League: Buffs FC get back (kind of) to winning ways with a 6-2 away win. New Academy recruit Kieron Lithgow (undecided on new name yet) scored on his debut.

Goals: McStay (23), McFadden (34, 48), Henderson (55, 81), Lithgow (59).

Opposition were set up in a 4-4-2 flat and Buffs strode out in a 3N-4-1-2.

Cup P/O: Buffs FC lose the first leg 1-0 at home.

After conceding in 19 mins the Buffs defense hold up well to the opposition but Dalglish fails to convert any of the few chances that fel his way as Buffs are reduced to shooting on sight from distance, without much joy.

With a 7Q starting 11 advantage the away side strut out in a 4-3W-1-2 and Buffs dig the trenches with a 4-1-4-1.

Despite the set back in the Cup there is still hope: win the match in 90 mins and we're either through or its into extra time. It will be time to pop the brave pills.

Squad News

The new DMC was named Dave Mackay (again) and has achieved 6* recognition for his dedication in training.. The new NordGem MC has been named Archie Gemmill and should achieve 6* soon.

It is hoped in the next couple of days that Alex McLeish, who converted from DC to DL recently, and AMC James McFadden will regain their 6*. Star MC Paul McStay is lagging a bit now and might need extra training to match them.

(Still undecided on what the new Academy training experiment should be called so maybe its time 100+ game Jim Baxter moved on and I can get all creative and call the new boy Jim Baxter - but he has achieved 5* recognition now.)

Its likely that Richard Gough might be moved on too as he's just not kept pace with the rest of the team. Buffs Mad i also on the look out for a new striker so we can expect Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law or Joe Jordan to be moved on.

Scouts

A formal complaint has been sent to NordFA about the performance (or lack of) by Mr Scout. Does he even look at our 'Required List': to come back with only one 22 yo with only 46Q and the only 49Q prospect is a 25 yo DMR which just isn't good enough.