Scarlet Pimple

This thread and maybe this Forum is beginning to sound a little like what is happening with the team--seems to be falling apart rather than being cohesive. People getting too personal and nasty, pseudo swearing and so on. Let's have some civility please. To point out what you perceive to be a fault or as something that needs to be improved is a positive comment, not a negative one. But just to girn simply because you are disappointed in the way things have gone to date and then keep on girning for the sake of it to somehow assuage your own negative feelings is a pain in the Irish. I think the fact that Brewster seems to be better on the park and has a recognised excellent football brain will always be too much of a contrast to his pedantic, often stumbling, after-match interviews and the related perception that he is a poorer Manager than he is a player. But why not now just give the guy a break for a couple of months more? C,monnnnnnn. :029:

Yes I do remember Peter MacKinnon very well since he lived next door to me--I was at 46 Dunain Road. My recollections of Peter are nothing but good. Always had a friendly word for me , as if I was a close friend and always had a smile wherever he went. To be quite truthful he was as kind and decent a man as you could find and he was as much a hero to me as anything. I do remember MacBeth , Jupie Mitchell and Ginger Mackenzie and of course Jim Smith. I did have Jim Smith's number in Ontario at one time but can't find it now. This has been a very interesting thread for me . :003:

So, SP was 3/4 asleep when listening to the commentary--surprise, surprise. Even a Pimple needs a snooze now and then.. :002: Eh was just asking, anyway, sniff .. :011: But if eh got it wrong as to the exact player on the receiving end of the round leather ball..well, ....er........what did Marius do with it after he passed it to another player who then allegedly passed it back to him and ...... like, did he pass it again, surge forward with great and determined intent or ...eat it? Just asking? P.S. Thanks Sofia, you are a tonic . :notworthy02: P.S. I hope the guy scores soon and maybe this thread could be replaced with one about honeysuckle roses appearing mysteriously in a jam jar in the Chief Executive's suite .......eh?

The commentator online today a few minutes from the end said.." Niculae has the ball, he has only two players in front of him (to beat). Oh he has passed it (sideways). He has avoided responsibility. He passed the buck". My question is for those at the game--is this a disturbing feature of his game now? I mean,if the commentator ws right in this situation today what on earth would he have to lose by taking on these two guys--with his skill he had an even chance of beating them--and at least having an go at goal? After all he was hired as a striker so what is stopping him from trying to strike. Fear of failure? Sorry I don't get it Comments?

TMFTJ--I know, I know, but one must say something controversial just to keep the thread interesting.... :016: And you have to admit he is a more animated speaker on the radio than another Manager we know . Spirited guy..eh? :symbol_question:

I think that the first time around, on the park Brew did inspire a few players with his own presence and displays. A stabilising influence and something to emulate (i.e strive for) . But for the players to master his attitude, techniques and experience overnight was a tall order. With Brew now seemingly getting the message that he should concentrate on the Manager's side of things he can only rely on his own tactics working with the current team. And unless he steadies the defence nothing may work satisfactorily anyway.

I don't know but Charles has been prety quiet of late. Ha! Remember the spats caused by Mr CaleyThistle in Dungannon. Did he give up trying to get back in.? LOL. Moderation? Na it's ***** stuff on here. the Moderators are as broad-minded and lenient as you can poossibly get. The Pimple frequently flies very close to the wind but I think that they are applying the golden rule --he doesn't have long to go so go easy on him. :001: What they don't know is that I have been programmed to last until I am 100. But don't let that out or half the remaining posters will leave too. But I do try to be as subtle as I can and so far it has worked. When my spies hear a poster think.." What the **** does he really mean?" I just raise my eyes to heaven and say...YES!!!" If they try to get me, I simply say ..... "what? it wisnae me what did I say wrong?" To be quite frank if you get moderated to death you must indeed be a nutcase or someone who leaves as a result of so-called moderation must have very thin skin . I agree with you IHE. When Buckett and the Pimple first locked horns the sparks flew and poor Buckett nearly had a seizure once but now I just know ...he loves me. He actually thought that I enjoyed his hissy-fits but I am not letting on... oh, no! :evil11: Yes I do miss Donview -he did have lovely sense of humour. :crazy06:

Now, with due hindsight in your foresight which Manager do you thgink would be best, better, for ICT if you had the choice right now? Who woudlyou pick. From my limited knowledge of Mr Robertson 's past perhaps he would make a better Manager than Brew whereas Brew may well still have it in him to be the top inspiring player we all know he can bee. By the way, I did hobnob once with the son of Tommy Walker of past Hearts fame . He worked with me in Edinburgh in my dim past.Is that importan LOL ? Anybody remember or know Tommy Walker senior? A legend to match Robbo I will warrant.

Well, fresh blood you know ...cup's either half full or half empty ...so let's say that indifferent performances of late could be supplanted with sterling ones if the correct player is brought in. What I am saying then is that if he does go then ICT should turn the situation to their advantage --so start thinking now ICT and , like a good wee Scout, be prepared. :004:

Now this is a thread worth looking at Caley D. I see that today he was on the bench as a sub for Celtic's game against Benfica. Shall we wait with bated breath for dvelopments? And, oh, Caley or Charles can you please tell me what "bated" means . I am a stumped Pimple; dinna ken... :comp04:

Well, in view of the time that he has hollered for one and waited for recognition for all his efforts one would imagine that he got a full settlement of his contract remuneration after being canned a few moments ago wouldn't you? He was burnt out, his boss was sick almost to death. Whew? Gretna may be a jinxed place to be. Hope Davie Irons can at least get them going. :024:

