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Could be argued that improvement on last year is purely down to not playing Rangers (deceased) and instead playing a shite Dundee side that only had two weeks to prepare for SPL.

Do not like this set up at all. Fact it has been tried in 3 other European countries and all have chucked it suggests its not going to work here either.

Compared to this point last season we have won 2 more league matches (6 last season after 24 and 8 now) and lost two less (10 last year 8 now) with same number of draws 8. We had scored 4 more goals this year after 24 games (30 compared to 26) and conceded one more 31 compared to 30.

Is improving the football from the level played under McGhee that much of an achievement though. It could not have got much worse. For all this improved football we still create very little as the number of goals scored shows.

Got to assume that they have reached agreement with one of the managers approached at the end of last week then.

Think Raes lack of pace is main reason for not giving him a new contract. Cannot fault his effort but he is clearly a couple of yards off the pace of the game. Yesterday you could see him trying to get in to postions but was always to slow to get there especially when the ball was moving forward. Edit: Mean to say is anyone else concerned by our lack of activity in this window. Most of the teams have strengthened or at least replaced players that have left.

Apparently 1 draw and 7 defeats in last 8 games.

Loads of possession today but no cutting edge. Plenty times got the ball into good positions only for the support to be to late arriving. Thought McGinn took penalty like a player lacking confidence which is odd for a player who is scoring for fun. Thought Pawlett was decent along with Osbourne and Milsom. Not sure how we address lack of cutting edge. Maybe playing more than one striker up front might help.

Nah it's the sleep deprivation after getting half 5 train up here this morning.

It would be a right pain in the arse if those cunts were to win two trophies in space of 10 months when we are currently 17 years and counting.

According to lad I know who supports Falkirk claims Pressly to United is a done deal. He is not disappointed by this either.

Decent game although I have no idea what Ethiopian keeper was thinking for the red card.

Article in the press today where Green admits they are trading at a loss currently. Not be debt free much longer.

We have only booked the one night in Novi Sad. Rest of the trip will be split between Budapest Belgrade and overnight trains.

Venue now been confirmed as Novi Sad. Stadium only holds 12,000ish so probably going to be a scramble for tickets for the away end. Already booked up for this and heading out via Budapest. Anybody else going?

Hazard plays for Chelsea so is therefore an evil cunt and deserves everything that happens to him in my unbiased opinion.

You expect a man of his age to remember what he said the day before?

Is anyone surprised by any of that insterview?

Now getting the smae message when I try to access the site through my iphone. However no problem from pc.

Despite him flogging goal.

Villa beaten by Bradford in English League cup. Suspect Lambert will be next manager to go down there.

Better game tonight between Nigeria and Burkina Faso. 1-1 but decent football from both sides.

Okay I lied. 1st half of Morroco v Angola has been pish.

Opening games of tournaments always pish. Hopefully 2nd game better.

Not every league game is £62. Wigan were £30 for their tickets recently.