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We sold out at, I believe, 45,000.

Exactly. I wonder if the members they ask for feedback will be limited to, oh let me guess, 1 person.

It hasn't really. I've already mentioned that judging Clarke on last night's match is probably a bit harsh given Denmark's quality. It does nothing to change my opinion though that we are struggling. How would you rate our squad? We are a mid tier nation in my opinion and we should be doing better than 1 win in 9. Any mid table club side goes with 1 win in 9 then questions start to get asked. Regardless if you don't expect us to win going into each individual match, the overall record is not good enough. If I came to you after the Serbia match and said "Look, here are our next 9 fixtures over the next 10 months, how do you think we will get on?" Do you really think you'd predict a single win and be content with that?

I already commented that Denmark are one of the toughest opponents we could face right now. So if we discount the matches against them, England and Croatia - in 6 fixtures vs Slovakia, Israel x 2, Austria, Faroes and Czech Rep I don't think it is unrealistic to expect better than a solitary win.

Since the penalty shoot out win vs Serbia, we have played 9 competitive matches: Lost away vs Slovakia Lost away vs Israel Drew at home vs Austria Drew away vs Israel Won at home vs Faroes Lost at home vs Czech Rep Drew away vs England Lost at home vs Croatia Lost away vs Denmark You keep mentioning people's expectations, suggesting that they are unrealistic, but is it seriously unrealistic to expect better than the results above? A single win at home against the Faroes? I don't think it's time to get rid of Clarke after an away defeat to Denmark as they are one of the toughest opponents in the world right now, but some of our play, particularly in the first half, was absolutely dreadful and we need to improve. The feel good factor has well and truly disappeared following our Euro qualification and we need to think objectively about how the team are doing.

I never said it was all about me - I used the figurative "me" when I could have substituted it for any vaccinated person. Given that: The majority of the population have been vaccinated The vaccine limits and even eliminates symptoms for those that have been vaccinated meaning those that display worse symptoms (people that have not been vaccinated) are more likely to know they have it There is still a requirement to self isolate if you display symptoms, and The vaccine does not prevent transmission Then can it not be argued that you are more likely to be infected with Covid by a vaccinated person?

My vaccine doesn't become any better because someone else gets vaccinated though. Vaccine passports serve no purpose to further protect those that have already been vaccinated.

I just can't understand the reasoning for introducing it. They have stated it is to control the spread of the virus heading into Autumn and Winter, but the vaccine does not prevent transmission. Additionally, infection rates have been rising for a considerable period but is not deemed a major concern because deaths and serious illness has fallen compared to the period before vaccines were introduced. The vaccine of course reduces the seriousness of symptoms, but those unvaccinated are already extremely unlikely to develop serious or life-threatening symptoms. If they have chosen not to get vaccinated for whatever reason, then they are accepting the higher degree of risk, but they are not putting those who are vaccinated at any greater risk by doing so. I've always believed being vaccinated is a positive thing and am double-jabbed myself, but I don't think those that are not are in any way inferior and don't believe these measures are acceptable.

Charming.

I am sure fans of Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen will also be impacted. And what of those fans that have decided that getting the vaccination is not for them?

So the Scottish Government have plans to introduce vaccine passports for live events, including football matches with attendances over 10,000. Fans will therefore need to be double-jabbed to attend or risk being locked out. Shambles.

Yeah, I definitely think our squad depth has been strengthened during the window, maybe not so much the first team but I think we're yet to see the best of Lundstram and Sakala while Bacuna is a bit unknown. If we look at each position and the realistic first team options available (when fit) then on paper it is a strong squad: Keepers: McGregor, McLaughlin, McCrorie Full Backs: Tavernier & Patterson, Barisic & Bassey Centre Backs: Goldson, Helander, Balogun, Simpson Midfielders: Jack, Davis, Kamara, Lundstram, Bacuna, Arfield Playmakers: Aribo, Hagi Wingers & Forwards: Wright, Kent, Roofe, Sakala, Morelos

I’d be surprised if a £3m price tag put you off considering the sales you have made/are in the process of making and you were prepared to pay the same for Turnbull.

Confirmation that Itten has joined Greuther Furth on loan in the Bundesliga. Hasn't really worked for him at Rangers as yet - hopefully this will give him much needed game time but I just don't think he fits well into our style of play.

Why have Dundee made it seem like Griffiths’ first spell with the club was back in the 50’s with the black and white film grain

It's not sustainable in the long term - in the short term though share issues and investment from our board will likely plug any gaps. Europa League money and the additional 3 (minimum) full house home matches will also help but I agree that player sales will need to be our focus moving forward (which is what our board have indicated is the model we are moving towards). There are suggestions that we rejected up to £8M for Patterson. If we are knocking that back I'd sincerely hope we are not under any immediate threat.

Totally respect that. Our opinions differ on it though. As an example, Derek McInnes was sent to the stand for reacting to Celtic fans branding him an OB a couple of years back. I just don't think Celtic fans were abusing him in that way due to a genuine belief that he is a member of the Orange Order.

Jordan Campbell of The Athletic reporting that it's looking likely that we will keep a hold of our top players this window but expect there to be a couple of players going out on loan.

I completely agree with that, and I am not stating that they are in any way the same at all. I am stating that I believe Celtic fans using the term "orange b*****ds" is insulting someone based on their perceived Protestant faith rather than their perceived membership of the Orange Order.

If you can find any of my posts disagreeing with that then you'd have a point here.

Yes, if you are insulting someone based on their perceived membership of a religious organisation.

It is always one of the drawbacks of discussing sectarianism online - there can never be a reasoned debate and people get personal.

I've not got involved in whataboutery at all. The discussion had already begun on the use of the term by Celtic fans, I just added my opinion to it. You don't want to get involved with the points I've raised because there are clear similarities between Rangers fans using the term "F*nian b*****ds" and Celtic fans using the term "Orange b*****ds". You may not agree that the term applies to Protestants, but I've provided you with my reasoning and sources as to why I disagree with you. In addition to whether you believe it applies to all Protestants or just the Orange Order, then it would still be a sectarian insult in either use. And you can think what you want about the motivations of discussing it, but you're mistaken.

They are attempting to insult those they perceive to be Catholics, which is exactly my point. It is the exact same for the term "Orange b*****ds". Are we to genuinely believe that our players, managers and fans over the years have been branded "Orange b*****ds" because they are perceived to be a member of the Orange Order? No, they are perceived to be Protestant.

So does the term F*enian b*****d only insult perceived members of the F*nian and Irish Republican Brotherhood? Or does it also insult those perceived to be Catholics?