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He's worked hard for us in adversity. He's learned from some strict coaching. Hopefully he has earned the first of his dream moves and what better way to celebrate than helping us scrape something against Motherwell. Vigurs will be chuffed.

Conspiracy theory number one Brew (on mobile) Hi Jimmy, any chance of a favour? Jimmy - What's the problem? Brew - I'm in the sh**e Jimmy - OK Give us three points and I'll help you. Brew - Tremendous Jim. I'll get Procs to lay off a pass early on so no one will notice, then let me see, I'll get Dougie back for corners and he'll head a few across the box and I'll get one of the full backs to slip and let one of your guys through on goal Jimmy - OK. Now give me a press release and I'll fight your corner. By the way, keep Tokely under control when tackling Sone. Brew - FFS my problem is controlling the whole team so getting Tokes to obey orders is impossible. I'll give the press release to Procs as well. Jimmy - Thanks Brew.

I expect a second news release today pointing out 'our current Manager who has won virtually no games at home since hanging up his boots a year ago knows the transfer budget we will make available to our Manager in January, 2009'

Winning anywhere is not easy so perhaps Motherwell might just put up a fight.

Rankin scored an amazing goal against Celtic recently but was not good enough for Brew. Brew tells us 'Look at St Mirren they have just won 9 points ' but he fails to point out that one Dennis Wyness scores the winner in one, makes two against us, and lays a cracker on a plate for their win this Saturday. We have had a problem in the back four for two years yet Brew invests in Lionel after saying farewell to Watt. Ian Black is playing brilliantly against the odds at present but we may lose him. Cowie last season was a revelation - we may lose him. Mike Fraser is an SPL goalkeeper who needs a positive offer to stay. These issues need resolved before we search for a big competent centre half and goal scorer - must clubs need these. In a crisis experience is important but Barry was ditched probably because he was a threat. Surely if we have a fortune to spend we will attract mercenaries and demoralise those who currently work their socks off for the team? Unless the more active fans have got their perceptions very wrong, the problem is not with the playing staff although as earlier pointed out, the Chairman does not name the Manager being tasked with resolving the problem. Mind you he does state the Manager knows his budget which rules Robbo out. Football management involves more than the ability to play golf or supp in the Heathmount so it will be interesting to see if the lure of cash before Brew's eyes turns him into an ace motivator. The long term future of the club is safe based on the emphasis on sustainability but playing 2 Division football might be the result. We have to believe that all the small group who selected Brew in the first place know one hell of a lot more than we the fans do. Having witnessed the world banking system collapse over night following the breaking of most of its own rules of prudence and stewardship I am optimistic our board know what they are doing handing Brew a wad of hard earned cash to invest in football results. After all, his record speaks for itself as Grassa announced to the Courier Friday.

Thank goodness you call yourself Fairbrass. Woodward and Bernstein will be proud of you and we hope your patriotism will be rewarded should this be true.

Brew said himself he was returning to complete unfinished business. Somebody should ask him what this is. From http://www.football.co.uk/inverness_caledo...ey_251534.shtml on 27/08/07: 'Brewster's first stint at the Caledonian Stadium ended in January 2006 when he left to take over at Dundee United, but the 40-year-old lasted less than ten months in the Tannadice hot-seat and has since resurrected his playing career with Aberdeen. Thistle had been on the lookout for a new manager following Charlie Christie's decision to step down earlier in the month, with Brewster agreeing a two-year deal with the Highlanders. "I am pleased that we have been able to sort things out quickly," director of football Graeme Bennett said. "We have had to change our manager quite a few times over the last five years and it has been more difficult this time in relation to speaking to people. "We are happy with our decision." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...-Inverness.html 28/08/07 "Not too many people are lucky enough to be given a second chance in this business and I'm hoping I can be successful here again."

One good bit of news for Brewster is that Aberdeen will re-employ him. Not sure what use he will be advising Aberdeen on 4 home victories in 12 months but as Saint said 'It's a funny old game Greavsey' Sunday Mail 'JIMMY CALDERWOOD last night urged Inverness to keep faith with gaffer Craig Brewster - despite cranking up the pressure on his old pal with a thumping win. Brewster's strugglers slumped to joint bottom spot after strikes from Charlie Mulgrew, Gary McDonald and Darren Mackie inflicted more home misery. And while Aberdeen's clinical demolition job delighted Calderwood he was quick to offer Brewster his backing. Jimmy is convinced his former player will lead Caley out of trouble and warned the board not to bullet their boss in a panic.'

