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Gillian - fair comment. Your point 1 though - I had a perfect view and he did throw his shirt to the ground. The doctor picked it up and followed him up the tunnel. I don't want to go on about this, because as I said above I really like Blackie, both the player and the person. He didn't throw his top away in full site of most of the main stand as he was past the dug out and near the entrance to the tunnell. This does offend me. He did then re-appear in his suit and join his father in the stand, only a couple of rows in front of where I sit. This is unusual. I don't think I said he left before the fans but he did leave shortly after the end of the game, in his defence this might have been because he was already showered and suited. I like him a lot and really don't want to give him a hard time, but you said you were setting the record straight so the facts are therefore important. Were you at the game?

MMMmmmmm Interesting theory Caley D. That would also keep the Dowling/Cairngorm Windows link. When they say David Dowling is guaranteeing the overdraft, is that personally or via Cairngorm. As for Robbo, maybe he just needed a job. Who would know.

I sit just behind the home dug out so had a very clear view of things. I really like Blackie, but he has to screw the nut.

He had already taken his top off by the time he had gone off the pitch. He then threw it to the ground/kitman who then tried to give it back as he started to walk down the tunnel but Black shrugged him off. Since when did the doctor become kitman? The doctor tried to calm him down, he threw his shirt away in temper, but not until he was out of sight of most of the main stand. The doctor picked it up and followed him up the tunnel. He returned suited and jumped into sit with his family in the stand. I believe he left the building quite soon after the final whistle as he did once before. His discipline on the pitch has improved, but he still has a bit to go yet. I really like Blackie and rate him as a player. I can even understand his frustration yesterday, but he has to try not to show it quite as much as he does. I don't think we'll see him in the next game

They tried to stop him passing the bench, but he shrugged them off and then threw his top on the ground. That to me is unacceptable. He might have been angry, but he should respect the shirt IMO

Thanks for that Fiona.

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Testimonial plans remain unchanged. :003: Barry has only gone on a 28 day loan which is a pretty good compromise. He will probably go straight into the St J team and he will be able to play in their Scottish cup tie next weekend. I suspect the only way he will extend the loan deal will be in St J get through to the next round of the cup. As it stands he will be back at ICT before March 29th.

I met Barry earlier today and he didn't know what was happening as he was just arriving at the stadium. He really wasn't sure what to do for the best as he wants to play football, but he didn't really want to leave Inverness. It would certainly be a shame if we never got the chance to see him in an ICT shirt again and have the chance to show our appreciation. I have now heard that he will be going to St Johnstone in the morning, but only for a 28 day loan period. He isn't cup tied and will be eligible to play next weekend for St J in the cup. Unless they end up progressing further in the cup I suspect he'll return north for the rest of the season. His testimonial events will be unaffected by the loan and if things go according to this current plan he will be back with us prior to his dinner anyway. All the best Barry and hopefully we'll see you back in a month.

:015: :015: They were also singing 'There's only one ................ Paul Gascoigne' :015:

I think he has options in England, but I'm sure he would rather stay in Inverness where he is settled. I'm not always sure that agents see more than ? signs when negotiating on behalf of players.

We are planning heading down, as you say they are good fun nights.

Have you never been in at the weekends, it's usually no bother. :rotflmao:

Interesting theory

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He wouldn't have to request a transfer as he is free to talk to other clubs now. He hasn't signed his new contract offer yet. We have to move with the times with our wage structure. It's very sad that our players can drop a division and earn themselves a pay rise. How can we then persuade players to relocate to Inverness if we can't offer a decent wage?

I agree Mantis, I think he still has a lot to offer ICT and would definitely like to see him with us until at least the end of the season. Especially with it being his testimonial season.

Well there are 2 sides to this story. I totally understand that Barry must be frustrated by not playing, he just wants to get a game and I can understand that. If he can get straight into the St Johnstone team then fair play to him. A move to St Johnstone could quite possibly earn him a pay rise and possibly another year onto his contract. So from a personal point of view I can understand Barry taking this opportunity. On the other side of the coin, I will be really disappointed if we let him go without a fight. There is no doubt he would rather stay and play in Inverness, but if he isn't going to get a chance, then he has to do what is right for himself and his family. I thnk we have to bring youth into the team, but we need players with Barry's experience to help the youngsters progress. Personally I will miss his Mum and Dad on match days.

Seems he was carrying a bit of a knock, although they said earlier that Proctor was the only doubt through injury. :023: :023:

I thought about it, but I'm going to be good and stay at home and work. Let's hope we are heading up the road with 3 points.

I don't think this is as wild as some of IHE's rumours. Can't think of 8 players though, unless he is counting the 3 who are in negotiations at the moment, but they wouldn't need to as for transfers as they are free agents at the end of the season anyway.

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No match report from me. We lost 2-0, Celtic scored late in the second half through a soft penalty, they went on to score again. At 2-0 we had a penalty saved. Just not our day, but from what I saw we played quite well.

As you know this event sold out really quickly, without even a mailing, just word of mouth. We do however have a cancellation for 2 seats, so it will be first come first served. For an alternative see the Golf day and dinner thread stickied at the top of the page