old caley girl

5 hours ago, lizi said:

I’ve always renewed my season ticket but whilst the CEO is still here my money stays in my wallet.   I’ve spent loads over the years on ICT but the CEO obviously dodged the training in interpersonal skills as, when I’ve been anywhere nearby him, he looks at me as if I’m dirt under his shoes.   I’ve worked and been a team member in high places with people who valued me.  My ICT cash has gone towards his likely inflated wage so, until he goes, ICT will miss out.   I don’t think I’m alone in my thoughts.  

We deserve to be treated so much better Liz. I'm also with you. No money going anywhere near that man Away days only it is 

1 hour ago, Fraz said:

A call to unity after radio silence is pretty hilarious, particularly after years of fans, supporters trust, S94, volunteers and local businesses being brushed aside. The club has shown for years that it doesn't value supporters' concerns or their contributions (unless it's money). 

They are past redemption. Clueless and don't give a stuff about fans 

25 minutes ago, Robert said:

From the note of the February Fans Meeting, Scott Young said there were 1459 season tickets and a further 50 half season tickets. 

I'd bet my mortgage they are all not paid STs 

3 hours ago, DoofersDad said:

Have we been paying Dodds too?

 

Yes 

8 minutes ago, ClickbaitProponent said:

They would get more people contributing if they weren't so high and mighty. I'll not give the club a single penny more until Gardiner is gone. I didn't buy a season ticket for that very reason. Others have done the same. There are plenty who have been contributing but have seen one cluster f&%k after another and all going back to Gardiner. Every single supporter who has bought season tickets, match tickets, shirts etc has contributed and quite rightly should have their say! Without support the club doesn't exist - worth remembering that the fans make the club not the other way around.

This is so spot on! Seeing lots saying the same too 

2 hours ago, ictchris said:

It's also not as though relegation came as a huge surprise.  Not having something prepared is pathetic.

It makes me think that we are going to go into administration to be honest.

I do too. Its ominous 

Just now, robbylad said:

They are so tone deaf, I'm surprised that  the season ticket  renewal  hasn't been sent out yet.

Give it time.....

12 minutes ago, ictchris said:

When does the smoke come out the chimney?

I'm told it's in the evening 

2 hours ago, jagster said:

Close the North Stand and you will lose even more season ticket holders. I for one would not renew to end up in the front or side wings where the weather etc gets to you. I can’t imagine I’d be the only one 

Same here although I'm not renewing till Gardiner gone anyway 

5 minutes ago, caley1 said:

He is certainly not a leader . He employed his mate Gardiner as a way of trying to make a quick buck between themselves . The only times you get Ross Morrison opening his mouth is when he is looking for fans to get behind him Gardiner  and Cameron to try go against Highland Council and approve his battery project so that between them they all can make money and use caley to try gain that support . Good riddance to them all majority of Inverness are well fed up of them all. Not one of them have any interest bar SELF  interest . 

Think it was Robbo who recommended Gardiner? Was his mate 

29 minutes ago, dougal said:

It’s ok to have a guilty conscience I guess for some anyway.

Dougal

No guilty conscience here 

35 minutes ago, Yngwie said:

It seems to be generally accepted that fans can come on to pitches at the end of a season to celebrate an achievement, without repercussions. We’ve done it home and away (Ayr) and at least one team had previously celebrated on our pitch (Dundee Utd). I don’t recall any trouble at those, and I don’t begrudge giving Hamilton fans the opportunity to celebrate their promotion.
You can blame the club or stewards, but surely it also comes down to individuals taking responsibility for their own conduct.

I think I kicked off when one Hamilton fan ran up to our North goal gloating? Didn't go well after that 

To be clear I'm all for pitch invasions but this was a bit different to the past as tensions in home end were clear to everyone 

27 minutes ago, Stephen Malkmus said:

Hopefully those clutching their pearls about a few youngsters running on the pitch come to realise that not everyone desires to share their own miserable, passionless philosophies 

No issue with pitch invasions. Scraps on the pitch between rival fans I'm not so sure about tbh 

4 minutes ago, big cherly said:

And the for the trouble in the north home-end stand?

Well letting them mix on pitch was a great idea? Not. 

With small numbers of stewards surely pragmatic decisions were needed rather than all out mayhem due to lack of a plan? 

4 minutes ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Will always be a legendary footballer but became part of a self preservation society.

 

I don't actually blame Dunc really. Clearly wasn't up to the job or what we needed. Should never have been appointed. His failing is stubbornness though. 

