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Enjoyable final. Flamengo probably shaded it but Paranaense never looked like they were down to 10. Only Flamengo’s 3rd Libertadores win which surprised me given how big a club they are.

Flamengo make it 1-0 just as I posted the above.

0-0 so far but Paranaense been reduced to 10 men.

You probably didn’t see his celebrations at the end.

If anyone is looking for a game tonight the Copa Libertadores final is on BBC iPlayer at 9pm. Usually decent games.

Kicked out cup as well. Mental that the cannot register a player properly.

I think part of Stewart’s issue in a 4 is him having to cover right back due to Richardson being shite. A solid right back in his place would let us go back to a 4 at the back, the managers preferred set up, and enable Stewart to concentrate on his own game.

I think we will need to stick to 3 at the back. Stewart looks more comfortable there and McCrorie can then cover for Richardson’s limitations. Means we lose the physical presence of McCrorie in midfield but don’t think we have any option until we get chance to get another right back in January. Tribute Act will likely take a thumping in Naples before playing us and fair chance pressure will be on Van Bronckhorst so be interesting to see how they react to that pressure. Keep it tight and the blue bigots will turn quickly. oot - fuck paying £34 to watch football in Scotland never mind give it to them. Flat local game Flat 2-2 Lopes and Miovski

Villa appoint Unai Emery

Finished 4-3 to Pollock. Brilliant cup tie.

3rd draw. Dons in hat next round. Albion Rovers v University of Stirling Ayr United v Pollok or Annan Athletic Clyde v Dumbarton Cove Rangers v Dunipace Drumchapel United v FC Edinburgh Dundee v Airdrieonians Dunfermline Athletic v Forfar Athletic Formartine United v Stenhousemuir Fraserburgh v Arbroath Greenock Morton v Queen of the South Hamilton Academical v East Kilbride Hill of Beath Hawthorn v Elgin City Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Stirling Albion Linlithgow Rose v Sauchie Juniors Montrose v Darvel Open Goal Broomhill v Alloa Athletic Partick Thistle v Kelty Hearts Peterhead v Queen’s Park Raith Rovers v Auchinleck Talbot Wick Academy v Falkirk Pollock currently beating Annan in last remaining 2nd round tie. Live on BBC.

Tam Courts punted by Honved. Surprised he lasted as long.

Highlights here if anyone interested. https://m.youtube.com/channel/UClPCjayqAxV1ANqfACWdZqA

2nd round results so far. Sauchie producing surprise of the round putting out league 2 Bonnyrigg. Fraserburgh and Dunipace also producing shocks.

Richardson back in as is McKenzie. 3-5-2. Barron and Clarkson in midfield with Ramadani

Having watched last night I am even less convinced that VAR improves the game. Linesman actually flagged the Hibs forward offside it was only the new rule that stopped him raising the flag until the play was dead. No VAR he raises the flag when original ball was played. Instead play goes on until ball is dead then two minutes to review on VAR. Just cannot see how it improves the game.

Would expect us to stick 3-5-2 for this one. Richardson will probably come back in for Kennedy which is not a good thing and would expect Barron to come back in for Besuijen in midfield. Bit concerned how a midfield of Ramandani, Clarkson and Barron will cope with the physical challenge of Motherwell. Think Goodwin will stick with Lopes and Miovski as front pairing but Ramirez is pushing hard for a start. Motherwell have lost 3 on the spin although admittedly against top 3 sides but do seem to be struggling for form. However they do like a result against us and with their height will give us issues on set pieces. In Lift over then pub. Away end Lift back to capital 2-2 Miovski and Lopes

Not even close.

Could be wrong but think it will be 3-5-2 again.

Richardson dropped. Surprised Barron out but maybe not wanting two games a week on way back from injury. Caved in and got supporters bus up. This better be good.

Article was standard one you see from player who is not looking to sign another deal. If he is going hope it’s abroad and we get as big a fee as possible.