Archie McSquackle

Nah, not getting that. I am also of an age to have appreciated the silky skills of Bobby Russell including his winning goals against Rangers and Celtic but that (or Cooper's performances for us) certainly didn't give me a soft spot for Rangers. Tommy Coyne was fantastic for us but it didn't make me like Celtic.

Ah, see it now. Saw the Bobby Russell username and the union flag but not the Motherwell badge behind it. Pretty tragic for using on a rangers forum even if it is supposed to be a tribute to Bobby.

I'm not seeing that. What name is that?

I can't believe I'm saying this, but unusually some of the posters there come across as quite reasonable. Like any football forum though, there's plenty of numpties although they do have that special brand of arrogance that other clubs don't seem to have. I shouldn't be surprised but a good few seem to have the opinion that anyone who supports another club still has a 'Big Team'.

Maybe I've been whooshed but the line 'Why should building regulations be any different?' makes it look that way.

Regulations can vary depending on the type of building, particularly between domestic and non-domestic. The 100mm gap rule (to prevent babies' heads getting stuck) doesn't apply to industrial buildings but I don't know the regulations well enough to know if it applies to stadia. I don't generally want to start looking up the Technical Handbook at the best of times, never mind a bank holiday. There's likely to be someone on here knows them much better than I do (wouldn't be very difficult).

That gap between the sloping bars looks more than 100mm. I take it that rule doesn't apply to football stadia as you're unlikely to get a crawling baby on the stairs. Or are Accies openly flouting building regulations?

I'd take Shankland out of that list but he'll have much more lucrative offers and it's likely to be someone much more underwhelming.

Well, that's right up there with Brian McLair for disappointing comebacks. I had thought there was a chance he could come back on loan next season if he sorted out his injury but obviously not.

I've been impressed whenever I've seen him and would be happy enough if we manage to sign him. As for a trend of signing players from other Scottish clubs, I'd be a bit wary if that means bringing in a few Championship players. I've always thought if you bring in a stack of Championship players then that's where you end up.

I saw that today but realised that the attendance figures issued by Celtic and Rangers include season ticket holders whether they're there or not. The other clubs may take the same approach, I have no idea to be honest, but it does make it fairly nonsensical.

Yes, it's a bit of a strange feeling when we're just seeing the season out but that really just means we're clear of any relegation issues which I'm quite happy to give a miss this season. With the prospect of European qualification being pretty remote and our involvement at the semi-final stage of the Scottish Cup being fairly rare, the season just petering out represents a relatively successful season, as dull and depressing as that sounds. Hopefully some entertaining play and trying out some youngsters will keep the interest levels up.

Going by that link to their roster salaries, quite a few of ( I assume) their young developing guys are in the $50-60k bracket, which I imagine would be quite similar to what are offering.

I'm guessing that was carnage.

I don't normally get commuter trains but had to drop the car off this morning. I've read the many comments on here but can't generally behave how rude and inconsiderate people are reported to be but saw this perfect example this morning. Young girl (student age) was sitting in the corner with earphones in, messing about on her phone. The guy came on, looked around for an empty seat and then just stood there- can't believe he didn't say anything to her.

In a similar vein, Motherwell did a tour of South America in the late 20's. They beat an Argentina/Uruguay select 3-0 (Uruguay won the inaugural World Cup a few years later) but lost 5-0 to Brazil in the last match before dashing straight after the final whistle to catch the boat home. As you say, a different era.

They're still there so either they've got a massive stockpile or people aren't quite that desperate. Probably out of date now. I had what will probably be my last ever can of the old recipe yesterday- absolutely delightful. Went to help my parents at their holiday home and there was a can at the bottom of the fridge as they don't drink it and it had been forgotten about!

Just finished A Most Wanted Man by Le Carre (admittedly listening to audiobook in the car). One of his more modern set books - quite like his cynicism and the way he doesn't tie his books up with a nice neat happy ending.

I don't think I've ever heard a roar at Fir Park like the one for the Cammy Bell goal. It was a huge moment as it really sealed the aggregate win. The celebrations at Lionel's goal at Ibrox were something else as well. Strangely I was talking about it to the guys at work yesterday following on from the sentencing of the guy who attacked Grealish. None of us could understand why you would ever invade the pitch but I did admit I was nearly over the wall due to the surge at Ainsworth's goal. The only time I can remember actually being on the pitch was at Forfar!

If it is true, are we not due something like £300k as a development fee? Not bad for someone who will have played about 15 first team games. I'm still not convinced he'll go to Rangers.

Try to find the tapas restaurants the locals go to. They can be a bit off the beaten track so try a wee Google search for places near you. You might have to wait for a table but well worth it and a lot better than the places on the tourist trail. The tour bus is a good way of seeing the place and getting your bearings when you first arrive. Gives you a good idea of where you want to go back to. Probably don't need to bother with the green route- the red and blue routes cover pretty much everywhere worthwhile.

Even if we were to win at Hibs we would still be 4 points off them going by those predictions. Can't help but think it will be a bit beyond us but a few months ago it would have been mental to even suggest it as a possibility.

I thought Rankine sounded quite sensible compared to the other two but that's damming with faint praise. It was absolutely painful to listen to.

I take it he's deliberately pouring his drink out because he thinks it'll be funny in the photo (Or he's completely smashed).

I'm pretty sure that was part of the Harry Benson exhibition I saw recently at Pollok House. Bit of a contrast with some of the other pictures of Muhammad Ali and the Kennedys. There's so much going on in that photo but what struck me was the lack of scarves. I thought they would have been around in 1971 but obviously bunnets still ruled the day and it was pretty standard for a man of a certain age to wear a shirt and tie to the football. Eta: The caption at the exhibition said it was an Old Firm game if that helps date it.