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Nah min, he won the ball, it was a strong challenge but the boy was trying to get him red carded. You could tell he wasn't hurt because he was waving his sair leg about in the air. Cheating cunt. But you're right, he's still shite!

Yep, Jack for me as well, followed by Rooney. A special mention for Considine, who was the only one of our defence who was happy to play football. Reynolds and Taylor are a disastrous footballing combination who don't seem capable of the basics with a fitba (although coped well defensively tonight). We did nothing for an hour, until we replaced an ineffective McLean with Stockley. Stockley seemed to be playing in behind Rooney when he came on, but naturally drifted forward into a 4-4-2 when we had the ball. Worked nicely. Wes Burns looks a decent height and strength, and a great finish for the third. Loved our first goal, really nice fitba, and a good solid header from Stockley. A comfortable 2-0 defeat next week with a jittery last ten and then on to the next round.

I don't get the Jackson Irvine thing. He's always seemed a bit limited to me, bar a few months where he had a half decent spell. He always came across as a bit of a fanny in the tackle too (being harder than our midfield isn't a sign of toughness), which is not what we're looking for.

Jack started last season very well, and has barely turned up since. But there is definitely a good player in there. I think McInnes very much restricts his role, which makes him look a lot worse than he is, but he certainly has a heap of room for improvement. He should have been way ahead of where he is based on his previous form. The thing about Jack is it's the first player we've had in years (perhaps Pawlett at a stretch, definitely Fraser) where the improvement path was clear for him, and it was obvious that he could have developed into a very good player. He's got a season to turn it around otherwise we, or he, has/have failed. He's a man playing within himself that's for sure. I've always been a bit meh about Flood too. He had his uses, but his annoying habit of running at our own centre halves and then passing it to them about 5 yards away putting them under immediate pressure really got on my tits. However, I can see us not adequately replacing him.

Fucking hope so! The right decision assuming we can get in a better replacement. Failing that, I suppose it could be argued that Storie is at the age where he should be a direct replacement. Never thought Jack and Flood really worked together, so Jack has no excuses now.

I'm assuming these things can't really be done without the January return option these days. We're basically hoping he's good, but not good enough to trigger the return clause. Certainly gives us plenty of attacking options. With no-one to supply those options! Hopefully a midfielder in soon.

In/ out: In Pre match: Pub Match: Mainer Post matcher: Home Prediction: : 3-0 Aberdeen. Burns x 3

How the fuck did Zola never do that for us?

It was a disgraceful piece of management. He should have been hauled off immediately. Anyone who's played football before knows that if you have a passenger in the team, it is really off-putting. You look up, see a player marking an opponent and so you concentrate on a different player. On a couple of occasions Flood was left marking someone who just side stepped past him because he couldn't move. Indeed, they even got a shot on target because of it (it didn't help that Flood kept running back to help out instead of just sitting high up the park - but again McInnes should have been screaming at him to stay away from our goal). There was absolutely no benefit from him being on the park, it leaves our own players unsure where to position themselves. We've played many times with ten men, and it's easy to re-shape the team after a player is lost (to injury or red card), it happens all the time. Felt very sorry for Flood and hope is continued presence on the pitch hasn't led to any worsening of the injury. I'd be very surprised if McInnes was able to come up with any justification for that decision, it was like he stopped thinking. I'd be interested to hear if anyone thinks it was justified for (positive) tactical reasons. Really bad game too. Not too disheartened yet, as we've had some tragic pre-season friendlies over the years against shite, and that's what this was for the players. Hopefully the new players bring more to the team or it's going to be a long season. Bring on the Latvian cunts.

Best England loss ever. Hugely enjoyed.

