starchief

Phil McGuire, Andy Barrowman and Richard Hastings. (What? They're still here?!)

Ismaili for me. Partly because it's fairly near where I live but mainly 'coz it sounds like my surname, Smillie (Ismaili is pronounced ih-smiley)

Grew up Rangers but left Scotland to study and realised just how disgusting sectarianism was, so gave them up. No hidden loyalty to them. Even wanted Tommy Burns' Celtic (what a team that was) to win the League (although I never supported them). Supported my home team, St Mirren for a few years (although I'd long gone since then) and would see them when I returned. Was living in Inverness and enjoying it when ICT formed. I always have a feeling for the clubs in the place I'm living but when a new team forms, it was like a new dawning in football for both myself and the city. Wipe the slate clean of old allegiances and really get behind a bit of hope, rather than the bigotry of former years. I had thought I would support both the Saints and ICT until they eventually met in the League but first game was a friendly between the clubs, so had to decide straight away. Caley Jags it was!* *bad move of course, ICT lost 3-0

Can't see him doing better than Calderwood. I've seen some interviews in the local papers talking about being able to challenge the OF again. Unbelievable.

I wonder about Winters. Worth a trial surely.

He'd be a great signing. Get Deuchar in!

I would have thought a team like ICT under a manager who believes in him would be an ideal position for Odhiambo. He's never had a prolonged first team run in his life! Vigurs - big mistake! Could really shine in the forthcoming years. If Morais goes, then we'll really struggle to get some attacking midfield talent in of that quality.

I was interested but then again, I'm a football fan. I guess you're not.

Agree.

I don't agree with that 'never go back' attitude. Often does work out. If we lose as many players as I suspect, then they need replacing. Someone that can fit in straight away and allow others to settle would be ideal. Wilson would be such a player. If Morais, Foran, Imrie, McBain are all staying, then no need. Otherwise, a good move.

I had that thought too. Hope so.

I expect Imrie to leave too.

Worst things is I can't see them on tv in Africa. Gonna be lost for a season.

We didn't need to restructure though. Our team was good enough. Our previous manager was terrible. One or two players would have been enough to easily see us clear of relegation next season. Now, it'll be a mass clear out. No Kerr, Mihadjuks, Fraser, Black, Esson, Foran, Morais or Imrie, I suspect. Maybe more. Big rebuilding. Normally takes a few seasons in that case.

Brewster and the Board for supporting him despite it all. 100% their fault. 100%.

...and if we come up against Ross County, break that b??$!*& Brewster's legs.

........... (lost for words)

Falkirk should be saving themselves for the cup :P

My god, no!

Streaming's working ok with me (using Media Player Classic)

Surprised no McCann, Higdon or Bullen but not disappointed.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/...86908-21191965/

Butcher has said in an interview that the contract is not legally binding. We just don't know the text of it all.

I doubt Black will stay too but money isn't everything. Would you leave a job you're happy with, in a town your family is settled at, for another offering more money, if the original company then said they'd match your wages (or near enough)? As I said, I doubt he will stay but you can't buy peace of mind.

Surplus to requirements are any one of Hastings, Djebi-Zadi or Byrne. They're all decent and poor in different ways but I don't see too many better on the horizon. Apart from that, not seen anything to suggest Gattheusi should be kept on (for the obvious reason), plus MacGuire hasn't done it. Maybe Barrowman is the only established first-teamer I'd like to see the back of (I know he has a contract but I'm changing the rules ). Wood could go but he may improve, so possibly keep him on. Every other first-team player has done well that I can see. Even the more unpopular ones like Duncan and McBain were our best players under Brewster, whilst even the ones wanting Munro dropped probably realise it's only a dip in form, rather the captain suddenly becoming a poor player. With Black probably going, we definitely need to replace him. Duncan, Kerr and Vigurs can all do a job but we're still lacking that edge. Vigurs will provide it in a couple of years but not yet. If we can't find another Black, then maybe time for a change in formation to a 4-3-3 (at home) or 4-5-1 (away/OF).