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Courier running a story that Billy Mckay could be out for the rest of this year (2025) with a hamstring injury.

Precious Points(CTO INITIAL MATCH REACTION) Despite some heroics from Montrose keeper Harrison Sharp, especially in the first half, it was the hosts that took all three points thanks to a low strike from Chanka Zimba shortly after the break. Paul Allan, Liam Sole and David Wotherspoon were all denied by the Montrose stopper in the first five minutes with some great saves. Euan Louden might have done better but appeared to scuff his attempt allowing Ross Munro to eventually pull off a brilliant save with Graham Webster also involved. Spoony was foiled again by the keeper before he hit a stunning 25 yard shot that smacked the bar, before Sole had another effort saved and there was still fifteen to go before the break with Zimba denied before the Interval. He wouldn't be denied five minutes after the restart after a bit of pressure around the visitors box, Sole kept the ball alive and fed Mackinnon who laid it back for Robertson to drive a low ball into the six yard box and ended with big Chanka meeting the ball first time to drill low and hard behind Sharp from six yards. Here we go we all surmised. Wrong. We seemed to lose our focus and Montrose were invited to come forward. Fair play to the Gable Endies as they ended the game looking more like the full time team with their endless supply of energy whilst we failed to create much more meaningful contributions with misplaced passes and losing out on so many second balls. We failed to put the game to bed which would have encouraged Montrose to have a go and they did. We were left hanging on precariously for the last quarter of the game. Mitchell Robertson might wonder how he missed the target with a header at the back post. The fans certainly did. We all held our breath when Webster's shot from distance skidded just wide as we waited for the net to bulge behind a diving Munro. A game we should have wrapped up before the interval but ended the game a bit bedraggled after a revitalised Montrose realised they were still in with a shout. At the end of the day, whilst it was not aesthetically pleasing, it was a great three points as we hit the top of the table with Stenhousemuir drawing at Palmerston. FULL TIME: 1-0 Paul Allan was the sponsors MotM, but for me, Calum MacLeod did a great job at right back breaking up numerous attacks, especially in the second half. Lack of clinical finishing at home once more took the gloss off what should have been a routine win. And, we looked like we were playing in slippers, falling around all over the park. Sort it! More match reaction to follow>>> Pos Team Pld Gd Pts 1 ICTFC 12 13 23 2 Stenny 12 5 22 3 Alloa 12 5 20 4 P'Head 12 1 19 5 E Fife 12 1 19 6 Queen 12 -1 17 7 Accies 12 14 15 8 Monty 12 -12 11 9 Kelty 12 -16 7 10 Cove 12 -10 5

Forecast was right, nice now... Michael Tidser has departed Montrose today to become Kelty assistant manager. Waiting for Montrose team lines. Better late than never...

