Johnboy

:D :) :blah01: I'd say you are spot on with all of that - amazing what can be achieved after 72 hours... Just for the record I wouldn't agree that the site has gone downhill, although I do suspect that the club's last two managerial appointments have created some deep divisions within the support. Like many others I've had my share of abuse, (most of that from the mods!) but I firmly believe if you can't stand the heat then stay out the kitchen. I was going to proffer a suggestion : That Scottie and Don hand control of CTO to a new admin team, who would then appoint a completely new set of mods - maybe for a set period - purely as an experiment. Thinking more about that, I don't think it would make a blind bit of difference to the overall quality of this site - which I have to say for me, is generally pretty high, and is in the main, very entertaining. Scottie and Don - I'd like to think I speak for most on here in saying that your efforts are seriously appreciated - thanks for all your patience and tolerance. Please don't give up on us.

There was quite a decent crowd for this game - I was a wee bit surprised to note the vast majority of them were Celtic fans! :D

A pokey hat... :D Did you ever partake of a knickerbockerglory in Nardini's, Largs, Maimie?

Wow!! Does that mean Bobby Mann was gay? :)

So what did you (Renegade & Pele-is-God) think of the book?

It'll probably say "Former Scotland Assistant Manager" ! I think that's exactly what it will say.

I hope Butcher gets the gig with MM as his assistant. ICT would then be entitled to claim, at least a million in compensation. :(

Quite a few of us, should by now have finished reading Pele's book, and it will be interesting to hear everyone's thoughts. I found it to be a very well written book - difficult to put down, and in many respects quite an eye opener. Steve "Pele" Paterson turns out to be as interesting a character as the likes of George Best, Jim Baxter and even Jimmy Greaves. Pele is entitled to claim a huge slice of credit for turning ICT into a force to be reckoned with in Scottish football circles. At the same time it must be questionable how long he would have lasted in the job, and how much would he have achieved if he hadn't been fortunate in surrounding himself with stalwarts such as Alex Caldwell, Duncan Shearer and John Docherty. I loved his tribute to John Doc : Pele's not quite so fulsome in praising Robbo, of whom he describes : No further comments on dear old Robbo! Fascinating stuff, and quite easily the best reading matter I've come across in a long time.

The one he has with STV?

These games could arguably be described the making or breaking of our season. How many points can we realistically expect to pick up from the following? 28/11/2009 - Partick Thistle - Inverness CT 05/12/2009 - Queen of the South - Inverness CT 12/12/2009 - Inverness CT - Raith Rovers 19/12/2009 - Dunfermline - Inverness CT 26/12/2009 - Inverness CT - Dundee 02/01/2010 - Inverness CT - Ross County

Ian Angus MacNeil from Barra, who repairs the printing machine at West Highland Free Press is selling his 100 year old Massey Ferguson to Whispering Bob Harris and donating the proceeds to ICT. Very good Alex... Pretty obvious really when you think about it! :) :015:

I was happy enough with the team's performance, and a very welcome 3 points. Tokely was completely out of order in venting his spleen on the wee physio girly who's only concern after all was for his injury and his well being. His behaviour was pathetic and childish - I do hope he intends to apologise.

I won't shed any tears if Dundee win the M.Mouse Cup.... Just so long as we take 3 points off them on Boxing Day at TCS. :dancing03:

Our next 6 league games will show us what our management team are made of.

Here's another one for you.... Quote : The biggest problem at ICT is the negative support. Get behind Butcher, get behind the Team. So far, no damage done ............. the League is there for the taking, for any Team who can put together a decent run. I used to think you were TB! :dancing03:

Who are you referring to? I support ICT and give any new player, coach or manager my support and the benefit of the doubt for a sufficient amount of time. The time is up for Butcher and Malpas. Did you enjoy todays game? Remember this comment from last September? Quote : It is a pleasure to have such a high profile manager, his involvement with the media can only help to promote ICT. Well done Terry.

Not so long ago he was one of TB's biggest fans! :dancing03:

He's really lost it now.... I did notice one or two ominous signs not so long ago... :dancing03:

What happend between them two? Rossco was involved in a heavy collision and looked to have done severe damage to his arm/wrist. Physio was trying to get a look at it, but every time she touched it Rossco was pulling away in pain....have to say that there's only so many times I'd let someone grab a suspected break before telling them to do one, so don't think he was out of order at all, and you can be sure that if any apology is necessary then it will have already been given. Even if the person trying to look at the damaged wrist or whatever, is a person trained to deal with these kind of injuries? I do believe she had his best interests at heart, CD. He's gone way, way down in my estimation as a player, and as a person, for an outburst of just about the most childish behaviour I've ever seen.

I agree.... These two (especially Eric) did enough to be on from the start next week.

A welcome 3 points but still not looking like a side capable of winning this league. Did anyone else notice Rossco effing and blinding at the wee physio girl who came on when he took a knock? She looked a bit taken aback to say the least.... I hope he'll apologise to her for his uncalled for outburst.

Pull your own finger...

Yes.... Anyone who can get get as animated and passionate as TB gets should definitely have their contract extended by at least two years.

I had a laugh at that one too, C_H2. Presumably the word "bouncer" is just not PC in this day and age. You should come out your lurking state more often, mate....

CONGRATULATIONS!! :P Hope your new situation won't interfere too much with the time you get to spend on here!