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I feared the worst when Nathan started his run up in that slightly stuttering way - so many times when you see somebody do that, they miss or the goalie saves it. Fortunately it just managed to evade Fox's grasp but it was a close thing. What a night though! I made the decision to drive up from Perth on a February school night, with my daughter, at the last minute, thinking it was probably a mad escapade that would end in disappointment (especially as I was at the home match against Partick Thistle a couple of weeks ago which was diabolical). But sometimes you have to travel in hope and believe in the need to support your team. On that front, we spent the first half in the North Stand with the noisy crew, enjoying bolstering the atmosphere there, then switched to join other family members in the main stand for the second half. I'm pleased to report that although my horn and occasional chanting initially seemed to be received with suspicion and furrowed brows among the quieter residents of the main stand, by the end of the match we'd managed to get a bit of participation going over there as well. Terrific to see the commitment, effort and energy from the players and that they kept on going and in fact were more dominant the longer the game went on. And great to get the win, dump County out, and secure our place in the quarter finals. Safe to say, we were glad we'd made the effort!

Very poor loser totally lacking in any class.

The games are scheduled to be played at 7.05 pm cos the new BBC Scotland channel news starts at 9pm . Thats the only reason. Its not ideal for the clubs especially if you take into consideration the possibility of hospitality sales. I m afraid the clubs had no say in this and the kick off times were only told to us at a meeting with the BBC a couple of weeks ago. Personally I think they could move the news one night a week to 9.30 start. Whats the harm? From recollection there will be 26 games per year and we should have 2 home games televised.

Meeiiaaaooow ?

Gardyne was instrumental in starting it with Brad Mackay and then sneaked away when it all kicked off. Sneaky wee f****r . Oh the satisfaction of seeing him trudging off at full time.....priceless

Whilst it is true to say people from the club do read this site, and at times do comment, we are not an official communication channel. One of the board directors - who was a site member long before being a director - is inviting questions to his official club email address and saying he will answer or pose those to others. He has already answered some of the questions posed on here so far from kicking things into the long grass, I would say he is mowing that grass to try and make a smooth path ! As they say, dont look a gift horse in the mouth - especially when one of the complaints people have is a lack of communication !

That was the one I was on about the other day to you, the Cheiftain, it was a brilliant night.

Just read Gerard's defence saying he thinks it should be sorted out in football in general? As far as I can see this is mainly a West of Scotland problem and is not only a football issue. However since Rangers has risen back to the premiership it does appear to be getting worse and worse. Rangers (and Celtic) are the problem and as far as I can see are just playing lip service to solving this issue as are the SFA and SPFL. Doesnt need a new OFBA but does need enforcement of existing legislation. Cant see anything changing fast sadly. Is it only me that prefered football when Rangers were in wilderness? Calmed this stuff down considerably

Clearly aimed at wealthy corporate types. I do hope that they will find a more affordable way for the vast majority ordinary fans to mark this important milestone.

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.

Exactly the service the striker needs what an outstanding pass more of the the same Liam please Decent finish too ??

I have just listened to the vile sectarian abuse directed at Steve Clarke last night at Ibrox. It's very clear from the volume that this was not just an isolated few but thousands. The Rangers have apologised and said that 'it's totally unacceptable and will be dealt with' Well, I am sorry but they have been saying that for years and the club preceded them for decades before that and nothing has been done domestically although UEFA, to their credit, have shown a little more backbone. Surely it's time now for deeds rather than words. In my view the appropriate and proportionate step would be to award last night's tie to Kilmarnock and warn the host club that any repeat will see them excluded from the competition for three seasons. That way, those in charge at Ibrox might just pay a little more than lip service to this appalling behaviour.

Or a winger with no final ball.

And we all spent £120 ?!!

What i meant was his treatment to our players not how he was playing he is nothing but a thug to his once co workers

what a bellend he is cant stand the little P**k

Agree. One of the very few advantages of being in the Championship is we don't have to suffer those knuckle dragging hoards, or the other lot for that matter.

Bus to Dundee United on Suday 3rd March .Leaves Caley Club 10.30 & Stadium 10.45 Book through Facebook or Phone / Text 07462 218717

On the West Stand queery There is no real problem about standing there , its just about stewarding. I ve suggested we re allocate stewards but it would be helpful of you could put any requests to the email address [email protected] I can then forward them on to whoever and can hopefully get them dealt with. Also I ll lose any questions on the forum cos of scrolling through and missing things. You know what I mean. Anyway you now know where I am . There s no hiding place !!

Was that the fans party at the Cheiftain?

Loved the end of season ball the first year we won promotion to spl, players and fans steaming together. Will never forget Ross Tokely breakdancing to mc hammer. Can't remember why it was but it was an amazing night

Think he is decent but tbh rather see young mcgregor or 1 of our own young team getting minutes least they'll be here nxt season!

