Kris Commons retires - what do the fans think?
KRIS Commons announced on Tuesday night he has ended his Scotland career to concentrate on his family and on club football. The Celtic midfielder won 12 caps and scored two goals for Scotland, but it appears he was frustrated at the lack of games, specifically under Craig Levein.
Despite Gordon Strachan now being in charge, Commons was left out of the squad announced earlier on Tuesday, however he told the Celtic website he had decided before now to retire.
"I have thought about this decision for some time. At this stage of my career I just want to give Celtic my 100 per cent commitment and ensure I can prolong my club career as long as possible.
"I also want to give my young family more attention, something I have not been able to do for some time.
"Neil Lennon had spoken to Gordon in person a while back and I was really pleased to speak to Gordon today. I am on very good terms with him and I wish him and the Scotland team all the very best for the future. I am sure Gordon will do a great job."
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Cowdenbeath: End of season review 2012/13
Cowdenbeath fan Stephen Harley looks back on the 2012/13 season.
How would you rate your season?
It was a strange season. I am sure that over the whole season if games went by the first half we would have been top six. I personally feel we could have achieved more.
However, I have watched Cowdenbeath in the third division. We are punching above our weight massively in both fanbase and budgetary levels.
Taking it all into account the season can only be described as a success.
It was a strange season. I am sure that over the whole season if games went by the first half we would have been top six. I personally feel we could have achieved more.
However, I have watched Cowdenbeath in the third division. We are punching above our weight massively in both fanbase and budgetary levels.
Taking it all into account the season can only be described as a success.
Still happy with the manager?
Yes has to be the answer. "Mickey" has taken us to a championship and kept us in the league. He isn't without his faults however, he needs to trust in the attacking ability of the squad more. When we attacked teams we looked very capable but I got the impression Mickey was at times too happy for a point before a ball was kicked.
If he has learned from his mistakes we will improve next season.
Yes has to be the answer. "Mickey" has taken us to a championship and kept us in the league. He isn't without his faults however, he needs to trust in the attacking ability of the squad more. When we attacked teams we looked very capable but I got the impression Mickey was at times too happy for a point before a ball was kicked.
If he has learned from his mistakes we will improve next season.
East Stirlingshire: End of season review 2012/13
East Stirlingshire fan Gary English reviews the 2012/13 season.
How would you rate your season?
It's difficult to answer this question because there has been many ups and downs this season. To start the season we got a few big results against Ayr and Airdrie in the cup, which were totally unexpected. On the budget that was available I think that the fact we were competitive for most of the season was an achievement.
We had a good run of results in January and February which saw us rise up to 6th, but ended the season on a 10 game losing streak. Overall with some of the performances the team gave with the limited resources, you have to look at the bright side, even though we finished bottom. It's much better that it was eight years ago.
Dundee United: End of season review 2012/13
IT has been an eventful season at Tannadice. Charles Green and Rangers went to war with Dundee United, and lost. Cup winning manager from 2010 Peter Houston left, and Jackie McNamara replaced him.
United continue to produce some of the most impressive youngsters in the country, but it didn't help them to produce the results to see a return to Europe or any more cup glory.
Dundee United fan Ally Stewart gave his thoughts on the 2012/13 campaign.
How would you rate your season?
For Dundee United fans this has been a very mixed campaign. It started on a real high with a couple of convincing wins at Tannadice which put us top of the league. Since then we have been hampered by the loss of important players in key areas. This led to an understandably inconsistent level of performance from the side.
As speculation started to mount around the future of Peter Houston, this appeared to transfer onto the pitch towards the turn of the year. When Jackie McNamara came in to replace him this was met with renewed optimism and an initial uplift in performance. Ultimately however the injuries began to take their toll again and, especially at home, too many draws have meant that getting into the top six was something of a surprise in the end.
Aberdeen: End of season review 2012/13
THE Dons have now finished in the bottom six for the fourth year in a row, though Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hearts at least secured a higher finish than the previous three years.
That scant consolation, and the five games unbeaten under new boss Derek McInnes, is unlikely to be enough to keep the season ticket renewals at Pittodrie high.
The Away End editor and Aberdeen fan Andrew Southwick gives his thoughts on the 2012/13 campaign.
How would you rate your season?
It's been another season where we were predicting big things, and yet have once again found ourselves in the bottom six. I think I might just spend this summer predicting the worst in the hope the opposite happens.
This should have been a good season for us. I felt we had our strongest squad since the team that finished third in 2006/07. At the start of the campaign we had an unbeaten run going for a few weeks, were playing some exciting attacking football, Niall McGinn was hitting the net regularly, and Ryan Fraser was emerging as a phenomenal talent.
Hibernian: End of season review 2012/13
THE season could end with a dream Scottish Cup final victory this weekend for the Hibees.
The league campaign hasn't been anywhere near as exciting, though it has been an improvement on the relegation fight of last season.
The Away End's Hibs columnist Lewis Barnes looks back on the 2012/13 campaign for the Easter Road club.
How would you rate your season?
Acceptable but a season of two halves. Top of the league and flying in November. Then only two league wins in 2013, generally woeful football and a descent into the bottom six. A second successive Scottish Cup final has to viewed as a great achievement, especially if last season's result is banished from memory and the longest hoodoo in Scottish football is ended with a Hibs Cup win. Improvement from last season but still a lot to work on.
Acceptable but a season of two halves. Top of the league and flying in November. Then only two league wins in 2013, generally woeful football and a descent into the bottom six. A second successive Scottish Cup final has to viewed as a great achievement, especially if last season's result is banished from memory and the longest hoodoo in Scottish football is ended with a Hibs Cup win. Improvement from last season but still a lot to work on.
St Johnstone: End of season review 2012/13
ST Johnstone sealed a top six spot with a last gasp goal against Dundee United, and this weekend they went one better.
A place in the Europa League is theirs after they overcame Motherwell and Inverness Caley Thistle lost the Highland derby.
St Johnstone fan Finlay Thewlis gives his verdict on the 2012/12 campaign for the McDairmid Park club.
How would you rate your season?
Very strong. Less flashy and more consistent this season but with our league placing I think the fans are really happy with it. Most Saints fans at the start of the season would have bitten your hand off to be where we are right now. This European spot challenging was enjoyable.
Very strong. Less flashy and more consistent this season but with our league placing I think the fans are really happy with it. Most Saints fans at the start of the season would have bitten your hand off to be where we are right now. This European spot challenging was enjoyable.
Kilmarnock: End of season review 2012/13
IT was always going to be difficult for Kilmarnock to top last season, one where they lifted the Scottish League Cup.
The last day before the split though hurt the Rugby Park club, with defeat to Dundee, coupled with a last minute goal by ex-Killie man Rory Boulding at Tannadice, condemning Kenny Shiels' men to the bottom six.
Kilmarnock fan Craig Forson gives his opinion of the 2012/13 campaign.
How would you rate your season?
Disappointed not to make the top six however we were in the hunt right until the end so not too bad. Next season should be interesting with there not being too much between team two and ten, with an extra relegation threat position.
Still happy with the manager?Aye if he learns to keep his mouth shut. I am not one of these Killie fans that think it is refreshing to have a manager who has strong opinions and isn't scared to share them. Although there is the odd instance I agree with the chap, the majority of the time he spouts rubbish and it's embarrassing. The team though plays some cracking football when on form.
