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If anyone requires a concession on the Megabus (Gold) from Inverness; getting in at midday and leaving after 7, let me know and I'll send the e-ticket on. Free to a good home!

For me it would be any club - mostly from the English Premiership - that has tens of millions of quid pumped into them to buy players with egos larger than their talent, who care not for the club, the fans or anything else but money. Some of them don't even know how to put on training bibs

In all fairness, was this not a reaction to a quite insulting (albeit a little amusing) chant at the steward who was slightly, er... rotund? I would agree that although it's a little frustrating to see the other set of supporters standing without apparent intervention from stewards, rules are rules. If you're told to sit down, just bloody sit down mun, make the most of your entrance fee by watching the game rather than winding up the fluorescent men.

As I couldn't make it up to Inverness for our game today, I went along to Easter Road; it's a 2 minute walk from my flat and I thought it would be a decent game. I turned out to be quite entertaining, despite the pitch looking like the moon - the playing surface was awful. County were very unlucky not to snatch a win from a poor Hibees side. Massive credit to the very vocal travelling support and a strong looking County team who earned a standing ovation from the Hibs support when they left the field. Hibs should, and will, be very concerned about their trip north for the replay and if County show the same spirit they did today against us on Saturday, we will need a big performance to claim 3 points.

Ah, but two great holidays to Prague and Madrid...

The Tartan Marchers will be there! ICT have kindly said we can do a lap of honour and so hopefully raise a bit of money, just means we have to walk 20 miles straight after flying into Aberdeen on Friday to allow ourselves the day off! Bring it on!

Hi all, cheers for the messages. Been a bit of a struggle to update our progress online due to limited facilities where we are staying, so I've given up on Twitter and decided just to text our blogs to the SFA. Therefore, you can find out how we are getting on by clicking the link CaleyD provided above, we should have photos up soon too. Things are going well so far, approx 160 miles down now, will arrive in Stavanger on Wednesday afternoon should all go to plan. Taken a day off today to catch up on other commitments, and since we've had a tough last two days, all on concrete. Last night was pretty terrible, 3000 ft up and some of the worst rain I've seen, coupled with a biting arctic chill, we're all feeling it today! But on a brighter note, Norway has some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen, especially at around 5000ft, and I would seriously consider coming back if it wasn't for the crazy prices! A loose pepper is more expensive than caviar! Thanks to everyone who has supported us, hope to see you at the County game next weekend! You can donate at www.tartanmarch.com! Cheers, Martin

Cheers Alex and Ross, looking forward to it now, wee bitty anxious though. Hopefully we'll get a win or this will all be a waste of bloody time :-P You will be able to keep up to date with our progress on the Scottish FA website - www.scottishfa.co.uk - who will have daily blog updates and photos, and also on Twitter - www.twitter.com/tartanmarch. 440 miles, over 60,000ft of climbing, bring it on! :-D See you all at the County game (our day of rest)!!!

Half time in extra time. Rooney just hit the post with a lovely lob attempt, but this is dire. Awful. We are trying to walk the ball into the net. JUST SHOOT!

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Hello all. The Tartan Marchers, who will be walking from the Norway game all the way back to Hampden for the Macedonia game, need your help. We require somebody to drive our support vehicle through Norway, from the stadium in Oslo to the airport in Stavanger. We will all be walking through Norway between 13th and 27th August, then after a flight from Stavanger to Aberdeen, we walk the final 155 miles between the 29th and 5th September. We are doing all of this for the two nominated charities of the SFA - The TACC and Scottish Huntingtons Disease Association - and hope to raise ?5000 by the end of the qualifying campaign. The original driver we had to help out now has other commitments and can't make it, so we're looking for an experienced driver who would be confident enough behind the wheel of a minibus on the continent, and as we're not sure if the vehicle has SatNav, a good navigational sense! As an incentive for anybody to help out, the TACC and SFA would offer the driver one ticket for each game, vs. Norway and vs. Macedonia. I understand this is a big ask, financially it's a big sacrifice too - the driver would need to chip in for fuel, food and accommodation - but they would be a massive help and be involved in a very worthy cause. We will also require a driver for the Scotland leg from the 28th/29th to the 5th. Just for your info, over 22 full days of walking, the 4 marchers will be covering 430 miles. We will be over in Oslo on the 10th August, and will be shaking buckets around the city. If you're heading over, please spare what you can! We will also be coming through to Inverness on the 29th August for the County game - there is absolutely no way we're missing that! (But we'll take the train! :-P) If you are interested in driving for us, or know anybody who may be, please let me know either on here, or email [email protected]. To donate and check out progress, please visit www.tartanmarch.com. Your support would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Martin Beaton

Agreed. I'll make most away games, much easier for me now being in Edinburgh. To be honest, I can't wait for the first division. Great away days, cheaper too, and ye cannae beat the terracing for banter and atmosphere. I don't think I'll make many home games though, barring C*unty.

