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And that time it was a clear and obvious mistake, it was never a red card. Anyway, overall well done to Saturday’s ref.

I pretty much agree. He did an excellent job letting play go on for a decent advantage to accrue allowing Cameron to sublimely lob the ball into the goal from 45 yards, although I still think it was a yellow for the Saints’ goalie. He didn’t get much wrong, although from where I was sitting in The West Stand, I thought McCracken was lucky that the ref let him away with a very unnecessary high knee. Despite the gibberish from Mc Fadden and Mcann there was absolutely no need to go to the VAR monitor at the end of the game and I was delighted to see that the ref said, “Bollox to you lot, foul. Where is the clear and obvious mistake in my decision you complete bunch of tossers!”

Carson has been a pretty good keeper, making amazing saves, but from time to time there’s a howler. McCracken hasn’t played as many games as Carson so the comparison is difficult. Yet I think Mc Cracken just shades it: he’s a great shot stopper, as good as Carson; he commands his goal area marginally better using a strong two fisted punch when under pressure, which is safer than trying to catch it and make a dog’s breakfast of it; and finally I think McCracken’s distribution is marginally better. Mind you lads, Harry Sharp isn’t bad either!

After the nightmare delays at the Friarton bridge during the week I’m taking the train to Perth. Haven’t done that since there was Muirton! So time for some grub and a few decent beers at the Old Ship then off to the match. Cmon the Dee

Totally right. He never once played as well as that for us. Always tried to be fair but against the Terrors he was immense. I thought Michael Stewart was churlish no to give him MOTM just because the said pundit early on said he thought that Jakubiak essentially flattered to deceive. It’s clearly not in his nature to be humble. Shame.

Last night was, apart from a paucity of Dark Blue goals, a five star performance. The first half domination was a real pleasure to watch with our midfield reigning imperially against an absent Dons midfield. Sylla, McCowan and Cameron with Tiffany were outstanding, and Curtis Main caused great difficulties in the Aberdeen defence. Time for him to score please. The defence, too, pretty much coped with the Dons’ attack- insipid as it often was, and I enjoyed the excellent punching out from McCracken. Daftie behind me shouting “catch it”! I’d like to see the same energy and sense of purpose instead of standing off the opponents when the Govan lads visit on Sunday.

The Rovers lads at the top of the championship mentioning that Dylan Easton is being linked with us as a swap for Byrne, seemingly rejected by RRFC, or via a fee in January rather than getting him free in the summer at the end of contract. (Delighted by the way that Byrne shining for the Rovers. ) i for one would take Easton, although it would leave Tiffoney adrift in the selection stakes - how about a swap, Tiffoney for Easton?

Why on earth would County bring back this complete and utter twit? I’ve nothing against the Staggies but this chap opens his mouth and there is a Tsunami of diarrhoea. Malky had old fashioned values …. regrettably but dearie me the feculent tirade from his gob would make a chap prefer that County go down instead of the Perth lads

bollox- what’s he done?

Class act Motherwell. Guard of honour. Thank you.

I hope you are right. And in addition we need some signings to put the ball in the net!

Classy post from the Red Lichties regarding our new Physio Kevin Milne. https://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/thank-you-kevin-milne/

That was Hartley at his finest. Unbelievable.

Still buzzing after the emotional roller coaster of losing three goals and scoring three in the first half and then the more controlled organisation of the second half with a great fifth to seal it. Thanks boys. Two questions: a) how many teams have scored their goal of the season against us? At the least QP, Cove, Morton ….; b) what’s the prize money for winning the Championship? Looking forward to making a better fist of it next season than we did in 21/22.

Thanks for your input. I hadn’t realised that you’d played at Hampden this season. Such a pity that the last game of the season - before playoffs - will be played at Ochilview then.