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I bet JH is feeling really wanted when he reads all this bull about Foran taking over as manager. The guy WAS a great player but great players don't automatically become decent managers.I don't know if he has any coaching badges but badges don't make a decent manager! He has NO experience so he would need to get some under his belt BEFORE he could even be considered to manage a team in the top division. FFS give Yogi a break and let him get on with the job this club is paying him to do. He has already led us to levels we could only dream about and we all know why he can't be expected to repeat this marvellous achievement.

Barry Wilson is employed by the BBC to comment on games as he sees it. If he thinks the game is awful then of course it is right that he says so. Are you seriously suggesting that because he used to be employed by ICT he should lie about the games and say how wonderful ICT were when they were poor? If you think his comments are not an adequate reflection of the game then complain to the BBC. And what on earth gives you the right to imply that just because some posters are critical of the certain aspects of the club that they are not supporting the club through thick and thin? The reality is that because they do care passionately about the club, they are anxious that problems get addressed. and therefore voice their concerns. You accuse Kingsmills of attacking you and then in last comment you make an inappropriately snide comment about him. Far from displaying your level of understanding, your comment displays a lack of understanding of the importance of constructive criticism in improving performance. An increasing number of folk who support the team week in and week out are getting very concerned about the way things are going and particularly about the level of entertainment being provided. We are the ones who pay Yogi's salary and we will continue to plough money into the club long after he's gone. We therefore have every right to voice our concerns.. And please don't continue with your nonsense of equating criticism with negativity. It is, after all, the negativity of the style of play that people are criticising.

Why should BW or anyone try and paint a rosy picture of something when it isn't? Are you honestly suggesting that he should always talk about how great the game is when it, erm, isn't? Yes on paper a point against Hearts or whoever was 3rd in the league is generally a good thing but based on what I've read in the press and on social media the majority of people thought it was a very dull game with little of note created to get excited about. The majority of home games this season have been tepid affairs with perhaps only the 2 - 1 win over Aberdeen standing out as an example of a really good ICT performance. Can you honestly say that you've been excited by some of the performances from ICT at home this season?

Should you consider my post to be a personal attack then I suggest you report it for consideration by the Moderators as personal attacks are a clear breach of site rules. I shall, of course, in the interest of fairness, take no part in that process. As for supporting the club through thick and thin, I have supported ICT and Inverness Thistle before that for almost half a century through some wonderful thick but a hell of a lot of thin as well. Were this a forum for fans simply to say how wonderful things are when, at the moment at least, they clearly are not it would be a very dull place indeed. Have you ever visited other football fora ? Compared to many CTO is well regulated and the debate is generally fair, intelligent and articulate whilst robust at the same time. I have never once, in my view, 'personally attacked' you. How could I ? I don't know you or what you are like and I have no doubt you are kind to animals and small children and would never kick a cat (unless it was Barry Wilson's). However I do sometimes not agree with your opinion and judging by the number of 'red dots' they often receive It looks like I may not be the only one.

I blame John Hughes

Dani Sanchez has signed for Finnish level 2 club, FC Jazz.

Raven is class. I'll be very disappointed if he leaves.

Can't believe what I'm reading here. Solid performance, clean sheet and a good point against a high flying Hearts. Every player put in a shift. Vigurs and Tremarco standouts for me. I think people are starting to carry over negativity from previous outings. Last night we did pretty well imo.

Notice of Emergency General Meeting (EGM) on Thursday 28th April 2016 at 7:30pm in Inverness Caledonian Thistle Social Club, Greig Street, Inverness. It would be great to see as many as possible make this meeting, should only take around 30 mins. If you have any interest going onto the board, we would be delighted to receive your nomination form. Hope to see you there.Notice & nomination form - CJT EGM Notice April 2016PDF.pdf

I see our former U20s keeper and former England U19 international Ed Baldy is now playing for Frome Town. He was previously at Woking after leaving us.

With respect, Bughtmaster, there is every reason for you to explain yourself. This is a forum which exists to allow people to share and discuss various viewpoints. But when folk express views which are critical of the manager you come on here and criticise them for voicing those views. You don't address the particular points folk raise, you just say they shouldn't be expressing them. That is really rather discourteous. You are also highly inconsistent in what you say. Your gripe about Barry Wilson seems to be that his reports on matches (even when completely objective) will not encourage new people to attend games. But then when others express the view that the football on display is not very entertaining and make suggestions for a more attacking style which might attract folk through the gates, you criticise them for voicing those views. Of course, it may be that you feel the fare on offer has been thoroughly entertaining. You are, of course, entitled to your view. But if that is your view then kindly either explain what it is about it that you find entertaining, or refrain from having a pop at those with different views.. On that front, I asked you a question about Tuesday's game which gives you an opportunity to justify your criticism of others but you chose not to answer it.

