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That's not really how it works (normally)....if it were than all our players would have been announced as having signed new deals last summer!! What they probably should have said was "Billy's not exercised his right to leave for free."

I thought sure it was Billy Mckay who had signed a year's contract. I'm also pretty certain he signed on for 2 years with them a year ago ?

I never said they couldn't or wouldn't....I was merely making the point that Vigurs leaving wouldn't, in itself, make it better. It was in response to those who seem to be glad to see the back of him (not all on this thread...and many of whom seem to have gone quiet on the matter of late).

Careful, you might be accused of dangerous talk and fuelling rumours of administration!!

Better get the cheque book out....as it is the club could likely be looking to fans to car share with players to get them to friendlies. In fact, that would be great craic and might even generate a bit of fun PR!!

Serving on the board would be a bit difficult...but I'm sure there are tasks that could be performed/assisted with remotely. It would very much depend on the new board, how they operate and what opportunities that may present.

Iain Vigurs would almost certainly be in the Top 10 "Good Guys" (players wise) I had the pleasure of working alongside at Caley Thistle and I would have no hesitation in testifying on his behalf with regards to how much he cared for what happened on the pitch every time he stepped out there; and how much it hurt to see us relegated last year. ICTFC certainly won't be a better place (on or off the park) for his leaving, despite what some eejits will try and make out.

It's going to need something and I personally like the option of it being linked to the community here where it will save the board time and allow them to concentrate on other matters ?

My only worry with that, at present, would be awareness....and people missing stuff because they don't bother with anything other than this section of the forum when looking for club related info. Going forward....it would be a decision for those on the CJT Board as part of some kind of communication plan/strategy/process.

Some mild tutting and finger wagging you mean?

For the sake of moving to an election, we have to operate on the basis of the rules that are currently registered. Whilst we know there could be (is) an issue there, the registered rules would be the currently recognised legal basis for any business being undertaken at this time. That would only change (and lead to considerable further delay) if formally challenged. Co-opting can be set aside in regards to the election as the need to bring in additional skills or help cannot be ascertained until the board is in place and it falls to them to co-opt as necessary. That means there are 10 spaces available for election. With the option to co-opt beyond that should the need present itself, I don't see the number presenting any immediate risk to taking things forward. Given the nature of how the election has come about, the standard election policy is not entirely relevant/applicable. However, with Supporters Direct providing assistance as part of the Election Management Group we can/should have reasonable expectation that due process will be followed. I believe CJT provided the Election Policy as an attachment elsewhere on one of the growing number of threads, but attach it for convenience. 2012_election_policy.pdf

The club always encouraged young players to continue with their education....it may even have been a requirement in some cases....and there was a tutor who used to visit regularly to work with some of them to ensure they kept on top of it. Hopefully that's not changed.

Was it for this summer or next summer we were promised the high profile friendly?

The meeting was (for the most part) conducted in amicable fashion. In brief.... Resolution One, to remove the current board, was voted "for" by the members in person and by proxy. Resolution Two, to set a date for the election, was done so as the 19th June 2018. The board will remain in place until the elections (a requirement to protect the legal status of the organisation) and an election management group will/has been formed...and will include two volunteers who step forward from the floor. This will include representation/assistance from Supporters Direct. The board have asked that anyone who did not receive notice of the meeting get in touch to ensure they have the correct contact details ([email protected]) if you are speaking to anyone who's not online then please assist them as best you can. Notices and details on making nominations for the elections will be sent out in due course. From a personal point of view, it was a disappointing that many of the people who have made a lot of noise (one way or the other) on CJT were not in attendance at the meeting personally, or represented by a proxy....some people would have been unable due to other commitments and/or geography and those are not the people I am referencing. CJT exists for many reasons, but above all else (IMO) it is the custodian of a 108 shares handed down by the old guard and carrying an enhanced (10%) voting right. It might sound cliched, but those shares quite literally represent all the blood sweat and tears that went into the formation of Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC. I appreciate that people will be looking at the society right now and seeing something they probably want nothing to do with, but it can't change unless fans step up to the plate to get it back on track....and once back on track, help it thrive. Right now it needs people capable of the former to come forward for the elections in June....even if that is just a short term commitment. There's 10 places available on the board, so ample space for those with the necessary skills.....and just as important, those with the necessary energy and passion to get sh!t done!

As a workaround for just now, you can use this link.... http://stats.caleythistleonline.com/matches.php

So, are you getting a season ticket in the Jail End or Main Stand? ??

A bit of variety would be good....for a small country with so many teams, we have a knack of always seeming to be playing the same few time and again.

Does the seeding/draw mean we will end up in the same group as County this coming season?

Very true ?

Once we've played them in 3 cup games and 2 league games before Christmas.....the novelty will have worn off again.

Whilst it hasn't done much of anything of late...it hasn't always been thus.

I think Kingsmills must have been referring to the Chairman for his statement that the club required investment to secure it's immediate future. You'd think people would realise that he's in a position to be making comment on a fairly solid foundation!!

You're not the only one to have made the reference...sarcastically or otherwise. My view was a reflection of a wider river of BS that inevitably appears during silly season.

Seconded. Add "Cold Firm" to the list as well.

Primarily to ensure a professional approach to governance!! It also has a very different mandate to a supporters club setup in being a community benefit organisation, as opposed to a member benefit organisation. Finally it allowed it to register as an Industrial and Provident Society giving it access to the regulatory and financial benefits afforded to co-operatives and not-for-profit organisations.