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FANS VIEWS VITAL TO SPL FACELIFT SAYS GEORGE Caley Thistle chairman George Fraser feels that the club would "look positively" on expanding the SPL. He was commenting on SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster telling a Scottish Parliament debate that there was "a wind of change" for a bigger SPL, though there were issues on implementing this. George Fraser said:"Caley Thistle would be keen to have a constructive look at any proposal for extending the division to make it more attractive and also for making things more financially palatable for the relegated club, following our own experience. "But we'd need a discussion on the precise details before fully committing ourselves.Having just come up from the First Division, we certainly know that there are SFL clubs capable of being full time SPL outfits." Mr Doncaster has also indicated support for an earlier start to the SPL to help the Scottish teams in Europe and possibly create space for a midwinter break. George Fraser responded:"We wouldn't be selfish over an early start if it helps our clubs' Euro challenge. Beginning in mid July might also attract bigger crowds in better weather. "The midwinter break is always difficult in the timing. But the Caley Thistle board accepts that there must be change in the game and we have to listen to the opinions of the paying customers. "I'd be more than happy to take on board what the fans are saying. In this challenging financial environment, we have to look at improving the football product for them. If there is a consensus for particular change, then this club will react positively." Neal Doncaster told the Scottish Parliament that expanding the SPL from 12 teams to 16 would mean teams playing 30 games a season instead of 38. This would mean four fewer home games and the financial loss that would involve. http://www.ictfc.co.uk/articles/20100818/fans-views-vital-to-spl-facelift-says-george-_2208825_2126738 Just read this article online. Following on from the 5 live programme last week on the SPL preview, I'm kind of in favour of an expanded SPL. I think summer football would be better and the crowds would be bigger. What are the thoughts of others? I think this suggestion of an earlier start with a break in winter isn't such a good idea.

Will it be the same set up for the accies game? I hope not.

Watching fitba without a peh and / or bridie and bovril just ain't the same.

Are you direct to Dundee or are you changing at Perth? I'm on a direct service.

Hope he makes a speedy recovery and echo the point of hoping Roy gets a game.

HT:2-0 FT:3-1 1st scorer ICT:Sanchez 1st scorer Opp:Wyness Crowd:1398

Oops you're right snow. ST and home end ticket holders only.

Pretty sure the caley social club is members only. The sports bar at the ground is open and kids are allowed in. In terms of food the British Legion is fairly popular with away fans - Killie fans always go to it. There's a new hotel on Academy Street in Inverness called the Ramada Encore. It's meant to be pretty decent and I think they do group bookings.

I understand where you're coming from. It appeared they only showed the clear cut chances. It p*sses me off how they ALWAYS leave our highlights til the end of the programme EVERY week. Wee bit of variety would be nice. Levein was pretty accurate though with his comments about us and our performance in the first 30 minutes. Surely Ryan Esson must be on his radar now.

Are both pubs en route to tannadump?

Which pub are people planning pre-match?

----------------Esson McCann Tokely Munro Gillet McBain Proctor Cox Duncan Hayes ---------------Rooney

From yesterdays performance it looks like my relative who works for Barnet is right about Gillet - he is good and has an excellent workrate. McCann was good too - no doubt Hibs will take him back come the end of 2010. Esson - wow. I know I was making the case for Tuffey to start but Esson was supreme yesterday. Though Munro was ok tbh.

Just watching the game back on Sky+. Quite clever editing by the Sky broadcast team the way they avoided showing the punter who ran on to the pitch. Chants of 'Argentina' were lol'able. Sort of mince county fans come out with.

Should be going. Booked a cheap day return from Embra.

HT 0-0 FT 0-3 Ist utd scorer: Daly Crowd 8012

Esson was my man of the match yesterday. Superb performance.

The smoke bomb was pishy compared to the RAFC efforts. You could tell there was a lot of locally based punters in the away end. They should stick to going to watch county.

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3095428/Lennon-will-keep-Bhoys-grounded.html Lennon has taken his mob down to TCS. No confirmation on Brown yet? I'm hoping he's out for this one.

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They should have it as ST or home tickets only and home colours only. Just to prevent any aggro. Sorry for modifying my post. I'm using the new iPhone page which is a bit of a hassle. Have to agree with Dalneigh Caley though - somewhere to watch the early or later premiership games and not be late to the gound would be good. Anyone know about prices at it yet? Have the club released anything?

Doubt it would be that busy if it was just for ST holders. Only problem with it may be locals who 'support' Celtic and have tix for the north or main stands may end up in it. From the e-mail I reckon it'll be well policed though.

Is the commentary going to be on FM or AM MFR?

I'd quite like Charlie Chrstie to do it.

Is he that bad? I've never seen him play but heard he is a decent player. C'mon folks, we're not a one-man team. Terry Butcher has a team who play for each other. We're going up against a revamped celtic side who aren't used to playing with each other - we're far more of a team than they are. Lennon is questionable. Have a bit of belief. I still think we can and will win on Saturday.