29 Aug 2026 17:23:09
Heard a rumour earlier that shankland and Mcinnes had words the other night. Let's see the squad tomorrow to see if there's any truth in this rumour.
29 Aug 2026 17:56:19
It looks like we've signed his twin brother. Hopefully he starts banging them in starting tomorrow.
29 Aug 2026 18:12:31
It was only a matter of time before rumours of arguments within the dressing room appeared because of the poor start to the season we've made, I personally don't believe it tbh. 🤔
29 Aug 2026 18:18:50
I can believe it. Shankland was leaving Hearts before Del to work with Rohl, then ends up back with Del due to cause friction.
29 Aug 2026 18:20:14
Agree, Sir Walter, in fact, after every poor performance and dropped points, the team should always be furious and debating in the changing room. All you need to do is listen to McCoist, Barry, Halliday about how they reacted behind closed doors to defeats and poor performances.
A confrontation shouldn't be anything new or surprising. I'm actually glad that's happened because it shows there is a select few who have a heart!
29 Aug 2026 18:27:09
I am finding it harder to care about such things, I have no real strong feeling towards any of the squad or coaching staff anymore, these guys have shown nothing so far to give us anything to worry about any of them falling out with each other, Shankland so far has resembled James Beattie, and McInnes is looking like a Pedro or Murty.
29 Aug 2026 18:37:06
I would be surprised if he didn't have words with McInnes, asking him why he's left on the bench for that big lump of wood Naderi.
29 Aug 2026 18:44:03
There is a massive disconnect between the team and the fans, and it's partly down to the massive turnover in players constantly. That has to be a bridge to start with.
29 Aug 2026 18:52:51
And it's mostly down to the dreadful football the fans are being asked to watch. There is always a great connection when we are playing well. Look at the fans during Rohl's good run last season. The players need to play well and give the fans some heroes again.
29 Aug 2026 19:08:06
That's an issue in itself, wslgers4ever. That's conditional support. We'll get behind you and cheer you, but only when you're playing well.
29 Aug 2026 19:13:59
I find it hard to believe that there's been a bit of needle between the 2 of them before this sht show, as I doubt he would have named him club captain if there was. Unless Del has been told to name him, then maybe. I do feel that they expected Raskin to be out the door a lot sooner and Ferg to be in and be captain, hence the hesitation to name a captain earlier in the season. Shanks' form is the reason he's been dropped, regardless of anything going on.
He's been hopeless, even more than the other 2 available strikers imo. But I wouldn't be surprised if there may have been words said now, both under immense pressure because of our poor run of results and bad performances. So maybe it will be a good thing to get it out in the open and hopefully something can spark something to turn this around. Because God knows we need it.
29 Aug 2026 19:20:57
Should be supported more in the tougher times.
Spot on Gazza.
29 Aug 2026 19:25:44
CR, well said and agreed both have been here (or back here) 5 mins and achieved nothing.
29 Aug 2026 19:38:33
I can see the arguments for both sides, but why would DM give Shankland the captain's armband, saying that was it not Shankland that was giving the team talk at either full time or half time in extra time.
29 Aug 2026 19:42:23
Billy, I have same thoughts as u, but when Shankland left Herts allegedly McInnes phoned him and they had a serious spat.
Suddenly McInnes is now manager but the spat lingers, the bit that makes me unsure is why pick him as captain.
Every dressing room has fallouts, the players, staff don't need to like each other, simply do what they r paid for.
29 Aug 2026 19:45:45
Should change our name to Grimm Rumours, place is full of fairytales, sunshine, unicorns and rainbows and the trolls under the posts, sorry bridge. The land of make believe for some. Not the same place anymore.
29 Aug 2026 20:11:14
I think a lot will be cleared up tomorrow by the team selection. Derek has to put out what he thinks is his best team as his head is on the line and can't think of failure at any cost.
29 Aug 2026 20:16:37
I'm not buying into the McInnes/Shankland stuff. I think that's possibly folk trying to cause trouble when there is none.
Why would McInnes be annoyed with Shankland for going to a club to achieve his childhood dream, when he's done the same, then make him Captain. Not for me! Maybe they've had a fallout but not about that.
29 Aug 2026 20:29:26
Gazza, that's why I say I'm unsure.
29 Aug 2026 20:51:35
It's simply not true that the fans only cheer and get behind them when it's going well. For example, just look at last year. The chants of Danny Danny Rohl rang loud round Ibrox long before results and performances improved, with only 3 wins in his 1st 10 games. And, despite great support, players still gave up at the end, so fans turned on them.