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  1. Hughes publicly stated during the Christie transfer to Celtic, that ICT wouldn't 'stand in the way' of anybody wanting to move-on and 'better themselves'.
    We were within our 'rights' to refuse any discussions between another club and our contracted player - but, we allowed talks to take place and the subsequent transfer to go through.

    I can understand Hughes must have found it galling that he wasn't afforded the same courtesy when Dundee United came calling!
    I'm convinced he was wanting to go there. Dundee United wouldn't have 'shown their hand' and made an approach without having some degree of certainty that Hughes was interested. They would have 'put out feelers' before contacting ICT, and doing so without 'tapping up'...lets just say that Agent's talk!

    With permission refused and a hands-off statement issued, DDU turned to Mixu and offered him a contract that would effectively be financially equivalent to a six-year-deal at ICT.

    This episode has seen Hughes revealing much to the media that should normally be kept in-house, with the Dundee Utd episode being the catalyst for his candour.
    Thinly veiled references to dynamics behind the scenes, frustration at his budget, disillusionment and a get-out strategy...all very evident.

    Interesting times ahead! Something not harmonious behind-closed-doors. Heck, we never did get a satisfactory explanation how the coaching guru, Russell Latapy left the club (want's to be a boss in his own right!), soon after replaced by a holiday-maker.

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  2. A mixed bag for the Highland League teams.
    But 2 non-league teams certain to make the 'big' last-32 round when the 12 Premiership clubs enter (+ Hibs, Queen of the South, Rangers and St Mirren).

    Ties are due on 28th November.
    N.B. William Hill announced today they'll continue sponsoring the cup for at least 4 more years after this season.

    A few teams from there I'd fancy us being paired against - to begin our defence of the cup.

    • Formartine/Fort William/Cove
    • Wick/Nairn/Linlithgow
    • Inverurie/Annan
    • Huntly/Montrose/Lothian Thistle
  3. Airdrieonians v Brechin City
    Albion Rovers v Greenock Morton
    Ayr United v Dunfermline Athletic
    Cowdenbeath v Arbroath
    Dumbarton v Alloa Athletic
    Elgin City v Raith Rovers
    Falkirk v Turriff United or Fraserburgh
    Formartine United v Fort William or Cove Rangers
    Huntly v Montrose or Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale
    Inverurie Loco Works v Annan Athletic
    Peterhead v Livingston
    Queen's Park v Forfar Athletic
    Stenhousemuir v Forres Mechanics or East Kilbride
    Stirling Albion or East Fife v Cumbernauld Colts
    Stranraer v Buckie Thistle
    Wick Academy or Nairn County v Linlithgow Rose
     
  4. Disappointing result and performance last night. I confess, I didn't go to the game - am full of the cold - but watched it on TV.
    It may be a cliché, but It was a 'good advert' for the Highland derby. It also sounded like a vibrant atmosphere, at times, despite a low crowd of 3,004...which, although not the smallest ever, was still fewer than any league game there's been between the sides at the TCS. (but I'm in no position to criticise that!)

    Look forward to the next match-up, which is the New Year game (actually, 2nd January) in Inverness. That will be the 50th Highland derby!

    Such are the vagaries of football that Hughes has won on all 4 of his ICT trips to Dingwall, but has yet to record a victory against County in 4 attempts in Inverness.
    Caledonian Stadium record v County (all competitions) (W-D-L):
    Butcher (5-0-1) 83%
    Paterson (4-2-1) 71%
    Robbo (2-1-1) 63%
    Hughes (0-2-2) 25%

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  5. I see that the fixture next week is on at the same time as our Cup fixture, is it likely to be moved?

    According to the SPFL website, it has indeed been moved. Now on Wednesday (28th Oct) at 2pm from Grant Street.

    I see also, that on Sunday 1st November, we're away to Dunfermline in the Scottish Youth Cup (last 32 stage).

  6. Very good day for the Highland League teams, ensuring a good representation in the 3rd round. The SFA will announce tomorrow when the draw will take place. Thursday lunchtime is likely. This is the round before we enter, so theoretically, unless we're unlucky and are paired with one of our Premiership rivals, we will be playing one of these clubs.
    In the hat for the 3rd round:

    Championship
    Falkirk
    Greenock Morton
    Livingston
    Raith Rovers
    Alloa Athletic
    Dumbarton

    League One
    Peterhead
    Ayr United
    Cowdenbeath
    Airdrieonians
    Brechin City
    Dunfermline Athletic
    Stranraer
    Stenhousemuir
    Albion Rovers
    Forfar Athletic

    League Two
    Queen's Park
    Elgin City
    Annan Athletic
    Stirling Albion or East Fife
    Arbroath

