IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER

Kenny Cameron is perfect for the temporary role - good choice for the fans. Looks like being the last chairman of the Sutherland era. Hope and expext him to slip back in to his old position when the new regime takes over. At least I hope this is Sutherlands Last Stand as the club will prosper with new blood and the dollars behind it.

Keg - Lauders - Gellions - Auctioneers - Wetherspoons - Caley Club - Innes - Section G - Game - Fairways - pub crawl down down. :drinking06:

At the bottom of Academy Street The front bar craic was always a treat No wummin allowed, sawdust on the floor, the stinkiest gents ya couldnt want more A knock on the door to ya let ya stay At any time on any day And Archies smile would provide the light The real Phoenix died and now its shyte

Will probably make more sense after the announcement at the Board Meeting.

Oh dear - from the Courier today "Aidan has not come up yet, but he?ll be here on Monday to start training with the rest of the boys. He?s got good pace and we need that in the wider areas, especially after losing Jonny and Aaron to injury." Butcher is hopeful that injured midfielder Lee Cox will respond positively to the injections he has been given to cure a troublesome pelvic problem that has sidelined him since pre-season, but he still faces a lengthy wait before he can return to action. There is better news, however, with Kenny Gillet and Billy McKay managing to play 60 and 70 minutes respectively in Caley Thistle?s 4-1 triumph at Wick Academy in a testimonial match on Tuesday night. Josh Meekings is expected to return to training next week, as is Greg Tansey, who missed the games against Ayr United and Kilmarnock due to a medial ligament injury." ESSON PIERMAYR GOLOBART HOGG SHINNIE TOKELY MORRISON ROSS FORAN SUTHERLAND TADE TUFFEY, MCKAY, GILLET, A.SHINNIE,GREIG, DAVIS, A.N.OTHER Although I suspect that Terry may scarifice Sutherland to start with Davis.

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My will doth actually bequeath ma spondoolicks to ICT if me, Mrs IHE and ma three kids are all goners at the same time - and please dont ask me when our next family outing is !! :rotflmao:

I am reliably informed that Clach have put a bid in for Rob Djebi-Tade aka Gringo Junior - so the night wasnt a complete waste.

Apologies - it was a dissociative action related to PTSD Before we can pick a team we need to know who is feckin available ??

I actually stated that I felt that it was reassuring to see "new" fans being interested in knowing the full history of ICT but was simply trying to state that the book has a bias to it. Dougal is rite to an extent that is does bring back the memories and I can understand why he snaps when he has been through it and some of the snipers probably havent.

MacKenzie Davidson, Andrew, Presslie, Noble Penman Allan Christie F.Neild Urquhart Johnston. Subs: Robertson,Park,B Neild,Lynas,Stapleton,Summers,Lisle O2B

My first response was obviously a bit tongue in cheek, knowing that CB couldnt respond directly to the questions - CB knows my views and if or when we have a swally at the weekend the topic of conversation will probably be the Hearts game, the present team and situation and personal chit chat. I avoid talking about the merger as it can still be an emotive subject for some and it should remain in the past now. CaleyD evidently protects CB and the latest project - but they are the ones who opened the wounds again - and took the merger issues back in to the here and now. I find it reassusring that many of the fans who were not involved at that time are showing an interest of finding out about the birth of their club. I just feel that the content of an other wise excellent read are slanted and again I can appreciate why. CaleyD's second paragraph is as inflammatory as anything else said on this thread - what total overdramatisation. Maybe I have got it wrong but I would have thought that my open and honest admission that I was totally against the merger, point blank refused to have anything to do with ICT for three years but buried the hatchet and am now as passionate as any about ICT could not be more positive and constructive. But call it PTSD if ya want but it does bring back the memories - I felt that a club that I loved had died - or at the time killed off. I am not trying to score points - I am trying to convey a personal perspective which is shared by quite a few. I can recall that one of my first replies when I joined this forum was from CB who could not believe it was me. The first away game that I went to I hardly recognised a soul as a new breed of fans had emerged and has blossomed ever since. And I could not believe that the Tinks had stolen the O2B song and it was a certain IHE that turned the Jaggie anthem rightly back in to an ICT terrace chant !! Said it before many times but to close - Caley never hated the Jaggies - it was always at a banter level until the merger proposals moved towards being a reality. O2B

Well that is a sign of the times - a hugely political, sit on the fence and disappointly avoidant response. I was totally against the merger at the time and I did - and still do think - that Caley could have gone it alone IF the funding and sponsorship came along - unlike many other "refuseniks" - after 3 years - and a reluctant acceptance of an invitation to stand in the Bridge End - I was sucked back in as to me the team now is Inverness - never mind the rest. The CB response is very much Thistle slanted which from a psychological perspective says it all - I can decode yer answer Charles. This debate has emerged again becos of this much publicised on line version and much publicised new chapter - otherwise it wouldnt have been an academic dinosaur. All I am saying - and I say that I am rite - is that the "foot soldiers" AT THE TIME -especially the Howden Enders were against all of this - and I am being honest enuff to state my case. So why put it on line in the first place and add another chapter ? Many posters on here who were not around at the time do want to know about the turbulent events that led to the formation of ICT. It is far more than simple history and an academic curiosity to the people who stood on the Howden End and the Shed at Kingsmills. That is an INSULT to suggest otherwise. In conclusion I concede that Caley may not have made it to the SPL on their own - but who feckin knows. All I know is that my footballing passion, heart and devotion now lies with Inverness Caledonian Thistle but I will always be CaleytillIdie and I admire and respect many of my Jaggie mates who say the same thing about Thistle. That piece of history, nostalgia and memories will never leave the diehards of Caledonian FC or Inverness Thistle FC.

