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I think a number of us were right. ICTs style is now far more in tune with the way Greg plays. Tansey and Draper looked ideal together. Give them a few games together and that'll be a hard act to split. So much so, I'd move Foran on the left, Doran on the right and Watkins in the middle of that attacking midfield three.

Well, it's a northern derby, so how about the most northern stadium - Elgin City? Or if they need an SPL venue - Ross County. Or maybe somewhere inbetween. Just over the Kessock Bridge, say? How about a poll for this topic?

I know there's amost certainly going to be injuries and form changes but if it was tomorrow, Foran would be my shout at the back with Devine.

Posting your Facebook page on your profile means it's easy to see there's no likes for Inverness in there but plenty for Celtic. ...so you'd know about paranoia. Whoops, I'm feeding the troll. Hailing frequencies closed. I knew Hamil coudn't do it. He was barey able to walk. No chance of blasting it.

Fantastic!!!! Now crucial selection headaches. Who will partner Devine in the back four and...who will DalneighCaley support? So proud.

Wow, a Celtic supporter that likes referees? Oh, I forgot. You're trolling. Add to ignore list!

What was the Meekings red card for? Did he injure anyone? Did he stop a goalscoring opportunity? Threw a leg out. Gave Hearts a bit of a respite to time-waste and no-one struggled to carry on? Stupid, yes. But that's a yellow card. Plenty of worse tackles.

Devine wasn't the right sub. Goal difference won't count at the end. If you're behind in a cup semi, throw everything at getting an equaliser.

Yogi's gone for my line-up!

A big welcome to George. Given that George has been kind enough to post his Facebook page, it's interesting to note how a Celtic supporter, with Alloa as his wee team, views Billy Mckay. I'm sure we're grateful for the insight and will treat his posts with the respect they deserve. You ever bump into theeagle down there? He's a big fan of Hartley too.

It is. I'm amazed he's dropped down after being such a bright prospect for St Johnstone, Hearts and Dundee U. Still a relatively young man.

Good. He's been very close a few times. I don't think he is off form, it's just been a few good saves and a touch of luck. To think Celtic could have signed Mckay and Stevie May instead of Bangura and Pukki. They'd have more goals and probably over a couple of million left over.

But would he roll up his sleeves and give it a right good go, as you have to remember we got a right good bunch o' boys back there? We don't want no daft laddies.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/sligo-pounce-to-sign-kenya-striker-odhiambo-29949023.html SLIGO Rovers have completed the signing of well-travelled striker Eric Odhiambo, an Oxford-born Kenyan international(!)

Some are confusing curiosity with negativity. I hope he does well and wins the title for ICT. I'm also prepared to reserve judgement until the end of the season. Nevertheless...... ...he doesn't have the potential of Hartley. Nor the track record of success of Sturrock or Calderwood. Nor even the history of Robbo. Yes, we can say why they might not have got it but what made Hughes stand out when no-one else could see it? Hartley has no experience. Levein might well have been too expensive etc etc. None of that say 'it's gotta be Yogi'. Comments about his license (especially being a trainer) go towards explaining things. I struggle to believe a fan saying they don't care why the decision was made. It certainly interest me.

I think Caley Mad in Berks is right, in that the Board went for what they thought was the best man. My point is, why did they think that? What made such an outsider leap to the front? I don't think anyone is talking ICT getting a top dollar manager. I can't see why it is so offensive to want to know what qualities the Board thought Yogi had above all others that applied. Why wouldn't anyone that is interested in the club want to know the manager's idea for the key to success that got him the job or his long-term plans over seemingly more exciting candidates?

There's no fishing here. Nope, not suggesting anyone ask this forum. And I'm sure they did do their homework - plenty of boards have done that and got it wrong mind you. But I'm still curious as to why such an outsider got the job. What was the criteria they employed that elevated Yogi to the top of the pile? You're not interested in that? I find it surprising.

That's a very poor reason. Hughes the Hibby would make the same move as Butcher. Going up (which I don't see Hibs as being) means success. If Hartley got a move to Manchester United on the basis of winning the league with ICT, that would be a great compliment. Employing someone because they are never going to be great but they might just stay, is a truly awful reason. I'd still really like to know the actual reason for going for Hughes. Not speculation (even if Renegade is quite probably along the right lines) but something tangible from a well connected source. What made the Board choose Hughes over a prospect like Hartley or a seasoned successful manager like, say, Calderwood or maybe Sturrock (and it doesn't really matter if you like them - I could understand why they would be chosen)? I struggle to believe either Hartley (a part-timer) or Calderwood (desperate to get back into it) would have made huge demands. So, just what was it? Oh, to be a fly on the wall.

There's so little between all our choices. Shinnie at LB or mid and who's out left http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=airT-m9LcoY

I do remember the 'is Butcher the man for the job' thread, with someone saying along the lines of 'what if we're marooned at the bottom - best to sack him now'. This is the same with Hughes. I suspect he won't do well but he has to be given the chance to prove us wrong, in the same way Tel did with some. Out of the top six has to mean sacking. But that hasn't happened yet and may not. Give him a chance to fail or succeed. Top six is an absolute must though. We're going completely the wrong direction if we drop out. But let that happen before we judge a failure.

Tell us more. What did Yogi do or say that was so convincing?

You're only saying that coz you're against Mahonio.

Brill Raven - Warren - Meekings - Shinnie Draper - Tansey Doran - Vincent - Watkins McKay Alan Hansen said Bob Paisley's philosphy is, if you are in a bad run (and generally we are), keep playing your best team. They are the ones most likely to get you out of it.

I would have expected at least 2, probably 3, maybe even 4, of the subs to have started. Disappointing team selection from Hughes.

Fraser Fyvie sings for relegation fodder managerless Shrewsbury Town, rather than European chasing Aberdeen. Criminal lack of ambition for early money.