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But "THEY" probably only numbered maybe 100 rangers supporters - what about the 1400 who were there to support Livi but don't have a season ticket or someone just wanting to watch a game of football without allegiances? To make up for those unbought tickets we'd all have to chip in an extra £40 a head over and above the standard cost for each old firm game. Also the suggested solution doesn't really work as whats to stop a ticket tout from purchasing a concession season ticket and then buying say ten tickets per old firm game? I understand they were making £70 per ticket so that would be £700 pure profit a game; a minimum of £2,100 per season. If the club catches on and cancels the season ticket so be it; they simply buy another one under another name. The other problem is tracing back rouge tickets to the person that bought them. If they're sitting in their allotted seats then fair enough but in order top be sure you'd have to challenge them and demand to see their ticket. They are actually not legally obliged to hand it over. The only sure way to check things is at the turnstile.

losing 1500 seats for at least 3 old firm games comes to almost £120,000. That's a lot of money to lose in a season. Bearing in mind that's a true loss; we've already paid out for all the security etc for matchday anyway. What really gets me is they were searching about 70% of fans entering the stadium but still failed to notice so many wearing rangers tops when trying to enter the West Stand. I'm not blaming the steward here; he was on his own and even if he rejected one away fan; that person would simply cover up and go to the other entrance. The tickets should have had a clear message on it that the stand was for home supporters only and away supporters would be refused admission or ejected from the ground subsequently. This is particularly important where tickets are being sold by ticket touts of which there were at least a dozen around Macarthur Glen and on Bubble hill. Ideally online sales will cut a lot of that out; I'm not sure even the most gullible will pay £90 for an internet screen print out. I didn't really see much in the way of problems on Saturday; there were a few young boys with rangers tops on but they were well behaved; there was a section down the bottom of C3 which had about 20 - 30 individuals. They were escorted out by half time but I'm not sure why it took so long were they simply being moved to the North stand? Really the reaction SHOULD have been immediate; anyone whose there who shouldn't be or doesn't know how to behave is escorted out immediately - none of this wait until half time nonsense. The biggest problem seems to be the inclusion of hospitality right in the middle of the West Stand. Noisy drunken fans shouting the odds does little to hasten the family atmosphere and that happens throughout the season.

We probably got about £38k extra than we would have otherwise. That's more than five years worth of player sponsorship.

Isn't that rather cutting off your nose to spite your face? Currently we have about 1000 season tickets for a stand that can accommodate more than 2500

It doesn't particularly worry me about away support sneaking into the West Stand; we experience enough of that with the hospitality. So long as they are there to support their team and not cause problems then I don't have a problem with it. Unfortunately that doesn't always pan out when playing the big teams like the old firm and Motherwell.

I actually prefer this starting line up. Previous experience of ten men behind the ball against the old firm rarely works. The likes of Nouble and Bahamboula on the wing will doubtless cause problems although I then worry about the referee after last season's exploits with Nouble. I would suspect the Russian boy would get the nod ahead of Stryjek; also this is definitely not Longridge's kind of game.

Missed this bit: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/livingston-boss-still-searching-new-27591642 Sounds like Jack could be on the way out?

Think we've only got one survivor from that team haven't we? Still always good to see agent Halkett doing his stuff.

I'm not sure there is such a thing as a best team anymore per se. Depending on who we are playing the "best team" will amend slightly; One imagines that against the old firm we could be fielding a stronger defence and midfield perhaps with attacking options on the bench. Those games forecast as being more open will have a more balanced team; those with a more physical makeup could potentially have yet another "best team". At the moment putting together a team seems to be more challenging. not on who to include, but who to leave out. For example Nouble down the right wing seems more "unplayable" than Mullen but Josh still manages to chip in with a few goals. Concar impressed me on Saturday; not only on the speed of his attack but likewise how quickly he could get back to defend. Penrice was also a very strong left back although the number of injuries he's picking up is a concern. Morgan Boyes ended last season well although injuries have also be a problem for him. And talking of injuries; what about Tom Parkes. It could be a very interesting season; hopefully injuries wont be a large part of it.

And a 6 foot 6 inches; he wont be needing a step ladder to change a light bulb.

As its unlikely we could have afforded much more of a fee; I suspect there a pretty substantial sell-on fee.

Started to wonder if Hamilton's injury is more serious than first thought and he requires time to recuperate something we cant do.

Not sure many Livi supporters will be able to give you much of an answer here. He went out on loan to Arbroath pretty much as soon as he joined us. I think he played maybe 6 to 10 games for them. A young attacking CM apparently; definitely one for the future, How he's playing at the moment; well you might get more info of the Arbroath fans.

Deal or no deal its still pretty depressing news

I'll be happy if Nouble gets on the scoresheet

But playing Aberdeen away on their final game? Could be tricky though if Aberdeen decide to test out a lot of fringe players etc. now they've definitely qualified for the next stage

Don't need another goalkeeper now Gazza Malley is out of retirement. Seriously though, with such a fluid backline at the moment, I d prefer a goalkeeper with a bit of seniority who could communicate and keep them in line.

The Andrew Shinnie for Jason Holt is a bit of a strange one unless its down to an injury. The rest I understand.

Mixed opinions. The QoS fans thought he was really good but he seemed to struggle in the Premiership. Generally a pretty good keeper but subject to the occasional brain f##t moment. That being said he'd be a marked improvement on what we have at the moment IMO. One of the biggest criticisms I had with him was his lack of authority or communication with the defence. He's a bit older now so maybe he's matured.

See Gary Maley is coming out of retirement

Unfortunately Stryjeks love of the "odd drink" has been well documented. It was announced that he'd got that under control but I would suggest he's still playing "under the influence". For the Morton game he came on walking like a man who'd been on a five day bender. When he's on form he's an excellent keeper but there really does seem to be something not right there.

Unlikely - he's just signed a two year extension

Sober this time?

As I recall there was the suggestion that we got players like Ben Williamson on the proviso of guaranteed playing time. I suppose a parent club has the right to expect that if they're continuing to pay 100% of the loaned players wages but shoehorning players like Williamson straight into the team ahead of the likes of Jacobs; Mullen; McMillan and Sibbald did have a negative effect on the team as a whole IMO.

Looks like the Albion feed is working now - unfortunately three and a half hours late