I am fairly certain that most fans/posters on here know that at the end of this season there is likely to be a mass exodus of players leaving so my simple question is, would you rather we replaced them with experienced players or youngsters because I am clearly in the youngsters camp but would also believe that we may need some experienced players no matter what league we're in but especially if we're in league 1 which is the worst case scenario but also the most likely unless we can win our 6 pointers against Arbroath, Queens Park and Dunfermline 🤔.

I don't know who's here for next season but I would imagine that the key ones to retain if at all possible are Billy McKay and Mark Ridgers : ictscarf:

10 minutes ago, Yngwie said:

There’s no chance we’d be sticking with Ferguson if it wasn’t so expensive to get rid of him.

You have to wonder then why we gave him such a chunky contract given 1) our precarious financial situation even before he arrived and; 2) his non existent to rotten record as manager. 

1 minute ago, RiG said:

You have to wonder then why we gave him such a chunky contract given 1) our precarious financial situation even before he arrived and; 2) his non existent to rotten record as manager. 

I assume because the battery farm was seen as a pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow 

... should any actual games take place, then I think we know where the erstwhile 'fans' of Polworth and Vigurs will direct their 'support'. 

Neither SG or DF will be at ICT in 2025. Looking forward to the bells.

Exciting times! Do we now have an updated squad list to have a look at.

A squad depth chart by position might be handy if anyone knows their main positions. 

We can also add failing to offer Roddy MacGregror a deal likely cost the club money even if he didn't sign it as we would have received a development fee for him had he turned us down. St Mirren did similar with Jay Henderson a year or so ago.

Clearly - as and when we get a new board or new investors - we need someone who knows how to write contracts!  Ours have been like Swiss cheese for years, stinky and full of holes! 

We are delighted to announce that six players have signed deals with the club.

Negotiations with a number of other players will continue this week, and next, and we hope to make further announcements in the coming days.

OK, ALL TOGETHER NOW …………..

I'm on my way from misery to happiness today
Ah-hah (Ah-hah), ah-hah (Ah-hah)
I'm on my way from misery to happiness today
Ah-hah (Ah-hah), ah-hah (Ah-hah)
I'm on my way to what I want from this club
And years from now we'll make it to the championship…….

Noted that the club are 'delighted' again !

https://ictfc.com/six-players-sign-at-ict/

 

On 6/26/2024 at 1:53 PM, ICTPaisley said:

Exciting times! Do we now have an updated squad list to have a look at.

A squad depth chart by position might be handy if anyone knows their main positions. 

This is copied from today’s announcement. I’ve added their position, but may not have all the youngsters correct. No goalkeeper yet.

The club can confirm the following players are currently under contract for 2024/25 campaign.

Keith Bray midfielder

Adam Brooks striker

Ethan Cairns striker

Jake Davidson right back

Danny Devine centre half

Charlie Gilmour midfielder

Cameron Ferguson striker

Luis Longstaff winger

Calum MacLeod midfielder

Calum Mackay midfielder

Billy Mckay striker

Lewis Nicolson left back

Sam Nixon defender

Remi Savage centre half

Matthew Strachan defender

Robbie Thompson midfielder

Nikola Ujdur centre half

Jack Walker centre half

Edited June 29, 20241 yr by Robert
MacLeod played midfield at Clach today.

7 hours ago, Drake said:

Most of our fans sit in silence the entire match anyway at home so I don’t think they’d notice any difference. 
 

With the exception of utter outrage if the referee makes a perceived mistake

 

or

 

A slight cheer followed by 6 seconds of clapping if we score a goal. 

Welcome back Ross

If the club grovel with an appeal to supporters for someone to play in goal against Clach and for someone to be a substitute keeper, do we have anyone?

Someone posted a P&J article earlier saying we are expected to bring goalkeeper Jack Newman in on loan from Dundee United.

We will need another one though. 

13 minutes ago, Robert said:

Someone posted a P&J article earlier saying we are expected to bring goalkeeper Jack Newman in on loan from Dundee United.

We will need another one though. 

Are you free on Saturday Robert? 

53 minutes ago, CELTIC1CALEY3 said:

If the club grovel with an appeal to supporters for someone to play in goal against Clach and for someone to be a substitute keeper, do we have anyone?

Looking at the names of all the members "The Cat" looks a shoe in 

We are still a long way from safety and stability for our club, and I am still nervous about investing in season tickets as there still seems to be so many secrets and withheld information, but I am so pleased that we are moving forward at last. 

This is going to be so different to what we are used to, but everything was so depressing and hopeless by the end of the season that a fresh start is needed. We didn't get everything on the wish list -  DF is still here at present and SG-who knows?, but we aren't going to the central belt and I hope that the young lads signed up today will give their best for the club and be mentored well by the players who remain.

Now we just need that goal keeper - I know of one or two that live very nearby.

C,mon ICT.

4 minutes ago, CaleyHedgehog said:

We are still a long way from safety and stability for our club, and I am still nervous about investing in season tickets as there still seems to be so many secrets and withheld information, but I am so pleased that we are moving forward at last. 

This is going to be so different to what we are used to, but everything was so depressing and hopeless by the end of the season that a fresh start is needed. We didn't get everything on the wish list -  DF is still here at present and SG-who knows?, but we aren't going to the central belt and I hope that the young lads signed up today will give their best for the club and be mentored well by the players who remain.

Now we just need that goal keeper - I know of one or two that live very nearby.

C,mon ICT.

I think you have cracked it Hedgehog.  Scott Gardiner in goals.................he must be good at something  

1 hour ago, IBM said:

Are you free on Saturday Robert? 

In the Clach game thread, Duke of Inverness booked his place in the dugout so he’s ahead of me in the pecking order to be sub goalie😂😂

11 hours ago, IBM said:

I think you have cracked it Hedgehog.  Scott Gardiner in goals.................he must be good at something  

Scott Gardiner as a moving target more like. Anyone thought about a nice day trip to the firing ranges ... ooops he stepped in front of me ... honest guv.

Austin Samuels was not on the list Robert posted earlier.  He confirmed on X yesterday that he has left the club.  Reading between the lines, it sounds as though he is not happy with the club, however, he does say "but the support I got from the fans was always amazing".  I for one am certainly very sorry to see him leave the club and wish him all the best for the future.

13 hours ago, IBM said:

I think you have cracked it Hedgehog.  Scott Gardiner in goals.................he must be good at something  

Nah.  There'd be no communication with the back line and too many own goals.

2 hours ago, ClickbaitProponent said:

 

I won’t dignify that post by keeping it in the quote, but nah these kind of comments wishing death on someone should get in the f*cking bin. 

5 minutes ago, Drake said:

 

Can we get the swearing in the bin as well please? Children read this forum

That's the DUFC keeper now in on loan. Forum triallists can stand down JACK NEWMAN JOINS INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE ON LOAN | Dundee United Football Club (dundeeunitedfc.co.uk)

6 minutes ago, Leaky Blinder said:

That's the DUFC keeper now in on loan. Forum triallists can stand down JACK NEWMAN JOINS INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE ON LOAN | Dundee United Football Club (dundeeunitedfc.co.uk)

Hope our accommodation costs for him aren't too high. Shame there were no local keepers available.