Or should Management go for Jimmy Calderwood? I must say I like Jimmy for his always perky comments and I don't think he would be too worried about Brew's downfall do yew's? This guy is quite a character and often very amusing. Got soirit that's for sure. he you listen to Craig you find he is a different character all together, and as Eric Idle used to say..."say no more, say no more". :001:

If Rowan Alexander can get the can at Gretna after winning the lower divisions and winning promotion to the SPL for Gretna whose job is actually safe? To surmise, going forward, what if Brew starts to stagnate bigtime and the team continues to roll in the lower quagmire do you think that his backers in the top tent would waste a lot of time keeping him on or would they approach John Robertson in the Green-Land with a view to Robbo coming back in the "all is forgiven" mode ? And would anyone think that Robbo would seriously consider it? Personally speaking I think he would jump at it.......... :023: Shall I get Agent Orange to start making inquiries ? :cool02:

And eh am the red Pimple--are you in competition wiv moi? :003:

FINALLY, A CORRECT DECISION BY THE CLUB. THEREFORE A HARTY VOTE OF THANKS TO ALL AND SUNDRY. :clapping03:

This is a good summary of what is available to us overseas listeners --i.e. generally speaking virtually nothing. I am not surprised that you got no answer from the Management at ICT Scotty.This generally means that they think you are a nuisance and don't want to talk to you --looks like Canadian attitudes to responses have moved over the Atlantic.; i.e rudeness and discourtesy is a growing trend. Yu would imagine that honesty would be the best approachhere and just say "Sorry , but we just don't wnat to spend the money". Some time ago I also contacted the Supporters club asking whether they got the 25 pounds for the lottery tickets I had purchased but did not get an answer either not to mention the letter I also sent to the same Supporters club asking , after some two months, if and when they were going to cash my membership cheque. Streuth !they must be rolling in funds. As for the radio brodcasts I am going to also write to ICT and will advise whether my missive also gets ignored. Meantime I do even listen to the games that DO actually come through online (the last St Mirren game) mostly to keep in touch with what is going on with ICT , e.g up to date score line, half-time commentary.. etc. But , like you, Scotty this getting to be too much effort since I generally need to fall out of bed at 6.30 a.m in order to have my wake-up coffee before kick-off at 7a.m. local time and I have no intention of lying on my foamy in my dressing gown with the headphones on for much longer just for past tense football.

David Beckham will be in Vancouver within a week or so --shall I ask him what has happened to the play of R H to attract such negative comments as have been on here in the last few weeks? How can a player be so allegedly off the pace when not so long ago he was quoted as being stable and consistent? But then again the same comments have been apllied to other former "heros" so .....where is the problem coming from ? :026:

Mrs Pauliebee you make a good point. Unless of course the club feels that employment with ICT means that they have the right to rule your life in all it's public and private parts amd methinks we have not yet quite reached that stage in society yet despite thousands of cameras on posts in the streets of London etc. Governments and "Authorities" poke their noses into far too many aspects of your life from the Birth Certificate demanded upon entry to the death certificate upon exit and more often than not their hand is going into your pocket at the same time. But if they do they might be on very sticky ground. Mr Hart is a young man , not an oldie but Goodie like Jock Watt or the S.P. and some other folks on here. And he does not have the benefit of the years of experience with which we have become endowed. Not to mention the pain resulting from our stupid decisions and past mistakes. So if they do not offer help in the way of rehabilitation and a second chance with conditions I will feel that they are making the wrong decision. :029:

More to the point what the heck can be done about it? Sounds like the defence is lacking in confidence. Hastings was great in the last season or two was he not so how does he turn into a fumbler overnight? I submit because they are all getting scared of making a mistake and the confidence in EACH OTHER is slipping. In the past few exciting years the ICT defence has held it all together and shut up shop mostly but now why are so many penalties being thrown away? From afar it seems that the defence is literally all at sea--or at least well on the way to the harbour. If it is the loss of Dods then the club had better get a real solid pro in by January or thi is going to be a sad season. Just asking? :016: :012:

O.K. so I lost that post--must have been the Smileys ; always someone else to blame isn't it. Sigh--anyway Clacher please elucidate on your dark and mystic comments about the corridors of power. Sounds like a matter for the Pimpernel Organisation..,Hoch, Hoch! :sillywave:

Tichy--thank you for making that effort. I have sent you a personal message so please check your Inbox on here. Looking forward to your reply in due course. S>P>

My Gawd CMIB I am glad that you are not here in Canada; in full flight you are positively dangerous. I never realised what quality of prose of which you are capable --rolling SP, Scotty, Caley D, IHE and Buckett into one doesn't come close :cdn: :notworthy02: :028: I have my Senior moments but nothing like yours-just awesome, man, awesome. ER...a brief word here :- no need to throw all of your toys out of the pram at once though, keep a few in reserve for when you really get upset..

oH mY! i DOOOO LIKE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR fOOTBALLER'S WIFE. And I do hope it will not be a flash in the pan. Or a slash in the flash which would also be depressing. :016: She keeps me really sane on this insane planet.

Before Mr Cowie jumps at the chance to join Rangers he should settle down and think awhile whether it would be too soon for him. Rangers have a habit (or Celtic perhaps) of grabbing a good player just on the chance he may somehow fit into the team but have the money to pay him great wages for sitting on the sidelines if Sneckessary. Meanwhile, as we know, it also has the knock-on effect of taking that player out of the fray as a player for the competition, e.g. Kazhanvili I think his name was. He went nowhere after the big Boy came calling and eventually left to go South as I recall. I did see that he was in his home country's team sheet for the recent round of Interplanetary bouts but whether he is doing great for his home team maybe anotheb punter can enlighten us ? AYE.

Anjd if you lot will do that I will promise to use my spell-checker more often. :burning: