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Lambert has allegedly walked away from Norwich.

Nice one TC Your round

Typical Evening Depress story There isn't one

Agreed, we appear to have fucked up big time yet again.

Nice one Welcome on board lad

Hayes picks Dons above SPL rivals and clubs in League 1 By Alex Martin and Stephen Kasiewicz Published: 30/05/2012 Aberdeen have won the chase for Caley Thistle winger Jonny Hayes with the Irishman poised to sign a two-year contract with the Dons. Manager Craig Brown has landed his man despite competition from English League 1 clubs Hartlepool United, managed by former Dons favourite Neale Cooper, Colchester United and SPL rivals St Johnstone and Hibs. For the full story, pick up a copy of today’s Press and Journal or read our digital edition now

Not sure that that would actually be much of a surprise any longer Jute. It appears that the whole thing is riddled to the core, and I'm not sure if there is much more shock value in any of this Totally fucked

Mmm, just come out and say it and be done with it "I'd like the fuck out of here"

Totally agree Kow. Sat and watched that and every time I thought they had delivered the "coup de grace" they maanged to move on and reveal something even more damning. Whilst appreciating it is only one side of the story, I think there are a number of folk who must be looking over their shoulders after that. Reckon BBC will be 100% certain of their facts before they broadcast that last night.

Thought that as well to be honest. Might be a small wind fall for us in this if we have negotiated a sell on clause and someone actually pays a fee for him

Would you welcome him back Available for transfer now. @TyroneSTV: Derby County have put Chris Maguire on the transfer list. Maguire signed a 3yr deal after leaving #aberdeen last Summer #dcfc

Jager, the principle of this proposed act sets out to address retail pricing rather than wholesale. The theory is that by addressing retail pricing this will eliminate the Scottish publics habitual over indulgence as far as alcohol is concerned (allegedly). In practice it actually sets out a one size fits all scatter gun approach, which as others have highlighted fails to address the issue that a large proportion of alcohol abuse is committed by those to whom money is not an issue. An example of the impact of minimum pricing is that a case of twelve cans of Strongbow currently available for around £8 in supermarket deals will increase to over £13.

Sadly, they genuinely believe it. You simply couldn't make it up

What a fucking ingenious idea I seriously take my hat off to Messrs Brown & Knox. I can't imagine why no one thought of it sooner

Dishwalla - Live....Greetings From The Flow State

Trust me when I say that booze companies as you refer to them, will not make money out of this. The supermarkets however are an entirely seperate issue. Your point regarding the likes of Grey Goose vodka is a very valid one and highlights the flaw here in that this regulation doesn't in any shape or form address those with cash who abuse alcohol of a higher value.

Completely agree guys, probably one of the most uninspiring seasons I've ever known. Sums it up that I missed my first Aberdeen game at Rugby Park in eighteen years of biding doon here a week past on Saturday. Totally underwhelmed

Another step closer and likely to be in place sometime during 2013. Will it change your drinking habits ? Not going to make any difference to the on trade, but off licence pricing on cider, vodka and wine all likely to be affected. The Scottish government has confirmed that it wants to set a minimum price for alcohol of 50p per unit. The figure - 5p higher than the one which had been proposed in the previous parliament - comes as a 40p price is planned for England and Wales. The Scottish Nationalists hope the measure will reduce the health problems caused by excessive drinking. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement during a visit to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. It is hoped the move - which would make the ­cheapest bottle of wine £4.69, while a four-pack of lager would cost at least £3.52 - will lead to a reduction in hospital admissions and deaths through alcohol abuse. Ms Sturgeon said: "Too many Scots are drinking themselves to death. The problem affects people of all walks of life. It is no coincidence that as affordability has increased, alcohol-related hospital admissions have quadrupled, and it is shocking that half of our prisoners now say they were drunk when they committed the offence. It's time for this to stop. "Introducing a minimum price per unit will enable us to tackle these problems, given the clear link between affordability and consumption. "There is now a groundswell of support for the policy across the medical profession, police forces, alcohol charities and from significant parts of the drinks and licensed trade industry who recognise the benefits minimum pricing can bring - saving lives and reducing crime." Sheffield University's alcohol research group was commissioned by the Scottish government to examine the impact of the policy. Dr John Holmes, who was part of the project team, told BBC Radio Scotland the move would have a significant impact on drinking habits. He said: "We found that a 50p minimum price would lead to an overall reduction in consumption of 5.5%. So harmful drinkers' consumption would fall by more than 10%, whereas moderate drinkers would see their consumption fall by just 2.5%. "In terms of how much extra spending that would mean, harmful drinkers would have to spend over £120 extra a year on their alcohol, whereas moderate drinkers would spend just £8 a year more." The Alcohol Minimum Pricing Bill is making its second passage through parliament after defeat in 2010 when the SNP was in a minority administration. It passed through parliament without opposition in March. Ms Sturgeon promised to announce what the minimum price per unit would be before Holyrood's final vote on the legislation later in this parliament. The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats supported the legislation, while Labour abstained. The law will be ditched after six years if the policy does not work after a "sunset clause" was inserted as part of a deal to secure Conservative support for the SNP proposals. Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie welcomed the price move. He said: "A higher than expected price should have an even more significant impact on alcohol misuse that blights lives, communities and families. The SNP can count on the support of the Liberal Democrats for minimum pricing." The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) also welcomed the Scottish government's announcement. Its chief executive Paul Waterson said: "The whole issue of introducing retail price controls for the sale of alcohol is a brave step by the Scottish government and one that the SLTA supports and has campaigned for since the 1970s, when retail price maintenance was abolished. "The 50p per unit minimum price is an appropriate starting point which is fair and 'proportionate' to help combat the low cost sales of alcohol we see around us every day, which contribute to the abuse of alcohol problems within Scotland."

Not what I'd meant, but a belter nonetheless

or in the case of Wee Durranty, you need an addtional letter

This article is bang on the button Firm fans fury after US magazine brands them 'vile and violent' May 13 2012 By Mark Walker RANGERS fans have hit out after US magazine Time branded them as “vile and violent” and obsessed with “religious hatred”. Writer Bill Saporito blasted the team after American businessman Bill Miller pulled out of his bid to buy the club. His article also claimed it would be good if Gers went bust. Saporito said: “It’s not often that a professional sports team appears willing to run itself into the ground. But Glasgow Rangers is giving it a go. “It’s possible the team could be liquidated. And it’s more than possible this is a great thing. “Rangers and Celtic have dominated the Scottish Professional League forever but their bitter, sectarian-based rivalry has helped to undermine them. “Their vile and violent fans are everything that’s wrong with football. “If Rangers were to fold, some of the religious hatred could be drained and perhaps new rivalries might develop in the SPL.” But last night, Mark Dingwall, of Rangers Supporters Trust, said: “I think the writer is deranged and wildly out of touch. We are not a sectarian club.” Saporito also claimed fans opposed Miller because he was American – but they say they were suspicious of his motives given his disinterest in football. He said: “It became clear Rangers fans did not want a foreign owner, particularly an American, taking over. “In rejecting him, the fans may have doomed the team or, at the very least, consigned it to mediocrity for years.”

Speculation on a.n.other site On a two year deal, so if going anywhere a fee would be involved

Ditto, and for that very moment I have never held a grudge against Nicholas. If the tattie howkers had won that day they were in Europe, if they didn't they weren't if I remember correctly.

WTF....Swanson = fourteen games in last two seasons