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Bit of a pet hate of mine, but hate seeing keepers get beat through their legs at their near post. I realise they're trying to make themselves bigger but if he'd kept his legs shut they wouldn't have scored their first. Nearly got caught out for this later in the game but managed to shut his legs quick enough to knock it out for a corner.

I dinna get this. It's like one of those phrases that has just stuck over the years "shouldn't get beaten at his near post". If he'd had his legs shut then the boy would have belted it in the far corner. They both result in goals, and neither is harder to finish than the other. It was just a good finish, as there wasn't much of a gap to hit.

Aye, but fit aboot Corbyn?

He seems a decent sort. With a bit of conviction. Even a glance at the Guardian shows a huge number of opinion pieces written against him. It's the disturbing tone that they're written in that worries me. It's like they're looking down at him, suggesting he's some sort of naive old man that doesn't understand big boys modrin politics.

To be honest, I don't believe that Labour (Corbyn or not) have any relevance as a political party any more. But at least Corbyn stands for something.

He's injured. Won't play against the dons.

Former Aberdeen defender Kevin McNaughton is poised to join Blackpool after the 32-year-old, who has been released by Cardiff City, impressed on trial. (Blackpool Gazette)

Apparently it was his boyhood dream to play alongside Clark Robertson

I've never been a great lover of Flood. I've always thought his positional sense is non-existent and can be detrimental to his fellow midfielders. However, I'd definitely have him in tonight. Exactly the type of game where he can cover a lot of ground and break up the game and make it difficult for them to play. Hopefully the factor 800 sun block winna drip in his eyes.

I always thought McManus would be more complimentary to our style of play, rather than Shankland.

He looks a strong player, but I'm not sure where the extra burst of pace is going to come from to set him apart from others. I think he is a long way off our first team if I'm honest.

Think it's Consi at back, Shinnie left back and McLean into midfield.

Personally, I would only proclaim on subjects I know.

 

Those who speculate fill the atmosphere with hot air.

But that's what our financial system is - speculation. Given that economic textbooks don't even give the appropriate description of how money is created, and the majority of politicians don't know either (71% in a poll done by Positive Money) - and money creation really is central to the whole system - then it's fair to say that the financial system is essentially hot air.

Was speaking to a mate about this the other day.

 

Germany want their money back but Greece is fucked because they don't have it.  Britain is billions in debt.  The African nations have always been up to their knees in debt.  China's stock exchange is taking a massive nose dive.  The oil price is bankrupting companies in the UK, US, Russia, etc.  Even poorer members of OPEC are pennyless.

 

So where the fuck is the money, somebody must have it?

 

Or are we all spending money that doesn't exist?

Yep, that's exactly what we're doing. That's how the system works. The money doesn't need to exist in order to lend it if you're a bank.

As part of the Basel II (or is it III? canna mine) agreement, banks were to be forced to have a certain (increased) percentage of reserves held against their lendings. However, that figure didn't include loans to nations/states. In theory, a bank could hold 1000 times loans as it does savings (including loans to states) banking on countries not defaulting on their debts.

Like UK debt, Greek debt isn't as a result of benefit cheats and state spending, it's a mixture of non-productive financial derivatives, credit swaps (aye, Goldman, we ken), bailouts and quantitative easing. The best thing they could do is turn on the cryptoDrachma and tell the Eurocunts to go and fuck themselves.

So, I'm a Greek, of a minority who pays his taxes and like the majority in my country, I keep my savings and receive my earnings into my bank, in my case the Bank of Greece Principal branch on Appollo Street, Athens.

 

All this stuff going on doesn't affect me surely? They're going on about billions loaned TO my government and how Germany and other rich nations are wanting their money back.

 

I'm not allowed to take out 50 or 60 Euros a day and now they're saying the cash will run out this week. Where did my money go? Who stole my money? Should I report this to the police?

When you deposit your cash in a bank, all you get is an IOU (current account balance) from the bank. Nobody has stolen your money, that cash - and it's a minimal portion of the created balance in existence - has been circulated around the system. You accept that IOU as soon as you deposit your cash in any bank I'm afraid. You should have known. That's just the way it is.

Speak to Goldman Sachs. There's a fair chance they've got it. Or if they don't, they'll loan you some other currency at a great rate, and then when it collapses they'll invoke onerous interest payment terms and other ludicrous conditions meaning that you'll struggle to pay any of your other debt. The people you previously thought were your friends will then go onto Facebook and slate you for having a lavish lifestyle where you bought food and other luxuries instead of paying your debts like other hardworking people. They'll tell you to sell your car, your house and your kids or they won't let you be part of their group any more. You want to be part of their group, you really do, but you've grown quite attached to your kids. In the end, they'll let you back in the group, because they need you to pick them up from the parties that you're no longer invited to.

Ring fencing cash from season ticket sales I think. So that Ashley gets his £5M back before any ither chunt. Don't imagine this being granted unless it can be shown that the buns are likely nae to pay up.

I did hear a rumour about a Championship based, double barreled Scot being linked.

