Acon

In the entirely same vein as most on here in that it’s a shitshow of a league to try and call, I’m plumping for the following: Dundee United Dunfermline Inverness Caley Thistle Raith Rovers Queens Park Partick Thistle Ayr United Airdrieonians Greenock Morton Arbroath Even if United are muck, they’ll empty Goodwin if it’s not going well and get someone / anyone to get over the line.

Dundee Thistle ICT Morton Arbroath Raith QP Cove Hamilton Ayr

If he’s 3rd choice at Hibs he’s maybe seeing it at least as an opportunity to become a no. 1. with us. Would be hugely beneficial to us having an experienced keeper to push Sneddon on further next year IMO. Off the top of my head, Morton are the only championship club without a confirmed no. 1, so think Mitchell could well rock up at Firhill.

Cheers all!

Decent barbers in Falkirk please? Not looking for anything special, short back n sides n tidy on top kinda guy so nothing that requires taking a mortgage out cheers.

Decent run out tonight, anyone that was there? Caught the last 5 mins of the commentary and they pinpointed Lyon and Lawless as the “standouts” without getting too excited. Good to see Dowds off the mark early doors, regardless of it being a friendly.

The longer it drags on the more skeptical I am that we’ll get it done. Maybe Mikael Mandron is available instead?

I’d assume Mitchell, I’m sure there was chat that it was lined up to happen in January before we got Firth. With them having Marshall on the books now, they’ve Macey and Dabrowski as 2nd and 3rd choice so would make sense for them to offload. Would think Firth would be going back down south and out of our wage bracket but suppose that’s an outside bet too.

Cheers folks. I’d thought about BTW but had in my head they never had screens. Was obviously in a stupor last time I was there… thanks again!

Not sure if best asking here or on the Scotland threads, but looking for somewhere to watch the game tonight in the Falkirk / Camelon vicinity. Any recommendations for decent boozers would be appreciated, cheers.

Is the Rhodes deal done and dusted or is it dependant on whether Huddersfield go up or not?

Genuinely feel for Queens and their fans. Gibson very classy despite the fact it’s, IMO, a stonewaller. Cliché as it is, but when you’re down there, you just don’t get those breaks. League 1 will be a tough league next year but reckon they’ll be right up there next season.

Baffled at the amount of folk thinking Thistle could go up… We’ve only got a small chance of managing making the final if we can get Tiffoney fit for the run in, in the same way Killie will need Lafferty. As others have eluded to, Arbroath have had our number for 2 and a half games (As have ICT tbf) so would like them to pip Killie to the league so we’d avoid playoffs with them. Obviously based on the fact I don’t see us winning it. Maybe coz we’d be the underdog but I’d fancy us against Killie in the playoffs over Arbroath or ICT. Probably about on par with Raith and that could go either way. At the bottom end, QOTS have actually impressed me more than say Morton, but at the end of the day Morton are keeping the ball out the net and scoring goals at the other. Didn’t actually realise Dunfermline were worse off on GD, but still just get the feeling they’ll eventually put a run together. If pushed for an answer I would tout QOTS to go down. Unfortunately for the league’s sake I think it’ll be 1 up and 1 down. Quality of the league this year is too poor to step up to the premiership but too good for league 1. Going all out I’ll say Cove replacing QOTS and Dundee replacing Arbroath. Killie to lose a Meh off final on Mehnalties.

Thanks to all for the supportive messages, tips and advice. Genuinely means a lot, even when it does maybe just seem common sense most of the time. I think just airing my views rather than bottling helped massively, felt a lot better yesterday morning. We’ve discussed this and with a few events coming up in April / May / June it’ll probably be required anyway. With CoVID at its peak with toddler, I probably missed having that chance to do some feeds with him and maybe why I’m feeling more sensitive around it this time when there’s not been a reason for me not to be helping. have listened to a few of these, it does always help hearing others struggling in a “we’re all in the same boat” way.

