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Interesting game. Nobody should have under-estimated Cove after they held Dundee to a goalless draw earlier. We were able to create far more chances than Dundee managed and if it were not for a couple of bad misses, one off the woodwork and several fine saves from the keeper we could have had 7 or 8. Having said that, the final whistle was greeted with relief more than anything as Cove really exposed us going forward, even when they were down to 10 men following the dismissal of their star striker. There were no new faces in our back line but they really couldn't cope with Cove's pacey attacks and with Megginson and Glass in particular. That has to be a concern going forward into the league season, although I think part of the problem was the lack of bite in defensive midfield and the return of Welsh will help in that respect. A downside in Cove's game was they way they went down too easily and feigned injury. It rather backfired on them once the ref got wise to it. We scored the winner whilst Megginson was feigning injury in the other half. He hobbled with an almost comedy limp to the ref to complain but then moved as freely as ever immediately after the kick off. Soon after Sculley got a genuinely sore one and it was a little while before the ref stopped play to allow treatment. The lad was clearly in some pain and had to be stretchered off. Hopefully it's not too serious. Nice too see a sporting round of applause from the home fans as he was carried off. Robbo has said that the team is looking to cut out all the draws that held us back last season. Last night would indicate a real desire to take the game to the opposition which means taking a few risks at the back. Lots of interesting games to come methinks.

One time at training, the new thing was 'change of pace,' so all the drills were about change of pace and beating yer man, all that. Next game, up at Milton, JB on the touchline as animated as ever. The rather rotund full back, 'Donnie', gets the ball, big bit of space in front of him, into which he lumbers gradually. 'Change of pace, Donnie, man, change of pace...' JB yells. Donnie's mind is willing, he pushes his head forward to see if that will help, but to no avail, still in slow motion... JB punches the ground, raging. 'Aw fer fck's' sake, Donnie, ah didn't mean to fckn go slower...'

Think White is the guy who I would contnue start with atm. But its good we now have another player to come on as sub White has scored 18 goals for us and its just not about his goals. his workrate hold up play and bringing others into play is integral to how we play. Tonight wasnt his best performance but it wasnt any players best performance to be fair. But we won and thats what matters Im just happy that we have another striker to come into the team as a replacement for White as an impact player and the team dosent suffer from it as it did when Austin replaced him last season. Personally think White is the starter and Todorov is the impact player

A poor performance from us but a deserved win which should have been much more comfortable. Defensively we were poor and often played 2v 2 with the Cove strikers which almost ended badly on several occasions. God knows what position Brad was playing as it wasn't right back. Both Cove's goal came down the right side although Vincent should have done better at matching the Cove player's run and stopping the cross into the box. Defensively, we need to sharpen up especially Donaldson who has been poor both defensively and his distribution has been equally poor. I also think tactically we were poor and the ploy of all our defenders up for corner's leaves us really vulnerable on the counter attack. Also, towards the end of the game, we stopped leaving men up the park which just invited Cove to send more players into our box. Robbi seems to be aware of these issues so hopefully they will be addressed. I think Todorov must start ahead of White for several reasons. Firstly he is more mobile and brings players into the game, secondly, he makes runs that White doesn't and gambles and lastly, he will score more goals than White will.

Something very comical about JR when he is that pissed off, i'd hate to be a player getting the hairdryer off him...I'd end up getting fined a months wages for laughing. Good interview tho, valid points made.

If anybody can - Tommy can.

The pitch is new and had two games within the space of a few days, All new pitches take time to bed and the reality is that the work needed to be undertaken (indeed we had delayed it by a year). There is a risk that the pitch is not 100% for this year and often it is year 2 that it improves. Don't see how moaning about something which was needed will help.

Keep up Mantis, all in the Preview and Report.............

Massive part of so many of our lives, gave up everything for his teams, not that we properly appreciated him, but the influence he had on so many young people will stand. He would rant on for nearly all of half time, then with about a minute left would turn to Jackie and ask if he had anything to add. ‘No John, I think you’ve covered everything.’ The Beaton Generation.

That was a proper cup tie. Think Cove will do well in Div 2. How nice to watch a game in warm conditions too.

Breathing a sigh of relief at the win, specially with their late "goal" disallowed. Better than many if not most teams outwith the premiership that have played here in recent years. Could have done without the theatricals, but really hope Brown is ok after going off looking in a bad way though. Definitely nothing theatrical about that. I really admired the progress White made last season but he's missed a fair number of chances over the last 2 games. Dundee might be too early for Robbo to gamble starting Todorov but it wouldn't be a bad shout. As for Macgregor - really look forward to seeing a lot more of him I underestimated Vincent returning. Really like the look of him so far. Carson looks like a really busy and hard working player, feeling optimistic about him. Really got to improve our defence though, they cut through us for both goals. Not entirely comfortable with Vincent and Carson being the 2 staying back at our corners (and Doran at one) but I'm guessing it's considered worth sacrificing the risk of having defenders up for corners due to their height/attacking value at set pieces?? All to play for on Sunday, which is brilliant after how I felt after Peterhead!

Best thing about tonight is the result, And.. the subs! we looked like we were playing in 2nd gear! really! Cove looked sharper for most of the first half and probably should have been leading. our goal was a wayward header from Mackay that i'm pretty sure came off White's ass. Cove equalised with a smart move down the left that left Mackay nowhere and Vincent chasing a shadow, neat ball across the 6yd line and bang. Cove took the lead with a move down the left again, poor cover and cross into the box was deflected ( i think - sun in my eyes) and Megginson blasted the ball past Ridgers. Equaliser was a neat move which ended with Keatings smacking the ball into the net - well worked. Subs: Todorov & Curry replaced an out of sorts White and Doran. Todorov making an immediate impact by outjumping the Cove defence and heading the ball into the net. Positives, Subs including Mcgregor who was so direct and almost scored a beaut, Walsh was dangerous, the rest were pretty ordinary.. Vincent looked off the pace and needs to sharpen up. Carson shouldn't start when Welsh is fit. We are now top of the league, And a sharper performance vs Dundee should see us through!

Megginson showed he is a strong player and got his goals although from a caley view they were defensively poor. He should have had a hat trick but made a second poor decision when one on one tried to chip ridgers. His first was to kick the ball away and get a soft booking which resulted in his sending off via a bad tackle. Carson urged the team on when behind and grew into the game. White could have had a hat trick first half. Todorov getting us out of jail. Cove keeper had a good game. Caley gave themselves a test and won through. Go to Dundee now and have every chance.

A win’s a win, and good to see our forwards getting goals.

Well, Cove are outnumbered if there is a punch-up on the bench

I would hope our club acknowledges JB by having a minutes silence or applause prior to ko tonight.

JB also had brief spells as manager of Clach and Nairn County. Lived for football.

Very sad news. Was a huge figure in Inverness football over the years. Used to come into my work when I was still at school/uni and was always good craic. Recall the classic "Fat John, Skinny John's Barmy Army" chant back in the day celebrating the ground breaking Beaton/Docherty co-management duo. RIP.