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Maybe the Tansey influence will keep our players here. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/Sport/Football/Tansey-urges-caution-over-Caley-Thistle-exits-29122014.htm

It was also Doran that missed a sitter, scuffing his shot and also had a fresh air swipe at a clearance. He has had better games, maybe the last twenty minutes will suit him better. Does he look fit enough for a full game? Strangely enough someone gave him MotM for his performance, It takes all kinds I suppose. Brill Raven Warren Meekings Shinnie Tansey Watkins Vincent Williams Christie Mckay Watkins needs to get his finger out from the start, Christie and Vincent will dictate behind Mckay, Shinnie and Williams will bomb down the left, Watkins will forage on the right backing Mckay and Tansey will mop up in front of the back four. Yogi will make changes on the hour, Doran for a tiring Vincent, and Sekajja for Mckay in final 10 minutes to run at a tiring defence, (someone will tell the tannoy boy his name) and Devine will play last five minutes to stop County coming forward as we hold on for a 2-0 win, Williams making way.

I think that's right? I think it seems narrower due to the stands being much nearer the pitch?

According to the SPFL official site, both pitches are 68 metres wide.

Noticed on the BBC website that they have compiled a calendar year English Premier League table. I thought "what a pointless exercise'! But, was still curious enough to do one for our Premiership! Fortunately it was straight forward as all the clubs have played 18 games this season and most had played 20 matches from the start of the year to the season's end. There were 4 teams whose final fixture last year, (around 29th December) was included to ensure all clubs had 38 games played. The relegated Edinburgh duo plus promoted Hamilton and Dundee obviously haven't competed in the top flight for all of 2014, so are excluded. Obviously hypothetical, but these are the actual points accumulated over 2014 and 'although' 5th, we were tantalising close to 3rd...or certainly 4th - refereeing decisions in Perth, anyone!

I see Yngwie likes your post. I think you two should get a room

Hughes seems to be expecting Shinnie and Mckay to move on and is (allegedly) looking for replacements: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30638895?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

I think that's a bit unfair. Doran is perhaps less prominent than he used to be but that is more a consequence of the passing style the manager wants the team to play. I would love to see him run onto balls and take defenders on more but he seems to be playing rather deeper these days although he always puts in a great shift appearing all over the park. For example, it was Doran who raced back to cover Tremarco when he and Meekings went for the same ball. Doran actually got back and would have cut out a convential cross but McGinn was clever enough to cut it back to through his legs. Meanwhile, Murray was bursting into the box and Shinnie made no effort at all to cover him. At the other end, it was Doran who moved the ball on for Mckay and who then made space for himself in a good shooting position. Mckay went for goal but the lay off to Doran would have been the better option. It was certainly not his best game for us by a long chalk, but his work in midfield in pressing the opposition was a big factor in why Aberdeen got so few chances during the game whilst his involvement in our build up play contributed to us creating more chances than usual. He deserves to keep his place as much as anybody. Having said that, I am reminded of a point made earlier in the season, by Yngwie I think it was, about what a poor record we have had this season when Doran is in the starting line-up. The last 2 matches would seem to reinforce that perception.

Bughtmaster.... Frosty the Snowman. or Frosty the " NO"-man?

So my brother Chas decides to go on a 5day 1600 mile trip from Southeast London on his motor bike and takes in Inverness...'drop into Caley Thistle' I say, so last Tuesday he did just that at 8 in the morning and lo and behold the first person he see's is the Chairman....'Hello' says Chas 'I've driven all the way up from Kent, and my brother supports your club and flies up to see matches here'...... and the very nice Mr Cameron invites him in, shows him around the ground and the Trophy room and also gives him a signed team photo for me! My brother describes our Chairman as a 'really nice guy' he also rather liked the City I think there could be two of us on the plane up next season .... and possibly my wife and eldest daughter will be paying visits too! Can't wait for next season

I am coming from Brisbane, Australia for this one. Costs a fortune but is worth it for our first major final. I was all set to come to the final last year but we fell at the "final" hurdle. Not been to a match (other than a pre-season friendly v Clach a couple of years ago) since the match v Dundee when we were presented the first division trophy as we bounced straight back up. Came over specially for that one too. Hoping for an equally as successful outcome this time.