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It is with great sense of pride I wish all my fellow Bairns a very Happy New Year. We've had a tough 2017 but your P&B conduct has been magnificent. Consider yourselves the big hitters on this forum, the grandmasters of telt & I consider it an honour to associate myself with you all. Here's to a glorious, Hartley-led 2018. Badge T Witness x

Right guys, some of you may remember that I did a big statistical review of the year in 2016. You'll all therefore be overjoyed to hear that I've written up another one for 2017. It's quite interesting (in my totally unbiased opinion) and involved me really stretching my (A at) Int.2 in Maths to the very limit. I've been seriously pernickety about checking, and double checking everything, but if you can spot any errors give me a shout! http://talesfromtherock.weebly.com/home/2017-in-numbers Happy New Year everyone. May 2018 bring a goalscorer and a slight increase to our PPG average

2018 has arrived here so Happy New Year everybody.

A club that's bagged about £7m for a fucking sell on clause. They'll probably sell Armstrong this window and Dembele looks to be going for at least £15 million. Including the champions league money that's about £45 milion at probably the very least this season and they want one of the most promising players in Scotland for half a million? They paid £4.5 million for Ntcham ffs. f**k off you filthy c***s.

I feel a bit bad for Hilson as I don't think he ever looked out of place the times he did play, he just obviously never overcame the injury problems. He was worth the gamble, and he did contribute as his goal against Brechin was an important one. I hope he does well wherever he ends up.

Aye, because you've been such a cheerleader for integration in the past

Went to the sperm clinic earlier. The lady asked me if I'd like to masturbate in the cup. I said 'I'm good, but I don't think I'm ready to compete in a tournament just yet'

God bless Badger and every Bairn out there. See you lads on the 2nd xxx #SirPaul

Lads, mind that feeling you got when Tom Hateley was released? Mind that feeling you got when Danny Williams was released? Lads, remember those feelings? Well, a Falkirk fan in the Falkirk thread just said the rumour is that they are getting in aboot James Vincent. Fucking. Yasssssss.

That's like picking lethal injection over the electric chair ffs

I'm sure someone pointed that out when he joined. Can't quite remember who though.

Couldn't find a link myself or take a good enough photo. Breakaway league bid stuns west junior sides Alan Robertson Junior football is set to be rocked by plans for a breakaway feeder league into the senior game. Top team Kilwinning Rangers are researching whether the new league is viable and if others follow suit junior football in the west could be devastated. Junior and amateur sides are being urged to start a new West of Scotland League by Lowland outfit BSC Glasgow. The set-up would mimic the South and East of Scotland leagues. Clubs would ender the sixth tier of the SPFL pyramid aiming for promotion to the Lowland then League Two in the seniors. BSC chairman Steven Prince, who wants to put a reserve side in the league, claimed a couple of clubs who have expressed an interest "would be the Man Uniteds of the Lowland League". Kilwinning have been asked to look into the plan by their committee, management team and supporters' club. Chairman Colin Boyd said: "In terms of the popularity vote it's come at bang the right time. We've had two home league fixtures in four months so everbody is quite upset at the moment. "The juniors aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing - we're supposed to have a fixtures until the end of March, we're not getting that. "There have been games off forever, a lot of clubs are struggling and nobody seems to be able to try and help them. "The game is just not modernising at all and although personally I don't see this as the ideal solution, we have to look at something that might involve the club in future. I don't think anybody is wanting to get rid of the juniors or the history but everybody is looking over their shoulder now." Kilbirnie Ladeside confirmed they are not interested in BSC's proposal. The dramatic move comes as junior chiefs prepare to sit down with the SFA, Lowland and Highland leagues on Thursday to discuss possible involvement of clubs in the pyramid. SJFA secretary Tom Johnston said: "The difference between ours and BSC's is we are in negotiation, in discussion, about it. It is not somebody with a shotgun picking holes in what is there just now and putting up proposals without any kudos."

