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ABERDEEN striker Rory Fallon could be set for a sensational move to the MLS. The Kiwi star was watched by Toronto director of player development Paul Mariner on Sunday as he fired Dons into the Scottish Cup semis with a double at Fir Park Mariner had Dons duo Fallon and Kari Arnason at Plymouth during his short spell as boss two seasons ago. Toronto are also in the market for a central defender after axing Ecuadorian Geovanny Caicedo last week and Well defender Tim Clancy, who's out of contract this summer, could also be on former England striker Mariner's radar. Although Arnason has turned down a new deal at Dons, it's understood he wasn't the player Mariner travelled to Scotland to watch. Mariner works closely with Toronto coach Aron Winter at the MLS outfit. A Toronto spokesman confirmed: "Paul was in town attending the match. There's nothing more to it than that." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/4190637/Toronto-eye-Rory.html#ixzz1oymPYzuf

Personally I reckon they will bring as bigger support than us. They're desperate to break that Scottish Cup record of over hundred years without winning it. For the bulk of their support it'll be a journey of less than an hour along the M8, whereas for the bulk of our support it'll be the guts of a three hour journey both ways.

Right hadn't had the benefit of seeing their goal on tv at the point I posted that, and on refelction now that I have, its got to be said it was a bit of howler from him. However that moment of madness apart still think he was superb.

Agreed, but lets not forget the HIVS will be viewing it exactly the same way

For the avoidance of doubt to anyone that wasn't there today. Even if Fallon hadn't scored both goals today, he was a worthy contender for MOTM (along with Brown). Thought he led the line superbly. I've been amongst his biggest critics but not today. Well done Rory, but as Kow says, lets keep it going

Superb today and inspired confidence in my opinion. Could have done better with their goal BUT more than made up for it for the rest of he game

http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20120311/jens-petersen-remembered_2212158_2645103 Vaguely remember him, he left just about the time of my first memories of going to games on a regular basis RIP Jens.

Funny because it is probably pretty close to the mark in terms of how it'll be reported

SSN confirming that Davies, Naismith, McGregor and Whittaker as biggest wage earners have all agreed to the 75% cut.

