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3-0 to United Outclassed us at times, although we missed a couple of decent chances, especially Bayne sclaffing a shot when clean through and Bazza missing a penalty late on.............however, only a testimonial, it was about Rossco tonight and he even missed a decent chance from a Robson corner. Almost came back on to take the penalty, but he was having none of it. Tomorrow might be more of a game.

ok ok ok, I'll get off ma sick bed and turn up. :019:

enjoy your night big boy, well deserved and how about a scissors kick to win the match........well, maybe not :003:

"Blacks tackles back " Is that a tongue twister?...........like the pheasant plucker's son, who's only plucking pheasants till the pheasant plucker comes................it's not easy to type, never mind say. :017:

Season tickets arrived today and accompanying letter quotes prices for these games at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. So pick the bones out of that. Call the club if in doubt 01463 222880. Sheffield game quoted as 07:45 pm County game quoted as 03:00 pm Also quoting that the new strip from Errea 'should' arrive and be on sale both days. one more quote "yours in sport, Mike Smith" :010:

Not really the correct thread for this either, but to answer the question on what sort of teams CC will put out. He expects Tokely to play for an hour against United, as he is back in full training. Campbell should play against County. Oh yes it is ya old git, you are off the pace.

Think CC has already stated that Rankin will make home debut against Sheffield United, but due to some 'arrangement' with County, he will not play against them on the Saturday.

Disappointing scoreline. Was Bavidge playing for us then as we missed a lot of one on ones? We seem to have an inability to break down defences convincingly. Not our strongest team out, but still plenty of SPL experience that should have seen us through. Ach well, it's still pre-season, lets hope things improve rapidly. Maybe Peterhead are our bogey team. :010:

------------------------------FRASER----------------------- PARRAT------PROCTOR--------------CAFF---------GOLLY KEOGH--------HART----------------DUNCAN----MACBAIN ----------------BAYNE--------------MACALLISTER----------- Horses for courses :003:

Charles I was at that one as well, Jimmy Calder was the striker. He was striker for Grantown in the Strathspey & Badenoch Welfare League. Funnily enough, when we came out of Parkhead, we were met with a similar question from a Glesca cabbie, "whits the score, by the way Jimmy", "six nil" was the reply........"who for" was his next serious question :015: The same game Danny McGrain got his ear clipped by the trainer on his way to treat Black after a hefty challenge in the first few minutes

I was aware it is a by the people, for the people site. It gives the gist of the merger, if not all the small print and crossing of t's and dotting of i's etc. It's close enough for laymen like me. I was not actually trying to discuss the merger, but give relevant info on the origins of the three Inverness clubs, really for those a bit younger and not so knowledgeable. I would go along with 1984-85 as well, I was at the game and it was just fine. Nothing wrong with your memory Charles.

