KennyWilsonsMoustache

Robert Jones flashbacks. This has been shambolic. Farrell out, no other choice. No preparation, no improvements, no clue. Out.

Still a painful thought...

Roll on the 2nd half of the season! Improved squad and some increased optimism, our starting XI should look strong. Here's hoping for more than a draw for the Son's

That is incredible. He looked useless all year.

This season is shaping up nicely on and off the field...

I understand he did apply. But don't see how he possibly could be bitter about being passed over. I reckon there's been a beverage or two consumed during the Sunday games and someone didn't take his phone off him before he was let loose on Facebook!

What an undignified clown

That's so disappointing. What a joke. Furious at the ineptitude and short-sightedness. All bringing drums for QOS then?

Definitely. Short sighted people who don't realise how lucky they are to have a local, historic football club like ours. They'll lament when it's gone. I wish it was as cheap as possible but I understand we have to compete in the market and I love our club that we all support. Sons of the Rock [emoji119]

Surely he's just keeping fit via the Durrant connection or an extra pair of hands to dip his toe in the coaching water. Surely!

Plus us serial lurkers

Has anyone on here had any personal interactions with the persons appointed? Positive moves all round?

Makes me dizzy reading that. What a peculiar fellow.

Good refresh skills on a Friday afternoon sonsanorak

From that list, Alex Rae and Ian Murray may have failed at St Mirren but given where that club is, isn't too much of a blemish. Can't see Murray entertaining the thought of a return though, especially if he is looking at an adventure in the fjords. The audacious moves - Jamie Fullarton, Billy McKinlay and Paul Dickov Ally McCoist has made noises about getting back into management, would certainly be high profile... Neil Collins has set himself up a nice life in Tampa with his family but one can dream of a return as player manager. Joe Cole was on Soccer AM saying that he is very aggressive and intense so that would be good fun. Aitken a dead man walking - dismissing the idea of him staying on in the event of a narrow relegation via the playoffs?

In non-stadium related news, here's Captain Barr with McCoist for an Ally Versus video for Ladbrokes:

So had a look into Ian Wilson and from what I gather he is an experienced consultant who has worked at boardroom level of large organisations. However, he has no football or sports experience outside of his time with DFC and I believe he is also based in Leeds. Through his history working in Application Management he seems to have been involved in the creation of sports news website (http://www.ego4u.co.uk/) but that is dead with no updated since 11/15. Perhaps he is fully focused on DFC since that time? It is my assumption that he has been a direct Brabco hire to oversee their interests.

You are a legend! Thank you very much!

Can't get a copy of the Reporter right now - any chance of a cheeky scan job on the Martin Mooney piece?

Regarding the financials, I am confident that the club is running in the prudent manner we would expect even with the increased squad. I would be extremely disappointed if we were taking any risks. I propose that Stevie's comments around a max squad size of 18 may have been a bit of bluffing. Given the way the Stanton deal went through (Hibs holding out for more money and us digging our heels, as was suggested), by holding the party line that we have limited budget it may have helped in dealings with other clubs. Plus its technically only 20 players as Todd will only be paid expenses due to being on an amateur contract.

Clark and Kassarate out on loan this week to Junior teams and a couple to come in. Also - great highlights again from SonsTV

Lets hope he is missing from the wage bill in the coming days...

Goals, holes and makes me feel old!

I'm all for a more streamlined squad. It makes sense but I would expect the loanees and remaining 3 or 4 signings (beyond Docherty's hopeful signature) to be of good quality. Raith's new signature Chris Johnston, who is quite a capture in my eyes, will be coming up against us for example and if Nade is a no then I hope there are decent alternatives in the pipeline. Tight budget means Stuart Miller has to have a good list of options from his scouting done to date.