tartanmartin

They can ask but Russia have met the 120 day criteria by informing UEFA. UEFA now have to confirm the chosen venue. It's what I said before - the 120 day rule is more advisory than enforceable.

I know. I have a copy of them. I'm just saying that if you speak to any of the administrators they're likely to say that any punishment for failing to adhere to 120 days is unlikely. Also, remember it's 120 days to notify UEFA, not necessarily the opponents.

There is unlikely to be any punishment if they go past 120 days. It's looked at as more of a gentleman's agreement but most countries have met the requirement. Hopefully Russia do too, as they have done for previous fixtures to date in this campaign.

be aware that the 120 day "rule" is more of a gentleman's agreement and not an enforceable or punishable competition rule as such. this means it could drag on far longer. i'd half expect them to take us to an artificial surface stadium as that'll mean a few of our players will cry off.

It won't be much more than what went to Kazakhstan. Factor in the day trip to Edinburgh to get your £100 travel visa and the flight availability/cost to Russia then it's difficult to see anything above 1000. Mind you, if we win every match between then and now.................................

there's quite a few on here: https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scotland/supporters-tickets/supporters-buses/

3,700 tickets sold. The unsold ones will not be sold via the BFA as the SSC cannot then be responsible for those in our sections. If you're a SSC member and still want to go I'd suggest contacting the SSC team. Your ticket will likely be a pickup over there.

Cheers for that. A few observations. Any profit gets reallocated to the clubs. The clubs effectively are the SFA. Will the clubs want less cash so the national team get a better manager? All just hypothetical points that are not specifically aimed at yourself.

Where did you get the £76m figure from? I'd hope the same place showed expenditure.

Caledonian Craig and Chripper - I agree with you both that a clear our is required and football folk brought in for the key roles. Folk like Nevin, Alex Ferguson, Mikey Stewart etc. Folk that are forward thinking and take no shit. But, it's extremely difficult to see how that happens within the existing governance framework.

They are elected by the club's which is likely wrong. Fans deserve a say but it's not going to happen. Jokeshop.

So you'll understand that currently the board get elected by the clubs. It's how that gets changed because the clubs are probably happy with those in role at present. The initial change I'd make would be to empower the chief exec and remove the power from committees. I feel that you and me are on the same page but unfortunately it is not as straightforward as sacking the lot of them - no matter how appealing that is.

Can you put names to who you would keep? And name some folk you'd like to replace the ones you're sacking? And also a way that we get this board in place rather than the existing process. For example I don't think the Chief Executive has had a long enough time in role yet and would keep him just now. But if he was to walk then I'd like Leanne Dempster in.

I want change at board level as well Chripper. Out of interest can you tell me who you'd remove on the board and your suggestions for replacement? Also can you tell me how this board should be elected?

A decent centre back of two and a finisher up front and we'd be looking upwards with the other players mentioned above. McKenna/Souttar/Griffiths may be the short term answers. A good manager could get that group going places.

Sorry to disappoint you. 😂

Me too. Poor guy.

It's in this thread around the time he got the gig.

Be interesting to watch how the FAI stuff plays out with the entire board leaving. Not sure what the SFA constitution says for that scenario.

Petrie is next in line.

What's it to do with you? Up to you if you believe it. I knew about McLeish's issues when he was appointed though.

18s this morning

I'm led to believe that Clarke is now open to hearing what the SFA have to offer. I'd still be surprised if anyone other than Gemmill gets appointed at least in the short term.

#Ecksit

Yippee he's away. #Ecksit