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It's terrible really. Gary Warren played in every cup game in that campaign apart from the final and was an integral part of the side and doesn't get a medal, yet Tarmo Kink who only played about 10 minutes against Raith, gets a winner's medal and then buggers off. Doesn't seem right.

SFA rules state 3. Awards to Players, Officials and Match Officials The Association shall present a medal or a souvenir in such forms as the Board may decide to each of the players, to each of such substitutes as are eligible, the Manager or Head Coach and to the match officials, in the Final Tie. It seems, therefore, that the SFA Board can decide which players might be eligible but does not define this in their rules. In contrast, the FA rules state:- (b) In addition to the FA Cup, The Association shall present 30 medals to playing staff and officials of both Clubs in the Final. This means that English Clubs have absolute discretion on who they award their medals to. A player in England who was banned for the final but who made the kind of contributions throughout the competition that Warren and Raven made last year would undoubtedly get a winners medal. I seem to remember that not so long ago, the winning club in England gave one of the medals to the kit man who had kept all the kit in good order for over 30 years - a lovely gesture. It does make sense to allow the clubs to decide themselves who deserves the medals rather than being dictated to by a bunch of power crazed little Hitlers. Having said that, the power is ultimately in the hands of the member clubs of the SFA. Surely they could push through a change to the rules on this?

Ross County are performing well in the cups and have a fantastic draw in the last 16 at home to Linlithgow Rose. And, obviously it's a big day for County this weekend with Celtic at Hampden, but they're 'going well' in the league, too. Plus, on a lesser scale, and probably overlooked by many, they've progressed to the Scottish Youth Cup Semi-Finals - a tournament, traditionally the preserve of the 'Old Firm' (both of whom are already out this season!) They're certainly doing something right, over-the-bridge....even it is through Uncle Roy's chequebook! However, the following table suggests that County are still very much 'In Our Shadows'! They've never managed to do the clean-sweep on us - i.e. bettering us in all three competitions in the same season - although, we've done it to them on a number of occasions! The Challenge Cup is excluded as we weren't always competing in it at the same time. There's significant danger ahead - County could do the Highland Treble!

I believe you're right, Renegade - that Tarmo Kink actually got a medal?! And cheers to 12th Man, for 'flagging this up'...it's an outrage! I guess that in the aftermath of the elation at our incredible triumph, I'd never really thought about doing a break-down of the individual contributions to it, nor who received medals. But, reflecting now, the SFA specification regarding medal awards are totally unjust! Blimey, even Cammy Mackay and Lewis Horner will have Scottish Cup Winners' medals! (with due respect) That's a farce! Should unused subs in the Final really get one? Anyway, assuming that's the case, using Soccerway's database, here are the contributions to our cup success in minutes-played and goals scored (and 'keepers clean-sheets). Red = no medal.

Great tip found this came in really handy Getting away from a car park attendant.

What about using it to get through the turnstiles with a smoke bomb ?

