Kind of Blue

Clach were in the initial discussions but I think they pulled out of the talks mid 1993. I think they felt they could prosper better as the only Inverness side in the Highland league rather than joining the merged sides.

The problem for County could be how long will it take for the new players to gel into the team. If Dundee can get run of a few wins, it could make the relegation battle interesting.

Hard to believe this is almost 20 years ago. So many great memories of Caley, Telford Street and the Howden End, however this Howdender has no regrets about the merger, and the subsequent achievements and successes, in my opinion, vindicate the very difficult and troubled process to complete the merger.

If my memeory is correct, the last game between Caley and Thistle was in April 94. A certain Billy Urqhart scored the winning goal (despite the small fact that he wasn't a registered player - result!).

Brilliant news that TB and his management team are staying. If we could now just get Andrew Shinnie and some of the other important players signed up for next season, then we could have a historic season and build something special for next season. The only catch is that the better we do then the more likely that TB will attaract the attention of some other clubs.

I fear he is going to go, will be pleasantly surprised if he stays. As for possible replacements, here are some that I strongly do not want: Jimmy Calderwood - vastly overrated John Robertson - Great manager first time around but I don't think he would be the answer again Barry Wilson - not ready yet but could be further down the line Maurice Malpas - he's not a number 1 Anyway hopefully Tel will stay and we can draw breath until the next club comes calling for him.

Mr megabucks has taken my earlier thread to heart and is now going to invest in a proper drainage system - better late than never I'm really enjoying that the sheen of the early season County hype has been tarnished and the reality is coming out for public display.

Why did their megabucks sugar daddy not spend a few more quid and get a working drainage system for the pitch.

He going to get some amount of stick from the main stand tomorrow - can't wait.

Poor Dougal, nobody is stupid enough to take the bait. You really must do better.

Easter Road is a sensible compromise as a venue and I'm really looking forward to the tie. PS, The Mantis will be having the celebration party for us at his house.

TB should be replaced by Ross Tokely and Grant Munro as his assistant

The Chieftain is owned by Don Lawson of Johhny Foxes, who is a major County backer - so no surprises the hotel is doing this for the County fans.

Always going to be a dodgy tie and the weather conditions made it even more tricky. Well done to the lads for holding their nerve and getting in to the next round.

I may be proved wrong once I see the challenge on TV but from where i was sitting in the main stand the tackle deserved a yellow card and no more. I think OTJ had a good game today and will prove to be an asset to the side as the season goes on.

Have you considered that if you had actually paid to get into the game it just might go some way to improve things on and off the park. The club needs every penny it can get its hands on this season. We as supporters must do everthing we can to maximise its income.

Season ticket holders could choose to buy a match ticket instead of using the season ticket for 1 (or more) match.

On their way...

Dougal, you really must to o better on your fishing trips, this one is simply pathetic.

That's right. They plan to make an annual investment into ICT.

Yes, Mr Catto has left the building...

If we can take 9 points from the next 9 games (33%), which the team is more than capable of, then it would leave Dunfermline needing 19 from a possible 24 to better us. This would be a remarkable but highly unlikely achievement - even with JJ in charge. So on that basis I fully expect us to be in the SPL next season.

Very sad to hear this news. Condolences to Laura and the family.

Let's not get too smug about the mess Rangers are currently in, we were not too far away from going into Administration ourselves, 12 years ago.

Happy with this result. I can't see the Pars closing the gap on us now and I think we can concentrate on the teams above rather than the ones below.