In fairness to him, it must be difficult to be a leader when nae cunt listens to you. He's had absolutely zero coverage, and the useless cunts around him haven't forced his views onto - at the very least - the bbc. It was indicative of the BBC's agenda though that they ditched the serving shadow chancellor from Andrew Marr show, replacing him with the resigned cunt Benn Jnr. Similarly, desperate to give those against Corbyn time to air their views without right of reply (or even mentioning that two thirds of Labour voters voted remain - a respectable return for Corbyn). Again, the folk round him should have been screaming down the BBC's door and forcing their way on set. I don't think Corbyn has the ruthlessness and hardness to go for the cunts. He's excellent when approached for an argument, but he doesn't seem to have the desire to hunt the arguments down and force his way in. Him, or the folks round him need to be battering doors down. Perhaps I'm doing him a disservice and things will change when he gets his own folk in about, but I doubt it. Shame, the guy has integrity it seems. Hopefully he'll last to mid-July.

Yep, it wasn't the point I was arguing. I had similar "debate" with a lass at work today, until it became apparent (to me) we were having two entirely separate arguments. Anyway, I'd compliment you on yer post above, but it seems you've beaten me to it.

Here's it summed up nicely. http://johnpilger.com/articles/why-the-british-said-no-to-europe

Never heard of him, but he's Irish of some sort, so he'll fit in. Sounds like he could have a dour-off against McGinn going by his interview.

I just don't get the overwhelming support for the EU in Scotland. It's a pity that couldn't be broken down into Yes and No voter stats. Was it the majority of the 55% who voted to remain, or those who voted yes? As a Yes voter, I would have felt hypocritical about voting remain. Many of the reasons for voting for independence were entirely apparent in the EU set-up. The only unknown was being left as part of the sordid Boris led fuck up that is the UK, but surely not enough to vote remain. Interesting times for independence. I think the best thing they can do is sit tight and wait for Boris to take charge. Bide their time, there'll be a better time for a referendum than right now. From a UK perspective, Cameron gone was obvious, but a good few Blairites trying to get Corbyn out too - cynical cunts. Again, if Corbyn sits tight, those thick cunts that voted to leave for reasons of immigration will head to him when they realise that Johnson and Chancellor Gove (fuck sake) have no interest in their well-being. How long before Farage resigns having taken UKIP as far as he can, and to independence, before quietly shifting over to a Tory cabinet position. Duplicitous cunt.

How did the assassination go? Too late to save them? I was telling everyone 60/40 too, it's a huge surprise to me. Shows how far removed I am from the average English voter. Cameron surely to resign at 8am. Boris. Fucking hell. Seriously.

I'd rather see him at Killie or somewhere. We need to know if he can cut it at SPFL level, not diddy championship level.

It certainly does raise the question of whether we were ever being given the opportunity to vote on the EU status. It certainly feels like the WWE of elections.

That would be good. I have to say, I'm actually a fan of Alexander, I think he's a very good goalkeeper. Getting to the end of his career, but he'd be the best number 2 we're had in years (we've had a lot of shite!). Remains to be seen if this Lewis cunt is any good.

And Lennox?

Good performance from Arneson last night. Always thought he was a class centre half. Very lazy centre midfielder who spent too much time holding onto the ball, but would welcome him back in place of Taylor. Clearly likes the dons.

This is all a bit Stuart Duff. I suppose it replaces Quinn and Rose on that side of the defence, although I'd have hoped that Taylor would be cover for an actual defender. Obviously I have no recollection of the guy actually playing, I'm only assuming he's pish.

I think that'd be a good move for both parties. I'd hope Storie would be our back-up midfield option next season with another two coming in to replace Robson and Flood. Although I wouldn't complain if it was just one very good one.

To be fair, they were only checking the brown-faced people.

I had similar. I should have known better than to bet against Italy. A great tournament team. Belgium showed exactly why they won't win anything. Totally unorganised, lack of desire, lack of creativity. It was like watching the dons when Hayes and McGinn don't turn up. Frustrating, and a manager who won't make a change until it's too late, and a lack of plan B. The Italians were ace. Hope they do well.