BigAl

Northern Ireland, Wales, Faroe Islands or Iceland are the only countries I think we can draw a team from To be honest, given the fact that there will be no trip away there just doesn't feel like the usual level of excitement surrounding this.

Saw bits of the Killie game. If I'm being honest there aren't really too many players in that Kilmarnock team that I'd have in ours with the exception of Findlay but they seem to get some pretty decent results (particularly at home) against both of the erse cheeks. Just shows you what can be done if you put your mind to it I guess.

Have done stewarding three times now, but you're probably right, I'm getting a little too old for it now I reckon ?

Well it's clear as mud folks SPFL saying that despite what is on Scot Gov site the game is on

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-local-measures/

Paused for now To be rearranged Game off

But Cosgrove is one of those pictured

2024 is disappointment as 2023 (as originally planned) would have been the 100th anniversary of it first being played @ Royal Troon.

Lol, think we're the same vintage 1962 ? Could have a blast, send my missus to her mothers, steward at The Open in the mornings, watch golf & drink in afternoon. Trust me it is a superb week as done it last couple of times Open has been here. Only downside is brother in law will want to be part of it....and he is HUN

It has gone awfully quiet on this thread. Is it time to throw the story about the HIBEES that were out partying in on Saturday night into the mix ?

Happy to do a deal but I will be walking to The Open. Camp oot in my next door neighbours garden, bung him a grand and pocket £9k from you. Bring it on Rocket P.S Sleep at least eight and possibly more

Trust me Rocket I'm full of shit Normally had a couple o' dumps before 9am ?

I know nothing ?

Game rescheduled for Thursday 20th August and our match with Livingston moved back to the Sunday instead of Saturday to accommodate

Yep, pretty much this Dave Heard via a journalist at a red top earlier this morning that there was more to this story than was actually out there and that the game would be off

Hearing there is more to this than eight players involved Fuck sake what a mess this really is becoming.

On the subject of Michael Hector https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/derek-mcinnes-rated-above-antonio-22480930

Hearts and Partick Thistle have each been fined £2,500 by the Scottish FA for going to the courts to try and reverse their respective relegations. The two clubs were unhappy with how the vote to curtail last season unfolded and their subsequent demotion on a points-per-game basis. Their challenge went to court, then arbitration, but was unsuccessful. They have now been found guilty of breaching the Scottish FA's Rule 78 by taking the issue to court. SPFL not vindicated by decision - Levein Hearts, who were bottom of the Scottish Premiership, Thistle, who were bottom of the Championship and Stranraer, who trailed in League One, were relegated on a points-per-game basis when the season was curtailed. That decision was taken after a controversial vote of all 42 clubs granted the Scottish Professional Football League board the power to do so. After attempts at reconstruction of the leagues, Hearts and Thistle filed a petition at the Court of Session, seeking either a reversal of the decision of compensation. They wanted the Court of Session to reverse the promotions of Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers and keep them up instead. However, a three-strong panel ruled that the SPFL was entitled to act as it did. Hearts and Thistle also wanted up to £10m in compensation but could now face paying costs, with arbitration continuing for "submissions about expenses".

When did they sell Morelos ? Oh wait he is there apparently

Any fucker that played in last Saturday's game and saw fit to go out in town that night deserves to be hammered by the club. Never mind Covid-19, they should have been in hiding after that performance

Fucking tough gig DD Suppose someone has to do it though ?

And a manager that is a champion at fitting square pegs into round holes ?

A little bit late in posting but congratulations to Michael Hector at the age of twenty eight is finally likely to make his Premier League debut next season after gaining promotion with Fulham. Once a Don and a' that ?

All The Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople or Bowie (take your pick)

Statement from ArsenalThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic we have been working hard to ensure that Arsenal Football Club emerges in a robust and strong position for the future.In line with other football clubs and many other businesses operating in the sport, leisure and entertainment arena, we have been impacted directly by COVID-19.Our main sources of income have all reduced significantly. Revenue from broadcasters, matchday and commercial activities have all been hit severely and these impacts will continue into at least the forthcoming 2020/21 season.The pandemic represents one of the most challenging periods in our 134-year history and we have responded promptly by implementing wide-ranging measures to reduce our costs. Our players, senior football staff and executive team have volunteered pay cuts, we have stopped pretty much all of our capital spending, and our discretionary operating expenditure has been strictly controlled.We have also received significant financial support from our owners, Kroenke, Sports & Entertainment in terms of refinancing our stadium debt.These steps have all reduced the impact of the pandemic on the club and have helped us continue to maintain investment in the team. This will continue to be a key priority.It is now clear that we will be facing more significant and longer-lasting reductions in our revenue than we all hoped. Current indications are that we will not have fans back at Emirates Stadium for the start of next season and fans will only be able to return in limited numbers after that. The global economic projections are also very negative.This will impact the disposable income of our fans, the money corporate clients have to spend on hospitality and sponsorship, and the ability for broadcasters to invest in TV rights.We all hope there will be no “second wave” but we also need to accept that is one of the many uncertainties ahead of us and plan accordingly.Over recent years we have consistently invested in additional staff to take the club forward but with the expected reduction of income in mind, it is now clear that we must reduce our costs further to ensure we are operating in a sustainable and responsible way, and to enable us to continue to invest in the team.Our aim has been to protect the jobs and base salaries of our people for as long as we possibly can. Unfortunately, we have now come to the point where we are proposing 55 redundancies.We do not make these proposals lightly and have looked at every aspect of the club and our expenditure before reaching this point. We are now entering the required 30-day consultation period on these proposals.We know this is upsetting and difficult for our dedicated staff and our focus is on managing this as sensitively as possible.These proposed changes are ultimately about ensuring we take this great football club forward, creating the right organisation for a post-Covid world, and ensuring we have the resources to return to competing effectively at the top of the game here and in Europe.Raúl Sanllehi, Head of Football Vinai Venkatesham, Managing Director