I’ve debated messaging on here a few times before and always thought it a stupid idea but I’m at a loss who I can talk to and feel I need to get stuff off my chest. I’ll probably not convey what I want to say properly and arguably this should go on the parenting thread, but here goes… Wife and I had baby number 2 in January, and I’m really struggling with him right now. However I don’t feel I can really talk about it with Mrs. Acon about that because she’s the one with a big scar across her belly, the one in pain from the surgery she had to have and the one stuck under him about 20 hours a day due to the fact she’s breastfeeding and the baby is an absolute gannet. Not only that, but I genuinely feel like I don’t have any sort of feelings towards baby 2 and that’s seems fcuking mental considering how much I cherish our toddler. I dunno if it’s just because I’d forgotten a baby literally just shits n cries the now and I must’ve forgotten how that felt when it was toddler at that age, or just the fact there’s 2 of them to contend with now. I realise it’s probably compounded by the stressed of moving house at the end of March, being the sole earner now she’s only on statutory pay (especially considering she’s the higher earner) and the impending increases on household bills that we absolutely will not be able to afford. But I just get so angry and worked up at baby crying and it’s taking everything for me to compose myself and relax and help him. Like I literally told him to shut the fcuk up tonight and then hated myself for it because of how fucking stupid and mental that is. This tiny living thing that I’m meant to love and care for and I’m getting raging because god forbid he needs some attention. And yet when it comes to toddler I’ll shower him with hugs and kisses until he’s annoyed by me. I managed to get out with the dog for an hour tonight and it certainly helped to just get some fresh air and perspective, and I’m hoping pressing send on this will help too coz I’ve typed and deleted plenty of messages before and then struggled on with it. Just felt it had come to the fore and needed to express this time. Cheers

To the surprise of no one, Nouble bossing it. He’ll be a huge loss in January.

Meant to be travelling up to Montrose today from Falkirk. The fair lady was having a meltdown yesterday about it and I said we’d wait until today to decide. Seeing everything is meant to subside around 9am, when we’re meant to be leaving. What’s the verdict from the P&B east coast community? ETA: I’ve already seen the mention of the A90 N/B shut so I’m leaning towards agreeing with Mrs. Acon and patching it.

I’ll likely be a minority but I fairly enjoyed the game despite the score line. Might be something to do with the sentimentality of being back at Firhill for the first time in around 2 years though. ICT clearly had the better of the chances and will feel slightly aggrieved to not to have taken the 3 points, BUT from my seat at the bing end of the JHS, I felt pretty sure the ball hadn’t went out of play for our “goal” so be interesting to see if any of the cameras will show that. Great save from Sneddon for the penalty, glad he’s hitting a bit of form and to spin the consecutive 0-0s positively, it’s nice to see us keep some clean sheets. Definitely needing some reinforcements in January, as the subs were ineffectual when they came on, granted Murray could’ve been given a bit longer with Tiffoney being poor today.

Must be able to field a semi decent team of Parstick players from the last few seasons? Scully (maybe not) Williamson Dowie Devine McMillan Cardle Hardie Paton Craigen Buchanan Nisbet Manager: Dick Campbell Done in about 5 mins granted but I’m sure someone as bored as me could muster something better?

How is Doddsball on the eye out of curiosity? I’ve not paid any attention outwith us really, 1-0s don’t sound the most riveting but winning is winning and would happily take a season of them to end up top.

I sent the below to my pal back in May, seems to fit with the gist of most and would stick with it. Killie Dunfermline ICT Thistle Raith Hamilton QOTS Arbroath Morton Ayr

Big fan of the away kit. Reminiscent of something Germany based from the 90s. Solid effort. edit to add pic.

Cheers troops, much appreciated.

I’m about an hour into my 2nd play through, totally patched Gwent originally but took a bit longer to try get to grips with it. Already enjoying it 100% more that I’ve paid attention to the tutorial. Are there any other particular tips/tricks other than occasionally throwing the first round? Like best cards to try and purchase / trade?