Unless Ally walks he will be here until May - hopefully and very possibly, holding the trophy aloft. However, and I say this the most utmost respect to the service Ally has given to the club - aside from the 2nd half against Celtic we have been complete and utter garbage this season. Out of both European tournaments in a blink, beaten against Falkirk in the cup and effectively blown a 12 point lead. Plus in the Summer transfer window Ally seemed caught like a rabbit in headlights when it came to signings. When was the last time we gubbed a team? When was the last team you sat down to a game and felt confident? If you are being 100% rational, there are grounds for him leaving. There are also reasons to justify the poor results - newness to the role, financial restraints plus injuries and I am willing to accept that. It's not easy stepping up to manage the biggest club in Scotland - especially when tax and media vultures are circling the club. I think the January window will be hugely significant - hopefully he can get rid of the deadwood and things will fall into place for him and the team. I hope he can make the necessary changes to bring back leadership, creativity and guts to the team. Pin the St Johnstone keeper's comments about the game at Ibrox 'being his easiest this season' to the dressing room, put the Captain's role up for grabs and use the presuure to drive grater things. I love Ally - he is a top guy and a hero of a player and I look forward to watching him develop and improve the team.