Funnily enough, I was reading about that just a few days ago in an interview he did with the Herald, after extending his new deal. He stated that signing until 2019 would give him the chance to make it '3rd time lucky on a personal level'. It seems he missed out on a winners medal on top of not getting a League cup runners-up medal - but the club had applied on his behalf on both occasions, but were denied. He mentioned that the 2 bookings rule (leading to a ban) is harsh on defenders who tend to 'take the most bookings'. GARY WARREN, the Inverness Caley Thistle captain, is determined to use his bumper new deal to help drive last season's ground-breaking Ladbrokes Premiership team to fresh success. The Highlanders' defensive warrior sounded the rallying cry after committing his future to the club through to summer 2019. Warren has twice suffered shattering heartache after being punished with automatic bans for both of the club's historic cup final appearances under manager John Hughes. He danced in celebration at Hampden Park last May as the team triumphed in the Scottish Cup final against Falkirk, but the day was tinged with personal sadness after taking a costly second booking of the tournament in the semi-final against Celtic. It had been a similar story just over a year earlier when a red card in the League Cup semi-final victory over Hearts denied the 31-year-old a place in the team ultimately beaten on penalty kicks by Aberdeen. On each occasion, the club requested a medal for Warren in recognition of the huge part he had played in the campaign, but both times were denied. But after agreeing to the three-and-a-half year extension at the weekend, the talented Bristolian made it clear he is hungry to renew the club's tilt for major honours after last season's European qualification and silverware success. Warren, who joined from Newport County under Terry Butcher in summer 2012, has embraced life in the north of Scotland with relish, settling with his family and establishing himself as a near ever-present first team mainstay. "It's brilliant to have signed up – I'm very pleased," Warren said. "This is a club where I've enjoyed my time and I'm in my fourth season now. We've done some special things during my time here, but I want to make sure this club kicks on by maintaining its status in this league and improving every season. We're the Scottish Cup holders and we want to win it again. We're through to the next round of the Scottish Cup and I hope it is third time lucky for me on a personal level. It's unfortunate, but these things happen. I'm a defender who makes tackles and takes bookings. The manager has been brilliant since I came here. He has developed me as a person and a player. When I first started with Inverness I was more renowned as a header and a kicker but he has brought out the passing style in my game which is what we are all striving for." Warren, understandably, led calls for the SFA to rethink the rule that brings a cup final suspension on the strength of just two yellow cards in the competition. As yet, those pleas have fallen on deaf ears, but Warren is certain his – and the team's – glory day will come again.

Well, someone had to say it. It would be fantastic if another Highland team reached a final and indeed wrecked Celtic's annual right top a treble.

the club are guaranteed over 2500 full paying Aberdeen fans alone plus loads more full paying fans for the home end we had 6400 for the last home game. That would absolutely cripple the club getting Aberdonians to pay what they can. For a smaller match you can even take a small loss IF it genuinely encourages more to frequently attend in the future. No point what so ever dropping prices for a well supported game.

The ironic thing is you're the only poster to mention a possible loan regarding Yann Songo'o

Yup, they are on what's called a "Development Loan" which means they get experience and can still play in Dev League matches. Expect to see us making more use of this in future.

With both Warren and Draper committed for the long term it's been a good couple of weeks for the future of ICT. Having Esson on the playing staff for another two years is a bonus too.

Excellent news about Draper and Esson. We at least now have the "core four" of Warren, Meekings, Draper and Tansey to build around. I'm presuming that Esson will continue on his coaching path, but I doubt we'll keep both Fon Williams and Brill TBH. Goalkeeper and strikers next, then we have the spine of the team for next season.

Absolutely delighted that they've signed up! 2 big players for us! Draper especially...but Esson is still a good keeper and I'm sure will turn out to be a great coach for us! Both deserved their deals as they've played a huge part in the clubs success and can hopefully contribute to another 3 years of it

Shearer never played for them, but he is from there.

Two ICT u20 players are going out on loan to Fort William apparently, thanks to Duncan Shearer wanting to help out his old club. Not sure who they are though. Rumours that Ali Sutherland is going to go on loan at Elgin City as well.

Draper and Esson sign a three and two year deal respectively.

Absolute disgrace that he should be denied a Cup Winner's medal. Let's make sure he gets one this season!

The video is a wee bit cringey if you are an adult but I think it's good for the younger ICT fans to watch. Look forward to seeing a bunch of them doing this in their ICT strips at football pitches across Inverness.

Im assuming he's waiting til its perfected and thats why he hasnt tried it in any games yet?

I suppose in some ways, taking pyrotechnics illegally into football grounds is simply regarded by those who do it as some kind of rite of passage.... or a step along the career pathway towards an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show.

Mon the celts

Sod it.... Falkirk to win @ 9.00

No, they didn't.

Just change league for sfa then and the point is exactly the same. Cjt aren't protecting the club from some mythical points deduction or expulsion from the cup. They are self promoting and attention seeking and actively working against the fans they pretend to represent. It is the job of the police to go after people with smoke bombs if they so choose.