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Maybe Warren felt that he could come back in?

I must admit that I didn't see the game on Sunday so I don't know just how little effort he may have put in but in the role that Shinnie plays in it's not his job to go charging all over the pitch closing men down. I don't think that is a particularly fair stick to beat him with. That said, I do agree that he has been very much under par. In recent games, such as against Hibs, he did show quality but also seemed to spend a lot of time on his arse after falling over himself. I'll be sad to see him go, he's a quality player, but he has been very subdued ever since the 3 - 0 Aberdeen game in January only occasionally showing what he is capable of.

Tyrone at STV has stated on Twitter that Shinnie has agreed a three year deal with Birmingham.

I am just dis to be honest.

Novikovas isn't but that said he also isn't that good to play ahead of Doran or other wide players. He might be useful back up but I can't say I'd be overly excited if we made a move for him.

Cheers but I couldn't commit fully at this stage. It was more curiosity than anything.

Ah okay cheers.

Might try and pop through for this. How were the teams selected?

"BBC Scotland has learned..." Translation: We read about this on CaleyThistleOnline

Because they don't have to merge to move forward as Thistle, Caledonian (and Clach) apparently had to do so at that time. I don't think we should be reducing the number of teams but I do think that we should look at restructuring the leagues and include a pyramid system. Look at the ares of Fife as an example - it has 4 football teams, I know it will never happen but a merger of Dunfermline, Raith, East Fife, and Cowdenbeath would give a far stronger team a bigger support and 1 stadium to upkeep. Dunfermline average attendance 3676 capacity 12558 Raith avarage attendance 1854 capacity 10104 East Fife average attendance 513 capacity 2000 Cowdenbeath average attendance 799 capacity 5268. Information from http://stats.football365.co.uk/dom/SCO/D1/attend.html By the same token should we seek to merge the Dundee teams, the Glasgow teams and simply have games like Team Fife v Team Dundee, Team Highland v Team Edinburgh?

We could do with some cover at the back. Maybe we should sign Ross Tokely who I hear is impressing at Brora?

I see Richard Brittain wants to tear up his PCA with Saint Johnstone. Could be a good one to go for.

Because they don't have to merge to move forward as Thistle, Caledonian (and Clach) apparently had to do so at that time. I don't think we should be reducing the number of teams but I do think that we should look at restructuring the leagues and include a pyramid system.

I'm all for change in Scottish football but this change was not right in my eyes. Certainly certain aspects are very appealing but the whole package as a take it or leave it option was ludicrous. Ridiculous scaremongering by certain parties pre meeting followed by desperate bargaining during the meeting as well by all accounts. Ross County and St. Mirren said no to this change specifically and not no to any change whatsoever. The way this seems to be getting forced upon teams is not right. It seems rushed and if the SPL or whoever is in charge really wants change for the better they'd be well advised to get it right first time with full and open consultation with fans, clubs and other relevant working groups. We have the chance to make a huge change to our game but it shouldn't just be the first thing that pops into our heads. What's wrong with copying something like the Belgium set up? That seems to be a good set up by all accounts (in terms of the league structure). Sorry but I think that's nothing short of disgraceful. Let us not forget that ICT were once one of those smaller clubs with smaller attendances. Now we have some of our fans saying let's get rid of these teams? Absolutely shocking. Those clubs aren't asking for us to support them as far as I am aware. You say we need to get the nation in love with the game again yet you suggest that we should rid the country of some of our football teams because they don't attract as many supporters along? I'd wager that those fans are just as passionate about the game and their team as ICT fans are. EDIT: Just read some more about the Belgian system. Scrap that idea!

Where have Ross County and St. Mirren said this?

Ian Vigurs would do well for us playing just behind a striker I think. Hopefully we make a move for him.

That's a ridiculous comparison.

I can't even get a train down from Aberdeen in time for this. I don't think I'll bother TBH. The other games I should be fine for.

If we are playing Celtic first and they do win the title you'd imagine that they might take their foot off the gas thereafter which could give an advantage to teams trying to catch us in third (or maybe second) spot.

Meekings Draper OTJ

I think RC consulted their fans on these proposals. Is that correct and did ICT do likewise?

Dundee building a strike force for SFL1 there. Cardle would be a smashing signing.

I heard it was Richie Foran.

He tweeted earlier saying "I just can say Thanks to everyone,supporters,@ICTFC etc.Now fight with my mates 7 games and finish in top positions! #PrideOfTheHighlands" Definitely away.

Have we actually offered Reguero a deal?