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Thought about this many times over the past few weeks and it gives me the fear. Especially if we start diving into tackles and losing Carson or Allardice or Deas early on. I’ve seen Celtic rip Hibs a new one this season at Easter Road and they were devastating in the first half. They start strong and so often score early. But they also get a lot of goals in the last 15 (as their manager says, they never stop), so even if we’re still in it late on, we don’t have the quality on the bench that they have. It’s something about the modern game that pisses me off. The system is rigged towards the big teams with the big squads. I first noticed it when Scotland were beating England at Wembley back in the days of Kenny Miller, and the game was lost in the last 20 as our lot tired and didn’t have the quality on the bench that England had. Bottom line is, go to the party, get pissed, enjoy the day. It’s the spirit of Tynecastle 2002, the spirit of Motherwell 2004, the spirit of Eddie Ofere and Dave the Rave 2015. It’s ICT in the Scottish Cup. There’s nothing like it.

Well said Lizi 100% agree with you. I will be doing the same if I see any fans that have Celtic tattoos and speak in strange Lancashire or Canadian accents the nearest steward will be informed immediately. Dougal

Whatever the tactics, we have to play at high intensity whilst avoiding rash tackles. We can't afford to get a player sent off in this one. The weather is set to be pretty warm which will further drain the energy levels. The later kick-off time could just work to our advantage as it may be a bit cooler later in the game. A win for us would undoubtedly make it the greatest day in the club's history, but in the likely event that we don't win, let's just get behind the team and enjoy a great day out. We are playing in the Scottish Cup Final this weekend whilst County are playing in a relegation playoff. I know which I would be rather doing.

That you making noises playing with your buzz lightyear 🤣

Yay - I made the right purchase ....... the Bucket Hat is a sell out. Can't wait to wear mine tomorrow.

We'll high ball them into submission. They won't know what's hit them. No one expects that...

Thought by now there might be more chat about tactics and line up etc. I know we rely on Dodds ball, but how does he approach this match? There not really a right way to set up given the quality disparity between teams. Sit in, defend and try contain - Celtic will move the ball around and basically dominate possession and prevent any attempts by us to move out. With their high press they could just steam roller us and its game over. All out attack, hit them hard and try play a high press copying their tactics. This relies on high level fitness and leaves us very exposed any time we loose possession to counter attacks. Given that celtic are missing CCV and Johnson at the back, they have in recent weeks been found wanting against physical strikers who have been dominating them in the air - unfortunately I don't see us having that in our locker and balls to feet they will lap up all day long. Any high balls we wont win, so they will still be comfortable with. I hope we look at utilising Shaw & Henderson on the wings and pushing the ball out to them with the instructions to actually push forwards and to run especially at Ralston.

But if we win, Spurs will move for Dodds instead. 😀

I am just surprised the number of writers here are surprised the way the fans have / are being treated by the club ‘leaders’. The current lot have shown they simply haven’t or don’t care about the fans interests by their actions. You’re only there to buy season tickets and the stuff on sale (scarfs, pies and like). - They have demonstrated clearly they can’t and are unlikely to change without redress. They are only holding the keys however and ultimately will move on. - Their period in charge however is in the hands of the fans. It is the fans that ultimately have the power. If enough fans think more of the same next season is not good enough then they can act where it is most noticed! (In there pocket). Fan loyalty is often abused by just about every club and ICT are no different. I resist magnifying the case as the club and team are heading into their most important game in years. Winning would be the clubs biggest achievement in its history and could attract interest from more competent and professional individuals. But it’s a long shot! Maybe the fan questionnaire will manage to be communicated unfiltered and get the message across. We wait with interest! What happens after the final is for another day, but is more of the same satisfactory?

After a brief discussion, I think I'm slowly persuading him to climb Schiehallion again 😉 We met an 80yr old bloke climbing it as we decended from the top on HM3, but he started from the car park. Yompa would need to go one bigger and start at Tummel Bridge 🤣

Our CEO is a proper media wh0re. Seen more of him on TV and the papers this week than we have the players. Grinds my feckin gears that the blue nose tw4t is talking about ICTFC being his club. Feck off.

PT have been very impressive in the playoffs. If they had displayed this form earlier in the season they would have won the title with several games to spare. They just might regret not having put the tie to bed against County last night. County have been handed a lifeline. Being 2 - 0 down at half time and down to 10 men things were looking pretty grim for them, but Thistle were unable to take advantage of their possession and County avoided going further behind due to some last ditch defending and excellent saves. Thistle will be a bit nervous now whilst County have given themselves a real chance to turn the tie round.