I myself like the idea of the West Super League as a tier in the Pyramid but I would like to hear what the SJFA have to say on the matter. I was a no vote for the West/East amalgimtion due to travel but the West Super has attracted my attention. When we went for our license we were told that it would only be granted if we joined the pyramid at SOL level which would have been a financial disaster for us. I spoke to a couple of fellow members of our building committee yesterday and they also seemed that the West idea was feasible. I think it will only take one big club to champion the idea and the rest will follow.

2017 can go and f**k itself.

I heard a rumour that we finally won a game yesterday. How’s that for a positive rumour around the club? Good way to end a miserable latter 2017!

Phil Taylor shares more DNA with crabs than you and me. There's no evidence for it, but it is scientific fact.

January approaches...

Looks like it won’t be answered. If BSC are serious then ALL junior club should of been contacted. Their email looks thoroughly unprofessional (the excuse that it’s not been proof read is poor). I again ask the question, which junior clubs were contacted and if only specific clubs were contacted why were those clubs selected. Is BSC idea going to be a closed shop, if so then why not say it. As the old saying goes, there are more questions than answers.

It’s arrived here so Happy New Year to all.

Aside from the grammatical errors, the sending before checking it, shows a lack of professionalism and respect for the recipient. A more professional approach is one of the carrots dangled for clubs joining the senior leagues. But getting the name and origin of one of the example clubs wrong is a bit of an insult. I'd be dubious about falling in line behind someone who has such an eye for detail. There's people on here could do better.

This new year I’m going to do something different said Paddy 3 years ago I went to Rome and Mary my wife got pregnant 2 years ago I went to Benidorm and Mary got pregnant Last year I went to Lanzarote and Mary got pregnant Mick says . So what are you going to do this year ? Paddy replies I’m taking her with me

In the summer Peter Houston gave Alex Harris and Scott Shepherd a combined 4 years of football contracts.

Clubs will care about the credibility of the proposal and preparation and presentation help achieve that. The present non league format was thrown together, that error shouldn't be compounded by introducing an equally half baked feeder to it.

Harris is one of those laddies that's very good at football, it's just when an opposing team is added that the problems start cause he's fearter than Mr Feart from Feartsville! Yet there was one occasion yesterday when he slid in to block a clearance and the contact was actually audible! It's a shame really because he has the speed and guile to give defences problems but just can't seem to apply himself properly.

Can only speak for myself and nothing to do with the club I support but when BSC are trying to lead the way I'm a bit sceptical, a club that doesn't have its own ground , that play up in alloa in front of 40 fans at most aren't a club that I hold in high regard one bit , they're a shambles to me .

Yes - and I'm sure BSC would agree with that too - they've already apologised for the errors and said the wrong draft went out, it wasn't checked etc etc. Just to be picky on a point of detail, it was an email and not a letter - there's something a bit less formal about digital correspondence, and immediate - once it's gone, it's gone - maybe the urgency or 'haste' in which it was sent was something to do with putting sounders out ahead of the SFA meeting on 5th January, the one that NOBODY in Junior football has been consulted on for their views. The BSC 'intent' is big-picture stuff about initiating change and in my opinion the guy should be applauded for standing up and starting something that should've been done years ago by others.

Harris leaving would make me extremely happy. What an absolute horrendous signing

As soon as we lose Jordan Marshall we are in big trouble defensively because we have no natural replacement. When you add in Fordyce's absence it seriously weakens us. It is at times like this that you look to your GK to help out and perhaps keep you in games............that has certainly been a forlorn hope. With the exception of Antell I can rarely recall a keeper who has impressed me less and while it would be great if he suddenly "leapt into action" literally - he shows no sign of it. I don't know how long GN can justify picking him? The central midfield has under- performed all season and only the industry of Jacobs has masked the problem. Stirling has contributed little but I am convinced that if we had a ball player in midfield delivering proper service to him we would see a different player. With Kerr and Kane returning to Perth we are very short of quality. Fortunately we have a big gap over Falkirk but I suspect they will re-group in transfer window and start cutting the deficit. Relying on Rankin and Tapping to support Jacobs was a big error. McFadden wasn't what we needed so a mini re-build is required budget permitting. Good optimism after Dunfermline win has sadly evaporated.

