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I think the SPFL have run away from their responsibilities again here. The disciplinary punishment handed down to the offending clubs is paltry and simply puts this problem into a cupboard under the stair (put it out of sight so to speak), until it happens again at any of the top two divisions in our country. It is all so predictable with clubs pleading “you’ll ruin and hurt us (and YOU) if you fine or deduct us points!”. And the SPFL not wanting to ‘rock the boat’ by addressing the problem and hoping the Police or Scottish Government don’t force their hand. The punishment imposed on Celtic is bordering on the ridiculous. It presents no deterrent in my mind to the mindless thugs that enjoy courtship by these major clubs (Celtic here). Ie they want their money, noise and fear factor and tacitly accept the risk they will invade the pitch now and again. Fingers crossed no one gets harmed or maimed. In my club’s case ICTFC, they have been allowed to get off with next to no consequential penalty impact or imposition whatsoever. - I’m not celebrating this as unlike what was by Scott Young that ‘lessons to be learned’, thats precisely what we failed to do from the relegation match against the Accies in 2024! I expect our CEO and board to smile (“we got away with that Hey”) and just carry on regardless! In my book is ‘No pain - no gain’. I will continue to argue my case that until our club show clear steps of acting more professionally both on an off the park we will be unable to progress as a football operation. bc

Seems really daft to be honest, especially as he seems to have higher security screening than most folk in place and was already in the USA on the same ESTA a few months ago. Reading between the lines, and from one comment he made in the last few days seems to be a bit of a glitch where some people have been caught out because the system flagged they didn't have the (English) ACPO check even if they did have the Police Scotland version. I did see his video earlier where he was on the wrong train platform and blamed Grassa Hoping he does saunter up to the desk in the embassy and jupe the queue like Matt Lucas, preferably wearing his kilt so he can go straight to Gatwick when it gets approved. Sending good vibes his way.

As someone born and raised in Southampton...my time to shine!

Can't really complain - except when you look at how lightly Celtic have been punished. Their suspended closure in relation to the Hearts game is for just 1,000 seats rather than half a stand. Half of our North Stand is more than 1,000 seats. OK, we don't fill the North Stand, but who's to say it might not be a lot fuller in 2 years time. Celtic have been fined a token £7,500. In terms of a proportion of their annual turnover it is significantly less than our fine. Celtic's "punishment" for a combination of a pitch incursion and the illegal use of pyrotechnics at Motherwell is just £2,500 plus a tiny reduction in ticket allocation for one game. Celtic have form. It is time they were punished in a way that would make the club think seriously about dealing with their moronic supporters.

Yes it’s pretty light, especially closing half the North Stand 😂

He posted a live update this afternoon and he’s an appointment at the US Embassy at 0730 tomorrow and his Police Certificate is clean, so fingers crossed for him. He’s been supported by Jamie Stone who got Douglas Alexander to meet the US Ambassador on behalf of all the fans who have been caught up in it. And other than being mainly County fans, the Torridon guys are good guys as is their music.

With apologies for posting this in the Caley Thistle Forum, but Ryan Christie is at the World Cup, this is being run by the Supporters Trust, and we wanted to maximise awareness of tis unique opportunity.... The World Cup is here and we’re giving you the chance to win a unique piece of football memorabilia. Win a stunning framed display featuring signed shirts from football legends Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo, complete with a certificate of authenticity issued by R.O.D Sport Memorabilia. Every entry helps support fan-led initiatives and strengthens the Trust's standing with the football club and the local community. By taking part, you're helping the Trust continue its work on behalf of supporters. Tickets are only £5. Entries close on Sunday 19th July at 7pm, with the draw taking place on Monday 20th July. Enter now: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/messi-ronaldo-signed-framed-shirts-draw Two of the greatest ever. One unforgettable prize! Thank you for your support. ICT Supporters Trust

With training almost certainly starting next week - the first pre-season friendly is just 16 days away - we can but hope tomorrow is when we find out about our squad. Failing that, someone has to follow the convoy out of the Stadium on Monday and then hide behind a tree and report their findings here.

What a heel! 👞. Meant the ‘soul’ or heart of the game 😁

It's not looking good for him! Scotland fan missing World Cup opener says Trump should 'return the hospitality'

https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-disciplinary-outcomes-51262 I'd say we've got off lightly here but let's hope we don't encounter more idiots causing trouble again 🙄. Closure of 50% of the North Stand for one SPFL match, suspended until 30 June 2028, to be triggered by a significant pitch incursion by home fans at a future home SPFL match Fine of £1,000

Ben Corner, Shae Keogh and Sam Thompson have signed one year contract extensions and are now part of the first team squad. Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC can confirm that ICTFC Academy graduates Ben Corner, Shae Keogh and Sam Thompson have all signed new one-year contract extensions and have been promoted to the club’s first-team squad. The trio’s progression underlines the club’s continued commitment to developing young talent and providing a clear pathway from the ICTFC Academy into first-team football. Ben Corner, 19, signed his first professional contract with the club in 2024. After returning from a serious knee injury, he gained valuable senior experience during a loan spell with Highland League side Clachnacuddin FC last season. Shae Keogh, 19, also signed his first professional contract with the club in 2024. He continued his development with two loan spells at Highland League champions Brora Rangers FC, playing his part in their title-winning campaign. Sam Thompson, 19, signed his first professional contract last summer and similarly benefited from regular senior football while on loan at Brora Rangers FC last season during their championship-winning season. Charlie Christie said: “Huge credit to these three young ICT Academy players that they have now made the transition into our first team squad for this coming season. Scott and Billy recognise the potential in all three and everyone at the club is hopeful that training on a daily basis with the first team will help them further develop.”