My feelings exactly!

That makes no sense. The commentator is to remain impartial and unbiased, yet tailor their language to only praise the team doing well and not comment negatively on the opponent as this may affect future crowds? So to recap - they have to remain positive at all times even if one team is bobbins (hence lying) to try and emphasise the entertainment part as it may get fan numbers up - although this is not his role for any club as he is impartial so will have to mention all 42 senior clubs during every commentary?

I like to think the forum is a platform for opinions. You and all those who post positive messages are very much entitled to do so. However in the same vain everyone is entitled to reply to an opinion after all debate is a mainstay of almost all forums on the internet. In no way in my opinion has anyone overstepped the mark here in replies. I applaud you for remaining positive but i also applaud any supporter who continues to come back to support the team whether it's regularly or not. No wonder we struggle to gather support at times when people are so quick to put other supporters down.

A 'proper team' what does that actually mean. They looked a pretty average team to me, who were put under no pressure at all. A a terrible advert for the top tier of Scottish football, not helped by the over watering of the pitch, WTF was all that about.

Believe me, there was nothing to get excited about...one shot on target in 94 minutes tells it's own story..all too typical of this season unfortunately.

ICTChris shared a stonking article earlier. Lengthy, but persevere. It hits the nail on the head. http://www.unmodernman.net/scottish-football-family-friendly-obsession/

Typical of Buchtmaster to want to shoot the messenger, especially if that messenger is club legend Barry Wilson. Just how on earth else was he going to describe last night's performance and far too many others at the TCS this season other than unentertaining and wholly ineffective ? To suggest that we were either would be on a par with suggesting that Dingwall is a centre of urbane sophistication and culture ! The really sad thing is that it doesn't have to be like this. On the rare occasions that the team is set out differently or when, usually as a result of losing a goal due to trying to play tippy tappy in our own penalty area, we end up chasing the game too little too late, the players demonstrate that we are capable of being direct, fast paced and entertaining. There was a time last season when Yogi's style of play was moderately effective but teams have long since worked out how to play us and the sooner the manager recognises that and shows more tactical nous the better. In the meantime, all that Barry Wilson or any other commentator or summariser can do is to tell it as it is....

Followed by a new three year contract...

Good news tm4tj, now there's no excuse for him not to get another run out before the end of the season.

I seem to have a different threshold. The game was rubbish and lacking any attacking intent and ambition.

You are quite right that 2 weeks is the minimum notice required, unfortunately it has taken quite a while to sort out all the administrative issues brought up at the AGM. This is why the EGM could not be called sooner. All the issues have been sorted out and hopefully at the AGM happens more people will put themselves forward and normal service can be resumed. Unfortunately there is no chair or vice chair at present making running CJT quite difficult. So getting a new board in place is very important.

I'm aware of the book, but haven't got it! As soon as I read the OP, I immediately thought of Scotland as 2nd behind Albania - same as Kingsmills. I think it was a widely held assumption after a 'study' a few years ago. There have been numerous studies done over the years and Scottish attendances are some of the very best in Europe and the world. Regardless of the study, Scotland is always one of the top countries. Albania has slipped somewhat, however. Not even in the equation now. I can only assume the 'Albania' stat was from around 2011, when their domestic attendances were significantly better than now. It's virtually halved over 5 years since then, with an alarming year-on-year reduction. http://www.european-football-statistics.co.uk/attn.htm The website above is the favoured resource for stattos as it's usually spot-on with its accuracy, despite covering all of Europe. For ictfcsince94, this would be your best bet for comparing us to Real Madrid etc. An interesting statistic from here https://theballisround.co.uk/2012/06/12/the-most-passionate-football-nation-in-europe/ has Scotland at 4th in Europe, although, none are specifically for the past few seasons - but the trend is the same; folk in Scotland attend football at a pro-rata rate more than those of England, Germany etc... We're ranked just behind the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Cyprus, Another study concludes the same: except this time, we're above Cyprus, but still behind the Faroes and Iceland. The darkest colours again showing Cyprus, Scotland, Iceland and the Faroes as the top football supporting countries

Where now? I think last season we achieved probably the best we are likely to achieve in terms of league position and big cup win. I dont see us, or any other team, being in a position to match Celtic and Rangers to win this league. Another Europa run, with maybe getting past the first stage, would be a step forward but for me survival each season is where I'd want to be.

