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they might enjoy playing for a club and place there living but if a bigger club offers the player more money they will move. money makes everyone happy I'd suggest that's the voice of inexperience. Nothing could be further from the truth.

At which sport? I'm guessing lacrosse.

As it becomes even more the haves and have-nots (although is the credit crunch going to change all that permanently?), I suppose it will be packed defences for everyone outside the top teams. Even against their own peers, fear of a mistake is probably paramount. (it certainly is for 'solid-start-Starchief' in Football Manager games!)

At this stage, yep Hastings. He's a decent left-back that's probably got the bit between his teeth again after being left out. I thought he really suffered as well with no leader (i.e. Mihadjuks) in the team. McBain? Never see him tackling much. Maybe now is not the time to experiment. After the next couple of games when we're safe perhaps?

Also, if you enjoy your job and the place you're living - why move on? What price happiness?

Here's another one: 1) Which player surprisingly played in the Celtic match much to the horror of the supporters but ended up winning most of them over? 2) Who was playing at left-back when Inverness managed clean sheets against BOTH Old Firm teams ? 3) What player was named Man of the Match against Hibs by both the Scotsman and the Daily Record? 4) Who is the poster that's been unfairly criticising a player that's been surprisingly one of our best performers in recent games, desperate to pounce on a mistake to prove him right, even though the man in question has been neither our worst player nor our worst defender?

Here goes: 1) Richie Foran - had the chances, couldn't score 2) Richie Foran - what the hell's he still doing in the team if he can't put away chances 3) It could be Duncan, Tokely, Munro, Imrie, Djebi-Zadi, McBain, Morais or Proctor...hmmm...I'll go for Munro. Worst player in our defence. 4) In awe? Probably Black, maybe Imrie. In terror? Tokely, Munro, Imrie, Duncan or Djebi-Zadi. Over all, Duncan. almost guaranteed to give away the ball. And, guess what, he's a midfielder!!! How'd I do?

To be fair, we did have 10 men and only one striker (who isn't really a striker) up there. I hear the Falkirk goalkeeper had to be outstanding though which puts us in good stead for the remainder of the season. Cup would be nice but Falkirk having to play in the cup, then crunch ties against the top teams before the break, then their relegation counterparts after? Doesn't sound too great to me.

I will just re-affirm that I think it's fine to criticise him for the mistake today. It's also ok to believe he's not the right choice long-term. But to continually slate someone who's playing well is a bit like those having a go at Blackie (whilst usually always mentioning Brew in their second paragraph - coincidence?). It's 'having an agenda' instead of basing an opinion on the facts of the day.

See the thread called "Ian Black" here - http://community.caleythistleonline.com/in...showtopic=11812 There's a link to the article plus a couple of thoughts by people who may well know a little more...

Completely agree. DZ's been playing out of his skin and IHE has still been criticising him. Let's face it, practically no-one wanted him in at the Celtic match but he's not only been worthy of his place, he's actually been close to or nominated for MoM on at least a couple of occasions. To continually harp on about the player when he's playing well, then batter him when he does make a mistake is pretty pathetic. Esson, Duncan, Tokely, Black and Munro have all had recent mistakes too. It would be no surprise to anyone that DZ has had one too. Sure, criticise him for that but continually harping on when he's played well is a bit pathetic. Here's my prediction: Hastings will make mistakes too...as would McBain. Also, Foran will miss chances. I shall now say this multiple times a week, so I can say I told you so. It doesn't matter if he scores a hat-trick, I will ignore everything but the bad, just to say I am right.

Pretty much at least matching Falkirk with only 10 men. Hopeful for the rest of the season. Hastings back in for Killie might be to our advantage as they tend to play on the deck. It's good to have competition for places at last.

And if you're one of the few who don't read your super soaraway Scum, this is the story: Black to stay?

Jeez, 'seasoned'. Now I'm depressed. Nah, not really - age is just a number (just getting to be a bigger number all the time) Not quite sure what you mean there* but I do support Black's team (Inverness) but I won't be supporting his next one. I'll reminisce about THAT penalty and how good he was for us but I fully expect Black at Hearts to come back and clatter Duncan or whoever in the first few minutes and be resoundingly boo-ed for it. Quite right too. Just as I expect for Wyness, Dargo etc to try to score against us. Probably more so ICT than everyone else. But he hasn't gone yet. Friendly rivalry (as opposed to hateful bigotry) is the lifeblood of football (and there you were thinking it was history and romance). *but I did support Black over Brew as I thought Brew was wrong to drop our best player and a terrible manager to boot.

Since when? Denis Law? Georgie Best? That goal by Gemmill? 1967 Lisbon? 1966 Wembley? Beating Barnes' Celtic? Dalglish's swivel'n'shot? Jarzinho 1970? etc etc etc If it's not about getting misty-eyed then it's about a bunch of over-paid players turning up and kicking a ball about. History and romance is the blood essence of fitba the world over. And yet head and shoulders above pretty much everyone else at ICT. Oh right. Now I get it.

The legendary Barry Fry was somewhat similar only he used to pick on individual players to get them motivated. And by pick on, I mean scream in their face. Quite often he'd pick on something they had done RIGHT, just to get them riled. No way did he give the 'If you come back at me...' schtick. He wanted that player to be so angry that he would have to be held back by his team-mates. Out he goes on the pitch, streaming with anger and energy. There's Barry smiling as he'd done his job.

They're still in denial!

Yeah, if only for the cheer. Not too bothered about the cup at this stage. We've got bigger fish to fry.

Probably good for him if not necessarily ICT. After less than a full season, he was already talking about "options" rather than buckling down and learning his craft at the club that was giving him a chance.

Whereas Falkirk have still to play Rangers, Celtic and Hearts.

Most of them have a long way to travel - Airdire, Hamilton, Paisley, Ayr...

I expected we'd get 3 points out of this.... I was saying to Starchief just yesterday if we manage to keep Boyd in check that'll be half the battle won!! Um...not exactly how I remembered that... By the way, any subs used? I was watching McGeady assaulting Hammill, then O'Dea joined in. Naturally, Hammill got booked as well - how dare he get up after a bad challenge!

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Rested apparently

Imrie dropped???