Sorted, error somewhere, probably me, thought I cut'n'pasted the article, maybe not:- Clachnacuddin F.C. are a semi-professional senior football club from the city of Inverness who currently play in Scotland's Highland Football League. Their home ground is Grant Street Park in the city's Merkinch area. They were founded in 1886 and are nicknamed the Lilywhites (due to their white strip) or Clach. Their name is Scots Gaelic and means "the stone of the tubs", referring to a city landmark EWS, this is the Rangers item. Rangers were founded in 1873.............. I didn't realise they were losted. In 1872, the brothers Peter and Moses McNeil, William McBeath and Peter Campbell saw a group of men playing football on Glasgow Green's Flesher's Haugh and decided to form a team of their own. The team's first game was in May of 1872 against Callander F.C. on Flesher's Haugh, which resulted in a 0-0 draw. Moses McNeil suggested the name Rangers after seeing the name in a book about English Rugby. Rangers only played two matches in their birth year and their second match was a comprehensive 11-0 win over a team named Clyde - not the present Clyde F.C. Rangers began to grow into a more formal football club and in 1876, for the first time, a player was called up to play international football as Moses McNeil made his Scotland debut against Wales. In 1888 the now famous Old Firm fixture was born as Rangers met Celtic for the first time in a friendly match which Celtic won 5-2. By 1890 the Scottish league was formed and Rangers enjoyed a victorious first season as they finished joint-top with Dumbarton F.C. and after a play-off match finished 2-2, the title was shared. Rangers had to wait until 1884 to taste their first Scottish Cup success after losing to Vale of Leven F.C. in 1877 and 1879 but finally lifted the trophy for the first time after a 3-1 win over Celtic F.C. Rangers even came close to winning the English FA Cup in 1887 when they lost to Aston Villa F.C. in the semi-final. Rangers ended the nineteenth century with further Scottish cup wins 1897 and 1898 and a League championship win in 1899 during which they won every one of their 18 league matches. Rangers formally became a business company in 1899 and match secretary William Wilton was appointed as the clubs first manager. The club also appointed its first board of directors under the chairmanship of James Henderson. Rangers were well on their way to becoming one of Scotland's top clubs. Might as well go the whole hog:- Inverness Thistle Football Club (Inverness Thistle F.C.) were a football club playing in the city of Inverness in northern Scotland. They were members of the Highland Football League, winning the championship five times, including its inaugural season: 1893-94. They wore in black and red striped strips and played their home games at Kingsmills Park. Like many clubs featuring the name "Thistle", they were often known as the Jags. They occasionally qualified for the Scottish Cup. Many regard their most famous result to be the defeat of Kilmarnock F.C. - 3-0 - in season 1989-90. When their became two vacancies in the Scottish League in time for season 1994-95 Thistle decided to apply for membership. However to improve their chances they decided to merge with city rivals Caledonian F.C. who also wanted to apply, as they felt it unlikely both clubs would get both places, and perhaps neither would gain entry if they both applied. This decision was not without controversy. Fans of both clubs bitterly opposed the merger and many tried to stop it. In this they were unsuccessful, and the new entity, Caledonian Thistle F.C. (subsequently renamed Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.) were elected along with Ross County F.C. to membership of the Scottish League's Third Division for season 1994-95. Caledonian Football Club (Caledonian F.C.) were a football club from the city of Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is possible that the club was formed in 1885, though some sources quote 1986. They were founder members of the Highland Football League in 1893 and wore strips of blue shirts, white shorts and blue socks. Their home ground was Telford Street Park, located beside the Caledonian Canal, and they were known by the nickname Caley. One of the Highland League's larger clubs, they won the competition eighteen times- a record they held until they ceased to exist in 1994. Another Inverness side, Clachnacuddin, equalled this record in 2004. Caledonian also qualified for the Scottish Cup many times, knocking-out larger League clubs on a total of 19 occasions. In 1993, the Scottish Football League decided to expand and restructure. This meant that two vacancies for membership would be available. Caledonian decided to apply for membership, as did city rivals Inverness Thistle. The SFL hinted that a joint application might be more successful and the boards of Caley and Thistle decided to merge. This decision was met with widespread opposition by supporters of both sides but an amalgamation went ahead. The new club, Caledonian Thistle (later Inverness Caledonian Thistle), were granted membership to the Third Division at the beginning of Season 1994-1995 so now we know :003: all info from wikipedia

Wasn't over impressed with Campbell, tended to try and beat the defender one time too often, but he still had a decent game, and he seemed fairly quick, looks about the same build as Dargo and looks about 12. One sided affair as said above. Grant Munro had good game and Hart put in a lot of effort. One left footer tipped onto the crossbar was travelling at some speed. Jimmy Calder made two or three testimonial saves just to show he can still do it. Bayne and Wyness will be down the pecking order if this is the standard they are going to set for the season ahead, neither covering themselves in glory. Caff solid Russeldhino nutmegged one defender and overall dictated the midfield, but still some passes were astray. All in all, an entertaining if one way traffic game. Tannoy man "todays official attendance was 400, one dog and a bike":015:class act1 EWS, wikipedia gave me the info, I did wonder, then thought....nobody will notice. If it's not an error, maybe the inception of the club was not formalised/founded till later, only guessing, is ther not something like that with Rangers, being founded a year or two after the club was formed. I will try and find out.