Tricked the Canary. He's posted on the wrong topic. What a treat. 🐦

Halloween Trick or Treat The Gable Endies come North on Halloween Saturday as we head into a spooktacular Matchday 12 in League1, where dookin for apples and guising for nuts will be the order of the day. The Caley Jags sit in second place with Montrose slipping up recently losing their last three games which has dropped them to third bottom of the League1 table and shipping ten goals in the process. We picked up a valuable three points at Peterhead last week after a couple of uninspiring performances to get back on track and sit just one point behind Stenhousemuir who face a testing visit to Palmerston and East Fife heading to cash strapped Hamilton Accies. All to play for! The big question is: Will it be a Trick or a Treat... 💀👻🍒 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Match/Ticket/Bar/Bus/Info ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3rd Round tie at Foresters Park v Tranent will be ALL TICKET. 🎫Ticket Prices for tie to be played weekend of 29th November Adults - £15 👵 Concessions - £10 🧒Under 15s - £5 (must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult) Tickets will be available to purchase soon - stay tuned for on-sale details and make sure you don’t miss what’s set to be a massive afternoon at Foresters Park! 👊 Our starting XI at Peterhead. Gritty performance in horrendous conditions and a hard earned win thanks to Billy Mckay's birthday present to us. That win got us over the sticky performances against Accies and Kelty. Since we last met: Mont 0-2 ICTFC ICTFC 1-0 Alloa Cove 0-1 ICTFC QotS 0-2 ICTFC ICTFC 4-1 E Fife Accies 3-1 ICTFC ICTFC 2-2 Kelty P'Head 0-1 ICTFC Luis Longstaff sat out the last couple and we await news of his injury situation. Mathew Strachan is the latest youngster to head out on loan. He is off to Brora again on loan until January 2026. Matthew, 20, is an ICT Academy graduate and has made 34 first-team appearances for the club. ℹ️ Matchday Info: Montrose 🎟️ Tickets available HERE 🚗 North & South Car Park Open 🍺Bar 94 open at 1200, last orders at 1430 (the bar must be fully vacated by 1445). 🍺The bar reopens at full time. 🚍Buses will leave the Bus Station for the Stadium at 1245 and 1415. 🚍Buses return from the Stadium to the Bus Station 10 minutes after the full time whistle and at 1800. 🚍 💰 £2.70 single (contactless payments or cash accepted), and Over 60 / Disabled and Under 22 Concession passes are valid, giving free travel on the service to passholders. Montrose squad at Cove. Since we last met: Monty 0-2 ICTFC Monty 2-1 P'Head Alloa 0-1 Monty E Fife 1-1 Monty Monty 2-1 Queens Stenny 3-1 Monty Monty 0-4 Accies Monty 3-0 Cove R After our last meeting, Montrose went on a formidable run with 10 points from a possible 12. Unfortunately for them, their losing streak was extended to three following defeat at Cove. Top scorer is Graham Webster with three League goals and he has made over 400 appearances for the club. Pos Team Pld Gd Pts 1 Stenny 11 5 21 2 ICTFC 11 12 20 3 E Fife 11 1 18 4 Alloa 11 2 17 5 P'Head 11 0 16 6 Queen 11 -1 16 7 Accies 11 14 14 8 Monty 11 -11 11 9 Kelty 11 -13 7 10 Cove 11 -9 5 Trick or Treat Q: What did the parent say to the baby ghost? A: Don’t spook until you’re spoken to. Q: What do you call six witches in a jacuzzi? A: A self cleaning coven. Q: Did you hear about the guy who got behind on payments to his exorcist? A: He got repossessed.

Draw can be seen live at 6:00pm Your all-important draw numbers for tonight's Third Round draw. Watch live on the Scottish Cup YouTube channel from 6pm this evening.