2016-2017 and beyond ? Probably more of the same - the best feckin roller coaster ride in the world. You simply have to take the ups with the downs. CaleytillIdie

You could have seen him today..................He tweeted this earlier david raven ‏@davidraven131 2m2 minutes ago Nice to play 90mins for the 20s today, it's been a long 6 weeks!

The only positive for me about that scenario is that Horner may well improve with more game time, much like Tremarco has this season but up till now he has hardly set the heather alight and at times has looked terrible. I think Tremarco used to be an obvious weak point in the team and somewhere for the opposition to exploit but he has proved me wrong this season and made the position his own. Raven is the clubs best RB, it is as simple as that.

Would be absolutely gutted if we never get to see Raven in an ICT shirt again, he is totally deserving of some sort of extension. Unless he is after megabucks I think it will be a joke if he is not with us next season and an unnecessary risk.

Agreed we need him back and put Meekings back to the CB position, however sadly I think Yogi may argue now that with it so close to end of season and Raven clearly not in his plans, he may want to continue with the defence as is giving more time in preparation for next year. Odds are we may never see Raven in an ICT shirt again, except for some kind of cameo prior to season end as a farewell - but I really hope that I'm very wrong on this as he is better than both Meekings and Horner at RB.

'Great' is an over-used word, but surely the best league position achieved by ICT in 2013/14, bettered in 2014/15, a League cup final, a Scottish cup win, followed by a semi-final appearance, all on what must be the lowest or 2nd lowest budget in the SPL, playing a style that although frustrating at times, isn't just hit and hope, with classy wins amongst the mix is worthy of some credit. Not a 'Great' coach perhaps, but a pretty decent one....if last years over-achievement was in part due to few injuries, and a nucleus of decent players now gone on to 'bigger' things(?) then this years under-achievement is in part down to poor luck with injuries and average luck on recruitment (and let's face it BIG clubs get that wrong all the time) Not yet time for Richie in my book, sentiment only gets you so far, what evidence is there that RF is a better manager than JH

Given that JH seems to find it almost impossible to recruit quality players to the club I find it surprising and disappointing that he is not prioritising the resigning of a very reliable and versatile defender who is already here and who has gone on record as wanting to commit his future to us. Ifind it even more disturbing and surprising that he is not starting at a time when we are leaking the soft sort of goals we seldom do when he is playing. I hope that rumours of a falling out with the manager are not true but if they are I know which one I would rather stay....

Oh dear oh dear. That's 2-0 after 50 mins and it looks like the 4th loss in a row!

I also heard that, very interesting if true. If someone has loads of spare time they should work out the average attendances across Europe and normalise it to population.

Poor show on the update situation B W negative as usual I'm afraid ----As bad as I've seen all season Quote. He really sells football

Another personal attack from you Kingsmills---not unexpected. Is it right that you as a Moderator of this forum should be allowed to do such things? As a so called supporter of ICT do you honestly think it is right that an ex employee of ICT, namely Barry Wilson should be discouraging people from going to football matches by giving damning reports when he attends our games as he does, when the Club is doing it's utmost to attract people into the Stadium? In case you haven't noticed, Kingsmills, our Club has had a very difficult season to date and we are now fighting to survive in the Premier league, Every point at the moment is precious to us and if you don't actually witness dynamic football from the Team every game is that so surprising ? You have had a downer on John Hughes since you heard he was going to manage ICT, occasionally you try to disguise that fact in your postings when the Team is having it's better moments by giving reluctant credit to the man. I wonder if that is to try to keep yourself in a good light just in case he proves you wrong again. Before you sit down and formulate another acid reply to me just remember that Some people will support this Team through the bad times as well as the good and not keep slagging of it's current employees and systems. Bye the way you are not making valued comments and giving good criticism for the benefit of the Club-----On the contrary negativity never does this, perhaps when you mature you will understand.

Rig and DoofersDad you are right in as much as BW is employed by the BBC or perhaps more specifically by the OAM programme. That should be enough in itself to vindicate me. I do not expect him to lie or to paint a rosy picture of a game which is not to his liking but there is no need to emphasise that ICT are in his mind, putting on a poor show, when in fact he is there to relay un unbiased report on proceedings on two teams playing against eachother. If one is cancelling out the other then praise the team who is doing that rather than slate the other, at least that way it will not deter people from coming to watch matches that numerous people have found interesting and entertaining. Maybe not to your taste but we are not all the same. Why is it that those of us who like to defend the manager and the team, who have done us proud against the odds we have come up against this season, are not welcome to have their say. Why do you think you should have the monopoly ?