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Glad it is not just me . Blows my mind that anyone would look at keeping hold of a good player in that way

So we praise him for doing the only thing he could do apart from nothing? 😂

Patrick Hardie blames "reactionary SNP members". And a "rightward shift in the SNP".

The pass to Shankland was never on, Grant was open, the pictures shown earlier are a bit Spot the Ball. Rangers are covering Shankland as they did all afternoon, it did free Grant had he disguised a pass to Shankland. Tend to agree it didnt scream encouragement, but I could say that nearly every week, yet we win. Because we show patience.

If he hasn’t just signed a new deal I might agree. I’d happily just get Armstrong in and let nature take its course regarding Forrest, he’ll move on if he isn’t playing.

Not sure there is much to discuss regarding incomings until the window opens , unless we make a surprise PCA

That's a ridiculous way of looking at it though. You can't just look at a transfer fee and translate that into wages. Where does it end with that logic? If we rejected say £4.5M for Shanks in January he'd be on the equivalent of 105K per week? That's not how it works. You're saying take the emotion out of it and look at it from a business point of view, you have to to an extent but you need to remember this is a football club first and foremost, not a business. This has already been pointed out by the club.

Never to late

I'm not sure, I think its a conversation that Naismith, Forrest & Savage would need to have. IMO its as simple as emphasising his minutes are going to be non-existant if he stays. I think he won a watch getting the move to us, his actual ability level is more aligned with a midtable side (better than Livi, worse than Hearts). At 27, he's in his prime, and I think the sensible thing to do would be to go where he's going to play. If that means we top up a portion of his wages or whatever, then fine. Whatever it takes to get the deal done. Killie are also not a diddy team, so would be a good move if he can get a 3/4 year contract.

I like the idea. Two minutes seems harsh. A lot can happen in two minutes. One minute would be enough. I guess these rules can be amended later after complaints, where all clubs agree and not just the odd few. The sub rule seems OK I guess. If they're not injured, get off. It will encourage me to watch MLS again after a long break. Just to see how it will pan out.

Thats excellent and a very smart way of the slow walk off thats been a frustrating issue. Would add on that if they fail to leave the pitch within the alloted time, the referee also books them. If they're on a yellow already, its a red and as they've not left the field of play the sub cannot come on.

More pardons needed

Yep I agree it’s worth testing them but doubt Forrest would go and I wouldn’t pay £1m for him. He’d be a great signing at £600k but will always carry the risk of not performing when moving to a bigger club with a demanding fanbase. Tynecastle can be brutal sometimes.

You are very close to the seat in front at Rugby Park, there isn't much wriggle room.

Robin McAlpine is always worth a read Nothing on today's events yet but shouldn't be too long... https://robinmcalpine.org/analysis/

Cochrane , Clarke , Kent , Oda , Vargas and Hoff

It's a simple question to ask as Heart of Midlothian FC went to great lengths to protect Willie Johnstone and appeal/question the red card. You appear to be going on the defensive with my response there's absolutely no need. Anyway if you don't mind me asking, why were you sitting in and amongst that home support ? Plenty room in the Hearts end.

Detest .... as in "hate", aye ?

Too little too late, 5 million Ukranian soldiers dead.

Oh right . I think that is a bit of a crazy way to look at it tbh . Better to take their actual wages that we pay them as the barometer and the success that they contribute to imo No way we would be in this position without Shankland here this season also imo See when people talk about the next level ? I disagree with the metrics set by most on here . For me the next level would be being able to qualify for European table phase football through qualifying rounds . If we get to that stage , then we are effectively moving up a level where we have an extra six million pounds each season in our budget Only way we can reach that level is by keeping hold of our best players , again all just imo

Indeed. Everton were all over them and their defence was also outstanding. On Klopp, Liverpool have dipped ever since he announced his retirement

People keep talking about Armstrong being a £1m player, but there are a few media articles hinting towards £600k, remember Savage saying we didn't pay anything near the quoted £500k for Shankland, so I think these figures get inflated a bit. I think its absolutely worth testing Killies resolve on Armstrong over thes summer. All going well we should have European group stage football to look forward to, which is a huge selling point for the club. IMO when we've spent money we've not spent it well. This is a good opportunity to spend money well. The lad is into his final 12 months, and I don't think Killie have the luxury of letting him run his contract down. Offering them £300-600k+ Forrest (if he'll go) would be an excellent piece of business for all parties - As you say, Forrest isn't bad, but I think our needs have outgrown his talent.

Assuming everyone under contract stays I'd be happy with us spending big on a RB, resigning Beni and maybe a loan striker happy playing 2nd fiddle to Shankland.

I could see Sibbick and Rowles (Rowles being sold) in the 2 or 3. Would agree with Boyce staying, think he will be experience behind the scenes and stay to go into coaching.

You're a Hearts supporter and posting on JKB. What difference would a little more madness make?