Hammerafc

You can't just have 24 players with no reserve or youth team and have the budget for them all to be decent enough to play when there are injuries and happy enough never to play and sit about waiting all season. The size of the squad has not been the big problem excluding loaning Balde out. 1320 is correct it is the make up of the players we have. It's not a balanced squad for the numbers.

Last season was that bad you have consigned it out of your memory as it was Hamilton that were awful rather than qots. From the outside last season looked like a success and ultimately the goal was achieved but the football especially at home was terrible. That said we had the battling quality to hold firm and secure draws in games we looked like losing but this has disappeared this season. We are still in a reasonable league position though and well in touch with the rest of the league and with the correct appointment we may stay up. The loan market disappearing for Campbell really seemed to be pivotal as we did very well over the years with Martin, Williamson, Virtanen, C Hamilton, J Hamilton, Nouble that just gave the squad a bit of a boost with the brilliance of Linn, McKenna and an excellent defence we have had a very enjoyable time under Campbell for the majority of his reign as Manager.

Not someone that I thought would bring long term success when he was appointed but more of a short term good appointment. Proved wrong and we had some fantastic seasons under Campbell that will never be forgotten. That said the tactics and the football the last 18 months have been hard to watch. I'm not sure we can get a management team in that can repeat that success but it was time for a change for all parties. None of the coaching staff deserve abuse from the fans though. They did a great job and it's disappointing it's been a messy end. They will be remembered fondly by most I'm sure.

We would have a starting 11 and 3 outfield subs and a GK the same as this game. We have players missing already. We don't have reserves etc. Can't just spend money on players we might need twice a season. 4 subs is not ideal but it's not a massive deal.

Squad size is fine no matter how often you mention it.

That's never red card. Not a great challenge but yellow all day long.

I think it would have been better with Hammy as left CB. Macintosh on the right doesn't work.

Report on the radio saying Verstappen doesn't have duty to support Perez to 2nd. The thing is if he keeps pumping in wins it's easily the best support he can provide as takes points away from all his rivals. Perez has truly been piss poor this season since the start of the Monaco weekend.

According to their website juniors are under 16. Should be ok to get him through for that ticket.

I would start Hammy if he's fit and take him off later if required. Only way to get match fit is to play.

I'm surprised he didn't go down there when Stones interrupted his run.

He is awful

Not much rain so far but due to get worse tonight and tomorrow with an amber warning in effect and red warning just north of Arbroath. I think this will probably get binned possibly today. Met office still showing winds of over 30 tomorrow.

Shame we are still in the challenge cup as could have played this Saturday. I'd rather have bumped that fixture to midweek and played the league match this weekend when Dunfermline are also free.

Round O has been closed for quite a while now unfortunately.

The best game was when the wind actually did blow at Gayfield and Crawford was just about in tears in the post match interview. Beaten that day before you even kicked a ball.

The Harbour which used to be peppos use beef dripping which is always a bonus. The Cairnie chip shop is also decent as is the Marina and Golden a Haddock. Lots of good options. Not a fan of Marcos but not had it in years so could well be better now.

TOB giving away a silly free kick led to the first goal. Not stopping the cross led to the second goal. Ricky didn't have his best of games but absolutely bossed Samuel on the counter attack the last 30 minutes. Easy to say you would have kept the same defense before the game but if Little was on the bench and we conceded the daggers would be out for Campbell. You won't always have a great game or not make mistakes but it's how you respond that matters.

34.5 Million earnings in a season, no wonder he smiles so much

How was that possible to win that hole?

I think the management team thought they would pick up a few good loans last season like we had always done in the past but the change to the size of the bench and 5 subs has had a massive impact on availability of players. Moving away from loans has been a wise move although it's always worth pursuing if an opportunity arises.

The top level of the competition is comparable though. There are less of them but still a competitive competition and your golf isn't going to go massively downhill just because those outside the top 15 are not as good. None of the European players on LIV did anything to be in contention of a pick though and America could pick the LIV players so not really a factor in the Ryder cup this year.

Not sure what makes LIV less competitive.

Captain's always seem to get the flack but not sure what was really wrong with Johnson's pairings as such. Coltart made a good point that 9 of the US team haven't played in 5 weeks which can't be ideal. BMW would have been good preparation for them.

Speith can't hit the ball straight currently. His absolutely brilliant short game gets him out of trouble but risky for Foursomes. Saying that can't get any worse for them.