BornCaley

Are we not likely to have a situation where a striker will just stand at the opposition box, probably with a opposition defender next to him, waiting for a long ball.

Much as County leave a bad taste in my mouth, the cup game against Hibs has left me with an odd feeling of wanting County to beat Hibs. Anyone else share this thought?

Ditto

Interestingly, the P&J article on last nights match has Rooney at 17 goals. I assume the 15 mentioned on the Beeb site is SFL goals only?

Foran is on 7 according to the Beeb, so he may get his wishes. Question: Im sure Adam will get over 20 goals come the end of the season, so When was the last time an ICT player bagged >20 goals in a season. Ian Stewart perhaps? And its amazing what you learn from Football Manager!

Im not sure ICT banked "financially" on being an SPL team next season, although i agree that there may have been a " we'll go straight back up" mindset. I also enjoy the 1st Division more that the SPL, but alas this division doesn pay the finances we need to survive. If we do get an 18 team SPL then im sure there will be a better challenge. And yes Dundee are well into Jittersville

I see on the BBC website that our Caley No9 is top scorer. Well done to Adam for coming good t his season. He's scored where it matters and hope he has a few more to add to his current tally of 15 goals. Here's the top 5 + link ROONEY INVERNESS CT 15 GRIFFITHS DUNDEE 11 HARKINS DUNDEE 11 HOLMES QOS 10 BUCHANAN PARTICK 9 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/s...ers/default.stm

How can the Mods allow some like this to be said on these forums. Whether you agree with it or not in the eyes of Johnny Lawman, its racist. As for the ABE thing, its merely "chip on the shoulder" Scots showing how narrow minded they are...Is this the 21st century or what?

very sad. Condolences to his family & Macclesfield FC

a 12 or 16 team SPL would be great in my mind with the split removed. Remember when ICT had more points than Hibs who were in the top half, ridiculous! a Play off final is very exiting in England, so would like to see that. However the OF carry the power so they would by tradition vote against it. Happy to see the SPL looking to change

Yep quite hapy with Tel & Mo staying on. i didnt see it happening myself, but happy to be proved wrong. Lets concentrate on the remainder of the season starting with 3 points in Dundee I STILL BELIEVE!

I could PM you with my detailed calculation or send you the envelope on the back of which I worked it out. :( Charles - Indeed the Air source Heating system is intruiging and very clever, im not fully versed in the technical babble as i deal with the Gas side. But i will keep you posted on them.

I seem to remember that our pipes are 12" down and 12" apart. I recall Tommy complain once, when we were waterlogged, that the pipes prevented proper tyning to get rid of the water. It is a hot water system provided for by an oil burning boiler. Personally I dont remember any games called off as a result of USH problems. In the SPL we would have faced fines had that happened. Not sure what you mean by 'gas or water' system but the biggest problem for clubs running USH systems is not the system. It's the utility company charging extortionate prices for fuel. Thanks Alex, I believe the majority of problems is cause by clubs opting for cheaper installations with large gaps between the coiled pipes as they take longer to heat and dont defrost the whole pitch . Most tend to be water based, either gas or Electric controlled boilers. Gas is the cheaper fuel to use, and you are correct that Shippers (Gas/Elec Suppliers) will charge a higher rate because of the amount of gas usage ( kws) per hour/day etc coupled with the fact that the systems are not used all the time so the Gas/Elec is more expensive to transport. Now there are more expensive to install but cheaper to run systems that can use the ground or air to generate heat, and these pay for themselves on average over 10 years as well as almost 0 Carbon Emmisions. Now we are installing them for domestic use but we believe they can be used on large commercial sites as well, but we are not sure of they can generate enough heat for this purpose, so its early days. Im suprised ICT opted for an oil based boiler and these eat energy/money. As for a Tommys waterlogged pitch. Im not sure the USH will resolve that no matter what system you have.

Do any of our resident Statos know how many ICT Home games have been called off since we arrived in the SPL and the costs of such call offs. Also do we know if ICT have a gas or water system. I have a professional interest in this information as i work within the Utility Industry and im investigation a solution to Under Soil Heating problems in sports stadiums. From my initial research there are various methods of laying Under soil heating, which is laid in a coil format around the pitch, however the gaps between the pipes tends to determine whether the system works more efficiantly, choosing the cheaper option with a larger gaps is the problem. Sorry if im not making sense, as its easier to demonstrate this in a diagram Thanks BC

seems ICT arent the only ones that the QOS boss has blasted recently over the under soild heating. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/sfl/...86908-22017733/

I fck*ng hate Aberdeen and their fans, so nice one Raith

im with the majority on this thread...keeping TB & MO is the right way. We are only what? 7 points behind Dundee with a game in hand. Yes QOS have 3 games in hand and County have 2, but we are up their because of some good results of late. Remember only a short time ago we were 6th with a 14 point gap between us and the top. I said it on a previous thread that Dundee, QOS & County wont stay the distance and i stick with that. Resign them along with the players on short deals. Cue moaners & Naysayers.....

Rory scores his 18th of the season for Brechin...wtf!

clubs are known to reduce or increase their pitch for tactical reasons. Not sure if this can be done game by game or is it a one off size per season. Doing this can increase or limit the amount of space in midfield.

Lets not forget his freekick against Hearts. Worthy of him staying alone.

Ouch! Birdog, thats gotta hurt.

Goal of the Decade - John Rankin v Rangers Player of the Decade - Maruis Niculae Manager of the Decade - Robbo Captain of the Decade - Bobby Mann Goalkeeper of the Decade - Jim Calder Defender of the Decade - Darren Dodds Midfielder of the Decade -Charlie Christie Striker of the Decade - Juanjo Assistant Manager of the Decade - Donald Park Signing of the Decade - Marius Niculae Game of the Decade - v St Johnston (1st Div promo decider) Save of the Decade - Fraser v Celtic Most Skilful Player of the Decade - Marius Niculae Goal Celebration of the Decade - Niculae spotting a Romania flag after his goal and running into the crowd. Best Moment of the Decade - The comback v Celtic at TCS when we were 2 nil down

ROOOONEY- 1-0

opan all mics seems to be just a Gaelic recorded loop. Is it on today?

I think if we'd made changes earlier it wouldve made a difference I agree. Imrie & Eric should have been on at 70 mins, not 89. As for Imrie, what an idtiot...no need for that tackle