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I’m working on the basis that when the Administrator has something significant to update fans on then there will be a statement. Until that happens, we know the Administrator will be working hard to take things forward. The meeting between the Administrator and Morrison was to take place in January, so has probably happened. It may well be that further discussions are taking place between them. Unfortunately we really have no option but to trust the process and wait for an update. Meantime we at least have entertaining football in the pitch to enjoy. Roll on Saturday!

I’d be more than happy to finish 8th this year but I’m quite confident we may do better than that. I’m also confident that despite starting with a 5 point deficit we’ll achieve that promotion to the Championship next season. Quite a change in my perceptions in such a short time - before admin and Kells I thought we were surely doomed.

Getting ourselves up to 8th spot would also be a significant landmark. If we can remain in the current division then financially we are more attractive. Without -15 points we would be at the right end of the table under SK and next season with a -5 point deduction perhaps it could be more successful ....

This large colour photo appeared in today’s PandJ. It’s of Billy Urquhart receiving a barometer from Chairman Norman Miller on the occasion of Billy’s 600th appearance for Caley in 1992. Among those who can be seen elsewhere in the photo are John Beaton, Derek Dewar and Jimmy Falconer. In 1994, Billy would appropriately have the honour of scoring the last competitive goal at Telford Street in a 1-0 victory over Thistle in May 1994… predictably with a header. Ironically, Billy was no longer a registered Caley player by this time, but was played for sentimental and “political” reasons… attracting a £250 fine. He went on also to play a limited number of games for Caley Thistle in the first season 1994-95.

I don't really see that our performance on the pitch will have much baring on our administration situation. Prize money between the leagues below the SPL isn't that great and there's not game changing money between each of them. Trying not to get worried about it and just enjoy the football but the longer it drags on the less easy I feel.