Red Kite

It's Friday. I have a whisky. I have seen worse on Sky. Here we go!

I really enjoy Billy Gilmour's pass and move football, I thought Chelsea messed him about and was pretty disgusted with the way he was treated by some Norwich fans. McGregor, Gilmour and McGinn in midfield together are a decent blend, because they all have a good awareness of space. I think the role Gilmour plays is probably more appreciated by other Premier League players, than fans e.g. Michael Carrick. He could probably play a lot more of an attacking game for Brighton, but managers love players who can help their teammates out out when they are being pressed.

Made up to see Lewis Neilson get his goal. I love to see a centre-half wearing the number 6 shirt. The lad is doing a good job, for a twenty year old.

I had to take a phone call just as the second half started, so turned down the audio feed. I'll to watch the full match reply, because I can't follow how this ended up 3-2.

No Bank Holiday. Grey. However, audio on for a, hopefully, calm listen. No idea how this will pan out so will just hope we get back to winning ways.

My BCFC-supporting mates often sign-off messages with KRO and I have heard it sung at every game I have been to, with them. One mate says he prefers when it starts off slow and builds up, like a rumble. They do KRO; knowing they could not keep Jude Bellingham, former owner in the clink, ground needed works, Villa resurgent and now this latest Rooney fiasco. All part of the madness that is English football in 2024.

Ooft! Public enemy number one in our family. Me for his Crystal Palace FA Cup semi-final goal. My mum for him saying that his West Ham side had given Everton a footballing lesson, at Goodison. Dear me.

Jota should have just scored. Two very poor goals conceded. However, important to take advantage of Man City"s current woes.

The flipside is that it's tradition for Liverpool fans to clap the opposition goalkeeper, as he takes up position in that Kop End goal. This can sometimes result in them having a worldie and, like tonight, making a potentially crucial penalty save. I still like the tradition, though.

I think your goalie centre-forward is going to be interviewed on BBC 5 Live. That howitzer gave me Graeme Sharp at Anfield flashbacks.

Excellent. Good to know, thanks. I have had House of the King popping into my head over the past few weeks, which has been surprisingly enjoyable. I think Sylvia live will be worth waiting for.

No Jan Akkerman, but I found out that the current Focus line-up are playing near me in 2024. I need to wear something tastefully Thistle to watch these cats.

I have been back at work between Christmas and New Year and cheered myself up by listening to the Big Bash, on 5 Sports Extra. Discussions included the relative attractiveness of players, Australian hairstyles and spectator injuries when taking a catch in the crowd. It sounds a good night out, with the usual assortment of piledriver shots and dropped catches. If you have an hour to spare and fancy getting an Australian perspective, then the ABC Grandstand Cricket Podcast is a decent listen. ABC Radio is easy enough to find the link to.

Two on one at the far post gets me fuming, but Thistle looked done-in before that third goal. A few nice patches of play, but no complaints about the loss.

Nice to hear a bit of Cast on BBC Scotland. Enjoying the half-time music, if not the score.

Frustrating viewing. Getting caught cold within 20 seconds is disappointing and it was pleasing to at least get back into the game. One of those days where everyone couldn't get on the same wavelength near the opposition box, to get the winner. I always enjoyed watching Big Duncan at it against Manchester United and hoped he'd be declared unfit for the Merseyside derby! He was really good with the community work, which I hope ICT can utilise. Some nice play on the deck, particularly from David Wotherspoon, shows he is not going Dogs of War and it will be interesting seeing what he can do. It's a point, so will take it and hope that the big occassion on Friday sees us raising our game.

I miss the old front two, when I watch games like that. No goalscorer to kill the game off. That Anfield surface looks shocking. I'm speculating wildly that all these new stands are blocking out the L4 light....

Both good points. It was a fantastic time for local football.

I could walk to the new ground and never bothered going there. The old ground was great, with the fans right on top of the pitch. However, my last memory of it is sitting with some mates from work and being surrounded by West Ham fans celebrating knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup. Cottee was a good player so no idea why he went to Everton!

I thought it was smart coaching and application. I did not see too much launching it, until the end. It looked like a plan designed so that even if Queen's Park lost the cleared ball, they were close enough to get a tackle or "tactical" foul in. Maybe anti-TV entertainment, but I have seen far more hoofing and far less on the deck. Great point, in my book.

Wanting to visit Hampden Park, I watched the game against Morton a few months ago. There are definite signs of improvement from Queen's Park. This one was a game for the purist, though. When you are struggling, the temptation is to resort to ale house football. However, there was improved organisation and at least an intention to try and play a bit from the home side. If managing a football team was just about having the biggest budget, we could all do it. Now's the time for both coaches to earn their corn.

I am enjoying the old football books I have bought, for some holiday reading. I had no idea that both Alex Raisbeck and Kenny Campbell had played for The Jags. I'm chuffed about that. I'm choosing to focus on Alan Hansen's positive relationship with Dave McParland. A coach developing a young player is a good news story.

I can't help feeling sad reading the club statement and thread. We have fans worrying about losing their club and people squabbling in court, to try and form breakaway leagues for even more revenue. My accounting is rusty so my only point on that front is that I hope the club is not in a position where it is vulnerable to any kind of winding-up order. I would hope local creditors would be sympathetic, but not sure about any potential monies owed to the government. Best wishes.

Much appreciated. Many thanks.

Much appreciated. Many thanks.