The Mantis

Fresher's week is fast approaching. The wee Arab will soon lose his cherry and everything will be OK.

He doesn't need a number 2. He IS a number 2 :004:

The thought of Pele at ICT gives me a warm glow :010 :010: :010: :010: :010: That guy gave us some of the best days of our lives. Who knows what state his head's in these days? What do the Tete-de-Pierre fans think?

I agree with ymip. Fat John, Skinny John, Barmy Army

Oh aye, he told you that :015: :015: :015: He used to do that every feckin week in relegation deciders after he came back to Tannadeechay :rotflmao:

No, it isn't just you

ICT Squeaky Clean

I think that means Mee wants into your pants.

They don't come much higher than God though :015:

As Mannie says. It took a big man to take the job and an even bigger man to walk away. You're a legend Charlie.

We got a short term boost from Brew. However it became obvious with hindsight that his value was as a player. As a manager he was shite

Just seen the front of the Herald sport section, paper but not online. They say he wanted to resign after the game, and the board would be meeting today with a view to changing his mind. On BBC radio they are now saying there will be an announcement this morning rather than this meeting.

Just been on the headlines

IHE will be along in a minute to tell you to lay off the jellies. I described Russeldinho as the glue that holds ICT together the other week and he told me that's what I must have been sniffing :001: I think you must have subliminally absorbed my description of Duncan but nice to see it's not a prawn sandwich anyway..... ps I missed the game but had a sighting of the ICT team bus passing Killiekrankie at 7.35 pm as I was heading south from the Ullapool ferry yesterday.

Aye well never mind. Big Vol-au-vent Moray Second Residence doesnae have the same ring to it.

Funny I always thought that was how you spelled Dingwall

Sounds like an interesting tale...

Feckin teachers eh?

4 bookings- a team in turmoil or a team that competes to win? I defer to your professional expertise IHE but yesterday I just saw 11 (make that 13) guys scrapping like buggery to get a result to make up for the flat showing last week. I also thought some of the passing and movement was good- apart from the Russell/Granty scrap I thought we showed togetherness as a team.

I'd imagine quite a few of the 320 were tinks too. I remember going to see ICT play there the Saturday before xmas. Santa Claus in the main street on his sleigh 30 mins before kick off got a bigger crowd :015:

I disagree too. I thought he really got stuck in, and even his bad touches were better than Rory's good ones (or anybody else for that matter).

Hope you got a bet on then Pie. Mind you I think you should hand over half the winnings to Alan Freeland and buy a curry with the rest :015: :015: :015:

Were neither of you at the game today? Duncan has to play. So does Cowie. In fact both of you have made 4 changes even though we lost a tough away fixture to a soft injury time penalty. I would probably start with today's team.

Gutted to lose the three points today- to be fair Motherwell would have been gutted if it had finished 0-1. McGhee gave us some credit and I think he would have settled for a draw which was probably fair. I wasn't impressed by the pen but Mr Naelifts next to me thought it was the right decision. I was asked on the way out 'When did we ever win a game under Alan Freeland?' I replied 'Hearts in the Cup' then I was asked 'What about League games?' but I drew a blank there. Freeland managed to annoy both sets of fans with some bizarre decisions and was booed off by the Well support at half time. I thought Tokers had a decent game but I would give MoM to (yes, he got his name chanted today!) Russeldinho. I was impressed by Cowie today and after wanting Royston dropped last week I thought he more than made up for it today. Marius- looks promising once we get used to his style and he gets match fit. Looked knackered 20 mins before he was eventually subbed. Definitely one who can put himself about. Denzil- really dopey looking today at times but a couple of brilliant flashes of the old legend. Looked pretty slow when asked to do the Bayne job and chase the long balls. Minimac- wasn't on long enough to make an impression but seems to have shrunk since last week. Mr Naelifts says he cannnae run and I thought he was the mascot :015: Caff- a bit hesitant. Didn't inspire me with confidence. Blackie- kept control despite the Well players and fans trying to wind him up. Bayners- Maybe could have got half an hour as Denzil didn't look too interested. Granty- solid as ever, would like to see the pen again as I thought he got a touch and the guy went down like a roll of linoleum. ****- just punted as usual but a few meaty challenges. Got forward a bit too, especially in the first half. Mikey- very solid, no chance with the goals. Without being a classic it was a decent game played on a greasy surface and gave both sets of fans plenty to shout and bawl at. I don't think we're finishing bottom on this display but we'd better start creating a bit more.

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