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Goals from yesterday on the ICT Twitter:

I honestly cannot think that anyone would believe that the product has truly been "transformed" since the first couple of games. That the camera is controlled manually and no longer follows a bald linesman or focuses on another ball at the side of the pitch is the bare minimum we should be getting. I suppose given the low bar that was set during the first game and what we get now you could argue the change is transformative. Whilst this fault lies with the SPFL the fact is we are completely reliant on their system for streaming games. If the system is shown to be unreliable, misses goals, is poor quality (all of which have been the case in the 4 games played at TCS this season) fans will simply not take the risk and fork out cash for a product they don't know will actually be delivered. ICT are getting tarnished by their association to this rotten setup. If you had read this was the experience at Alloa or Dundee would you be happy chucking them £10 no questions asked?

They absolutely did not email an alternative link at 1515 Maybe around 1615 they did but the spent the first half asking folk to refresh the webpage and try different browsers when it was evident early on only certain people were affected. The SPFL Match Centre / Pixellot / ICT PPV setup is getting pummelled again on P & B and fans are advising other supporters not to bother with paying for games involving us in Inverness. That's a pretty damning state of affairs.

First off, the continuing streaming problems are a joke. Whether the responsibility lies with ICT or the SPFL I don't care. It's not good enough especially for ST holders who were inconvenienced today when they are already paying more than PPV fans. Second half was a really good performance against a side in good form. I was surprised how well Allardice and MacGregor did in the centre of midfield. The former really has been an excellent signing. Scary to think that he will be free to talk to other clubs in as little as 6 week so we need to get a new offer on the table quickly. He strolled through the game easily breaking up Raith's moves through the middle of the pitch and calmly recycling possession moving it around the team. He also got forward to support the attack and bagged another goal with a well taken placed effort to wrap up the game. Kennedy and Keatings were also decent further forward but I was a little disappointed in Sutherland and Storey who didn't offer too much in an attacking sense but it's great to have these guys back and in the team whilst retaining guys like Doran, Todorov and Macky on the bench ready to come on and freshen things up if it's not happening for others in the side. A chance to rest up for a couple of weeks before a Friday night trek to Dumfries to play QotS.

If Kennedy signs a new deal with Rangers that will probably be a good thing for us as I'd imagine we'd have a better chance of extending his loan deal.

That's not confirmed just a theory that came up in my Zoom chat but weighing up what seems to have happened it is hard not to lend some credence to it.

Stream kicks in just as the HT whistle goes Shove this streaming lark right up your arse.

Again, are the people who are getting "generic error" all season ticket holders?

Good point made in the Zoom call I am in. Quite likely that access to the stream for ICT season ticket holders has been rescinded on account that some are attending the game today to potentially stop someone else using their details to watch the stream at home

So it seems that it is ST holders who are unable to watch the stream? Supporters who have paid a "one off" for the game can watch it?

Anyone getting this message be sure to email the support addresses about it. They were fobbing off folk saying they never complained during the game so get emailing!

Generic error for me as well. Loads of people unable to access it.

It doesn't because he pulled out of that squad to play for us IIRC.

A new Best Xi with Scottish Cup hero James Vincent should be ready to listen to. Perfect way to start the weekend and get you in the mood for going to the game tomorrow or watching it on a stream. Available in all your usual podcast places Apple, Google, Spotify etc. Enjoy!

This claim about ICT ticket fraud is disputed.

Yeah that's what I (finally) understood it as. Bob has bought 4 tickets and 3 have gone back to the club to be gifted to someone else to use. Bob was then told he could go and, under normal circumstances, so could the 3 others (presumably the club have thought all four were in a family or a friends group with Bob) but with the restrictions groups going and Bob having explained the situation, it's either Bob goes himself or the three others go (assuming the other 3 tickets he handed back tot he club have gone to a family). Not great but given the restrictions that's what needs to happen although Bob, as the main ticket "holder" should really have been given first shot given he paid for them.

Maybe some fans in such a situation as Bob describes without an email address could take the initiative and contact the club themselves to update their contact details?

Me reading this thread

I thought I was going to have to put sarcasm tags around it

Already looking forward to someone getting selected in the ballot then selling their invitation on eBay for several hundred pounds.

I'm not saying that the club actively ask ST holders to stay at home so they can make an extra buck however if in the event contacted ST holders can't go for whatever reason maybe there could be something setup where a PATG supporter could attend. Maybe shove them in the West Stand or something I don't know. As I say I agree that ST holders are the priority however we also have a number of people who PATG and it would be good if there was something available to them that is offered in a controlled manner (i.e. only IV purchases could PATG) so both "types" of fans can attend but obviously weight it in favour of ST holders for obvious reasons. Complete speculation on my part obviously

Maybe they could open the sports bar / cafe (whatever it is now) and allow some fans in for a socially distanced drink? The reason I hope that some PATG fans could get in is that not everyone who wanted to buy a season ticket may have been able to with everything that has gone on this year and whilst I agree that ST holders should get priority for the most part it would be nice if some a small number of PATG punters could get a chance to attend a match as well.

Completely understand that. I wonder if there is any way the club could have a small number of PATG punters to at least get some cash in whilst all this is going on. I was thinking the same yesterday. 720p at best.

Is there any way the club could open up part of one of the stands (North or South) to a small number of PATG holders or is the priority going to be trying to get Tier 2 ST holders in for a game?

Today marks the 4th year in a row we've failed to progress past the group stages under Robbo. Only one ICT manager has gotten us out of the League Cup Group Stage - the legendary Richie Foran! 16/17 W3 D1 L0 Pts 10 (0 bonus points) Qualified 17/18 W2 D1 L1 Pts 8 (1 bonus point) Knocked Out 18/19 W3 D0 L1 Pts 9 (0 bonus points) Knocked Out 19/20 W2 D1 L1 Pts 7 (0 bonus points) Knocked Out 20/21 W1 D2 L1 Pts 6 (1 bonus point) Knocked Out