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Yes, Dunfermline have always been good to us. Let's hope their generosity continues today.

Feel I've gotta gloat a bit here - when he returned to the club, mine was a solitary voice predicting great things ahead for Richard. I'm not often right, but . . . . Perhaps I saw a bit of potential there - I was certainly impressed with his consistent solid performances in his previous spell and was glad to see that when he finally got his chance 2nd time round, he took it. Great to see he's finally being recognized for the extremely competent player he is and lets hope he doesn't go seeking pastures new again. Who knows - maybe a Scotland call-up is just around the corner! Hmmm. . . no, that wouldn't work, would it? :clapping04:

That's eight consecutive league defeats now and only a result against the mighty Arbroath this week will prevent a 1st quarter white-wash! Doesn't look too good for our EX-rivals. Oh dear! (And yet I find myself hoping that, against all the odds, they manage to scrape at least a draw.) :015:

NO And I differ in that I think this is an OK thread as it gives us the opportunity to show we're more or less unanimous!

It's a vicious circle - the team can't win at home, less people go to see them because people like to see their team winning - low turnout doesn't exactly inspire the team to victory. Supporters only do what is natural to them so the onus is on the team to start drawing the crowds. Time to work on these tactics!

Can't agree with you there, DJS - they very nearly achieved promotion last season! Mind you, they're redefining sh!te this time round. That's 7 games, nil points now. Oh dear!

Most teams are all about the area they represent. It's a tribal thing, and I'm part of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle tribe. Gretna, however, is all about Miles Brookson and his millions. The Gretna tribe, such as it is, is probably outnumbered by the team! And, yes, I'm a wee bit jealous of their having a sugar daddy with loads of cash to give away

I, for two, was similarly pleased! :003:

I find myself strangely saddened to see our once great rivals (I speak as a mortal Howden Ender of old) propping up the rest of Scottish football. Nil points from 6 games - quite tragic really. I remember being in awe of an Elgin City team who swept all opposition aside back in the 60s, and who became the only non-league team ever to reach the Scottish Cup quarter-finals. Matches against City always had an extra edge - more so than against County or Thistle, as I recall. I genuinely hope they get themselves sorted out and achieve their rightful place - fighting against Ross County to avoid relegation from Division 1!

Ha! Have they finally been found out? Has the "fear factor" gone? I'm sorry, but I just don't like Gretna. I was even supporting Ross County against them recently. Believe me, that really shows how much I detest them! (Historical note: Gretna 0, Dundee 4 - today)

Grant Munro! Without a doubt!

Go on, you old git, you know you want to!!! :003: If it's only 13 hours you could be back home by Sunday night!

Hmmmm . . . . wonder if his wee brother played for Liverpool . . . . ?

Not the one on yer erse; that's for sure! :015: :015: :015:

Surely the Cellic one should be on yer erse!

Did nobody notice Hastings today? I thought he had an excellent game - good solid performance. Bayne certainly posed a threat when he came on, unlike Wyness, and could have nicked it at the end, although that would have been a little unjust. All in all, I don't think our 1st half performance was nearly as bad as the Radio Scotland commentary team made out, although we were pretty poor. Much better in the second half and a draw was a fair result, although, to be honest, not as fair as 2-1 to Celtic would have been, if you get my meaning! And good to see the drum section back!

Gotta start winning home games. That'll draw the crowds. Maybe. :006:

Sarah O's diddies were the only good thing about her!

Welcome aussie_lad. The teams you should detest are CELTIC and RANGERS!!! All the others you are free to mildly dislike or even hate, at your discretion.

Yeah - I'd have spelt it "heels". There is also, I think, the option of offloading him in January. I think Dods has been great for us and will be sorry to see him go. If he wants to see out his contract then hang on to him - make him captain, a role he performed brilliantly last season, and give him the opportunity to put himself in the shop window. Then at the January transfer window, consider the options and hope to **** a club other than Dundee Utd. make a decent offer for him. Otherwise release him on completion of his contract.

May I be the first to welcome you Gerrit! There's one or two posters here based in the Emerald Isle. Just be patient - I'm sure they'll crawl out of the woodwork and stumble upon your message eventually. I'm always fascinated to see people from other countries declaring support for ICT and would be interested to know why you chose this team over any others. Welcome aboard! :003:

Being fairly new to this SPL lark, we are an easy target for such predictions. It'll be a while before we become one of the safer bets for SPL survival, like Hearts, Hibs, the Old Firm and (dare I say it) Aberdeen. Saturday's match was disappointing. But I did see some flashes of our potential and certainly wouldn't condemn the team to relegation on the strength (weakness) of one poor showing!

We really don't want to hang onto any player who's already decided he wants to move to another club. Persuade him his future lies with ICT, otherwise sell him for as much as we can. Then boo him whenever he plays against us! However, I fully agree with DS's stance against United's murky methods.

It's been a while since we dished out a 5-goal gubbing - we used to do it quite regularly in the lower divisions. I reckon St. Mirren are probably our best bet for such a result this season. And this is our best chance yet to go TOP OF THE SPL!!! :003:

Hullo Sandy Cromarty - haven't seen you posting for ages. Have you been hibernating? Good to see you back anyway. Ian McCall found his level with Clydebank in the 1st division. In fact their position in the league probably flattered him. He was given his shot at glory in the SPL about the same time as Pele, and although he did a wee bit better than our reject, both failed spectacularly. He'll probably do OK as a mid-table 1st Division manager - I understand County are keeping tabs on him!