This is the dogs So8, and every club like ours needs a bampot like yourself to chronicle this sort of stuff. Tell you what, you remain Cassandra and I'm happy to continue as Solomon [emoji39] Seriously, a fantastic effort and read - well done indeed. In passing, a Happy New Year to all the Sons diaspora and all P & B regulars.

I’ve had a look at our results. We’ve picked up 14 points since the end of Nov. 10 points in Dec and we still lost to Aberdeen, Hearts and Celtic. It took the entire season before that to get 8 points. The interesting thing about that the 14 points we’ve gained coincide perfectly with Bain being dropped. We’ve had 4 clean sheets since Parish has come in as well.

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Today marks the first time in 3 years that I've made it from one payday to the next without taking out a payday loan. Tomorrow I will pay off 2 more for good. Paid off 2 at the start of December. Moving in the right direction

I was at the game but had to read the BBC report to confirm my suspicions. I'm still not sure that it happened therefore!

The Doors -Riders On The Storm

If we could keep him for the rest of the season , I would be pleased. Could be the difference between relegation and safety. If we got this + 500k with a sell on clause , and maybe Scott Allan for free with his wages paid up - I think that would be a really good deal. 1 million, 1.5 million talk is fantasy stuff. We got him for nothing, so any cash and a full season from him is good business.

The Shadows - Riders In The Sky 28 Feb 1980.

Best thing for it get back on it!

Tom Johnstone says he’s been in negotiations? It would have been nice if he had told his members about it!

That’s terrible! Hope you feel better soon mate!

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Fully admit when I saw team sheet yesterday I was baffled & feared the worse & one result doesn’t undo the garbage that has gone before but it may be enough to act as a catalyst, only time will tell. Biggest surprise was seeing Kidd play and then see him play in midfield. He started off well but unsurprisingly faded in the 2nd half. Thought Sibbald was very good and helped set the right tone in terms of effort. Not the biggest fan of Muirhead, his lack of skill worries me but his effort & commitment yesterday were excellent. However the real standout was Longridge and he impressed and gives me a little hope, although as ever with Falkirk that is a dangerous thing. Heard lots of rumours yesterday and have seen lots of tweets today all about behind the scene turmoil and infighting. Take all this with a pinch of salt. Far too many seem to take great pride in spreading shit & some seem to have perverse fascination with undermining the club. Onwards & upwards (hopefully) and in Hartley I/we trust (for now [emoji12])

Yaas Joey! Tune!

Rob Cross sounds like Mickey Flanagan.

For me it's more about how Rey is capable of suddenly 'picking up' the Force in a way others didn't, especially without any teaching. With the characters DA mentioned, I just presumed they'd have showed some ability before spending a while sussing it out / being taught. Luke for example spent ages in a swamp trying to lift a single rock (with much difficulty), whereas Rey can miraculously do all sorts a few days after spending a lifetime dragging giant scraps of metal through the scorching desert for quarter portions, which must really suck knowing you could have done the same with your mind whilst on a dune with a cool box full of gin and tonic all this time btw.

Great to hear, wonder if he'll make Tuesday though.

The goal from Longridge was a thing of beauty and the scenes from the players was like they actually cared.

Was concerned we'd be cut adrift at the bottom come the winter shutdown. Looks like AA's earned himself another window.

I've been watching the football in the other room. She is watching Dreamgirls. I've never heard a racket like it. It has actually given me a headache. While we're at it, the apple advert. "What you doing on your computer? What's a computer"? Don't come the cùnt with me ya cheeky wee b*****d, or I'll put my fùcking foot through it.

Thanks for the input lads. I went to bed early last night, slept well and feel brighter this morning than I have in a while. And can I just say how much I appreciate this thread. Interestingly; I find it helps me more than the conversations I've had with people in real life. Something about the anonymity makes it easier to open up. Go figure.