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Yes. Every day of the week. Ramadani was effective but generally an average player, although fair play to him he's done well at Lecce. Pawlett on his day was terrific, a player that lifted the place when he got on the ball, although sadly (injuries probably) never reached his full potential. Yes. The McLean last night v Portugal wasn't the McLean at Aberdeen. Hector/Pollock, both similar levels. Hector's howitzer v Partick Thistles gets him the shirt.

Watched the Northern Ireland goals (I'm half Northern Irish) and Mitov had little chance with any of them. The "own goal" was the ball hitting the post then hitting off his legs which he knew nothing about as he was mid air diving for the initial shot at the time. Devlin: Glad he got a cap, made a nice goal saving challenge, and got to touch Ronaldo as he ran past him. And he'll still be fresh for Saturday.

Dodgy tactics and formation but this is the correct answer.

Calvin Ramsay and Christian Ramirez worth a shout too.

Cifuentes, as you may recall, was interviewed for the Hearts job before Naismith got it. I remember thinking what a big coup it would be if they got him. They went for Naismith, sliding doors moment. Now, if this is true, then wow. Again, another coup for Hearts if they could have got him, and if (as is to be believed) they've gone for Neil Critchley instead, then I'd be livid if I was a Hearts fan.

Looks like Hearts have got themselves a belter of a manager if Neil Critchley is on his way...

As per the tweet, Celtic are selling sections B7 and B8. If we have sold 12,000 then that's a big increase on the 7,187* sold for the Scottish Cup semi, and around the 12,800* that went to the Hibs semi. *Source: AFC heritage

To be fair, the story originated in the English media, and has just been picked up by the Scottish press.

Ah, good spot. I didn't realise Shinnie was in that squad (unused sub).

I don't agree, I don't think we've been lucky. We've not been getting any decisions going our way any more than we've had ones go against us. We've been outplayed in spells against Dundee and Hearts, but you could argue we've defended better than they've attacked and still deservedly won the games.

I'm not sure Shinnie & McLean were in the squad when both Aberdeen players. They were both in the squad for the Peru/Mexico trip (as was Christie) but technically it was the end of the season and both Christie (Celtic) & McLean (Norwich) had only been on loan at Aberdeen. You could count them as Dons players though.

Good pub quiz question that. I think maybe Russell Anderson, Scott Severin and Lee Miller in 2006? All three played in a game v Japan that year. Dunno if there was a squad after that where all three got called up, or even a later game all three featured.

The last three results there were 4-0, then 5-0, then 6-0. If Robson was still in charge I'd be expecting seven this time. We won't win the league, but it'd be cracking to go and get a result there next weekend, not only to keep this run going a bit longer, but also to keep distance between us and Rangers.

Duncan Shearer. Just a class act. Duncan Shearer or Scott Booth.

It's our next game. It's all I think about.

Jack Mackenzie set for a Scotland call-up. Immense.

Also this. Dunno what upset him, but I've seen a video of Rubezic boxing and I wouldn't fancy Spittal's chances against him.

A international break to come, but after that it's the test that Scottish football keeps saying we need. I'm fascinated to see Jimmy Thelin's approach. In all 13 games we've been the favourites, but Thelin was the master of being the underdog in Sweden. His tactics there were very much on being comfortable giving up possession and hitting quickly on the counter. With that, Celtic away shouldn't really faze him. In May, Elfsborg beat Malmo 3-1 with 20% possession in a 4-3-3 formation. Think fans are hopeful we'll go to Glasgow and "have a go". I don't think we will, but it's not a bad thing as long as it's not the hopeless tactics we usually deploy there. I could see Thelin sacrificing a number 10 (Clarkson) in favour of a midfielder to form a deep three (Palaversa), but still ask him and Shinnie to break when they can. Duk, despite his impact v Hearts, probably starts on the bench. Sokler could have started ahead of Nisbet for his work rate and his ability to close down the Celtic defence, if only he could actually finish. Morris' speed actually lends him to a counter attacking game, but McGrath more of a goal threat. That team will win the league.

наслади се на шофирането до Airdrie, дебела путка. I thought everyone knew that.

Would have been a lot more comfortable had the game been refereed properly. Shankland should have been off before half-time, and thought we had a strong shout for a penalty too. Molloy was poor for the second game in a row. Central defenders, much like goalkeepers, seem to get protected a little more by managers, but I would drop him for Celtic away and play MacDonald.

Just went to buy Aberdeen v Rangers tickets and it's £35, including for the RDU which is essentially restricted view.

Game is sold out, home and away ends. And Alan Shearer reckons we're gonna win the league. He says keeping Eoin Jess and Hans Gillhaus fit will be key.

Baningime limped off but they're saying it was fatigue. Prob on the bench on Sunday.

Hearts are flying to Aberdeen from Azerbaijan and training at Cove Rangers' ground.