snorbens_caleyman

I don't want him to stay.

But, if he had any sense, staying on with a reduced salary and achieving something with limited resources could do more for his managerial career than running off to whichever big club will pay him more to be third assistant throw-in coach.

8 minutes ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

Will find the other Scots when we score  

Found them with "Flower of Scotland" 

On 6/1/2024 at 5:30 PM, snorbens_caleyman said:

We will be in Gran Canaria from 8-15 June, in a hotel which we've been to before. 

That means our last night will be in front of a telly, watching the opening game.

This hotel is very popular with Germans  

We're in the sports bar.  Full of Germans.  Will find the other Scots when we score  

44 minutes ago, CELTIC1CALEY3 said:

We have had stories from players out of contract. But what about those who had contracts? Have their contracts in effect been terminated by the actions of their employer? 

Assuming that their employer - ICT, since I don't know the precise legal name - is still in existence, then there is no reason why contracts would have been automatically terminated.

And since there have apparently been no communications with players, then there seems little likelihood that contracts have been terminated by mutual consent or by the club.

Would be very surprised if ICT doesn't own the legal rights to the name and the badge.  And Caley's too.

Unless they have let them lapse.

I hope that whatever the "good news" is, it includes an end date for Gardiner.

11 hours ago, Leaky Blinder said:

Perhaps there will be a thread/poll after tomorrow looking for name suggestions ! 

I would be pleased to see the resurrection of the Citadel name and maroon strip.  The stadium - assuming a new team could play there  - is close to where the Citadel ground was.

Time to lay to rest the divisive and dishonoured Caledonian Thistle name?

16 hours ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Spandau Ballet - Communication

Led Zep - Communication Breakdown 

I've just had a quick look at the rules, and came to the same conclusion as Fraz.  

An insolvency event, of which appointing an administrator is one example, appears to lead to 3 years out in the cold.  Seems damn stupid, especially if the administrator can find a way to keep the club running.

2 hours ago, Achfary said:

The tangible assets - ... pitch

The pitch was lifted as soon as the season finished.  Would anyone buy a pitch with no grass? 

8 hours ago, IBM said:

The problem is Scott Gardiner is still hanging about and I don't think any serious investor (if we can call the that) will be interested while he is in the building

If it was simply a question of money - of paying Gardiner what he is contractually entitled to - then the question for an investor is simply whether to wait until he is gone, or to pay him off now with part of a new investment. At the end of the day, the net result for the club's finances should be the same.

As you suggest, though, there's probably more to it than just money.

One of the things you'd expect a person working their notice period to do would be to do a handover to bring their successor up to speed.  The problem there is that there doesn't seem to be a successor....

34 minutes ago, Scotty said:

If I resigned at work, I would be walked out immediately regardless of notice period

This.  I worked in information security for many years, and was often asked "What's our biggest risk?".  Answer was always "Your staff.  Especially those who are disgruntled.".

44 minutes ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

I suspect that if the club survives and we get new club management, then a financial appeal to the supporters will be high on their agenda.

I wouldn't put anything directly into the club itself until things become clearer.  It might just go into paying off creditors.   The Supporters' Trust isn't the club.

Just for clarification, when I said that "The Supporters' Trust isn't the club.", I meant that it was safe to contribute to them without the possibility of your contribution disappearing into a creditor's pocket!

1 hour ago, bigterrybutcher said:

First time poster guys - just seeing what's already out there in terms of the fans putting additional resources into the club . Having read through the forum a lot of people would be willing to buy season tickets and merchandise which is great . Unfortunately that's not going to be enough to keep the vultures at bay so just seeing if there are any fans initiatives already on the go which would put additional cash into the club . Much like what Hearts done in there time of need and Rangers with there fund . Just trying to think of a way to help .

I suspect that if the club survives and we get new club management, then a financial appeal to the supporters will be high on their agenda.

I wouldn't put anything directly into the club itself until things become clearer.  It might just go into paying off creditors.   The Supporters' Trust isn't the club.

6 hours ago, Achfary said:

A list of people that may have led/lead to administration (through their actions, to differing degrees):

• Graham Rae
• Ross Morrison
• Scot Gardiner
• Duncan Ferguson

Time for another book, Charles?  Written from the fans' point of view, and titled "Against All Frauds"

46 minutes ago, caley1 said:

Tying up loose ends ? Laughable truly laughable . I’d not let him into the stadium again. it would be collect your belongings at the door and go . Trust him I would not . 

And make sure to disable all his computer accounts and change all passwords.

2 minutes ago, IBM said:

Gee I thought this was a new Idea from Scott Gardiner 

I just caught sight of tomorrow's press release

33 minutes ago, Bridge_Ender said:

Assuming ICT come through this, there needs to be a concerted effort to radically rethink how the club is financed. The existing business model does not sustain full time senior football in Inverness. To set up in the same way would be pointless. 

Turn ourselves into a global soap opera on the internet.  "See the plucky Highlanders' fight for survival!".  Regular update episodes, and global pay-per-view of matches.  Spin-offs and merchandising.  Prequels covering the past 30 years.  Everyone's heard of the Loch Ness Monster, so feature Lionel Nessie heavily.  Get written into the Outlander TV series. 

Only need to hook 1 person in a million to get 8,000 subscribers.

Yes, I know, we'd need to finance a production company, scriptwriters, marketing....  I'll stop now before I start believing this stuff 

1 hour ago, DoofersDad said:

Other issues need urgent attention, such as ensuring ...

... that we can field at least 11 players next season!

"For clarity, on the football front, we have decided to remain training at Fort George for the foreseeable future."

Given the board's ability to foresee the future, that should see us safely up to tea-time today.

15 minutes ago, dougal said:

if we enter administration we will be hit with a points deduction at best for two years but also demoted to Division2.

The demotion is a possibility, not a given.

A boat.  On top of a mountain.  Must be another one of Gardiner's great schemes?

17 minutes ago, Scotty said:

The play-off final was on May 18th, and the Kelty story broke on the 24th.  Picking up again now with Morrison going.  All clearly shown on the graph.

Thanks, Scotty!

... is that traffic on CTO must have increased considerably.

Taking in more advertising revenue, Scotty? 

31 minutes ago, Charles Bannerman said:

Interesting, isn’t it, the difference between the views of some people who take a central belt perspective and the local or locally sympathetic view.

I occasionally read his articles, when they reach the front page of the Grauniad's website. 

I actually thought that was one of his better articles.  Until that bit