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Still a nice 1-0 win though after our recent poor results against Livi away this season

It ain't that bad except for the odd mafia hit - the people are friendly and the food and beer are cheap. There is also the excellent ski slopes and wine regions. Still a bit of a police state though with about a policeman for every 5 citizens and all MPs have immunity against prosecution - so you can see why the EU committee are peeved off :D

eh....................................NO

It is reported that pre-season training will start on June 21st 2006 - that is early for the players

I can get it - I am not in UK though but don't think that should make any difference

I expect Dargo to be in the squad after the first of many call-offs are announced. Looking forward to the Bulgaria v Scotland match - should be interesting in my local :nuts:

Interesting article wrt using the available money to reward the players by improving existing contracts. Also states that they may have sepcial conditions in new contracts wrt sell-on clauses etc - this is good news and protects the club. CHRISTIE SET TO OFFER CONTRACT REWARDS Inverness head coach Charlie Christie will limit his transfer activity during the summer in order to offer enhanced contracts as a reward for his best players this season. The Caley boss would like to strengthen his squad prior to the start of the next Bank of Scotland Premier League season by recruiting a small number of players who can improve his team. But, instead of blowing his budget on new signings, Christie is set to reward the efforts of players, who have propelled the Highland club into seventh place in the table. Christie said: "One of my thoughts is to perhaps increase the terms offered to the players who have done so well here, rather than spending it on guys who may not be able to perform at this level. "But, if we can sign two or three quality players and keep our current squad, then I am sure we will do really well next season." Christie is also considering a minimum sell-on clause inserted in some contracts, in a bid to ward off interest in his most valuable assets, such as Craig Dargo. The 28-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Dundee United and former Inverness boss Craig Brewster. Christie said: "It is not something we have done to any great degree here in the past with any player. "But it is feasible and would give us a bit of stability because we already know how much our players are worth. "I would love to see Craig Dargo extend his stay with us and this would let him keep his options open, but I honestly don't think anyone here is thinking about moving on." But Christie has told "one or two" of his current squad it is in their best interests to leave during the close season. He added: "I have spoken to one or two other individuals who are under contract here and told them they will probably have to leave to enhance their career, especially as we have the transfer windows now. "If they don't move now, then I am concerned they could be sitting here in September or October a little disillusioned at not playing so much. "So they will think about what I have said and get back to me."

MUNRO GRANT-ED CALEY RETURN Inverness Caledonian Thistle defender Grant Munro returns to the squad for the Bank of Scotland Premier League trip to Livingston after injury. Midfielder Ian Black is continuing his rehabilitation after a medial ligament problem. Defender David Proctor will have surgery on his shoulder next Tuesday and should be fit in time for pre-season training. Livingston midfielder Allan Walker will miss the game. Walker is beginning a two-game suspension after picking up his 15th caution of the season two weeks ago. Midfielder Wes Hoolahan picked up a slight knock in a practice game this week and will be given a late fitness test. Teams: Livingston (from): McKenzie, McNamee, Tierney, Pinxten, Strong, Mackay, Brittain, Healy, Hoolahan, Morrow, Hislop, Whelan, Woods, Adams, Scott, Miller, Dorrans, Geggan. Inverness (from): Brown, Tokely, Dods, Munro, Hastings, Golabek, Wilson, Hart, Keogh, McBain, Morgan, Dargo, Wyness, McAllister, Fraser, McCaffrey, Bayne, Parratt, Sutherland.

Stade de France, Paris on Wednesday 17th May 2006 - ah but you can dream :nuts:

I have heard some very strange stories on this one over here - didn't see the Trev Mc programme so can't comment on that but I bet it showed some unusual practices If you want to know more visit the web-site and see the latest Liverpool Echo news: http://www.freemichaelshields.org/

Excellent news - I wonder roughly how much the basic deal without additional live game revenue will be worth to ICT

What a load of danglies :shock:

Seemingly last seen playing for Petershill

According to the latest European club rankings we are ranked 5th in Scotland and 169th in Europe just above Sparta Prague and FC Cologne but just one place below those giants of Greek football Xanthi :shock: Celtic 43 Rangers 77 Hearts 110 Aberdeen 152 ICT 169 Killie 172 Hibs 179 Well 204 DU 295 Dunf 350 Falkirk 378 Livi 401