Inverness Courier 19 December 'It is a difficult run of fixtures for Caley Thistle, but the club's director of football, Graeme Bennett, is confident that only a united front will help overcome recent adversities. "Craig Brewster knows himself as a manager that he will ultimately be judged on results," he said. "We are where we are in the league because results haven't been good enough, but it's important that we turn things around soon to pull away from the relegation zone. "At the moment, it seems that around 40 per cent of the managers in the SPL are under scrutiny ? that's just the way football is. "However, we are coming to a Christmas and New Year period which is crucial for us, especially with three out of the next four games being at home. "The supporters who have come along to the home games have had a poor season and while our away form has been good, our form on our own pitch has been dreadful. "It is no secret that we are not where we want to be in the SPL, but it's important that every one connected to the club now pulls together to get us out of the situation we are in ? starting on Saturday against Aberdeen."

Brewster seems to have got us into the biggest hole ever. Jock brought warring factions together along with others and against the odds we survived. David Sutherland has been our saviour on more than one occasion and when we moved to Pittodrie Ken Mackie and others were brave. Then the team from Tulloch built us two stands in remarkable time. All Managers since the very beginning have worked tirelessly. Marius provided us with invaluable experience last year. Charlie did the honourable thing and resigned. Brewster waited and waited for the big payoff at Dundee United. It seems unethical to wait to be rewarded for running up a remarkable string of defeats but hey ho that's what happened. Mark McGhee has described himself as the worst Manager at present. That is unfair but also tactical. McGhee knows we have the worst Manager in Britain who has dug us into the biggest hole possible. He knows three points for them next Saturday will leave us bottom if Hamilton draw at St Mirren. If we are humped because the players are getting desperate for a decent leader then we may go bottom on goal difference.

The body language of our players said it all as they came off. Brew the Ship's Captain, ignored most of them and they he. He then proceeded to take his inflated ego around every single Aberdeen player and official. Magnanimous or just milking the hero worship of days gone by? There is no turning back for him because he has the worst record of any club manager in Britain. He cannot turn things around and his trusty Assistant is now resigned to pleading with the fourth official for fairness. The icebergs loom in front of the once mighty ICT Titanic whilst the Captain sits afront the ship ignoring the vociferous advice of the diminishing number of customers. The music is sombre but then the band strike up 'I did it my way' which seems to re-energise the Captain. He stands up and places one leg on the table in front of him. Then he hears the words 'and now its time to face the final curtain' which seemed to rattle him. Down below DJS Guggenheim is thinking very seriously. His Valet Victor Giglio Bennett sinks into his eighth pint. 'What crisis?' he asks, 'I see no crisis!' 'We'll still reach safety he mutters' with a cheeky smile. Chief Executive Mike Smith is busy dealing with protesters. The third class passengers have paid good money but in his eyes they are a bunch of peasants. Captain Brewster's loyal Assistant Thomo, tries to lift spirits with a series of pranks and jokes. Nobody laughs. Tommy, the ship's DIY man, comments that the night is cold and he fears for frozen pipes which could be disasterous. His warnings about doom and disaster are put down to the influence of a recently passed full moon. Guggenheim's other Valet the very quiet George Fraser is trying to contact his boss for new instructions. He turns to a passenger and asks 'Do you believe in icebergs?' The passenger is clinging to a lifeboat and says 'did you not hear our warnings? DJS Guggenheim senses the need for action. He has no plan to don his best suit and await the inevitable. He tells himself that he has never in his long and distinquished career felt a sinking feeling. ... until now, and then he orders the Captain to his room.

Quelle dommage! In this case I think Stuart Garden's advice was not the best. However, unless Grassa takes all the decisions on signing players, Brew should perhaps acknowledge that this did not help Lionel's career. Virtually everyone who has posted under this thread seems to have made a better judgement on the player than Brew.

Bobby Brewster Charlie Brewster Terry Brewster Ivor Brewster Angus Brewster Nobby Brewster Ego Brewster Ted Brewster Wally Brewster Fred 'Magic' Brewster Archie McBrewster Subs : Tim O'Brewster, Mike MacBrewster, Larry Brewster, Chick MacBrewster, Malcolm Thomson, I B Clueless (TRIALIST)

We have tended to give Tangoman credit for mind games - but hey, Brewster is not bright enough to realise this so it's ineffective anyway.

