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Nice to see our 'young team' had finally got back from Greenock.

The big difference this year is that we HAVE signed up our existing players and seriously looking at the few who will need to be added. Previous years under Max had been a last minute dash and we ended up with players more concerned about their pockets than their football.

Not a case of thought, actually a case of promises broken. The owner 'promised' that his side had no intentions of challenging United and wanted players to step up from them to ourselves. Every promise made at a members' meeting was broken. They don't need a Bo'ness identity, all their owner is interested in is the size of his ego

I need social skills? I didn't resort to swearing at you. The basic common sense here is that there was one club, until a bunch of interlopers copied our strip, badge and installed themselves outwith the town of their origin.

A red dot for possibly the daftest suggestion you've made and there have been several to pick from. The 'parasites' are not welcome.

I don't often post these days but for you I'll make an exception. You are a shit-stirring ****, with the brain of a pea. You are very welcome!

Dunderheid, I know you are trolling but here are the league stats between the sides Bo'ness United Won 55, wee rose won 51, with 27 draws. So even in your wildest dreams you'll be a while catching up.

I thought the rules for 'B' teams were 5 games in the first team and you are out of the B's. Is that correct? Because if so Hearts flouted the rules on Saturday against Bo'ness, by playing Lewis Neilson, who has already made 10 league appearances this season (4 starts & 6 subs), as well as games in the League Cup and Europe. Don't they have enough of an advantage already? From their programme it also looks like he played against the Shire and Stirling Uni recently too.

Back to big team business (the only type this thread should contain). I thought the rules for 'B' teams were 5 games in the first team and you are out of the B's. Is that correct? Because if so Hearts flouted the rules by playing Lewis Neilson on Saturday, who has already made 10 league appearances this season (4 starts & 6 subs), as well as games in the League Cup and Europe. Don't they have enough of an advantage already. From their programme it already looks like he played against the Shire and Stirling Uni recently too.

From your knowledge on this matter, it seems apparent you are part of the NPA committee, as you know the rental side. Trying to boast you are a fan of many years doesn't cut the mustard when all I have ever seen you write on here is criticism of the team. Not once have you praised them for a winning performance. Why is that, oh super fan?

I feared that this type of fan would never be happy. Because you can't criticise Little for his start and end to the season, you jump on the middle for your moan. You think the squad needs vastly improved. Who exactly has overrun us this season, outwith the gruesome twosome? Of course we want to do better but please, some credit to the guys instead of all the moaning. Why do you bother pretending you are a BU fan. It's not a celebration but an acknowledgement that we have reached such a position, when we are punching above our weight financially.

Seriously? We have now clinched 9th place in the league which, for some, seems to be a poor season. Just how many of of the teams who have finished above us do you realistically see us being ahead of? CSS perhaps but we have to be fair on the lads. They have done well this season and I wouldn't rule out another League Cup Final.

It just underlines how little worth, financially, the B teams are. An Easter weekend should see everyone playing, hopefully boosting gate. The fact that the season is extended to accommodate the B teams means extra wages for at least 3 weeks, maybe 4. The clubs with low running costs can greedily take the money but we have to pay extra rent for having these three in. I'm sure Cowdenbeath are in a similar position.

I hope you carry on that complacency because you will end up on the seat of your pants. Congratulations to former BU players Danny Galbraith & Gregor Nicol. We obviously taught them that a two goal lead is no certainty of success.

To pull this back from the pathetic 'wee rose' element, yesterday's game didn't tell us too much, as the opposition were poor, very poor. However any team can only beat what is put in front of them and the BU's set about their task with gusto. Tom Grant proved what an important player he can be, especially in the first half. Lenny showed great finishing quality and could be our ace in the League Cup. Hawkeye and McArthur continue to impress as a pairing. It could have been seventeen instead of seven and Star couldn't have complained but their 'keeper can and did pull off some wonder saves, particularly a curler from Lawler heading into the top corner! If the aforementioned is signed up, he could be a top performer with a pre-season behind him. Also, a big shout out to Josh French, who came on in a back three and showed good control and passing ability. Obviously we won't know his full abilities at the back until we play a 'decent' side. All in all, very satisfied with the performance and spirit showing in the team. On now to Own Goal Dusty Broom!

It is anything but a "lazy appointment". Ian is a quality appointment. Anybody who watched the team on Saturday could detect the difference with his tactics. He knows the players there now and will have his own plans on who to keep and who to let go. Like Max, he has plenty of contacts in the senior game after a long career in the lower divisions. He has also demonstrated his interest in encouraging the young lads, helping with their training. Of course, we will have doubters. Those who think we were the team after Stevie Gerrard whilst forgetting the major hurdle we face.....a lack of money!

8-8 could just as easily been the vote involving all Braves fans

He took a knock in the penalty box in the second half and seemed to limp away from that. Always sensible to protect players by withdrawing them. Today, I felt he played well and yes, we should build our midfield around him. McArthur had another solid game, capped by a goal but for me Tom Grant was out in front, as demonstrated by his three assists.

Just to clarify, my team has voted against the B teams on both occasions. This season only underpins our feelings. Whilst last season, the 'novelty' factor brought out the crowds, this year has been a joke. The Rangers match saw a few turn up but the Celtic game was literally only parents, perhaps due to the big team playing at 5.30 that night. I am still of the unequivocal opinion of 'Get them to f**k'.

Glad you didn't say Sandy

Over many months, all you have done is attack United, so give it a rest with the cry-baby stuff.

Explain? Surely achieving a highest-possible position is explanation enough. Unless you are one who wishes us to fail.

Your first sentence is possibly the most ridiculous one that I have read on here, which is some achievement. The tail-end of your second sentence negates the whole point of your first one. I won't argue with your third sentence as it is your opinion, however much I may disagree.

I disagree that games are meaningless now. We still have a chance to finish in the top half of the league, with matches against two sides immediately above us to come. Our support does suffer from a degree of over-expectation. Maybe if we had the financial backing of some of those above us (good luck to them, not bitterness), we would be in a much healthier position.

Copied from Wiki During his playing career, Little represented Berwick Rangers, Livingston, Stenhousemuir and Alloa Athletic.[1] Little had spells as manager of Vale of Leithen, Heriot Watt University, Livingston Under 20s, a brief caretaker role at Tranent Juniors, Whitehill Welfare, and Berwick Rangers.