Golden Gordon

Not known for his love of Celtic, think you might have a strong case.

Is that because he has been honking in training?

Getting more concerned about Kamberi as the days go by. Do you think they've brought Jim Farry out of storage to fast-track his work permit?

That's because there would be an outcry. OF* dominance has been maintained through the years through the surreptitious collection of the third point from each draw. If an OF* team draws against any of the ten non-OF clubs, then they receive the third point and are awarded two points for a draw, with the opposition receiving one.

When McInnes goes, I wonder if Cormack will make the managerial appointment solely based on Aberdeen's needs, or whether we are now considered to be Atlanta United (Subsidiary) FC? A managerial Ronald Hernandez if you will.

McInnes' greatest strength has become his greatest weakness. He has generally provided the club with consistency in terms of results and league finishes during his tenure. There might be an argument to be made that we have come to expect consistency as a support and now that McInnes isn't providing this, we are turning on him. However, usually, after a poor result, the team will generally regroup and string together a solid run of results. This was what I thought would happen after the 4-1 defeat to Ross County. Unfortunately, this hasn't happened & we've gone on a poor run of form since then. This has been mentioned by other posters & I agree that McInnes' tenure peaked at the Scottish Cup Final in 2017. Since then we have been on a downward trajectory in terms of league finishes and haven't taken opportunities to win in the cups. I feel that McInnes should get until the end of the season, he is owed that much at least. However, I think this depends on what the board's ambitions are for this season. If they feel it is imperative that the coronavirus financial shortfall is met through the opportunity of group stage participation in the Uefa cup, then they may act sooner. The 'careful what you wish for' way of thinking comes from a place of fear. I would rather take the gamble to change the manager next season, whether the outcome of this is better, worse or the same. This would be preferable to an inevitable Levein-like decline.

Right enough Willy, my apologies.

SFA Willy.

Stevie May back on loan IMO. We do need someone to fill in for Kennedy on the defensive duties.

Hope this international striker turns up soon, I need some good news.

Cheers Craig, was unsure if the suspension mentioned for the maximum penalty was indefinite or not. It might be possible that the penalties for both rule breaches run concurrently, as in criminal disposals, but have no evidence to back that up with, just a guess.

@coprolite has suggested that the club has agreed with the SFA not to contest the sanctions on the COVID-19 thread...

For the players, on both counts ,it could be a two, four, or eight match suspension, rising to a maximum of suspension and/or expulsion from participating in the game. I'm unsure if 'suspension' outlined in the maximum penalty could be an arbitrary amount greater than eight. No idea about the penalties against the club for the breaches of the SPFL’s COVID-19 – Requirements and Testing Regulation. https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/media/6898/scottish-fa-jpp-2020-21.pdf - Pages 60 & 82.

Have you a link, BBC seems to suggest that any action will be taken against the clubs?

If Hearts were informed that they could begin training on 3rd August by the SG, then I have no issue with that. Although part of me is quite taken by the handicap system you suggest!

I think The Fratellis are a pop beat combo who have featured in the Hit Parade.

Championship?

Can't really speak for arabdelic, but it certainly could be argued that Hearts have a structural & financial advantage over their competitors in the Championship. They have training facilities which would provide the infrastructure for a safe testing regime & the financial means to afford testing through benefactors, FoH & the Premiership parachute payment.

To be fair, I wouldn't imagine that would be a claim that anyone would make ever, as they are a terrible band. Interested in why you hate the Fratellis so much, did someone take a Chelsea Dagger to you?

Possibly have players still on the furlough scheme & a return to training may invalidate this? Just a guess, not a certainty.

I'm guessing that foam has a maroon tint.

Ricky 'Peak Condition' Foster surely?

Fair point, I do tend to post some fairly cryptic sh*te, which makes sense in my own head, but nowhere else!

I was echoing the sentiments of a Mr. Kevin Clancy there Joey, I wasn't disagreeing with you.