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Pretty rainy weather this morning so the pitch will be heavy.

I asked ScotGov for the latest figures on repayments made by 11 clubs (10 of which are currently in the Premiership). It’s a mixed picture but mostly positive. You can read more by clicking the link my signature or by clicking here to go to my Substack. Thanks, as ever, to the mods.

Hi, all - I’m just stopping by to let you know about something I’ve written on my Substack newsletter that affects Accies. Specifically about Covid loan repayments but touching on a few other things too. The link is in my signature but if you can’t see it, click here. All feedback welcome.

He's given a really interesting interview to the Price of Football podcast and it comes out on Thursday. He covers how a super league would affect Scotland, whether Rangers and Celtic actually do 'force through' decisions and a raft of other issues affecting the future of the Scottish game. I've had a listen and looked at the key topics in this post (or click on the link in my signature). All feedback welcome.

For the three of them not to clear that ball was scandalous. I still think the Dons have been the better team and will nick it in the second half.

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I never like to judge so early on in the season. A lot can happen, particularly when the weather and the pitches get worse. Dee needed a couple of weeks to get going and the squad is almost at full strength now. Yesterday was a case of: A poor first half where they passed the ball as far as halfway, then went direct for Nairn to deal with every time. Then in the second half, as soon as they get the ball on the floor in the attacking third they unlocked the defence. Scott Milne in particular was very good in front of goal.

Ah, good to know. I shall post the link here and hope the mods don't beat me to death with a shovel. https://open.substack.com/pub/forthefans/p/wednesday-round-up-one-pk-two-apologies?r=m1cv7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Can anyone tell me how much tickets were for Dons fans away at St Johnstone on Monday night? I've tried asking both clubs as the info is no longer online, but neither have replied. Preferably, if you have the info for all categories (adult, over 65, under 18, ambulant, etc) that would be great. It's for a piece comparing away ticket prices.

This is my comment of the season thus far

Some of their creative timewasting was impressive. My favourite was when the player stayed down for five minutes, then started to walk off the longer distance off the pitch when he was subbed, before being told to go the shorter distance...only for the physio to walk the longer distance (to home-fans' applause).

A dramatic finish in Keith. Keith’s keeper made some incredible first-half saves. Keith went 1-0 up midway through the second half. Dee equalised near the end Dee then got a penalty a minute later. Philipson missed it (another good save). Then Dee got a second penalty. Gilmour took it and missed but the rebound was scrambled in and Dee somehow won. Not very impressed with the three or four home fans giving Lachie and the ref aggro at full time.

Each Wednesday on my Substack newsletter I'm going to be publishing a round up of observations of fan-related issues from the previous week. Click the link in my signature to read this week's, which includes news items related to: Celtic, Kilmarnock, Rangers, St Mirren, Hibs, Hamilton, Falkirk, Queen's Park, Police Scotland and the BBC. All feedback welcome. And thanks to the mods for allowing me to share.

I think it's a case of 'needs must'. Kasper has long been pushed up to central midfield. Jevan is either long-term injured or he has left the club (I'm not sure which) and so we're left with Cooney and Reynolds who are brand-new centre back partnership. They will need time to work on their line and communication so I give them the benefit of the doubt for now, particularly as we're yet to concede a goal this season. The main concern for me is that, when Kate, Lachie and DK aren't on the pitch, the players are too quiet. They need to be more vocal. Hopefully tonight will be better. We shall see. (Happy to share updates if anyone wants).

You make some good points. We played Aberdeen B on Tuesday and Lachie Mcleod took a knock which meant he could only play 45 minutes yesterday, or he would have been first name on the teamseet. His brother Hamish is still injured, as is Kane Winton - three of our best players. Plus Andy Hunter also appears to be injured, so that's quite a list for matchday 2. I totally agree with you about the tactics. In my mind, we looked good when we were building from the back, but Gilly had a very poor game, Mikey was below par and Chris Antionazzi also wasn't really a presence. But I still put most of that down to not having a striker to aim at. I'd have started Scott Milne, but there you go. Anyway, onwards and upwards to Keith on Wednesday night.