underfire

PARTICK THISTLE'S underfire board insist the show must go on despite big-money backer Colin Weir pulling the plug.

It demanded the underfire leader "own" the "moral responsibility" or "give it to someone who will".

The trading update comes as the group searches for a successor to underfire boss Ms Laury.

The 32-year-old tweaker was accompanied by team physiotherapist Patrick Farhart and another support staff member to bowl in the indoor centre facilities even as the underfire Australian side practised in the outdoor nets.

Reports from Down Under say the 56-year-old is being lined up for a similar role with the underfire Wallabies after a year that yielded four wins from 13 Tests.

Bale must have thought he had finally won them over in the Bernabeu UNDERFIRE: Madrid Lopetegui when he scored twice, including his unforgettable overhead kick, against Jurgen Klopp's side to win the Champions League this summer.

Bale pulled out of that match, and the Nations League clash a few days later against the Republic of UNDERFIRE: Madrid boss Lopetegui Ireland, but it was noticeable that Real made him train with them almost as soon arrived back.

However, the underfire manager saw his side toil to a 0-0 Champions League draw against Valencia to boos at the final whistle.

Underfire Jose gets Mour time JOSE Mourinho does not believe his position as Manchester United manager will be determined by this week's results against Valencia and Newcastle.

"For a long time this team has struggled to score goals from open play," underfire West Brom boss Alan Pardew said.

And the underfire Pulis would like to see more owners adopt an equally measured strategy.

Caete recently came underfire because of his supposed bias against 17-year old victim.