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I wonder if the cup game has been a distraction for the players in regard to league performances. Hopefully they'll be out to prove their worth for a place in the starting line-up for the QF against the 'well on Saturday. I kind of hoped the blue Huns might have scraped through tonight. McCoist would probably have been in their starting line up in the QF. The green huns are definatley beatable though. Time to go ballistic again... I want to see ICT lift that trophy.

Which celtic players will miss the QF? I know brown is out for it.

I tried to get through on the phone today a few times but couldn't get a hold of anyone. What's the best time to call tomorrow?

I was disappointed tonight that we lost. I even toyed with the idea of driving up for it. To come on here and see this thread makes me feel sad. I love going to watch ICT. I like the fact that the players don't get paid ridiculous wages which I subsidise. I respect the manager - he comes across as a gentleman. I think the backroom staff do a tremendous job and go out of their way to help - they'll go an extra mile to help people and make visitors to the stadium feel welcome. There are too many people who expect to be 'entertained'. Are you watching just any game, or are you there to support ICT? Scottish football is part of our culture. ICT are a worthy part of the game and anyone who you speak to who is involved with the game at the highest level have only positive things to say about the club and the way it is run. This negativity is putting a lot of people off posting on here and it's time to take a big reality check.

Just what we need - more negativity. So they're heroes when we're winning in the first division, but you're criticising them although we're secure in the first season back in the SPL? We lost to the Scottish Cup holders tonight.

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I enjoyed that Mantis - well said. Couldn't sum it up any better.

How long has Gillet been out for? Seems like years.

I think he's the best manager we've had. Not sure what you'd have made of Steve Paterson!

It's a catch 22 situation. The club works on a very small budget and the manger works within those financial constraints unfortunately. Less fans equates to less financial clout. My ST this year works out at ?15 a match which is pretty good say compared to EPL prices - I looked at going to watch Man City v Arsenal and it was going to be ?50 a ticket! I take your point about the atmosphere Laurence - I think the club should do away with reserving seats in section G and let fans who want to sing and get behind the team congregate there. There's no easy answers but I think the club is going in the right direction at the moment. The more I think about this 10 team set up the more I am against it. It's BORING going to the same grounds - 10 teams would make it worse.

It could also equate to money-spinning matches which are scheduled for a Saturday being rearranged for a midweek in the depths of winter so probably not good for ICT in that regard.

No worries bud. Only stayed out for one pint then went home tbh. Pretty deflated at those 90 minutes.

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In what way will a ten team SPL improve this http://www.heraldscotland.com:80/mobile/news/crime-courts/police-call-for-a-ban-on-old-firm-clashes-1.1087524 situation? Surely a 16 team SPL would see them playing less and lead to less crime.

I wonder if the cup will prove to be a distraction to league form.

Just had a look at 'live on Sky': Sun 13th of March Inverness CT v Celtic OR Rangers 3.30pm. I thought it was going to be a 1400 KO? Is this new time confirmed?

I was surprised by the mass exodus when the second one went in. Why did lots of people pile out? I'd like to think they were they all off to catch up with West Stand fan Gary Tank Commander to taunt him further. Did the team turn up expecting to win that one yesterday?

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Great report though.

Here's some pics of the game a hibee took. They've captured the sequence of both goals. Not sure if you want to see them though.... Great point-blank save from Esson too. I thought he did well yesterday. https://picasaweb.go...OGC-v29iN3R6wE#

Something we should try here? Would Hibernian FC revenue's been up yesterday? I believe it's also Lindlay catering who provide the 'catering' at Easter Road. Do they pass a cut of profits on? The prices of the catering at Easter Road is shocking. Out to fleece fans IMO. It's a pity there's not higher attendances at TCS. I think TB could do with more funds to sign players to get a bit of depth about the squad. Dundee Utd should be beatable though.

Far more ICT fans there today than our last meeting at Easter Road.

Just home - turgid 1st half, turgid second half. Our squad is threadbare and it showed today.

I'm at ER. Pretty turgid game so far. Half time at the moment. Good atmosphere in the away end and the police and stewarding have been great - so far! I can see us sneaking it to be honest. Teams about to come out for the 2nd half. Mon Caley!!!