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I said to my son before kick off that I'd take a draw, considering our horrendous injury list, so I've no complaints with the point. We certainly ground out the point, with a fantastic goal from Robbie Deas, he was disappointed that he didn't score last season, so at least now he's off the mark, but his injury late in the game looked a bad one, so I hope he is not added to the long injury list long term. All we would need now is for a keeper to pick up an injury and we'd have an injury eleven! I thought Robbie Deas was immense in defence, and scored that wonderful goal, Billy Mckay worked his socks off, and some of his close control and shielding of the ball was very impressive, if he could only have got a goal as a birthday present. Delaney for me, has been our best new signing this season, and put in another good display, and a word for our central midfield duo, Harper and Hyde, considering that you wouldn't have thought they'd be our CM's at the beginning of the season, I thought they gave everything they had, and stuck to their task valiantly. If we can keep grinding points out with our threadbare squad, just think how good we could be when we have everyone back and fit. And a special mention for the late sub Strachan, the team had to readjust again, and he never put a foot wrong, and he protected our valuable point with an outstanding block, when I was convinced that it would be a late winner for Raith. So on to Morton on Friday now, so let's hope that one or two of our injury list will be eased, and we can bring the points back up the A9.

I could believe the amount of times Oakley was fouled today, without getting much from the ref. He was man handled, shirt pulled and brought down, without getting any of the 50/50's, so he did well in holding anything up.

Anyone else shocked that he was even allowed to try to walk off the pitch? His leg was going under him. Same scenario as Dan Mackay on Tuesday. First rule assume worst until proven otherwise?

I agree and it was the same on Tuesday night

Happy Days Pos Team Pld W D L F A Pts 1. Inverness CT 12 6 3 3 15 11 21 2. Partick Thistle 11 6 2 3 23 17 20 3. Queens Park 12 6 2 4 19 19 20 4. Ayr United 11 5 3 3 22 15 18 5. Dundee 12 5 3 4 19 16 18 6. Morton 12 5 3 4 15 13 18 7. Raith Rovers 12 5 1 6 13 13 16 8. Cove Rangers 12 3 3 6 16 20 12 9. Arbroath 12 2 4 6 8 15 10 10. Hamilton Ac. 12 2 4 6 9 20 10

Things I miss: Lionel Nessie Matchday Programme Matchday streaming Matchday audio commentary Fan communication An atmosphere Entertaining match twitter updates Social media that's informative without asking for money Decent manager & player interviews Being treated as if the club valued the fans and not just our wallets Player meet ups (other than sponsors night) The club that I used to enjoy following A social club that properly catered for fans

We were better today than Tuesday and, with 8 players missing due to injury, I will take the point. It was a game that was there for the taking and both teams will feel they could have won, but equally could have lost, so a draw was the fair result. We started with 3 at the back and Carson in midfield, but it wasn’t working, with Raith getting too much joy down our left. It looked like the players were unsure of their roles and who should be covering the full back positions. Raith deservedly took the lead during that spell with what looked like a tap in after an effort was deflected on to the post. Credit to Dodds, as he changed things to a back 4 and we grew back into the game. Deas’ goal was a cracker. He moved forward with the ball and continued his run after passing it, and buried a great header into the net. He was MOTM for me with several good tackles too. In the second half, both teams were looking for a winner but the draw was the most likely outcome throughout. Deas got a bad knock in a challenge late on and was helped from the pitch, so our injury list may be worsening. However, Welsh looked comfortable when he came on. Credit to young Strachan who slotted in at left back after Deas’ injury. He looks a prospect and wasn’t scared to want the ball. He also made a tremendous block in the box. Whilst Deas was my MOTM, Ridgers had a good game, Delaney again looked good (after we changed formation), Harper was looking to be an outlet in midfield and Mckay as always worked his socks off. At half time I felt we should hook Shaw, but he showed a few glimpses in the second half that he has some talent. Friday on tv next, a winnable game in Greenock, but hopefully we have a few players back. Top of the league, goodness knows how, but if we can weather the current injury storm, we should be able to gain consistency. With hindsight I may have been overly critical on Tuesday but today was better.

Tbh I miss the match day programme much more. Absolute travesty that we don't produce them anymore.

Is it just a coincidence that our home form and the absence of the famed ICT mascot Lionel Nessi are connected. I may be wrong, but I can't recall him in attendance at any of our games this season. Where has he gone? He is our talisman, he's our 12th man, and the kids love him, they flock to him whenever he was out, doing his dance routines pre match. Has he gone the same way of the match day programme? Or is he hiding, like the raffle ticket sellers? Or has he been sold to a rival for an undisclosed fee? Or in our case for nothing! Or is it just another nail in the coffin of the 'so called' match day experience! We had one of the most best club mascots, mixing one of the most famous iconic world football names with one of the world's most iconic myths, so my advice to ICT is, get Lionel Nessi back, and start winning at home again.

Awful news, for him and for the club.

Regardless of injuries it is dsappointing that we have dropped 5 points at home against teams who will not feature anywhere near the top of the league come the end of the season. We desperatley need a leader on the park, someone who shouts and encourages, the team don't seem to get that from the sidelines. Oh for a Kirk Broadfoot type character who would galvanise the squad. Saying that we are in a great position, keep the faith.

Given the injury list, this is a fab result especially with Partick getting thumped at home and Ayr drawing, to see us top. Really, Really hope Deas isn't out for too long, that said Delaney [in particular] and now Ram look decent signings. Harper is now having to shoulder more responsibility, at least Welsh is coming back [slowly please if possible] Looking at the way the Championship is shaping up, our optimism at the start of the season is not unfounded, if only we can get more of our squad back soon-ish. Not sure we can handle any more injuries though I'm up for the Queens Park match soon...looks like it could be a very interesting game!

Deas was immense. Won every high ball forward, tackled strong, drove forward at times and scored a brilliant headed goal. Oakley and Mckay did well up front. Unfortunately it was mainly holding the ball up and laying it off against some big defenders. Delaney & Harper were prominent and Max Ram did some good defensive work. Mention too for Hyde who worked hard. Given our problems, i'm pleased with the outcome. Not a game for slating anyone.

Due to cutbacks the club no longer have a stretcher! They tried to unscrew the changing room door but ran out of time. Despite our injury ravaged squad the team did very well to gain a point and keep our record Vs Raith intact! well done.