorrow's Killie game, Robinson did admit that he travelled to the Dunfermline v St Johnstone game midweek on a "scouting" mission to watch a potential target play. But the player did not actually feature in the game, Who could that player have been

I watched McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass film on iPlayer last night. It's basically a story of how he lost his Hofner bass guitar in the 1970s and got it back recently, but the story takes some twists and turns along the way. It's a fascinating documentary.