dougiedanger

The only person talking sense on this thread. Wars are not computer games and should be remembered with sorrow and regret and the commitment to never let them happen again.

RIP Gordie, and respect to the family.

Nice one. Care to give any more details?

"one of the most economically deprived areas in Scotland" I presume they are referring to Merkinch rather than Inverness. But even so, is it a valid claim? I haven't lived in Inverness since the 80's, but my perception of that area is that it's deprived and a bit rough, but there are dozens of worse areas. There is a difference between Merkinch and the Ferry. A big difference. South Kessock has traditionally been classified among the worst 2.5% of housing areas in Scotland.

Never actualy thought of that. I asumed it was maybe somebody who knew Charlie from Inverness. So who is ghu then.... Alex Bone perchance? Charlie Christie was a brilliant player. I remember him just walking through teams as a youth player.

Of all those you used to hear singing at the Caley games, how many did you see at the game today? You would have seen many more old school Inverness fans in the away end. No matter what anyone says, this lost generation was a massive loss to the merged club.

Very sad to hear of the death of Jocky Clark, who, amongst other things, was first team trainer with Caley in the early to mid 80s. He was a cracking little guy, encouraging to young players and the kind of guy who would light up any room with his enthusiasm and good humour. A true gent. God bless you Jocky. http://www.north-star-news.co.uk/news/full...ll_starlet.html

Tear in my eye here, nostalgic for days scurrying home from Clach Park, looking anxiously over yer shoulder.

Well done indeed. Is he a local lad then? From what part of town? No relation to any other footballing Duffs? (can only think of Alan "Duffers" Duff)

That came through quiet and clear on the radio today. well done to both sets of supporters. unlike elsewhere where a minute's applause had to be observed to drown out those who would disrupt it. Well maybe things are not so clear cut, and maybe some among that support would have little cause to celebrate the memory of lost British soldiers, who until very recently had been considered an occupying, enemy force. We no doubt all have relatives who have died in wars, and we honour them, but other people's experiences are not necessarily the same as ours.