AyrTroopMajor

Most of Sunderland's registered players under the age of 23 already in the first team! Agreed though, fantastic opportunity at a huge club, hope it goes well for him.

Connor Shields to Sunderland is a weird one. Still probably better than their current options though...

VfB Stuttgart have sacked their manager as well after losing 2-0 at home to Schalke on Saturday.

I recall Merseyside Blue, Wearside and Highbury having something similar. Shite.

1. VFB Stuttgart 2. Internazionale 3. Union Berlin 4. Fenerbahce 5. Spartak Moscow

This should be punted to the Junior Forum asap

The whole process just disturbs me to be honest. The idea of telling someone how, when and where they are going to die and then frog-marching them there to carry out what is essentially their own murder is just horrific.

Specifically, what do you class as treason?

Do you support the use of Capital Punishment in any form? I considered adding choices such as 'Yes, but only for terrorism/serial killers' but to be honest, I think you're either For it or Against it. This question is really driven by a disturbing number of people that feature on my Twitter and Facebook feed who just type off the cuff comments like 'should be hanged', 'bring back hanging' etc for anything ranging from cold-blooded murder to slightly rough handling of a cat. Maybe this is simply a sign that I follow too many reprobates. Do you support the use of the death penalty? What are your reasons for/against?

Horrible news about the passing of Jamie McDougall from Killie's OTIA Podcast Team and commentator for the Hospital Radio. Anyone know if he posted on here?

Unsurprising reaction from Alloa fans to the student gate question, given that their crowds consist solely of whoever hasn't pulled the Saturday shift at KFC.

Don't get me wrong, a shite keeper can cost you multiple points over a season, and I accept that you'll be a better team without him. My point was in response to the 'get rid of him and we'll kick on and win the league' comment. Based on Tuesday's game, it'll take a lot more than that.

Tuesday's game would have finished 3-0 regardless of who your keeper was

Brig o' Doon Hotel and grounds in Alloway/Ayr is absolutely beautiful.

Mods please.

The Mountain Between Us with Idris Elba and Kate Winslet. Worth watching for the Labrador that wears a scarf. Not a bad film, but when the rear of their plane falls off and they're plummeting to earth, the dog just stands at the edge stares down at the mountains below as if mildly curious about the whole thing. Unconvincing acting tbh, even for a dog. 5.5/10.

Lads, lads, there's too much shite-flinging on this thread...

They were very prominent in Cadiz, but I was there only 2 days after the vote. The day after I was in Barcelona, on what felt like a normal day, there was apparently (according to the BBC...) a massive pro-Spain rally. I found that very surprising given the complete absence (from what I saw) of anything pro-Spanish when I was there, but you're right. If you ignore the political side of things, it just seems like a colourful, flag-filled city, you really wouldn't know what had happened in the days before.

Just back from holiday, went into Barcelona as well as stopping in a few Spanish cities. Barcelona was, on the face of it, quite quiet but there were a huge number of Catalan flags and 'Si' posters on balconies etc as well as graffiti over anything that said 'Espanyol'. Felt a bit weird actually, the city was carrying on as normal but it just felt like there was something bubbling. It was also quite evident in other parts of Spain that any house, flat or shop that owned a Spain flag had it on display for all to see. Asked the local guide if it was in response to the situation in Catalonia and he responded 'What is Catalonia? There is only Spain.' Ooft.

Watched the King of Queens, The Sopranos and Elf within the space of a day and all I seemed to see were people in NY Jets jerseys, so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon. It's f****** crap.

Seaworld

Little walkway along the river was excellent on Friday night (just beside that weird building mentioned above), visited the Captain Morgan's pirate ship for a few rums and the atmosphere was excellent. The rain then started lashing down and over 300 people tried to shelter under a wee bridge, few folk in our group got the Scottish football chants going and then the Czechs started with theirs. Brilliant place with plenty to do and very nice people. Would highly recommend hiring a beer bike if you have a good sized group (8-14), great way to see the city, get smashed and have a laugh.

Just saw Lorna from River City (7.5/10 and yes) on Ayr High Street and I'm feeling quite starstruck.