IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER

Shocking - that kick off time is far too late.

And a Happy New Year xx :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

FROM If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile. But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me - and I'll never feckin change :biggrin:

You could buy a Pull my finger phottie - apparently it is well known as the laughing stock. :rotflmao:

I am reliably informed that there was ample catering in the Boardroom.

Merry Xmas SP

MASSIVE three points, especially given the need to shore up the defence and minus Shinnie and Tansey - and then the added bonus of the Dumbfarmlife and the Pope's 2nd X1 results. And nice to see the feckin Sheep got a close up view of the goals. But hands up who needed some Immodium after Fallon had scored ?!!

ARE YOU LAURENCE IN DISGUISE ?

Nope - he knocked an opponents front teeth out.

To all friends, stalkers, devotees and admiring detractors on CaleyThistleOnline Merry Feckin Xmas and a Happy Feckin New Year ?Life has taught us that love and respect does not consist in gazing at and agreeing with each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction, irrespective of personal views? Thought you would all also appreciate a personalised phottie greeting:

Yip - that is what I would start with = although I am really unsure with Gillet at rite back but it may be the desired cover until Meekings is fit. This selection could always alter anyway but I would like to see Cox in the Duncan type role in the defensive "hole". My only other concern is the extra defensive cover in midfield although Foran dropping against Aberdire may also pay dividends - and he has the know how to cover froward runs by Shinnie.

You lot should learn not to mock too soon - as per usual I may have got this one right again - and how many other posters would have encouraged this forum to welcome a newcomer with the gift of green dots in double figures.

It all depends on how you define 100% fit - Richie is getting "old" in footballing terms, especially at SPL level. He will never be 100% fit in terms of his peak condition. But at 80% he can still outplay the majority of the squad - becos he simply has the experience and he moves in to positions automatically and thinks the game rather than headless chicken style. From a psychological angle he sets high standards for himself - possibly too high - and I suspect that he sets high standards for his team mates - now that isnt always the best characteristic for a captain as such individuals can become easily frustrated if they dont reach that standard and Richie is clearly one who voices his opinion. Unfortunately I also suspect that he has dished out some "abuse" to others when it may have been his "fault" because he aint the player that he was 5 years ago - but feck me - I have seen him move in to some great positions and be let down by some individuals who have the required pace, effort and committment but not the requisite skill or vision. But his experience and vision is probably why Terry probably has him down as his one of his first picks - would you do in a playground scenario ? Foran has never been used to assuming the role of leadership. Perhaps he is learning and again Butcher should be a model teacher. Perhaps he is improving as he learns the "ropes" of appreciative leadership, leads by examples and accepts that he is NEVER going to be the 100% Richie Foran of old. And his best performance was for Carlisle versus Huddersfield when he displayed dentistry as well as footballing prowess.

I would hope that ICT will park its erse firmly in the middle of the SPL - in a position where we move away promptly from the relegation mire and are in a position to regularly challenge for a Top Six place. Before I go to meet my maker - which of course could be still hundreds of years ahead - I would like to park my ample posterior at Hampden Park on a Cup Final day and sit on a seat in a foreign land watching ICT play in a recognised European Cup game - whatever the feckin level. Feck me forgot it was feckin Crimbo. Dear Santa, Remember me - I am yon wee Scottish Elf professional. I would like ICT to park its bottome firmly in the middle of the SPL - in a position where we move away promptly from the relegation mire and are in a position to regularly challenge for a Top Six place. Before I go to meet my maker - which of course could be still hundreds of years ahead - I would like to park my ample posterior at Hampden Park on a Cup Final day and sit on a seat in a foreign land watching ICT play in a recognised European Cup game - whatever the level. Yours in anticipation, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER

I feel that being allowed to stand would significantly depreciate my levels of anticipation, challenge and enjoyment - especially away from home. I am going to feckin sit down on any feckin terraces in protest, encourage and incite others to do so, whilst allowing Peter Paul to photograph the evidence.

Welcome to the forum.

Well from a psychological perspective - socks represent wealth and prevention, as long as they are not worn. Once seen worn in a dream, they mean business losses. If one's mother is alive, it means that he will migrate with her to another country, or it could mean that she will be deprived of her son. If the socks are new and have a clean smell in the dream, it means that one regularly pays his due alms, that he is praised for his character and that his money will grow in a lawful way. If his socks are old or emit bad odors in the dream, it means that he withholds paying the obligatory alms tax, that he is uncharitable, worthy of blame and that his wealth will quickly disappear. White in a dream also means beauty or it could represent elderly people. Hope that helps.

Spot on - we cant all be boring like the "blinded loyal". Forums are all about differing opinions, debate, constructive criticism and the opportunity to ventilate your emotions and release your frustrations. Get behind the team for the course of the game and/or your attendance at the match and leave the "views" on the performance until you hit the pub and then share them on here. As far as I am concerned I only shoot from the hip and attempt to provide a rationale for any psoitives or negatives

Do you mean on or off the park ?

What a truly admirable, thoughtful and brave blog. RESPECT

Are you Laurence in disguise ?

What I was alluding to was the fact that this "mess" eminated from last season and a total lack of foresight in the pre season. The other problem is that terry projects the blame on to anything that is a reasonable reaction. The transfer window is the place to start but we could have been in that position months ago. But - YES - we are fortunate that we are still in touch but we need to pull together some consistency over the Festive period.

Becos he has been played out of position fro the majority of the season - he has been carrying an injury fer most of the season - he should not have the captaincy - that should be Rosscoe's - he is a moaner and a whinger which is fair enuff when you aint got responsiblity as well. Dont blame Foran - he aint the one that is picking him.

Mmmm - should that not have been considered pre season especially as Hogg only came back a calling as he couldnt find anywhere else ?