The Mantis

Would have preferred an away tie as we've never played there. Also less chance of the players getting complacent.

Did Wa*ker mention hats by any chance?

And the t-shirt wearer aka Vic never complained about the music and the craic from his two fellow travellers :015: I thought it wis barrie.

First time ever I saw Morgan, he played LB in the first win at Easter Road (2-1) last season when Brew got sent off.

I remember thinking in the first half that there must be about 1000 Buddies in the far away stand, mainly clustered towards the left side. In the second half there seemed to be a lot more. So my conclusion is, another 500 wandered out from the pub at half time and got in for nowt :017:

According to the Herald's pull-out section Falkirk hardly have a team this season, everybody's been released. What's the story there?

Wot? Nope, just my humble opinion. But when Charlie used to get stick playing for Caley he used to ask whether people thought players performed badly deliberately. I don't really care if people boo the team off after the final whistle but I draw the line at barracking individuals during the game, as it probably reduces the chances of them winning it. Just my tuppence worth and not worth the argument. Hope that doesn't sound too sanctimonious. From where I was in the North Stand it seemed about the biggest cheer of the day, and three of us in the car were of the same opinion. Whatever....

If Ross Gypo want to enter the HL who are we to stand in their way.

I'd have to see Falkirk, United and the Pars before making my mind up. Fair play to the Saints after all the gubbings we've handed out to them, but I can't help feeling, when they get round to their end of season video, this will be one of the few highlights. We were truly shocking though. No width at all. Barry was lost without Rossco to support him (and too often he was having to come back and help out in our box anyway. If we could unearth another 25-year old Barry we'd be lucky indeed). Is Caff just not allowed to cross the halfway line or what? He's fine as a centre half, and maybe I dreamed this but did he used to play in midfield with Hibs? He's not a right back IMHO. If Ross is unfit no wonder Proctor wants a transfer if he can't get a game. On the other flank we're used to Hasteens working with Royston or Morgan or even Richie Hart. Golly and Rankin hadn't the understanding together to make any impression. Central defence is one of our strengths but they were operating a free gift system today. At half time I honestly couldn't see St Mirren scoring until they got the first gift at 1-0. After that there was only one team in it. Middle of the park, any other day Russeldinho and Blackie would have got some support for their efforts. Even Denzil was back helping out most of the time as he got so little service, and Dargo was isolated up front looking for long punts to run on to. This was truly embarrassing and maybe the St Mirren fans have got a false impression of the SPL standard. BTW did half of them get in at half time for free?

Golly had possibly his worst game in an ICT jersey, and the guy must be feeling suicidal, but there's no excuse for people cheering when he was subbed.

Aye Charles, just a hint of weary cynicism creeping in there, though I bet you love it really. You cannae have many years left I'll wager, less than me at any rate....

Where's the Coias anyway?

Tell me about it.... I'll be going up there next Friday for 5 days. The day after I arrive, ICT just happen to be playing at the most accessible SPL stadium for your average Shetlander. Not accessible enough for me of course...... Mee, you'll appreciate the following: Last time I was up there, Chris Stout's Faither was celebrating his 50th, while at the same time his sister was 21. They decided to have a joint party. Now the usual thing is- hire the village hall, get some sandwiches made up, salmon spread, cucumber, that sort of thing. Hire a band or a disco. In this case they did hire the hall, but the buffet was a table about 20 yds long covered in seafood. The whole village of Sandwick was out the previous night fishing for it, so we had smoked mackerel, squid, a whole salmon, crabs, smoked piltocks, etc etc. Instead of a band, they just got people to do guest spots, so we had Chris Stout, Gary Petersen from Hom Bru, Filska, etc all doing a massive session on stage. Then when it broke up about 1am, everybody went back to the Stouts for mair bevvy & music. My nephew's getting married in October. The wedding's on the Friday, then the second one for friends & family is at the house the next day......

Although we featured on Sky, the cup 'run' was appalling by our standards, going out in the 4th round to some nonentities from Maryhill (see Foxy thread :015: :015: :015:)

News just in- full Summer Wine Crew turnout :party01:

You've been lying low recently, some bugger cut the legs off your bed? You up tomorrow oh winged one?

George Michael?

Not to mention the sitter the fecker missed against Partick. That cost us big time. And before anybody says it, I know it's a team game and all that.

I'm sure it's a typo though, if you read the whole 12 teams details, I'm sure they meant us to be 7th. You should see how many players have gone out of the other squads without replacements, especially Falkirk.

Only a handful of these teams actually enter though. I was actually in Shetland in 2005 but just missed the games as the people we stay with were too busy helping with the games. All the teams are amateur (I think) and getting to Shetland or any other host island must be horrendously dear for them. I did manage to Shetland during the Tall Ships in 1999 and that was great in such a small place.

Pimple- too much info mate :015: :015: Charles- the 'colostomy' comment was only a joke about the age of the posters and the frequency of 'favourite things' topics which were being posted around that time in April...

I was at the two Lewis select games. So was the guy Kerr whatsisname who used to sell the 50-50 tickets opposite the main stand. And that's about it, never mind your Berwick 17 or whatever :015: :015: :015: :015: :015: :015:

I saw that too- 12 page pullout. We're predicted to finish 10th- but so are DUFC. Meanwhile nobody is to finish 7th :017:

When did they move Alford to England?

ICT supporters with 2 cars who are always grumpy because they never get any nookie.