I can exclusively reveal that Juanjo is recovering in his cage after some form of paralysis in his right leg. But he can fly ok, it's just that he has to get his feet into position first and if he is not prepared in time, he crashes on to his side and falls onto his back. However, he is much better than he was, but the paralysis looks like being long term :009:

Olde git, ye have never been spot on in yer life, and always three days behind with the news :016:

Dars, I thought I said on a previous post that youngsters have been in the bar pre-match. Probably not after match though. You could ask when you are in before the game if you would be allowed in afrter for a while. Last couple of seasons youngsters accompanied with parents have been present prior to games, I see no reason this would have changed, but I will ask before you come up.

No, I feed him the info and he feeds everyone else :017:

Press conference at half past two today to officially announce his signing for ICT :003:

OK OK OK OK, ...........I'll shift my post to this thread then. Elgin 0-2 ICT Lets just hope it was preseason warm ups, because this was pretty hapless stuff. Dargo netted from close range lifting the ball into the roof of the net with a poachers goal middle of first half. Bazza had two tremendous volleys within ten seconds of each other stopped with equally tremendous saves from the pink keeper, and Wyness had a header well saved as well, with the rebound dropping behind him. Black curled a neat shot into the roof of the net from 18 yards before half time and thus endeth the scoring. Lots of subs in second half with Hart adding a bit of thrust to the midfield but no further goals. Elgin had a couple of opportunities to score but Brown blocked them. Lets just hope that the weary Italian legs get re-charged before the season starts and Denzil shows a bit more effort than on display tonight. However, it was only a kick about on a breezy summers evening, maybe when the real thing starts, we are firing on all cylinders. Started the game with much and such our best eleven, Caff playing in Tokeleys position. Dods Munro and Golly made up the defence, Wilson Keogh, Black and Morgan, with Dargo and Wyness up front. Second half plenty os subs saw Hastings, Duncan, Macallister, Russeldhino, and probably some others, but we lacked ideas all round. still a wee workout for the few who turned up, maybe three hundred or so.

Elgin 0-2 ICT Lets just hope it was preseason warm ups, because this was pretty hapless stuff. Dargo netted from close range lifting the ball into the roof of the net with a poachers goal middle of first half. Bazza had two tremendous volleys within ten seconds of each other stopped with equally tremendous saves from the pink keeper, and Wyness had a header well saved as well, with the rebound dropping behind him. Black curled a neat shot into the roof of the net from 18 yards before half time and thus endeth the scoring. Lots of subs in second half with Hart adding a bit of thrust to the midfield but no further goals. Elgin had a couple of opportunities to score but Brown blocked them. Lets just hope that the weary Italian legs get re-charged before the season starts and Denzil shows a bit more effort than on display tonight. However, it was only a kick about on a breezy summers evening, maybe when the real thing starts, we are firing on all cylinders. Started the game with much and such our best eleven, Caff playing in Tokeleys position. Dods Munro and Golly made up the defence, Wilson Keogh, Black and Morgan, with Dargo and Wyness up front. Second half plenty os subs saw Hastings, Duncan, Macallister, Russeldhino, and probably some others, but we lacked ideas all round. still a wee workout for the few who turned up, maybe three hundred or so.

Ach well it was always going to happen, will wait till I see him in an ICT strip though :010: He should do well here, good addition to the squad.

It's a testimonial for Clach striker Bruce McCraw at Grant street park. We will be pushed to beat the ground record of nine thousand set in 1951. Clach were founded in 1896. The Highland Football League was formed in 1893, at the Inverness Workman's Club. The original league consisted of seven teams: Thistle, Caledonian, Clachnacuddin, Forres Mechanics, Union, Citadel and Camerons. Of the original teams, two are still playing in the league today, and two merged to become current SPL outfit Inverness CT. Clach have won the Highland league 18 times, the last two in season 1974-75 and 2003-2004. McCraw played for ICT in the old third division days. :clapping04:

You know this, I couldn't care less what the players get paid. Let's get down to the football.

now your talkin...... Barry Robson, Bobby Mann, :clapping04: Paul Ritchie, and Steve Hislop will all be playing for Caley

Never been a problem with youngsters in the Innes on a Saturday afternoon. The only problem I can forsee is you will have to buy all the regulars a nice cold guinness or two :drinking09: