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Diomande returns but still doubts over Ridvan according to Clement.

Sorry, maybe some wires crossed. I was asking @DukDukGooseto expand on them laughing at the claim that strict liability could leave clubs open to being punished for things outwith their control.

Care to expand?

I think it's also hard to justify the claim that Hampden isn't a neutral venue for these fixtures just because it is in Glasgow, never mind label it a 'scandal'.

It's possible, but would require the member clubs to vote on it. Hibs recently stated they'd be open to exploring the option of strict liability, however it doesn't seem to be a very popular idea as it means clubs will ultimately be responsible for and punished for actions that may be outwith their control.

The SPFL have no power to punish clubs for fan behaviour. It’s not within their jurisdiction. They only have the power to punish clubs for rule breaches.

I seen this on Twitter a couple of days ago about the prices seeming odd and someone suggested that some Bookies may have incorrectly applied a home advantage bias to their prices based on the draw (despite it being a neutral venue), with Aberdeen drawn first against Celtic and Rangers drawn first against Hearts. I've no idea how plausible this may be, but I've seen similar in the past (usually the leagues below the Premiership) in Scotland where the prices just look ridiculous. A guy I followed on Twitter would constantly take advantage of this by staking large sums when the fixtures were released and as the odds came down, he'd be able to cash out the bet in profit before a ball was even kicked.

Pretty much what I believe, however I think there can be more of a balance. Instead of just giving the players a boost, he can also explain what he feels can be done better and give an idea as to how he might address it.

Aye, some bizarre comments from Clement. I can only think (or rather hope) that he is trying to avoid being critical of the players so to avoid being seen as throwing them under the bus. I really hope he doesn’t believe we got the response we needed nor thinks that performance was controlled or dominant. In trying to protect his players he’s just got us fans wondering whether he can see what is wrong with the side.

Just so flat and lacking any urgency. Too many seemed reluctant to try too much for fear of it not working. When the game is petering out 0-0 then you need to take some risks and we took none.

He can barely move. He is running on empty

Absolutele bottlers

That’s never a foul on Lamie

We’re playing so bad

Clement taking a drink from an empty bottle

Aye, not a single replay of that potential foul with McGhee running at goal.

This Rangers side have no ideas. Shat the bed at the worst time possible in the season.

I really don’t know why both Lawrence and Lundstram need to sit on top of Goldson and Souttar. Stretch the midfield a bit, move forward.

Not a very inspiring performance. Two Sima chances that were relatively comfortably saved and a header from a corner about all we can really look at as opportunities. I do think we’ve done well to limit Dundee’s threat as the half went on. They had a wee flurry of action at our end early on but seems like it’s mainly being played in their half at the moment but we’re just not threatening and as has been said, it doesn’t look like a team scrapping for a title.

Hate a fake head knock. Nothing wrong with him there.

Our shape is meaning we are completely bypassing our midfield. Nobody can get their foot on the ball as it’s co Stanton just going to Tavernier, Sima and sometimes Lundstram.

Totally daft from Silva. Ball is dropping in a dangerous area and he needlessly fouls.

Should’ve been a booking, that.

Pesky Dundee being told to inflate the balls

It’s evident that our defence struggle with balls over the top and in behind, so I am struggling to see why we are standing off the centre backs and midfielders dropping off and allowing them the time to pick their spot. We look so vulnerable when heading back to our own goal.