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Got to feel sorry for the young lad don't you. With a Dad like that his card has nearly been marked.

Thanks for the hyperbole. It wasn't his best game today, I'll grant you.

Listen up Glasgow. It's not jealousy when people react negatively to your betting triumphalism. It's the cringe of someone trumpeting their proclaimed wins on the punt after the let down of a loss. Keep it to yourself, no one is interested!

I thought Boufal handled the situation well. Probably the best thing he did for the afternoon!

Hojbjerg had a very good first half. Both midfielders fell away in the second half as Traore and co dominated. Even though our recent form has been good, always worried our two man midfield could be exposed, and they were. I think Ralph has erred in discarding Romeu.

Well summed up - they had Traore; we had a powderpuff Armstrong; our midfield couldn't cope in the second half and our CBs, particularly Stephens were found out today. Cedric our best player by a country mile. A reinforcement or two badly needed.

Your dislike of Boufal is bemusing. Should be keeping Adams, Boufal and Djenepo. Long should be going.

I think you've come too far out of your shell.

I'd like to echo your words Steve. Love Yoshida - committed player for SFC, and not a bad one either.

No, I was just being flippant. Let's just go out and beat them! I still remember the Sakanowski hat-trick all those years ago.

Beware the wounded wolf.

Long's been ok......but he looks gassed before the hour when he starts. Ralph doesn't seem to do half-time subs but replacing a spent Long with Adams at H/T would be my hope.

The difference being he is now in his mid thirties and looks like an impact sub even at Championship level.

Too little too late? He's played well for the last month. The form of both fullbacks is a big factor in the good run of form.

If you apply that logic then Shane Long would have been sent packing years ago! Given the improved position the Club's in I'd like to see Ralph start Adams more often and bring Long on as the impact sub - then we would see if he can cash in among a more confident, better performing side.

Steady on. His speed and direct running are assets but he does drift in and out.

Well done you - and all the best on becoming a Dad.

Really good cameo today. He'll be alright. The goal (s) will come. Thought he should have replaced Long earlier today.

He was superb - right back to his best. Hope he re-signs.

Absolutely the most satisfying win of the season. Ings, Cedric and McCarthy all brilliant. Cedric's recent performances have been mighty.

Yep, which was the case last night when Rice gained an advantage for his assist from the unintentional hand ball.

As long as the rule is consistently applied I don't mind it. It's the lack of consistency with the VAR rulings which does my head in Though unintentional, the Rice handball did allow the ball to cushion nicely into his path allowing him to set up Snodgrass.

Egg...listen up. Read Gordon's long post, and take it all in. It is succinct, and gives you plenty of examples of the Club taking us for mugs. Show a bit of a respect for a well thought out offering.

From memory, Mane's debut was v Arsenal in the League Cup late 2014 (2-1 SFC) - he won the penalty with a mazy run and showed enough to stamp him as an outstanding talent. The Sheffield U. game was a cold, midweek cup tie in the North, and the whole side were rubbish that night. I remember writing that he could become as good an attacking talent as Eden Hazard - and he proved it......everyone gets a wild guess right now and again! I think you are right about Djenepo - he has got that raw talent, quick feet and movement which reminds you of a younger Mane. Also agree that Che Adams doesn't have those attributes and looks like becoming one of the highly rated Championship strikers who don't make it in the Prem.

Sorry - Mane's class was evident from day 1 at St Marys.