54 minutes ago, big cherly said:

You’re missing the point completely regarding the problem of fan behaviour and the pitch invasion at the end of the game.

The security of the players and those attending the match is the responsibility of the club (ICTFC) - It start and stops there. 

With respect, anyone with half a mind on past high pressure, edgy and potentially volatile play-off football matches would fully know there was the chance a negative result could spark trouble. Throw in a toxic CEO and Chairman, it’s fairly clear the warning signs were there.
 

Now, in my option, the aforementioned CEO and those in the Board and club responsible for this security were fully aware of the risks. - The fact no police were in attendance during the match was a calculated decision by these people. It costs money and for those ‘like minded people’, the SMART decision was to leave the fans to themselves. Any cost of any potential trouble could be sorted out and picked up by calling the bobbies and public purse. SMART!!

I can’t and will not blame the match stewards (below minimal wage on zero hour contracts, shipped in on a mini bus from god knows where). We had in the north stand the young team led by drunk fat 16 year adolescents or drunk fat 20+losers (take your pick). As soon as the first Hamilton goal went it the inevitable unrest fermented. Led by these sad clowns dads with kids were targets for abuse and intimidation. Items were thrown on the pitch (ref picked up one).

At the end of the match the Hamilton fans ran on (wrongly) to celebrate a wonderful (unexpected I would say) result with their players. Who was responsible for this - ICT football club.

The then response by ‘our’ young patrons was to respond and led by the aforementioned halfwits was the flood onto the park. All so predictable and all so sad. 
 

The responsibility to protect the players and ground staff lies solely with the Club and here they were again found negligent (by design or incompetence) and I fully expect them to by fined by the footballing authorities for this gross dis-ownership of responsibility to secure the ground for the match. 

Maybe it’s a parting ‘gift’ from some on the board for the club.

If you have a complaint regards the security at the match I think it came down to cold calculated costs and opinion / attitude of those in control of the club.

I do think the stewards are partly to blame surely? The club do pay for their services and deserve a professional service. With few numbers surely the sensible thing would have been to contain one end? Probably the Hamilton end due to smaller numbers? Harsh on them maybe but. 

They failed miserably to control anyone in the end. 

Note to self....just ignore 

24 minutes ago, ymip said:

A truly shameful capitulation last night. The overall lack of pride, endeavour or passion we've seen from the majority of the players and our clueless management team over the four play-off games has been difficult to comprehend. Hopefully the board got the message loud and clear at the final whistle.

A board member confirmed to me last night that Ferguson is on a 6 month rolling contract, rather than the 3 year deal he keeps referring to in interviews. Based on recent rumours it would sound like it would cost between 130-150k to pay him off. If the guy had any class at all he'd walk today but you can guarantee he'll hang on in there and pocket the pay-off he ill deserves and clearly doesn't need. His post-match comments were beyond belief. 

Personally, if Ferguson and/or Gardiner stay I won't be renewing my season tickets. I doubt I'll be alone in adopting this stance.

Grim times indeed.

You won't be. Spoke to loads of folk last night who feel the same 

8 hours ago, Leaky Blinder said:

There was mention of contacting lapsed ST holders next season of which I am one. I will consider purchasing one again next season but only if there is significant change at the top of the club and I will be telling them that if I am contacted. Lets just hope the outcome today will be a watershed moment for OUR club. 

 

 

You are not alone on speaking to lots yesterday. I'm not contributing to SG wages anymore 

25 minutes ago, caley100 said:

Access were a shocking watch! They were gifted goals by our feckin useless defence. 

An ICT team from 2010 would have pumped them.

To get relegated by Hamilcunts is very very sore.

I feckin hate Hamilton,  scum place, scum fans, scum stadium, just scum weegies

Are they not secured loans? 

I seem to always be the bridesmaid? Congratulations Gringo and a big thanks for all the work you put into this. 

I am top of the Macdonald family mini league lol 

1 hour ago, jagster said:

Quite a bit of aggro going on outside the ground. People on the deck police involved and stopping it looks nasty. Can’t condone that even if tensions are running high 

Was a scrap between the two groups of fans. 

13 minutes ago, Northern_jaggie said:

If we are relegated and the administration comes through after the league starts, it’s a 10 point deduction starting league 1

Yup. 

7 minutes ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

It's not over till the Fat Lady sings

Well I'm a fat lady and this is done! Believe me...

1-0 

2-1 

Pepple 

Ohara 

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