... and hoping that Kenny Smith gets his ESTA woes sorted out in time to fly out and watch the WC.

We’re selling the sole of the game we love it seems to me when each WC tournament comes around. The game football was created on the backs of the working class man. It was the outlet where these urban fiercely proud, hard grafting people (mines, shipbuilding and like) escaped and put aside for 90 minutes any domestic, money or personal worries. The rules were simple and both sets of players reflected the challenges their onlookers had in trying to overcome their opponents, (Fairly and on ability). The greed, corruption and commercialisation that infests the game today effective precludes the very fans that created the game are priced out of attending any match. Throw in VAR, water breaks (adverts), players that pride themselves in conning referees (cheating) and finally that the game has become an almost contactless sport! Heck I didn’t mean to rant on so much.🧐 I will attempt to follow Scotland without the hysteria that engulf our people at these times and hope they save face (don’t get gubbed). When I can’t watch the bbc I will avoid the commercial stations pre-match 3 hour build up, the 30 min half time and water break bookie and Christmas adverts. Finally - Hope every fan manages to avoid ICE agents and gets back home alive and safe. bc

mmm, I may tune in for Shakira :)

I share your feelings about Fifa and Trump but I am not going to let my disgust at the power brokers detract from my support for the players. For them, playing in a world cup is a dream come true. Sadly, the powers that be are tainting their dreams by the appalling way the tournament is being run and by the behaviour of the corrupt USA Government. The pricing and the politics means that overseas fans are being both discouraged and priced out with the result that the players will have less of their most vocal supporters actually at the games. Let's not make it worse for them by taking our support for the event away too. It is a shame it is too late in the day to move the event to another more welcoming country. Incredible though it sounds, players, officials and fans got a warmer welcome in Russia in 2018 than they are getting just now. The refusal to let the highly respected Somalian referee into the country is utterly shameful. Omar Artan has behaved with great dignity despite Trump having referred to Somalians as "garbage". We all know which one of Artan and Trump is garbage - and it isn't Artan. Apart from the politics, the players are also being exposed to extreme heat at some venues. This clearly puts players at risk. All the politics surrounding this event makes it more difficult for the players. This makes me more determined to watch a bit more of the football than I might otherwise do. I sure as hell won't be watching the half time "show" on the day of the final though.

I think some of our youngsters are contracted for next season: James Clark, Sam Reid and Sam Thompson. Did they not sign two year apprenticeships at the start of last season? I’d expect them to go out on loan in the new season.

Confirmed 4th July. Now we need a starting 11...

I lost all interest in the World Cup on the night of the draw. Couldn’t stand to watch the disgusting, sycophantic display from Infantino awarding the FIFA World Peace prize to one of the most dangerous, warmongering and deranged people on the planet. The corruption in the football world is still alive and well and there for us all to see - it completely destroyed any enthusiasm I had for this great tournament. So sad to see it abused so badly in the USA. I wish our lads well but, sadly, I’ll not be watching any of it.

Both Alfies would be nice but I'd settle for one

Alfie Bavidge next please 🙏.

Pretty decent 5 a side squad

Daniel Devine Luis Longstaff Adam Mackinnon Calum MacLeod Ross Munro Logan Ross Paul Allan Graeme Shinnie Liam Sole Ben Corner Shae Keogh Sam Thompson

Press Release from Club: Liam Sole returns to ICTFC Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC are delighted to announce the pre-contract signing of Liam Sole on a one-year deal, subject to SFA clearance. Liam will join the club upon the expiry of his contract with Livingston FC. Liam, 26, joins the club on a permanent basis following a successful loan spell last season, during which he made 43 appearances and scored six goals on the way to securing the William Hill League One title. Upon signing, Liam said: “I really loved my time at the club last season and I’m delighted to now sign a permanent deal. "I’m looking forward to coming back, getting stuck in for the new Championship campaign, and I can’t wait to see all the fans again.”

Zoom? MS Teams? Google Meet? Where there is a will, there is a way. Seems to be a lot of issues, even for our own fans with ESTAs being cancelled at the last minute and such like. [example: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/an-absolute-shambles-of-bureaucracy-highland-folk-rock-437123/] Although I would not need an ESTA or other visa with a Canadian passport, that's why, in the end, I decided not to cross the border and head for Boston. Theoretically I should be ok crossing the border, but too many issues in the news about Canadians who should also have no problems encountering issues over the last couple of years. Also, all that 51st state rhetoric and the tariffs have seen a huge increase in people deciding against travel as well as country wide "Buy Canadian" policies that have seen imports from the USA and travel to the USA plummet. I don't need to be involved in the political BS so just staying home and watching it on TV as well as volunteering at the Fan Fest / Volunteer Centre during the tournament.