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Seventeen league titles, five European Cups, seven League Cups and fifteen Manager of the Year
awards. Both adored by their fans, admired by their peers; and despised either end of the M62.
Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley OBE are undeniably the masters of their trade. Title after
title has been mixed with majestic football and an unerring enjoyment of standing on the sidelines
shouting at some of the worlds' most famous sportsmen.
In the end Hamilton had left their late rally too late. A good couple of months too late.
A season that began with back to back 4-0 defeats ended last night in relegation with a game to
spare.
St Johnstone ended up the executioners. But Hamilton had were the authors their own death warrant.
Outwardly benign, really rather malevolent.
Inviting your enemies round for a house party is a nice gesture. Until they realise that most of
the guests have only turned up to celebrate your achievements.
Cruel that.
Spare a thought for Falkirk's fans. Off the pace in the First Division title race, financially
suspect, offloading players here, there and everywhere and stuck with a divisive manager for
another season.