manc_don

what a shocker of a game!

I see Sturridge moved to Liverpool this afternoon too. Is that where there are Mav? They are a big club, but still. I'm surprised, but at least he made sure he got a fee for Motherwell. I think I would have preferred to see what they could achieve as a club over the course of the season rather than a paltry sum of money.

I knew you'd say that Having watched him at Ajax, he was never fond of staying on his feet. Kudos to him for doing so.

I still don't get this point about no decent goalkeepers being available in Jan. Sure, in the UK, but there are a multitude of leagues which do not play over winter. As I said, my preference would be for us to be able to raise our own, but for one reason or another we seem to be incapable of doing so. I really believe that we need to get rid of Langfield asap because he (as BB quite rightly pointed out) does not instil any confidence in the team, especially the defence. He completely bottled it at that cross. We can score as many as we like (and we should have scored a few before united actually equalised) but if you've got someone that is a complete liability then it will cost us more. It was ironic really that i thought his distribution yesterday was far from the worst i've seen from him. Anyway, back to the rest of the game. I think you're right GS, having watched it again on Alba last night, I thought it was closer to 16k. Could not see where there were vast swathes of empty seats to give the 13.1K attendance I really enjoyed the game, we played some great stuff and it's fantastic to see that real progress has been made. Cammy Smith especially impressed me, in fact all the youngsters did well. Here's hoping we use the break wisely.

I think he's done a cracking job at Caley. As scunnered said, he has a clean slate I'd like to hope that the fans would give him a chance but i doubt it.

Why though? We've already told Brown he can go (providing he actually goes) why would we not just use that money to sign a decent no.1 in Jan? I genuinely believe that he will be the difference between finishing 2nd and finishing 6th/7th.

Fair enough funster, as I said, it doesn't necessarily translate into being a good manager. I guess the real point i'm trying to make is that I want someone that has a history or at least an understanding of success and someone that would command respect. I only say Hartley because he's one of the few I can think of but yes, his CV is somewhat lacking.

To be fair, he had enough folk in the wall and I would have thought they'd have dealt with it. The bend on it was pretty special though so I wouldn't really blame him for that instance. What confuses me is the Arabs ability to find these great keepers for very little (I assume anyway). Why are we so incapable of doing this? Not only that, but we are incapable of producing our own crop. It's the one area which we have consistently lacked for well...as long as I can remember. Langfield should have gone the season after the Arab semi final at Tynie. McGhee nearly managed it and it was probably one of the few positives he started to do. Please Brown, for the sake of our team and the progress which we can all see, get a new no.1. ASAP.

From my P.O.V he was a very successful player and has a winning mentality. He knows what it's like to win and how to achieve it. I know that that doesn't necessarily translate to being a successful manager, but he's a person that commands respect across the board. Agree with your point re: Ando though, defensive coach for sure (if he's up for it). Hopefully we can retain Brown's services in some capacity at the club regardless of whether he is manager or not.

Jim Davidson, though it doesn't state whether its Paedo related. Just assuming so since its part of the same police investigation (but not linked to Saville).

I thought he signed a 2year deal? Either way, we'll get money. Id hope that he wouldn't be silly enough to go there given his treatment the first time round.

i'm not sure Stewart, certain the angle that was shown on the Alba stream showed that it didn't change direction. Will have to see it again when I get home but I thought it was a horror show. The fact that the Arabs were singing "one Jamie Langfield" said it all to me. Get this amateur out of the club! It was a carbon copy of the first game of the season...I despair. It's a pity Ando's header didn't go in towards the end, he likes to score a few of those against the Arabs. Sounded like a decent atmosphere at least. Just a shame that incident has kind of taken the shine off what was an entertaining game.

Crowd just over 13,100 not bad. Cannot believe what a find he has been! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4YAivJ2Lubs#! What a free kick

it was horrific. Absolutely unforgivable. Complete fuck up by Langfield for the 2nd. Cross came in (wasn't going in) and langfield some how managed to let it go through his entire body for it to squeeze in... As a neutral it would be a great watch, it's been end to end and we should have been 3 up before they equalised (dodgy free kick awarded by that incompetent hun cunt). Our defending has been shocking though.

one nil vernon YASSS live chat for linky

St Johnstone one up already against Dundee.

Team news: Langfield, Robertson, Anderson, Rae, Vernon, McGinn, Hayes, Fraser, Reynolds, Shaughnessy, Smith

He said it will be a delayed transmission. http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s2&newsid=11972 now for Sky to update their online schedule so i can record it...

Saw the same thing on Twitter this morning but checked the TV guide and it definitely says the Highland derby....so fuck knows According to Richard Gordon it is:

Well, well, well. No quotes but is potentially a good sign:

Shhh dont tell the physios! Great news that Jack is nearing recovery, seems like an age ago since he was able to play. Hopefully Milsom will be back for good this time round.

I find the whole palaver highly embarrassing to our game. Its truly pathetic. Would be disappointed if bell moved as id like to see him at AFC but fuck them. Edit:

Out work work work then probably back to my flat. 2-1 to us

I'm sure you're right, did we not sign Fraser for 5 years which was a max for an under 18 or something like that?

i know Webster is out in the summer, but depending on whether Hearts would be looking for a fee I would go with him. I'm not sure if Shagnasty is enough (should he get injured). Ando looks like he could do with a bit of a rest too.