Yep, and I'll be claiming substantial back dated refund

Taken from the Sun - Would anyone be remotely surprised if this were true. Why the fuck should any of us actually bother handing over tax if this how these cheating fucks are going to get away with years of blatant fraud and tax evasion. RANGERS were thrown a dramatic lifeline last night as it was revealed the taxman WILL do a deal with the stricken giants. But the crisis-hit club were warned their £49million battle with HMRC and the £9million bill for unpaid VAT and PAYE will only be resolved if owner Craig Whyte gets the boot. The Scottish Sun can reveal a compromise deal — sanctioned at Treasury level — is within reach which could see the fallen giants pay back as little as TEN PENCE in the pound. That would mean instead of paying a whopping £49million penalty, Gers could get off with forking out a paltry £4.9million. But the negotiations hinge on new owners replacing shamed Whyte — and a company voluntary agreement in place with creditors. Last night Duff and Phelps joint administrator Paul Clark insisted: "HMRC have said to me that they do not want Rangers to fail. "There will be negotiations between ourselves, any new buyer and HMRC as to what that percentage will be. Assuming the company goes for a CVA there will be some form of deal done. "Whether that deal is a 10 per cent deal, a 50 per cent deal or a 100 per cent deal over a period of time, that's all up for grabs. "I don't suspect it will be a 100 per cent deal. "Someone said to me that HMRC never accepted anything other than 100p. That is simply not true. "People may have got that because of the attitude shown towards clubs in the English league. "English football clubs have the football creditors rule. You don't have that in Scottish football. "Ultimately a deal can, should and, I believe, will be done to offer HMRC a proper distribution from a CVA." The Scottish Sun understands that a tax deal with HMRC — whose mascot used to be Hector the Taxman — has been discussed and given the go-ahead at the highest levels of government. A source said: "This is welcome news for whoever wants to come in and take over Rangers. "At least anyone coming in knows that HMRC are going to be flexible. "It is also in their interest as if the club goes into liquidation they will get nothing. "The deal is only on the table for new owners and NOT Craig Whyte. He has treated HMRC with contempt." The news will be a welcome boost for hard-pressed fans who feared the worst after administrators — who yesterday arrived at Ibrox in a light blue van — launched a last-gasp bid to sell the club. Duff and Phelps also admitted they might not have enough cash to fulfil the rest of their games this season. But last night Clark said he was confident the cash-strapped club would stay alive — and get out of administration. He dismissed the fears of Gers director Dave King — who is planning a takeover with a consortium — that the club could die within weeks. Clark said: "There has never been a plan for liquidation. "There has never been a plan to destroy the fabric or history of the club. "I don't think that we have ever suggested that liquidation is really an option. "When people talk about liquidation they mean a closure, an end to Rangers Football Club. "What people really mean is, could there be a sale of the business to a new company and then the old company is liquidated. "I don't think that is likely but I accept it's still a possibility. "We are still pushing towards a CVA and that's what we've always been pushing towards. "I don't fully understand why anyone would suggest that the steps we're taking is a move towards liquidation. "It has been a challenge and it will continue to be challenging on all aspects and that includes getting an agreement with the players. I am confident we can gain a CVA and be out of administration before the end of the season." But Clark has urged potential buyers to stop posturing and get around the table. He added: "We want to make sure that anyone who is really in, is in. "We want them to show their hand as opposed to just talking about it. There has been a lot of talk. "We don't think by this time next Friday we'll have our final party that are going to buy on the Monday thereafter. What we do hope is those parties still left next Friday will have properly expressed their interest and we can talk to a smaller contingent who want to move this forward. "The sooner we can tease out who these buyers are and who these interested parties are the better. "If that means it then takes another few weeks to finalise the deal then so be it. "We will have a clearer understanding of where we are going. The talking is over, let's get on with it." Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/feeds/smartphone/scotland/4182291/Taxman-set-to-back-shock-Rangers-lifeline.html#ixzz1obc5Zlkw

You're right because it is full of old firm arse licking spinless bastards

Opportunities such as this don't come along to often. The Huns are on their knees and right for a long overdue kicking Take away the blue cheek, and the green cheek becomes seriously weakened. The blight on Scottish football known as the Old Firm have probably never been more vunerable.....please don't let this opportunity to stick it right up them. OFGTF Please lets do the bigotted bastards

This simply has to be the best opportunity for many a year for the decent clubs in Scottish football to grasp control of their own destiny OFGTF

What....and run the risk of upsetting the blue cheek This would have been on their radar for anyone other than them or their bigotted brothers in the East End

Agree with all of that, but would swap Healy and that cunt McCulloch Sure McCulloch has already gone on record as stating he would play for nothing.

Just been thinking about the time pre Whyte when Lloyds Bank were effectively running Rangers, and surely if they really were running the club they must have known about all of these alleged illegal practices. If it can be proved they were in the know then surely they must face some form of prosecution over it

£98 fucking million They surely must be fucked......in any other country they would be, but I still wouldn't stake my life possessions on it happening here

Think you'll find in the Dazzler's case, it is actually misses to games ratio

Got text message on this around 9pm last night. Although usually reliable source, decided not to post. IF and it kind of sounds unlikely given post above, we were to sign him, can't really see how it would weaken us in any shape or form. Against that not really sure that he would strenghten our squad, and would merely confuse Mr Brown even further in terms of squad selection

Game is on Sunday though

Messi simply is the best player in my life time. No one comes close to him, including Pele and Maradona

Not to mention the automatic winding up order issued against Aberdeen Football Club Ltd

Yep pretty much as I said..... cheating fucks

You just know that isn't going to happen though. Surely you've heard that Scottish football needs Glasgow Rangers FC