Ok it's that time of the year again when the season is drawing to a close we have to endure a long 3 months till the new season starts again apart from the pre season friendlies. 

 

So who does everyone want in pre-season we already have Elgin confirmed on the 12th of July through there. Of course we will probably have the typical Clach and other Highland League friendlies but who else could we get and can we get any "glamour" friendlies at home.

Just had a look at the World Cup schedule - 2nd July is day after the last 16 knockout stage - no games! So...we've no excuse! (damn!)

It is such an early fixture though - I notice from the 'link' above that County are also playing Clach at Grant Street, but 3 weeks later!

 

Wed 2^nd July - 7.30pm (Grant Street)...Clachnacuddin

Sat 12^th July - 3pm (Borough Briggs)...Elgin City

Wed 16^th July - 7.30pm (Dudgeon Park)...Brora Rangers

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Something to look forward to imo. Need a footie fix already... 

Does this mean the teams are back in training just when the schools break up?

Not sure when the team re-groups for pre-season training but I can't help thinking of poor Billy McKay!

He played in every game last season and still has to go to South America with Northern Ireland! I'm sure he's buzzing about the trip with games against Chile and Uruguay - the adrenaline will get him through! With only 4 strikers going he's certainly going to get played at some point.

 

You'd imagine that Yogi would give him an extended break and join up later - he doesn't need to be playing pre-season games. Nothing to prove with us but Hughes, understandably might want to experiment with systems that include Billy.

 

But I hope he shows up well if given the chance. Some of the guys normally ahead of Billy in the 'pecking order' are injured, including Kyle Lafferty.

Interestingly, the 'other' 3 forwards travelling, for Northern Ireland are also Scottish-based. Niall McGinn, Dean Shiels and Josh Magennis (although he's now a free agent).

Does this mean the teams are back in training just when the schools break up?

I'm quite sure i'm in school the day after the clach game 

 

Does this mean the teams are back in training just when the schools break up?

I'm quite sure i'm in school the day after the clach game 

 

Highland schools finish 3rd July

Perth is 26th June

Aberdeenshire is 7th July

Latest addition - Deveronvale (away) Wed 23rd July, 7.30pm http://www.deveronvale.co.uk/clubnews.asp?DB=clubnews&sea=1314&cat=1#2023

 

Wed 2^nd July - 7.30pm (Grant Street)...Clachnacuddin

Sat 12^th July - 3pm (Borough Briggs)...Elgin City

Wed 16^th July - 7.30pm (Dudgeon Park)...Brora Rangers

Wed 23^rd July - 7.30pm (Princess Royal Park)...Deveronvale

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I see The Rangers are coming north for a week-long pre-season 'training camp'! Not sure if they're staying in Inverness. Thankfully we're not playing them. I don't want anything to do with them until we have to play them. They've games lined up against Brora and Buckie. (appropriate!)

Then I read that they're jetting off to the USA and Canada for a 4 game tour! Are they not currently getting-by on loans? Or are they already dipping-in to season-ticket funds? And they wonder where their money goes. They just don't learn.

I see The Rangers are coming north for a week-long pre-season 'training camp'! Not sure if they're staying in Inverness. Thankfully we're not playing them. I don't want anything to do with them until we have to play them. They've games lined up against Brora and Buckie. (appropriate!)

Then I read that they're jetting off to the USA and Canada for a 4 game tour! Are they not currently getting-by on loans? Or are they already dipping-in to season-ticket funds? And they wonder where their money goes. They just don't learn.

From what I hear, they're spending the £400k+ they have received for hosting Commonwealth games events on the US tour

 

I see The Rangers are coming north for a week-long pre-season 'training camp'! Not sure if they're staying in Inverness. Thankfully we're not playing them. I don't want anything to do with them until we have to play them. They've games lined up against Brora and Buckie. (appropriate!)

Then I read that they're jetting off to the USA and Canada for a 4 game tour! Are they not currently getting-by on loans? Or are they already dipping-in to season-ticket funds? And they wonder where their money goes. They just don't learn.

From what I hear, they're spending the £400k+ they have received for hosting Commonwealth games events on the US tour

 

What a waste... that money could be spent on a decent player because god knows they need one.

 

 

I still think hearts are going to walk all over them next season!

Edited May 30, 201412 yr by Ayeseetee

With around a month till the first pre-season match that we know about and with only 4 confirmed i wonder what yogi is up too 

Probably enjoying a holiday with family

Yeah, I'm sure there'll be more added in the coming weeks. I think there are plans to have a couple of home friendlies. If Barry Wilson had still been at Wick, I'm sure we'd get a game up there - still could be an option!

If we still have that link with Arsenal, could we not get their reserve team up or something?

Latest addition - Rothes (away) Sat 19th July, 1.00pm 

 

Wed 2^nd July - 7.30pm (Grant Street)...Clachnacuddin

Sat 12^th July - 3pm (Borough Briggs)...Elgin City

Wed 16^th July - 7.30pm (Dudgeon Park)...Brora Rangers

Sat 19^th July - 1.00pm (Mackessack Park)…Rothes

Wed 23^rd July - 7.30pm (Princess Royal Park)...Deveronvale

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Looks like Raith Rovers are added....

http://www.raithrovers.net/14874/more-friendly-fun.htm

Not far for me!

Wed 2^nd July - 7.30pm (Grant Street)...Clachnacuddin

Sat 12^th July - 3pm (Borough Briggs)...Elgin City

Wed 16^th July - 7.30pm (Dudgeon Park)...Brora Rangers

Sat 19^th July - 1.00pm (Mackessack Park)…Rothes  (ICT U20’s)

Sat 19^th July - 3.00pm (Stark’s Park)…Raith Rovers

Wed 23^rd July - 7.30pm (Princess Royal Park)...Deveronvale

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No match v Wick this year :-(?

Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy is a really cute venue. Cozy atmosphere I would imagine?

No match at Wick is a clear response to the Mahonio affair

No match at Wick is a clear response to the Mahonio affair

Wrong Mahonio i do remember is Thurso 

No match v Wick this year :-(?

 

For the safety of the players I believe.  We were lucky for the squad to come home unscathed last year after an altercation with some red-dotted faced locals!

Delighted we are due back at Raith. Good away day!

No match at Wick is a clear response to the Mahonio affair

Wrong Mahonio i do remember is Thurso

But they are all erseholes in Caithness

That comment IHE should be beneath you.........or at least behind you!