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Astra looked average because we made them look that way by building possession and letting them do the chasing. If we had gone more direct we would have been opened up with the pace they had upfront and looked like every other naive Scottish team that has bowed out in Europe. This team were beatable but not mugs - they put out Lyon last year over 2 legs and drew with Celtic. If Christie's shot isn't tipped over the bar or Doran takes a few more seconds before snatching at his effort then that was the perfect European away performance. I saw more positives for this season in that game considering we have lost 4/5 first team regulars and bought completely untested replacements. Not to mention the injuries of Vincent, Roberts & Tremarco who would have all made an impact. Saying that, it was frustrating to watch the lack of pace up top. If we had someone running in behind their defence it would have opened up more space for the likes of Doran, Christie and Williams. Some of the abuse for Lopez is unwarranted given that is only his second competitive game for the club and he is clearly lacking fitness but we definitely need someone that can stretch a defence and when Foran came on Lopez looked much more comfortable dropping in to deeper positions. Foran could hardly move when he came on and probably why Hughes waited until 80 mins for the sub but it was clear the lack of options up top. The club need to look to get someone else in sharpish but if we can pick up a decent finisher then we are definitely on the right track for next year. Wedderburn looks to be pick of the bunch from the new signings and on that performance Draper is going to have to compete to get his position back. Special mention for Gary Warren who was outstanding and easily our MotM Gutted to not get the next round but that was an unbelievable trip and would have taken some beating anyway. Bucharest was bouncing on the Wednesday and Thursday before the game! No reason we can't get back in the competition next year with a couple of decent recruits, as a couple of boys said to me out there, European football suits us. Still unbeaten away in European competition ... onwards and upwards

Strange he's gone to a club in (kind of) northern Scotland. Talk was he was always back home in Edinburgh. Funnily enough, I had high hopes for him. Thought he looked a decent player.

At the front there, is that Johndo making a pre-emptive call to his lawyer and the Bristish embassy?!

Worth noting the commitment of Liam Polworth who less than 24 hours after the kick off in Europe turned out for an ICT team who played Inverness City last night in a pre season friendly. Liam shows a genuine professional attitude and I sincerley hope that he gets his chance this season. Don't know if anyone else from our first team squad played but my spy tells me that Liam was sheer class and head and shoulders above everyone else on the park. Well done Liam.

Here's another one for you:

Should have went to the game last night. We had drums, flags and bags of bantz. You rocket

is there a bus going from the bus station to stadium tonight and what time does it go we are not going on the caley club bus as they are going to charge £5 for it

No LB and no strikers are probs we knew we would have since Jan and no solutions found. This could be a disappointing season ahead.

bit harsh on those trying to create something as a poster said not everyone could afford or was able to go abroad Maybe so. If I had not added "you rocket" at the end nobody would have looked twice. I suppose it's uncalled for. Best of luck with the venture. I think the ten hour car drive home from London and the fact I have seen a ton of these threads in the last 10 years left me cheekily optimistic. I personally couldn't afford to go either but I begged, borrowed and stole so I would not miss the game. To the OP. Best of luck with what your trying to do and sorry you couldn't make the game.

sad attitude towards someone trying to create a bit more noise at the games.good on you ellio