Accies playing Queen of the South tonight Full Time: Accies 1-2 Queens

Blue Toon on the up Off to Balmoor Stadium to play Peterhead this Saturday in what will be a tough test of our resolve given the Blue Toon's current surge up the table having won their last three fixtures. We did win the first meeting in the Highlands 2-0 whilst Peterhead were getting to grips with League1 football. A Sole goal and a Spoons strike were enough to take the points that day. Looks like it will be a more difficult proposition this time with Peterhead on a roll. Beware though, Benjamin is coming. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Match/Ticket/Bus Info Kim Paterson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our starting XI from last weeks home draw v Kelty Hearts. Ross Millen appears to be out for a couple of months after being injured at Forfar on KDM duty. League1 Results Kelty 0-3 ICTFC ICTFC 2-0 P'Head ICTFC 1-2 Stenny Mont 0-2 ICTFC ICTFC 1-0 Alloa Cove 0-1 ICTFC QotS 0-2 ICTFC ICTFC 4-1 E Fife Accies 3-1 ICTFC ICTFC 2-2 Kelty Scott Kellacher has been a year in his role as Head Coach now and has already picked up a couple of Manager of the Month awards for August and September. Calum MacLeod will no doubt continue to deputise at right back. Luis Longstaff hobbled off at half time against Kelty and may be a doubt. Injury latest “Luis Longstaff (dead leg) has made good progress, but he’ll be assessed before the match. We have one or two suffering with niggles who will also be assessed.” Meanwhile, everyone has benefitted from Accies being given a six point deduction for deceit. Cheating the whole League and SPFL by their scurrilous wheeling & dealing. This was no accident but it was fraudulent activity to deceive all. I feel there will be more to come on this despite Accies claiming they have done nothing wrong and will appeal the decision with the SFA. Meanwhile, Accies drop to sixth in the table and we now occupy second place. ICTFC fans have a reserved section of the East Stand, tickets available from: HERE Standing Only Tickets: HERE ICT SUPPORTERS TRAVEL CLUB Peterhead bus 25th October Leave stadium 10.00. Pick up in Forres. £20 a seat. Book through Facebook or on 07462218717. 🚘 Stadium parking onsite - if car park is full, please use Peterhead Academy car park. Peterhead's last line-up in the 3-0 win over Q ot Sth which has moved them up to fourth in the table, just one point behind the Caley Jags. League1 Results P'Head 4-1 E Fife ICTFC 2-0 P'Head Queen 4-0 P'Head P'Head 3-1 Cove Monty 2-1 P'Head P'Head 2-2 Accies Stenny 3-1 P'Head P'Head 2-1 Alloa Kelty 1-2 P'Head P'Head 3-0 Queen Co-Managers Ryan Strachan and Jordon Brown have done a great job since moving up and steadying the ship. Flynn Duffy is now flourishing at Peterhead since his setback at Inverness and subsequent release as part of the Administration process, now on a one year deal with Peterhead. Former Dundee United loanee, Goalkeeper Jack Newman, was another released from his deal at the start of Admin at the Caledonian Stadium and is also on a one year deal at Balmoor. Former Aberdeen player Niall McGinn is on their books. Max Barry is a former Buckie Thistle forward who can cause problems. A decent squad being assembled at Peterhead who also have Cammy Smith and Peter Pawlett on their books. Kieran Shanks is the Head's top scorer with five League goals. Max Barry and Jason Brown have three. One year in the job Q&A. An insight into what makes Kells tick... Pos Team Pld Gd Pts 1 Stenny 10 5 20 2 ICTFC 10 11 17 3 Alloa 10 2 16 4 Pete 10 1 16 6 E Fife 10 -2 15 7 Cheats 11 14 14 5th Queens 11 -1 16 8 Mont 10 -8 11 9 Kelty 10 -10 7 10 Cove 10 -12 2 😢 All our hearts go out to Adam, a lifelong Caley Jags supporter and CTO member who has received the devastating news that his partner Kim has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and little Ella. We sincerely hope you get the support available to get through this most difficult of times. Lot's of hugs from CTO. RIP Kim, a beautiful and talented young lady x "Brechin City FC and the wider community are coming together to support Kim Paterson, our much-loved Supporters’ Club Secretary, who is currently facing an extremely challenging time with her health. Kim has been at the heart of Brechin City FC for many years, always smiling, dedicated, and endlessly supportive of the club she loves. Alongside her partner, Adam and daughter Ella, Kim has been a familiar face at Glebe Park, contributing countless hours of her time and passion to our football family. GO FUND ME LINK If you can, please help Ella to prosper and have the life her mum would have wanted for her by donating to the above link created by Brechin City FC. Thank you.

ICT Supporters Travel ClubPeterhead bus 25th October leaves stadium 10.00. Picking up in Forres. £20 a seat. Book through Facebook or on 07462218717.

Got off lightly if you ask me. Making payments to players who are Registered as Amateur Players for the Club and/or who the Club have attempted to Register as Amateur Players. Making payments to players who have appeared as Trialists for the Club. Breach of the Club’s duty to behave with the utmost good faith towards the SPFL and other Clubs regarding its paying of Trialists and Amateur Players. Abuse of the Registration system by attempting to Register Professional Players as Amateur Players. Failing to keep records and documentation required under SPFL Rules.

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That's our own Sam Nixon holding the North of Scotland Cup after Forres Mechanics beat Clach 3-2 (aet) in the final played at Station Park Nairn on Saturday. Forres were two behind after 41 minutes with goals from Troy Cooper and James Anderson. Kyle Macleod pulled one back in stoppage time at the break. A second half strike by Ryan McRitchie took the game to extra-time. Calum Frame was the match winner with a penalty in the 108th minute.

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