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Thanks Tabitha.

like them or loath them the big dinners are the only way to raise a few quid. Really? How about a golf tournament? I'm sure Loch Ness Golf Club would be happy to accomodate and a few of the players/backroom staff could get involved. There must be someone willing to shell out to play around with Richie Foran? Get Alan Hercher involved and Ann Nicol would be throwing money at you. Race nights? How about a proper day at the races? Perth or Ayr in the summer? I'll "wager" that would prove popular. Do you think oor' Rod would do a private shindig in the Kingsmills suite? That would sell out faster than the pies at Killie now Tango man's there. I think you're being a bit sensitive there LG Charles did not say he didn't enjoy it, just that the dinner (food) could have been better.

You seem to have an unhealthy interest in our inbred neighbours Alex.

Nothing wrong with Skodas, matey.... Apartg from dodgy speedos. :P

Didn't you know Dunoon is situated in the Highlands We're a' teuchtars, like.

Are you tired of this one Alex? Or a glory hunter? :)

Off topic I know but we are a different animal now, Pele had a core of players for years and the team developed as the club progressed. We need to start finding rough diamonds locally and hang on to them rather than letting them go for free. We should be a club that develops players then sells on at profit.

My take on it is that should the creditors start to knock on the door, he will then make funds available. Fair enough but can you please release a statement about where/how you see the club progresssing? :021:

How about "the road back to Highland League football"? Is Clach Park still up for grabs?

In what world is the central belt closer to Aberdeen?

Do you get marionette strings that long? ;)

Quite bitter actually. I'd rather either Falkirk or St Mirren came down regardless of who goes up. Obviously I would love it to be us but I have no issue with Dougie so wish him all the best.

What do you mean by that? We are his only adulthood employer and his contract runs out at the end of the season, he hasn't been approached to the best of my knowledge and is weighing up the possibility that he'll have to move on. He is also now contemplating that a move could be better for him anyway as he could get a team at a higher level. St Mirren regard him highly you know.

Can't argue with that. :D You're welcome to them both.

Hibs 2 points behind second with a game in hand, interesting days ahead.

Creative accounting.

As I understand it, this is not the land surrounding the stadium but to the west of the Kessock Bridge. Mr Catto certainly scored with this deal and it would also be easier to relax any limitations on the use of the stadium land.

I would be careful before making accusations like that Jay. The ownership of the stadium and leaseholding may be as clear as mud but what is clear is that they are not the clubs assets to strip. Before the club can rebuild there needs to be a foundation to build upon, we need a management team under a longer term contract and key players signed up for continuity in the squad.

Thought Vigurs signed an extension?

Any other club would be looking to confirm the managers position before dealing with the players and I can't see Butcher staying for SFL1 football and tight budgets. Trying to put the cart before the horse. My immediate concern is the treatment of Tokely, he should be tied up for another couple of seasons at least.

Pick 6 numbers between 1 and 49. :)

Whoosh! I was only teasing Mahonio.

Whats so funny? :) Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet?

:)

Investment is the word you are looking for, not toys. I am not sure that it really matters who actually owns the property as long as we have a reasonable rent that allows us to continue operating as a football club. If the rent is causing the club financial difficulties then David Sutherland has a conflict of interest. Major shareholder vs Landlord. What would serve David Sutherlands financial ambitions best may not serve his own best interests. As the value of the estate rises (and it will continue to do so) so shall the potential rent, eventually the club could fold and the stadium & surrounding lands lease be developed or sold on. What I'd like to see is a statement from David Sutherland about his plans for ICT over the next ten years, five years or even five months for that matter.