    Highland League
    Wick Academy or Nairn County
    Buckie Thistle
    Fort William or Cove Rangers
    Turriff United or Fraserburgh
    Huntly
    Formartine United
    Inverurie Loco Works

    Lowland League
    Cumbernauld Colts

    Juniors
    Linlithgow Rose

    Unresolved
    Montrose or Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale
    Forres Mechanics or East Kilbride

  7. Yesterday's results:

    Annan Athletic 4-1 Berwick Rangers
    Brora Rangers 1-2 Arbroath
    Clachnacuddin 1-3 Linlithgow Rose
    Cumbernauld Colts 2-0 Auchinleck Talbot
    East Fife 0-0 Stirling Albion
    East Kilbride 1-1 Forres Mechanics
    Edinburgh City 1-2 Buckie Thistle
    Elgin City 1-0 Spartans
    Formartine United 2-0 Clyde
    Fort William P-P Cove Rangers
    Huntly 2-1 East Stirlingshire
    Inverurie Loco Works 2-1 Edinburgh University
    Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 1-1 Montrose
    Nairn County 2-2 Wick Academy
    Stirling University 0-2 Queen's Park
    Turriff United P-P Fraserburgh

  8. Disappointing end to the match, at least we only dropped a point today as we wouldn't have deserved all 3. The Saints seemed quite happy to sit back and run down the clock for a point so were extremely fortunate to leave with 3 points.

    The away team reminded me of Clyde over a decade ago, big solid blokes just happy sitting behind the ball. 

    At least Tuesday nights match should suit our style of play far more.

    P's can we get the correct players up for the man of the match poll

    We lost. It's 3 points dropped.

  9. With so many centurions we must be comparable to the English football team. No wonder Tansey looked apprehensive and out of sorts last week. It must have been nerve wracking 99th playing on that surface,

    Well done Greg - is that 100 over both spells ?

    Yeah, his total over both spells. 10 league goals in that time - a fair few from penalties - and I think a couple of free-kicks. Could/should we expect more goals from open play from Greg? Not a criticism, just looking at his stats...one thing's for sure - he's a better player than he was in his first spell with the club.

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  10. Assuming he's picked, this will be Greg Tansey's 100th league appearance for us. He will be the 8th player in our current squad to reach that mark.

    With the large turnover of players a feature of the modern game, I doubt there are many, if any, other clubs in the Premiership, or indeed the whole SPFL who can boast 8 'century club' players currently on their books.

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  11. I see he's a St Kitts & Nevis international! For that reason alone, I want him - it would be another country ticked-off! It's been a while....(and I've been forgetting to 'look'!)
    I did check after the Astra game, but disappointingly there were no new nationalities - I don't think there have been any others in our home league games this season.

  12. Maurice Malpas has been inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.

    Not that I place too much credence on these things ('Hall of Fame'), but Malpas, is the type of guy who should be featuring in such lists.
    A one-club-man, over 700 appearances for Dundee United - he was also a regular for a good while, in the national Scotland team.

    Post-playing-career management didn't quite suit him and he preferred to be assistant - instead inputting, from the side, his vast experience of the Scottish game - almost in a coaching-style role.
    Professional to the end, he even had to take the reigns when Terry decided to sit with the Hibs chairman while he (Butcher) was (officially) still our manager! - even though he (Malpas) knew his opponents that day would be his employers the following Monday morning.

    For what it's worth, there are two other members of the 'Scottish Football Hall of Fame' with Inverness Caledonian Thistle links.
    (Terry Butcher and John 'Robbo' Robertson).

  13. This resumes on Saturday.
    Some interesting 'inter-league' match-ups...

    Formartine United v Clyde

    Brora Rangers v Arbroath
    Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale  v Montrose
    Elgin City v Spartans
    Huntly v East Stirlingshire
    Fort William v Cove Rangers
    Stirling University v Queen’s Park
    Nairn County v Wick Academy
    East Kilbride v Forres Mechanics
    Clachnacuddin v Linlithgow Rose
    Turriff United v Fraserburgh
    East Fife v Stirling Albion
    Annan Athletic v Berwick Rangers
    Edinburgh City v Buckie Thistle
    Cumbernauld Colts v Auchinleck Talbot
    Inverurie Loco Works v Edinburgh University
  14. Also, as well as the Miles Storey, Duncan Shearer and Adam Rooney associations, Inverness CT and Swindon have 3 other past 'common links' (that I can think of) in Lee Cox, Owain Tudur Jones and Maurice Malpas.

  15. "No brainer" really for Hughes, IMO.
    Back living at home with his family and young daughters, a guarantee of employment (for, I'd imagine 2- 3 years) when he's got nothing like that security with his current employer; plus, effectively 'promotion'...with a contract to manage at a bigger club - and for better wages!

    Let's be honest, - we'd all jump at that opportunity - if in the same boat.

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