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February 19, 20197 yr

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February 20, 20197 yr

Two penalties? What was that about?

And... White booked for celebrating and Gardyne not? Beaton really is a waste of space.

February 20, 20197 yr

2 hours ago, Rasczak said:

Hope you enjoy all one and a half minutes the BBC have deemed appropriate for such an epic encounter.

Pathetic for such an entertaining and action packed match. What's the betting that the BBC find a tad more than a minute and a half from this evening's replay even if it's a tedious 1-0.

February 20, 20197 yr

Edited February 20, 20197 yr by CableGuy

February 20, 20197 yr

Still buzzing but I have one concern about last night. Anthony McDonald, had a fair game but I couldn't help thinking why on earth we have brought up an 18 year old from Edinburgh when apparently we have half a dozen local young lads on full time contracts not getting a sniff. If I was one of those youngsters I would be asking why am I not being given the same chance? Guaranteed that Hearts are paying young Anthony's wages but this smacks of a cosy deal between Robbo and Levein.

Come on Robbo give our youngsters a chance.

February 20, 20197 yr

26 minutes ago, CableGuy said:

That pass from Polworth for the second goal is outrageous.

February 20, 20197 yr

18 minutes ago, RiG said:

That pass from Polworth for the second goal is outrageous.

Exactly the service the striker needs

what an outstanding pass

more of the the same Liam please

Decent finish too ??

February 20, 20197 yr

There was no sensible reason that one of the centre halves should leave white and go to Polworth who was already being closed down. Easy option for the pass.

Watch the replay, you can see Draper clearly blowing out of his ass...fitter at County? B0ll0cks.

February 20, 20197 yr

Why can't the team play like that every week why only against Cunty?

February 20, 20197 yr

13 hours ago, Kingsmills said:

Nathan Austin put away the fifth.

Just!

Just watched the highlights and taking extra pleasure from seeing that County fans behind the goal think it’s been saved and start celebrating ?

February 20, 20197 yr

14 minutes ago, MorayJaggie said:

Why can't the team play like that every week why only against Cunty?

Lets hope we do this Saturday!

February 20, 20197 yr

How bad was Draper last night ? Still he wont be so cocky today ?

February 20, 20197 yr

It was the radio coverage for me in a hotel in London, but I suspect the whole floor heard me at the equaliser and winning penalty!

Gutted to miss it, but the highlights confirmed what I thought: We deservedly won.

Sounds like the crowd were great too!

Hopefully it is a catalyst for a good run.

Edited February 20, 20197 yr by Robert

February 20, 20197 yr

12 hours ago, The Long Man said:

A County fan says, "We have the better players, but you have the better management”

Interesting theory.

How many ICT players would make it into a Highland Derby XI?

February 20, 20197 yr

Tremendous entertainment over both games...infact every game against County has been barnstorming. Im fairly new to coming along to the games and I've really enjoyed the craic.

February 20, 20197 yr

Good to see the guys hold their nerve for the penalties.

Fancy us to beat the Arabs and get back to Hampden

February 21, 20197 yr

2 hours ago, Polo Chick said:

How bad was Draper last night ? Still he wont be so cocky today ?

personally i don't think he was bad at all. i would still like him in our team but that won't happen.

February 21, 20197 yr

6 hours ago, Yngwie said:

Interesting theory.

How many ICT players would make it into a Highland Derby XI?

Tremarco, Donaldson, Polworth, Doran

February 21, 20197 yr

42 minutes ago, ICTPAISLEY said:

Tremarco, Donaldson, Polworth, Doran

...and Ridgers.

February 21, 20197 yr

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/1682082/ross-countys-michael-gardyne-blasts-caley-thistle-defender-brad-mckay-as-a-coward-after-highland-derby-scuffle

February 21, 20197 yr

12 hours ago, IBM said:

Lets hope we do this Saturday!

and every other game between now and the end of the season including the play offs.

February 21, 20197 yr

40 minutes ago, old caley girl said:

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/1682082/ross-countys-michael-gardyne-blasts-caley-thistle-defender-brad-mckay-as-a-coward-after-highland-derby-scuffle

Very poor loser totally lacking in any class.

February 21, 20197 yr

2 hours ago, old caley girl said:

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/1682082/ross-countys-michael-gardyne-blasts-caley-thistle-defender-brad-mckay-as-a-coward-after-highland-derby-scuffle

Still, at least he's got his god looks to fall back on. What a foxtrot uniform delta..... ?

February 21, 20197 yr

14 hours ago, Gregor said:

Exactly the service the striker needs

what an outstanding pass

more of the the same Liam please

Decent finish too ??

Echo all of that - filthy pass! Drew Dross Raper across before slotting in the big man. ?

February 21, 20197 yr

1 hour ago, Kingsmills said:

and every other game between now and the end of the season including the play offs.

Chance would be a fine thing, unless the team can be brainwashed into believing they are playing county every week.

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KDM Trophy 26/27

Those six games were key in getting oscar , jordan and others up to speed and also supporting a two squad team.

By Moogthurso · 22 hours ago22 hr
KDM Trophy 26/27

So getting promoted means we have six games fewer than last season. Not everyone will agree, but I think that's a good thing.

By snorbens_caleyman · 23 hours ago23 hr
Pre-Season Friendlies

Cove (away) on Tuesday 7 July with a 1900 kick off.

By Robert · Yesterday at 05:19 PM1 day
KDM Trophy 26/27

KDM Evolution Trophy 2026/27
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The SPFL has today announced the format of the KDM Evolution Trophy for season 2026/27.
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Over £1.3 million in prize money was shared with clubs for last season’s KDM Evolution Trophy, which was an increase of more than 50% on the previous year. The SPFL is pleased to confirm that last season’s prize money has been maintained for the 2026/27 tournament, with the winners receiving £150,000, and the runners-up £100,000.
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The KDM Evolution Trophy league phase will commence on the midweek of August 11/12, where participants will look to better Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s run to the final last season. Championship clubs will again enter at the Round of 32 stage on November 3/4, with the 2026/27 showpiece final taking place on either the weekend of March 27/28 or April 3/4.
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By tm4tj · Yesterday at 02:15 PM1 day
World Cup

I agree with that.
I can't see Argentina repeating and my Brazilian colleague tells me that they are not good right now, although in Brazilian terms that likely translates to only being good enough for the quarters or semis! No other country springs to mind as an eventual winner other than France or Spain although Spain also have a bit of controversy going on after naming no Real Madrid players to the squad.

Don't know what to make of Haiti. That's a pretty good result but looking at the squad list there are only a handful of players at recognisable clubs. One of them - Derrick Etienne Jr - plays for Toronto so I see him every week. A pacy winger, who will be familiar with the stadium in Boston, but someone who flatters to deceive most weeks. Scored something like 8 in 46 games for Haiti and only 5 in 60 for Toronto but popped up just a couple of weeks ago to score an absolute banger against Charlotte. Hopefully that is him done scoring for the season - internationally at least!
Not that I put much faith in the rankings, but it does have to be noted that Haiti are 83rd and New Zealand are 85th. The two lowest ranked teams in the tournament. Even Cape Verde (69) and Curacao (82) are ahead of them. Scotland are at #43. What surprised me - in the rankings - is that Ghana, who I thought were higher ranked, are listed at 74th spot so round of the 'worst five' according to the rankings.

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