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Disappointing performance but one to be expected in the circumstances I suppose with a number of players not back playing yet. Formation looked like it was solely to get Robertson and Tierney on the field at the same time rather than being one to create chances for Dykes.

Not convinced that was a penalty but well taken by Christie.

Tierney seems to on the left of 3 with McTominay on the right. Robertson at left wing back......I think.

First of loan deals going out. https://www.afc.co.uk/2020/09/04/miko-returns-to-arbroath/ With his contract being up at the end of the season got to assume that he will be away next summer.

Glasgow getting new restrictions due to increase in cases. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53989021

Some of Trumps statements over last few days are at a new level of bat shit crazy. Claiming that all the protestors are funded and controlled by people in the dark shadows is my current favourite although his soup ramble runs it close.

Malmo are currently top of Swedish league after 18 games. Even at home they will be difficult test. Honved are bottom of Hungarian league but only 2 games in. PSV (12/09) and Sporting (20/09) haven’t started yet but full expect both to be strong for us. Really is a shite draw.

McInnes said we have 7 players away with various international squads. Need them to all come back fit. As TC says above International break come at the wrong time for us as we were beginning to build momentum.

Yeah plastic pitch will be a potential issue but as long as it’s a better standard than Livingston’s carpet then should be fine.

No they must have changed camera positions. Last game at Easter Road they showed the flat balcony a half dozen times. Not once this time.

Don’t think it was ever confirmed. Vaguely remember one of the reports at the time we signed him say it was a significant 6 figure fee.

Bala and Viking both play on plastic pitches which would make an away tie a little more difficult. Bala haven’t started their season and Progres only played 1 league game so far. Viking are half way through their season and currently 10th 5 points off the relegation positions. Home tie again would be great but as long as we are professional should be putting all three of these teams away.

Shankland also out. https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/sport/lawrence-shankland-out-of-scotland-squad-with-ankle-injury/ I thought McBurnie played well for Sheffield United after restart so bit disappointed he is out.

Big win. Not as good in second half as we were in the first as we went into game management mode but still had enough to see them off. Agree with Sky that McCrorie was MoM.

Better team and as Tup says should be 2-0 up at least. Hopefully stay on front foot in 2nd half.

Hibs player confirmed as false positive so although he still self isolates game still goes ahead.

Here’s hoping he is the one that has had the positive COVID test. Infecting both Hibs and Tribute Act squads.

Grand final on BT Sport just now. Sydney v Melbourne City. ETA - Was not a good game. 0-0 after 90 minutes with Sydney winning 1-0 in extra time with a chested effort from close range.

Hibs will have cheek claiming that this season. From what I have seen of them they have been a similar style to us. Disagree with Tup on Jack Ross’ Sunderland side being defensive though. Saw them a few times under him and they were very attacking. Possibly overly so. Oh and who the fuck is Doyle?

You get conned as well. We were only going to look for a new helmet for her and came out with new bike instead. Will get stung for helmet today when I collect bike today no doubt. I think 3-5-2 on Thursday worked but as I said with McGeouch level of opposition may give us a false impression. Think McInnes will revert to type on Sunday despite as you have said elsewhere it being the system he seems to have been working towards.

Expect us to go back to 4 at the back on Sunday as we will need to deny Boyle space to run into. Would be tempted to move McCrorie to right back with central 2 of Considine and McKenna and have Hayes at left back. Thought McGeouch looked good on Thursday playing the holding role (yes I know opposition were poor) and he moves the ball much quicker than Ojo does. Hibs have not looked great, Livingston aside, so far but keep winning so can see this being close game. Can almost see in to Hibs ground from my flat so going to be a bit odd being this close and not attending the game. Oot Out with daughter on her new bike Flat Flat 1-1 Watkins

This. Was fully expecting the SFA to apply same punishment to all the players so very surprised to see them apply proportionate punishments based on seriousness of the actions. Supposed even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Cannot see it being a suspended sentence. They will be looking to make examples of players. I expect at least two game bans to be handed out. Whatever punishment is handed out Boli should get a more severe one. Bet he doesn’t though. Given JRGs comments about clubs procedures being above SFA guidelines there is no way the club should be getting punished for players breeching clubs rules.