Nae Mikhail-Smith (sp?)? Atrocious fitba'r. In the Jamie Mackie school of only kicking the way yer facing. He's an up front Ricky Foster.

I like to watch TV.

Randomly I'm on my way to barsnely now

How do you randomly get to Barnsley? Roll a dice, and if it's a 3 get on the nearest bus, a 4 take a taxi to the 2nd furthest away train station?

That could be an exciting way to travel. 

Fuck it, I'm nae watching it then

Into the semi. Any chance of him (or anyone) beating Djokovic?

He's never been pacey, but never particularly slow either at Motherwell anyway. I wonder if McInnes just wants at least one fullback that isn't fleein doon the wings. I think the balance (or imbalance) of Logan on one side and Considine on the other is quite a good setup and gives us good cover at the back. If Logan leaves, then we'll have Shinnie getting forward and Quinn staying reasonably deep. I remember being a very good defender at Motherwell, but don't remember even seeing him for County. Keeping track of County players is more difficult than memorising PI however.

I have BT vision (is this the same thing as BT tv?). Never use it, as the program guide on my TV is far superior. Occasionally watch an on demand film, but that is becoming less and less since I subscribed to Netflix. Might be worth it for the Sport, but I don't get that in my area as my broadband is pish - so basically I'm paying BT a fortune to subsidise English fitba. I will end it all soon like. The BT vision I mean.

I would hope the board (for tis them who will decide) would look see how much one assist or goal to get us into the group stages in Europe is worth, compared to quick cash, I hope they look at all offers for our players like that.

 

We don't need to sell anyone!

I still think there will be an onus to sell, they clearly agreed something with the banks about future player sales and it would seem strange for their not to be a time limit on that. Whilst I don't believe they'd accept something as ridiculous as £500K, they may see £800K or so as acceptable. I have my suspicions that they were hoping for an approach for Jack but didn't get one so made sure he signed another year. From what I heard it was AFC that stalled with Jack's contract and not the other way round. I was surprised that no one asked at the AGM what the details of the future player sales agreement with the bank was. I don't believe that the bank will be pressuring AFC to sell players in the way that would have happened in the past, but I think it's a debt/agreement that they'd want off their back as soon as possible.

but if deek thinks he can be a good couch, well I'll trust his judgement.

The jury is out sofa.

a McGinn shaped whole in our starting 11 would be hugely negative for us.

Half a McGinn shape would be weird.

If McGinn would stop hitting the f'n post, that'd help. I reckon he'd be in double figures for woodwork this season. Even half of those converted would have resulted in more game time for Shankland/Smith and perhaps their stats would read a bit better. The number of times we should have been able to give those two a longer run out based on our game domination is significant; we could have killed off several games within the hour that ended 1-0, or 2-0 with a late goal.

It would be like Andy Murray hiring Tim Henman as his coach. No point. He's not going to get anything out of it. (Not even an improved volley)

I disagree. There's nothing to suggest that Langfield doesn't understand the goalkeeping position. I'm pish at fitba, but I know exactly what I should be doing and I believe I could pass that understanding on to others. Unlike Leighton I suspect (because he was ace in goals), Langfield will be more aware of his weaknesses and may just prove quite good at helping others get over theirs. I've heard in the past that he works hard and has a decent personality, so that may help.

The only thing that concerns me is his lack of qualification and his ability to bring something new and forward thinking to the role. He doesn't strike me as a pioneer or big thinker. I'd prefer us just to give him his testimonial and then part ways in order to bring in someone with ideas and a scientific approach to 'keeping.

Shame for Jimmer like, phenomenal goalkeeper. Even in his hibs days he was top drawer.

As for his coaching abilities, I'm pretty certain that no one on here (or any other forum) actually has the slightest clue whether he's any good or not. Guys like Bain and Rogers would suggest he does something right, but our goalkeeper purchasing department (we've heard mixed opinions over whether Leighton was responsible or not and, again, I suspect most are guessing) has been horrendous.

Langfield's best seasons (2009 and last season) have been when he's looked physically stronger, like he's bulked up a little. On both occasions I remember he mentioned that he did gym work on his own during pre-season to get in shape. After he brought down Samaras for a pen at Pittodrie a couple of seasons back, he clearly worked hard on staying on his feet, and his one-on-ones greatly improved that year, which suggests good coaching.

However, Jim never really struck me as the type of person who'd excel at his job (guys like Graham Kirk who are really into their profession). Put in the extra work through watching videos, learning/creating new coaching methods etc. When you've been Scotland's best goalkeeper for most of your career, it must be difficult to have the desire to be Scotland's best goalkeeping coach. Much like many gifted players (or other careers), it isn't that straight forward to analyse what comes completely naturally to you and pass on to others. I often think goalkeeping would be better analysed by someone who hasn't been a 'keeper before where they can break the role down into its constituent parts and build a 'keeper back up. I don't imagine (but I could be wrong) that Jim would be that deep a thinker on the subject.

Anyway, good luck Jim min.