Johnboy

And a board including John Reid, who as Defence Secretary in the Blair government was directly involved in sending our forces into Afghanistan in support of the US, but promising that they were going out there in a reconstruction role and would not be under any serious threat. "Not a shot would be fired" he announced. How many have been killed in that hell hole since then?

Another excellent preview!! That cup tie against Motherwell back in January which we won 2-0 was a special night for me. We were probably about 4th or 5th place in Div 1 at the time, but yet we looked like the SPL side on the night. I was sitting behind the visitors dugout and I distinctly recall, with about 10 minutes to go, and Caley 2-0 up, a loose ball rolled into the dugout coming to rest right by Craig Brown's feet. He didn't even bother to kick the ball towards the pitch - a ball boy had to come and retrieve it. He knew his team were completely fecked that night, and was probably trying to save them from further punishment!

Or failing that, can anyone who heard the interview tell us what he was asked, and what he said in reply?

I watched the highlights of this one... Gareth Bale reminded me very much of Jonny Hayes.

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Rangers are crap.... a goal down at half-time and don't look like scoring.... McGregor is easily their best player. Their team is just crying out for a Hayes or an Odhiambo, or even a manager that could coach them in the art of sitting in deep and hitting on the break...

Thanks CD.... I've been called much worse than that on here - although mainly by you! I wouldn't dispute any of your comments on TB, but don't forget his appointment wasn't just good for ICT it has proved to be very good for him too. This club gave him another chance to rebuild his football managerial career, which he gratefully accepted with open arms. What had he been doing up to that point? Working for the now defunct Setanta as I recall. I'm quite sure he was over the moon when he received that invitation from ICT. There may have been one or two hiccups along the way, but the club and TB are now appearing to exude all the attributes of a marriage made in heaven... Long may it continue..... 3rd place on Saturday will be nice.

Looking forward to watching this tonight. If Rangers can get a draw or better from this game, just how good does that make ICT?

A ref might wave play on where an assistant ref had flagged for an infringement. Reminds me, a few years ago listening to commentary on Radio Clyde - Derick Johnstone, I think it was, informed listeners during a game that the linesman had his whistle up for offside!

Yeah, congratulations TB.... All the same I think it's important for us fans to bear in mind that this award is for services to football - and is in recognition of your very distinguished record as a player. As far as your coaching/managerial skills are concerned, I'm sure you will agree with me, that your work at ICT is not quite finished yet!

Was it bad refereeing? Often you'll see a ref wave play on, after an infringement for, say, offside has taken place. If the keeper already has possession of the ball, play can be speeded up, by dispensing with the ritual of a free kick. If Gomez really did believe it was a free kick, he had rolled the ball out to a spot well away from where Nani handled the ball. If the ref was guilty of anything it might be that he didn't make it clear he was waving play on..... maybe he shouted "play on" to the players in that area of the pitch. Who knows?

It does seem extremely harsh.... The wrong people are being punished through no fault of their own. This could very well be the end of the road for DFC.

Mr Cadbury met Miss Rowntree on a Double decker. It was just After Eight. They got off at Quality St, he asked her name. Polo, I'm the one with the hole, she said with a Whispa. I'm Marathon, the one with the nuts, he replied. He touched her Cream Eggs, then slipped his hand inside her Snickers. He fondled her Flapjacks, and she rubbed his Tic-Tacs. It was a fab moment and she screamed in Turkish Delight. But three days later his Sherbert Dib-Dab started to itch. Turns out Miss Rowntree had been with Bertie Bassett, and he had Allsorts.

I would agree with Stan and IHE but would suggest with the kind of game Hayes plays he might benefit from an occasional seat on the bench or he too, could be in danger of overcooking. My team for Saturday - essentially as above - but use any two from the threesome of Ross, Hayes and Eric. Two of these guys on the field, with the 3rd one on the bench is an appealing combination.

Thankfully he has over two years to run on his present contract.

The moral of that one is that you should always play to the whistle.... Perfectly legitimate goal.... whether the ref should have blown for a free kick or not, the fact of the matter is that he didn't.

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Yeah, well said izzy.... TB and MM deserve the highest praise for the steady improvement that has been in evidence since January 2009. With the blend of youth and experience in the squad, coupled with a team spirit positively overflowing with camaraderie, who's to say how far this team can go? Well done TB and MM.... keep up the good work - there are clear indications now that you're finally getting the hang of this team management business! :ictscarf:

We could have one helluva team here, if only the whole of Inverness would get behind them.

John, we were attack minded from the off today I saw most of it on a video stream thingy. Looked to me like they spent much of the game on the back foot soaking up a lot of Rangers pressure, but the way they played from back to front was superb - that team performance today has to be right up there with best ICT performances of the last decade. Fantastic match - wish I could have been there.

Different horses for different courses... I'd have Eric on from the start in a more attack minded set up.

They're supposed to be at a chippy in Auchterarder.

Great post, jrict.... Have a green dot.

He might not be manager but I can see him joining the staff at Castle Greyskull.... Interesting post from Mahonio a couple of posts up this page. I've given him a green dot for that one - I know how important these things are to him!