For clarity Caleyboy, I'm not attending the ball. Merely commenting that if you did, it would be a long day on the Sunday. I'm afraid I agree with the consensus that it has been priced too high, particularly when you don't actually know what you are getting. So that would be £240 for myself and good lady before buying a drink (between us I think), tickets for Sunday and the bus, scoff in Dundee, a shandy perhaps and then home. Probably do a week s/c somewhere hot on a last minute deal for the amount of cash you'd spend. I love my team but ooft.....Cheers.

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

Academy female netball team ?

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.

Lets hope we do this Saturday!

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.

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.

Email is sorted . Up and running . Myself on the other hand has a heed like a box of rockets after going a bit mental last night. Spoke to Yvonne CEO, and she ll be getting copied in to help me direct questions , requests etc. Usual service will resume the morn. What a game !!!! If Carlsberg made Scottish Cup replays.

Two penalties? What was that about? And... White booked for celebrating and Gardyne not? Beaton really is a waste of space.

Wait until BBC switch the game back to the Saturday !!

What a fantastic team performance, the players gave absolutely everything, nothing was left in the lockers. My preference for MotM was Coll Donaldson. He was bossing the County guys all night to the point of almost ridiculing them. He was knackered at the end but summoned enough energy to congratulate the fans. Legendary status incoming. Jordan White got better as the game went on and thoroughly deserved his two goals. Polly was instrumental in most of our creative moves. McCart backed up Coll brilliantly. Ridgers was mostly a spectator but kept his focus when penalties came along, well done Marky. Most of the team could have qualified for MotM positions. How about Nathan Austin. He was sensational after he came on, stretching and harrassing the Couny defence all over the park with his running and peculiar skills. There were some slack moments, but we can gloss over that given the outcome and intensity of the occasion. Never in doubt as they say.....

It has nearly all been said on here already all I have to add is that last night Justice was seen to have been done in all senses...………..Great win lads..

haven't seen so many happy positive posts for a long long time - here's hoping we get many more?

wow. that was a game that had it all. goals - mistakes - good football - noisy support. if that doesn't encourage folk to come back i don't know what will.Jordan White was my mom.

Well worth the win Never gave up Beaton and his assistants woeful . Fourth official spent game talking to Ferguson with frequent thumbs up . Gardyne should have had second yellow for head into Mackay and Van der weg straight red for punch after . however - who cares they’re out and we march on

Good cup tie swinging from end to end. I did think we deserved to win it in extra time . However the penalty shoot out was great in front of the county end. What a shift by Jordan White two well taken goals and stepping up to take the first penalty. Finally we see off county. Hope this acts as a catalyst. Good support from the crowd and a much better feel all round. Well done to the whole team.

It's a good job I can type, because I have lost my voice shouting at that amazing cup tie. A game that had everything and some good performances as well. To come back twice and nearly win it at the end showed great character from the team, and hopefully we can take this into the next game. And to silence the county rabble at the end was priceless.

Good game ? great effort and result from the team ?? The best atmosphere we have had at home for a long time well done to the young team ?

Great fighting display especially coming back twice from a goal down. hit the bar and the post and Fox had a couple of good saves. Five brilliant penalties at the away end into the bargain. Good crowd making plenty of noise resulting in a cracking cup tie.

Based on the rest of the teams in the league bar County and Dundee Utd most seem to have a balance of 1st team players and youth starting games. We throughout an 11 have a higher standard throughout the overall 11 to most but i dont believe our better players are as good as the rest. Most of our starting 11 would get games at other teams in the divisions but few would be standouts and those that would aren't in the right areas to win us games Ridgers, Coll etc. I'd like to see us lose a lot of the average players in the squad put the youth guys in and the wage saved to be put into bringing a higher standard of player to start in games. Ayr and QOS have poorer squads IMO but the better players in their sides would start easily for us. Charlie Trafford is no better than Jack Brown, Roddy MacGregor. Anthony Macdonald and Macauley were brought in to take the burden of young daniel and haven't yet shown why we are playing a 17 year old hearts loanee over one of our own lads to gain vital experience and Macauley looks no better so far. Mchattie, macauley and macdonald all are reasonable squad players but do little to improve the 11 as opposed to the squad and are simply a wasted wage imo when we could have allowed Harper, Macgregor, Mackay, brown etc to pick up vital minutes and experience. Are they ready yet? Maybe not but id sure as hell rather watch them play with the understanding its the long game as opposed to failed journeymen who are clearly playing at their level already.

I hope we miss the play offs as it'll be a real wake up call to the players, management, board and fans. Otherwise we are in danger of too many parties patting each other's backs that the season was a success and masks where we are. The fact we can even be considered in contention still is damning of the lack of quality in the league. We are ***** and our record and number of points show it - 7 wins in 24 isn't a level which should be deemed acceptable.

Why do we even need stewards in the west? I only remember one pitch invasion from the west the day we won the league against StJ and got promotion to the prem. I've already put my suggestions on this site as to why the west should be open to standing supporters which you have read why switch to a different thread/email which is not in the public domain? Don't wish to be judgemental but are you kicking it into the long grass perhaps? What's wrong with publishing responses on this forum?

Soon see if gardynes on to something tho if it's a gash game against Morton

glad someone can afford our "community club" dinner.

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