Point the finger of blame at Mr Clive Hart who has smelt the sweet scent of spondoolachs since Brunton Park - Agents are becoming the death of football. And I should end by saying "feckin well done" to Mr Butcher and the developing Muppets.

It simply had to leave quite a bit out for legal reasons - I presume. There were a lot of dudes baying for blood and could have had a field day in regard to misrepresentation. Charlie - be feckin honest now - were you wholly pro merger from the off ? (or are my old memory cells playing games with me) In fact - how many of the actual foot soldiers of the Howden End, the Corrriegarth and even the Wine Shed pro merger anyway ?

You could always go on the lash with yer Uncle Johndo !!

READ BETWEEN THE LINES !! INVERNESS COURIER - JULY 2011 The news of the imminent contract offers to Butcher and Malpas comes only two days after the club confirmed that a group of Inverness exiles have expressed a willingness to invest a six-figure sum into Caley Thistle. Discussions between the club?s board and five separate individuals, all born and brought up in Inverness, had taken place over the previous eight weeks, but they have since formally submitted their intentions in writing. Caley Thistle chairman George Fraser conceded there were still issues that needed to be agreed upon by both parties, but remained hopeful these could be completed within the next two weeks. ?It?s now a case of the board at Inverness needing to do a bit of research on this potential investment, while both sides still have a few things to look into,? he said. ?We are working on this just now and provided there?s nothing untoward then the two-week timescale we?re looking to get it done by is a realistic one. ?It?s a group of five individuals who have come together. They are all enthusiastic fans of the club, who want to invest a six-figure sum.? Fraser was not willing to divulge the identities of this mystery group, or where they all come from, but did confirm they would be looking for representation on the board at Inverness. Barley Yoghurt and Alan McLaren ?? It is, however, understood that Jeff MacDonald, the Texan-based oil tycoon who was strongly linked with becoming an investor at Caley Thistle back in October 2006, is not involved. :rotflmao: MacDonald, the older brother of former Liverpool player Kevin, made his money from buying and selling two oil and gas companies for a combined total of nearly ?600 million DAILY RECORD - OCTOBER 2006 Byline: By Alasdair Fraser THE mystery oil tycoon ready to pour money into Inverness Caley Thistle has been revealed as Jeff MacDonald. MacDonald, the brother of Republic of Ireland No.2 Kevin, played for Caledonian in the 1970s (with IHE ) and went on to make a fortune in the North Sea oil and gas industry. He now lives in Texas and having expressed interest in investing in his hometown club, MacDonald then held exploratory talks with Caley Thistle's new chairman, Alan Savage. (who is he ??!! / where is he now ??) Moves to involve the ex-pat are likely to take Caley Thistle on a summer tour of Texas but the club are refusing to confirm the identity of their rich suitor. Director of football Graeme Bennett Greame Bennett said: "We've a gentleman's agreement with the individual that until we have something concrete we will not reveal any details." But chairman Savage confirmed a Texan tour was a possibility for the Highlanders. He said: "I've been working hard behind the scenes to try to benefit the club in the medium to longer term. "Thanks to a business contact in the US, who is a Highland exile, we are hopeful the team can have next summer's pre-season training camp in Texas." Caley Thistle boss Charlie Christie revealed his players were excited about the prospect. He said: "I think most of the lads have already got their passports looked out. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I think that they should take a trip to the Mills Observatory in Dungdee which was built by the Muirfield Construction company,sneak a peak through the telescope and gaze in to the stars, concentrating on the Orion Constellation, and dream of the next pre season tour to Texas, based at the Mutton Deaf Ranch, where the savage one will be hosted by the ex class mate and footballing buddy of IHE.

Who the feck would believe me anyway ? And what is the other name for the Orion Constellation ? But what are they ****ing fer ? Surely not shares !! But would we be dealt a savage blow if that happened ? Perhaps not ? It is a matter of personal honour. The battle for ICTFC continues ... watch this space !!

Would any wish to look at a potential conspiracy theory ?? As you all know I have previously stated that I had inside knowledge from the investors - well you all know that it was probably me havering on again - and I could say that I have been reliably informed by a "mole" - which again you all know is fabricated - but let me put you along a conspiracy path - which again is probably a figment of my imagination. Why run such a story in the Courier and why do both sides issue restrained and non informative comments - anyone good at reading between the lines ? Where does the name Muirfield Mills come from ? Muirfield is one of the leading private owned construction businesses in Scotland looking to branch in to Sneck. Would you believe that one of their most advertised jobs was the Mills Observatory in Dungdee ? What can you see via an Observatory ? What would happen if these investors offered a load of spondoolachs in exchange for some shares ? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

5 foot 8 inches tall - I suppose the plan is to get him to sit on McKay's shoulders and play as a target man.

Thank feck fer that - could be the end of the merger threads - as all will now be able to see how the penniless and failing fools from the hill jumped on to the back of the proud eagle.

A bit of an own goal by ICT hosting this match on Friday night as its a kick in the teeth to Clachnacuddin who are playing Turriff Utd at the very same time We all know Clachs situation regarding money and there struggle to get punters through the turnstiles therefore this fixture should have been moved to a more suitable date They may well be legends but I won't be there as I will be going to Grant Street dougal Good for you dougal Stop trying to curry favour please. There was a peaceful Korma before you finished yer sentence.

Signings would smack of desperation if it wasnt for the fact that we may have quite a few players not match fit until feckin Xmas - all we can afford is those with potential - my big concern now is that they jump the queue in front of our home grown talent.

Terry just has his missus go through the DVD's The last person we bought via a dodgy DVD was Niculae - and we got the wrong feckin one. But perhaps Mrs Butcher just wanted a feckin Chippendale. Nice to see DalneighCaley is back - when did he get released ?