Saw him at my work yesterday, thought he might've been at the game personally. I said to him 'We need you back Donald, asap!', he just laughed it off and said he was devastated for us. Would be nice to see him back though.

Pirlo, when he destroyed Scotland at the San Siro. Robben, when he destroyed Scotland at the Amsterdam ArenA. Anelka, Ribery, Trezeguet and Ribery when they got destroyed at the Parc des Princes. Jagielka, when he put out United at Wembley. Tokely, when he... er, when he... Hmmm.

Och it was bloody fantastic, thanks for setting that one up! Great pub - but then again when you're that knackered and sore any pub is great! Seriously though, the welcome was very friendly, the pint and food hit the spot, pool table aswell... man, it was just utter bliss. A big thank you to The Coach House Inn in Aberfoyle for your hospitality.

I remember that day too mate, watching him even then you knew he was going to be a good find - I mind thinking what an awesome first touch he's got. Loved his attitude on the park, maybe sometimes a bit too petulant for his own good with many unnecessary bookings, but we needed somebody with his mentality and skill. Great awareness, skill, passing and vision. His overall technical ability was impeccable even if at times his temper wasn't. Hearts have got themselves an absolute bargain here, I hope for their sake and for Ian's that they don't waste him - we know what they're like when it comes to team selection... Good luck Ian, I'm sure you'll do a grand job, and with you playing at a non-highland club, it will mean you can qualify for the national team :) I believe you can achieve that. Thanks for everything!

Lady Madonna and myself just arrived back home from the first leg yesterday, and what a first leg it was! Starting after full time on Saturday, the 9 marchers headed towards Sundays finish line in Aberfoyle, 54 miles away. Walking through the night with only a couple of break stops after a long day took it's toll, and Wumba pulled out 26 miles in, just a few miles short of the West Highland Way. Everybody else made it through to daybreak and thankfully, contrary to the forecast, the weather was fantastic on Sunday. Lady Madonna and Slater's partner, Heather, were next to fall at Drumgoyne at around 7.30. Having completed 37 miles, fatigue got the better of them and they joined Wumba and CaleyD on the support vehicle. Gringo, suffering from a dodgy heel and feeling extremely tired, gave it another 5 miles before calling it a day. The remaining 5 walkers made it to the finish line. Yompa, Gringo Jnr and myself were in the pub before 12.30, with Dunco and Slater about 2pm. A great effort from all involved, not forgetting CaleyD, who had very little sleep while running around for us all night! Well done to everyone, keep it up, I only wish I could have stayed on for the week but sadly have used up all of my holidays for our trip in August! Thanks to everyone for your support!

No mate, it can be anyone, I was just meaning if anyone from this forum was playing it'd be nice if you wore your ICT top. It'd make a great change for our colours to outnumber the Old Firm, Hibs and Hearts! Thanks to those who have shown an interest. If you have a team finalised, send me the team name and captains' name as soon as you can. Cheers!

Me plus 3 from Edinburgh, joining the Highland Marchers coming from the north. An early start, but a good head start beverage-wise means we'll all be in great singing voice. Bring it on.

Hey guys, I am looking for teams for a 5-a-side football tournament at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh! Sunday 26th July 2009 ?50 per team At least 5 players and up to 5 subs All profit goes to The Tartan March Fundraising Committee - www.tartanmarch.com ? in support of the Tartan Army Children's Charity and Scottish Huntington's Disease Association. A buffet will be provided and there will be trophies for the winner/runner-up. If you wish to enter a team, or just help out on the day, please drop me an email with your team's name and team captain's details, or give me a call. And if you're entering a team, please wear ICT colours! I don't want to be the only one! Martin Beaton - [email protected] - 07835069044 Thanks, hope you can join us!

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I'm taking the day off work tomorrow. The pub next door to me in Musselburgh is full of Gers fans, staring sadly into their pints. What a beautiful picture it makes. Cheerio Falkirk, bring on Killie and Saints! WE ARE STAYING UP!

Er, Tokely? SPL 'Bad Boys' list Bamba - Hibernian - 9 yellows 1 red Pascali - Killie - 11 yellows 0 reds Tokely - Inverness 10 yellows 0 red's He's a player that would look less out of place in a wrestling ring. And Imrie isn't a 'hardman', just a sulky wee child. I'd rather go for more technically gifted players over someone who'll kick the living crepe out of everybody.

If you can't get a lift, it's cheap enough on the train. Leave Forres: 11:56 Arrive Inverness: 12:25 Plenty of time for pints at the Innes Depart Inverness: 18:10 Arrive Forres: 18:37. Return for 2 adults - ?14.80 Pretty reasonable, surely?

John, Once you have finished with Agent Johndo and his interrogation, I have sent you a private message. Don't worry, nothing sinister! Cheers