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Fair enough loon, but probly heading for another forum. Gloating sinned upon about another clubs demise......................shame on us.
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Keep off the John Smiths.
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Preview now on Main site. davie is this weeks scribe, cheers davie. Perth Preview
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The Saints are coming. The last time these two sides met on league business, it proved to be an historic occasion with Inverness winning promotion to the SPL. It capped a sensational last couple of weeks in the 2003-2004 first division title run in as Inverness overhauled leaders Clyde in the penultimate game at the Ice Station in Cumbernauld with a fantastic 1-2 scoreline and held that advantage with a 3-1 victory over the Perth men on the final day to ensure promotion, albeit after some legal wrangling, but promotion it was for Robbo's lads on helicopter day as the first division trophy ended it's journey in the pubs and clubs of the Highland Capital. What a night that was. The game itself was the culmination of a hard season, a season where Inverness came from nowhere to snatch the title in dramatic fashion. Clyde had squandered a ten point lead, sounds familiar. Come kick off time, news was already filtering onto the terracing, yes terracing, that rivals Clyde were already ahead of lowly Brechin. Pat Keogh scored a hat-trick for the Bully wee, his opener came in the first minute. They would go on to hammer the Angus club 2-5, but it was all in vain as Inverness recorded a tense victory over Perth to win the title. Brechin for their troubles were relegated, with St Johnstone finishing third some thirteen points adrift of the champions. Goals from David Bingham, a Barry Wilson penalty and a Paul Ritchie header sealed the victory over Saints, who's goal was one of the best seen at the Inverness stadium. Keigan Parker collected the ball inside his own half. He drifted forward on the left wing then cut inside before unleashing a venemous dipping shot on the run from all of 35 yards that flew high past a despairing Mark Brown. Still it was to be Inverness' day as we eased to vicory and ultimately into the SPL for the first time in our short history. Not many of the players still at their respective clubs from that sunny May day. Note one Darren Dods was a sub that day for Saints. Incidentally, St Johnstone were the last team to beat Inverness before we went on a ten match unbeaten run to clinch the title in 2004, happy days. Here were the teams:- Inverness CT: Brown, Tokely, Golabek, Mann, McCaffrey, Hart, Wilson, McBain, Ritchie, Keogh, Bingham. Subs: Munro, Proctor, Thomson, Hislop, Fraser. St Johnstone: Nelson, Baxter, McQuilken, Forsyth, Weir, Fraser, Stevenson, Fotheringham, Parker, Donnelly, McLaughlin. Subs: Hay, Malone, Dods, Reilly, Cuthbert. Anyway, I digress..............davie has been doing some homework and here is this weeks preview. Saturday at 3pm is our return to real football. The horrors of Prague and the hope of Hampden have receded and are replaced by the visit of our SPL brethren from “just down the road”, St. Johnstone. It’s 106.8 miles from TCS to our last opponents ground, which we regard as a derby game. It’s only 115.1 miles to MacDairmid Park, so the brethren title is probably justified for the farmers. ICT and the Saints have bypassed each other in SPL membership, it taking Saints seven years to get back up instead of our one, so there’s nothing to base any hopes and/ or fears about this one. It could go any way. There is a history of meeting in the lower leagues, but hey – we’re big boys now. Managed by Derek McInnes (ex- ger/baggie/arab) Saints sit 9th in the League, with both teams recording 2-0 wins in their last fixtures. Saints beat Hibs, who was it we beat again……? Their last few games have given them a W-L-W-L-L record, with their wins coming at home. In terms of players to watch, Alan Maybury (ex-Leeds & Hearts) and Michael Duberry (ex- Chelsea and Leeds) have real pedigree and Jennison Myrie Williams has points to prove up front. Midfield is bossed by Jodie Morris (ex- Chelsea and, yet again, Leeds) They have absentees for tomorrow, notably Gartland and Anderson (both central defenders) and doubts over Peter MacDonald. ICT on the other hand are in fairly rude health after an injury blighted start. Full back Kevin McCann and forward Dani Sanchez have recovered from injuries, giving Butcher a selection headache for the first time in ages. He might not be complaining. Kenny Gillet, David Proctor, Chris Innes and Lee Cox are all still out, but their deputies have proved more than able. Ryan Esson heads into his 80th game for the club, and has so far been immense this year. If Ryan and the team are as chuffed by recent results as the supporters are, we will go into this match on a real high and with real expectations. Three SPL wins on the bounce? Why not, and celebrate with a £5 hospitality deal in a school holiday special. It’s a difficult one to call tomorrow, but I reckon Derek McInnes might regret not talking to Jonny Hayes for longer during the summer come 4.45pm tomorrow. I’m going for a cheeky wee 1-0 home win. Real football – you can’t beat it!