Teams Celtic Boruc, Telfer, Varga, McManus, Wilson, Petrov, Lennon,Keane (Nakamura 61), Maloney (McGeady 81), Zurawski,Hartson (Dublin 84). Subs Not Used: Marshall, Thompson, Pearson, Wallace. Booked: Lennon, McManus. Rangers Waterreus, Hutton, Kyrgiakos, Rodriguez, Smith,Burke (Ashikodi 90), Gavin Rae, Hemdani, Buffel, Prso,Kris Boyd (Novo 70). Subs Not Used: Klos, Andrews, Alex Rae, Malcolm. Booked: Kyrgiakos, Novo. Att: 59,684 Ref: C Thomson (Scotland). Not on Sporting Life either - states ASHIKODI was injury time sub :?:

True - very true :D Current FIFA world rankings for what they are worth: JAPAN - 18 BULGARIA - 39 SCOTLAND - 62 the bottom team ranked 200 is Djibouti :?:

New T&T Home Top SCOTLAND may not be at this year's World Cup finals, but a shirt carrying the country's name has already become the must-have fashion item for Scottish fans. The official jersey of the Trinidad and Tobago striker Jason Scotland, who plays for St Johnstone, is in so much demand that the maker, Adidas, is sending extra deliveries north of the Border. The shirt has been adopted as the "streetwear" of choice for members of the Tartan Army. Trinidad and Tobago holds a special place in the hearts of Scotland supporters. As well as sharing frequent underdog status, the Caribbean team is facing the Auld Enemy, England, during the World Cup and has five squad members who play for Scottish clubs. Retailers are expecting the collectable shirts, which will sell for about £30, to be among the most popular of the season John Kaylor, chairman of the Perthshire branch of the Tartan Army, praised the sale of the shirts. He said: "I am a St Johnstone supporter and I shall be singing, 'I'd walk a thousand miles' if [Jason] Scotland scores a goal in the World Cup. There is no doubt that is who everyone in the Tartan Army will be supporting. A lot of people have got the older shirts with 'Scotland' written on the back, and there are already loads of bidders on eBay. They will all be Scotland supporters buying them, there is nothing surer. "These football shirts will be very common this summer. Jason Scotland will be proud, no doubt." A spokesman for Adidas said he was aware of Trinidad and Tobago's expected cult status with the Tartan Army. He said: "We do expect a high level of interest in Trinidad and Tobago merchandise in Scotland - as we do from any team that's playing England, really. "

Good luck to all - hope you get the weather - I'm sure all taking part will have a great time

Dundee United player-manager Craig Brewster has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the clash with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Defender Lee Mair underwent an operation to repair damaged knee cartilage on Thursday. David Fernandez (back), Jim McIntyre (neck) and Barry Robson (suspended) are also sidelined. Inverness striker Dennis Wyness is set to return. The on-loan Hearts man, who has signed a pre-contract deal with Caley, missed the win at Motherwell last weekend with a hamstring injury. Midfielder Ian Black is still not fully fit after a medial ligament problem, while David Proctor will have surgery on a shoulder injury. Teams: Inverness (from): Brown, Tokely, Dods, Munro, Golabek, Wilson, Hart, Duncan, Morgan, McBain, Keogh, Dargo, Wyness, Bayne, McAllister, Fraser, McCaffrey, Fox, Sutherland. Dundee Utd (from): Samson, McCracken, Archibald, Kenneth, Ritchie, Mulgrew, Duff, Kerr, Brebner, Samuel, Robertson, McLean, Cameron, Gardiner, Abbot, Easton, Goodwillie, Callaghan.

I have just seen that Embrace were chosen to perform the England World Cup Song for 2006 - pity as I quite liked them :D 1970 Back Home - England World Cup Squad 1982 This Time (We'll Get it Right) - England World Cup Squad 1986 We've Got the Whole World at Our Feet - England World Cup Squad 1990 World in Motion - New Order/England World Cup Squad 1998 (How Does it Feel to Be) On Top of the World - England United (Spice Girls, Lightning Seeds, Echo and the Bunnymen) 2002 We're On the Ball - Ant and Dec 2006 World at Your Feet - Embrace No song 1994 Any Favourite songs (for the right or wrong reasons over the years) - Ally's Army - don't know whether to laugh or cry when I hear it - all I can remeber is that bloke Cubilass and that cracking strip they wore :shock: at least there was Archie's goal

I assume that will see them relegated then - bad news :(

http://www.futbolplanet.de/asia/friendly_t...in_cup_2006.htm not the most attractive of trophies :D

Eastern Europe would be good and would get the team used to the following seasons European campaign :D :D

http://jason.soffe.free.fr/asia/japan/jfakirincup2006.html

Is anybody else heading off to Germany in the summer to take in a few of the world cup games?