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What about a CTO select. 1. CaleyD............Fair play to you if you can get the ball past him. 2. Dalneigh Caley....Aggressive defender who has a bad boy reputation, but he is unfazed by that and his positive play outweighs his negative approach. 3. Caley100...........A big Dick who has made the position his own since another Dick moved on. Sometimes appears as though he is from another galaxy, but never shy to shout encouragement to other players. 4. tm4tj.............Why of course, who else, it's me. Well, I picked the team so it's only fair. Following in the waistband of Big Bobby. 5. Big Stu...........Giant stopper who is built like a brick sh!thouse. Been around all the Highland Parks, although he can't remember most of them. 6. Mee..............Great sweeper, well it keeps her out of the kitchen and doing the ironing, and anyway you need a womans touch sometimes. Has been caught out manicuring her nails and brushing her locks when things are quiet. 7. RIG..............Olde head on young shoulders. Built like a racing snake and combines well with his partner. 8. Scarlet Pimpernel..Young head on olde shoulders and compliments RIG well. Has the ability to ghost past defenders in a cat like manner and has a great footballing brain. A thinking mans Einstein. No thoughts about retiring yet and his experience is vital. Could still head a wet leather ball with loose lacing with ferocity. 9. The Mantis......Predatory striker. Prays on his victims with uncanny accuracy and teaches the rest how to score. Has a photographic memory and can still recall the glory days of Telford Street. 10.Charles Bannerman..Athletic prowess gets him through most games although too many all day breakfasts at Cobb's has seen the diminutive playmaker struggle against all odds to make it right up Stephens brae during training stints at the Heathmount. 11. Mahonio...........On a good day, can be very good, on a bad day can be very very bad. Bit like Hayes sometimes, but when things go wrong he reverts to type. The Bench:- IHE............Typical Highland laddie. Likes to play in the hole and not shy with his tackle. Takes others from behind and unable to perform for the full ninety minutes, hence the bench for Johndo, but a must on the away day bus, helps to keep the team spirit.......usually vodka. Andy M................controversial choice, but his reputation means that he has been red carded and may miss this game. Alex Macleod.........What an unusual name, but his knowledge of the game is second to none, in fact, he wrote google. Alternative Maryhill..Likes a challenge, that's why his hair is like that. Always willing to help others and vital to come off the bench in games of epic proportion. Johnboy..............Always quick to spot an opportunity, but a bit too predictable at times. More suited to carpet bowls or dominos, but still gives his best when not golfing. Carpet slippers and pipe have seen him slip to the bench since signing from the Pars. MissICT..............Another youngster making steady progress. Can now use joined up writing and colouring by numbers. Capital letters now being attempted and needs more work on the photgenesis, but patience, Rome was not built in a day. davie..............Pint sized contributor. United in his lust for all things ICT. He would climb Everest if he could cycle there and always comes good on the big occasion. Manager..........Scotty. This man has an eye for talent, especially if it has an ISP with it. Great manager and likes to move with the times. Grass does not grow under his feet and if the performances are poor, he will have no problems administering changes. Ruthless approach has earned him the knickname of The Terminator. Crowd.............Section G........Give it up for Roy boyz
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Dundee United anyone?
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Oh dear.........Well, I, for once, agree wholeheartedly with Johnboy. We were beaten, home and away, by Iceland. Enough said surely. DC, you mentioned 2006, you are starting to sound like England fans, Aberdeen fans or even ICT fans remembering the glory day(s). Lets talk about now, or this season at least. Once again we will fail to qualify for zilch, whilst all around us are off on their footy holidays. Luke, stick a capital in every now and then, it makes it easier to read, we are not on bebo here. You mentioned a spectacular goal. The Icelandic goals were special ones as well. If anything, ours as spectacular and innovative as it was, was a tad fortunate, however spectacular, but both of their goals came from footballing play.
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It is quite remarkable. It can't have been easy being stuck down there. Time to break out the Casilero del Diablo.
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Wow, the goals get better and better, stunning goals.
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If you think the TCS catering is bad.....
tm4tj replied to Charles Bannerman's topic in General Nonsense
It's inside HIS on Seafield road. Go in the main door and keep to the left hand side or follow yer nose. I can also vouch for the breakfast in there, just superb and great value. -
It's on the official website now. SFA YOUTH CUP 2ND ROUND The SFA Youth Cup 2nd round match between ICTFC and Keith FC will take place at 2:00pm on Sunday 10th October at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium. Admission is free, so come along and cheer on our youngsters.
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Typical Levein when he knows his team are second best. I know why he did it, but it wins us no friends. Bottom of the barrel for Scotland, simply rubbish.
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Well, don't speak to Roy again.
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And he won MotM. Steven Watt was also prominent throughout this game.
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Clach beating Caley 5-0 at Telford Street in semi final replay of NoS Cup or something like that. Alan Stevenson tore the Caley back line a new one, so much so that Presslie was subbed before half time. giruy
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Rubbish, he takes ball and man with the follow through. The ref was perfectly placed to deal with it and he issued a yellow card. Some you win, some you lose.
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Digital switchover
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Forty what?
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It looks like a right pair of dudes.
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I'd like to think we helped him on his way. OOerrrr, Just had a nasty thought, I'd also like to think they won't be looking at Terry & Mo as replacements.....
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If I understood your post correctly, I think you have covered just about every possible outcome, apart from winning the SPL. There is nothing wrong with pigeon English..........if you are a pigeon, and English. A long way to go yet.
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A comfortable win in the end. Aberdeen were punchless and Ifil is definitely a 70's porn star, he's not a footballer, that's for sure. The goals will never win goal of the season awards, but hey ho. Jonny was fortunate that his cross caught the keeper in no mans land and Rooney managed to squeeze the ball home from route one play, but they all count. They should have scored more mind you as Jonny tormented the Don's rearguard and got bumped for it. Special mention for Graeme Shinnie. To play in this game, in front of a fair sized crowd and come out of it with credit shows that he has what is needed in the game. He is quick, tackles well and grew in confidence as the game wore on. No failures, Russell Duncan once again showed why we need him in the team, he has loads of passion and put in a great shift. Rooney just does not know when to give up, great effort from him. Aberdeen, well, they were simply rubbish, poorest Aberdeen team I can recall, but that's their problem. So, onwards and upwards is the theme for now, long may it continue.
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Well done Newtonmore. Fort 0-1 Newtonmore.........That's why they're Champions.
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Doh...........maybe she forgot the words