The tragedy of the Brewster reign is that within the club we have some very talented players. We have a never say die spirit. The problem is Brewster does not inspire players. Nobody seems to want to play for him let alone the shirt. The fans appear to be the problem as Brewster continues down the road of arrogance and denial. On Saturday's showing we will struggle in Division 1 next year. We laughed at the pundits predicting we would be relegated this year. We hear noises from the players that we will get to the top 6. We lack leadership and experience. I fear for this club unless action is not taken sooner. The message is clear, Brewster at Dundee United and ICT second time around, has been an unmitigated disaster. Change the Manager now and try and get out of the mess pretty soon. There is no return once you go over the precipice.

Historically we have caused the demise of quite a few opposition Managers. We have never got rid of our own. We have laughed with Ayr supporters who sang 'we're sh...e and we know we are' and we have never denigrated our own...until now. I recall the magic of joining the SPL and it is that we seek to protect. If Craig reads this he has to do the thinking if we lose to St Mirren and on this occasion the honourable thing to do is resign without the hassle of the Club doing it for him. Watching Craig Conway and Jon Daly each week will keep him happy.

The Club actually have a credit crunch deal on at present - you get a free Craig Brewster if you are first at the cash gate.

Draft Grassa Bennett statement (to be released if we lose to St Mirren) 'Craig was given a golden second chance and in his own words he had unfinished business to complete. We have to thank him that just before he retired as a player last January 2008 he was instrumental in securing our place in the SPL with a few wins albeit with our lowest points total and worse position ever. We had hoped he would move upwards from that position but our concern right now is that he will take us back down the leagues and undo the work that people like Barry Wilson did to put this Club on the map. We wish Craig well for the future. We have asked Charlie and Alex to take temporary control of the First Team for the difficult game against Aberdeen whilst the search for a new Manager is completed. We have advised Malkie that he is free to apply for the post if he so wishes. On behalf of the staff, players, sponsers and I must not forget our fans, please now support this Club through this difficult time. I believe we have outstanding players at this Club and with the right guidance, tactics and motivation they can produce positive results.'

Looks potentially scary at Hearts too! 'Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo may be facing a New Year fire sale of Tynecastle's prize assets with skipper Christophe Berra, playmaker Laryea Kingston, striker David Obua and wing ace Andy Driver all set to be sold to keep the prospect of administration from Gorgie.'

The Conway quote shows he is in denial. He knows he was a disaster at Dundee United as a player but is trying to justify the good bits of his reign 'of the terrors' there. Realistically he should be saying great things about his own team but presumably his own team remains Dundee United. I also believe he is in denial about giving up playing and genuinely believes nobody is capable of being as good as him. 'If you step out of line I will put you in your place.' This is where we need an analysis from IHE as to the psyche that is beneath the person, and I have to say I like the 'nodding dog' analogy earlier about Malky.

He who lives by the sword......by the sword. If we sink so does Grassa, the Chief Executive, the plethora of coaches, the tea lady and the receptionists. They hold the true key to Brew and Malky's future. My guess is that Denzil will place the final nail in Brew's unfinished business and as Wolstenholme did say, 'they think it is all over, Brew and Malky are on the pitch (for the last time), Denzil has scored, it is now.' On Saturday Grant mentioned the capitulation when we conceded a goal. That is not the message to give to the enemy. We need experience and we need passion for this club. Barry had passion for the club. He had significant experience and the ability to make people believe they could win. Grant needs support as indeed do the rest of the players. Cutting away Latapy was not the chosen route of Falkirk.

If I recall Blackie played two fantastic balls through to Barrowman in the second half and although closer than the keeper each time he wasted them by failing to chase. Even when the Kenneth header fell kindly to him from the bar he gently passed the ball to the keeper.

http://www.ictfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Squa...~885275,00.html Brew curriously still presents as a Player but one person currently getting off lightly at present is Malky Thomson. Surely he should be more pro-active like Donald Park? Malky has to take some blame if he is Assistant?

"Not too many people are lucky enough to be given a second chance in this business and I'm hoping I can be successful here again." Craig Brewster says he has "unfinished business" at Inverness Caledonian Thistle after being appointed the club's player-boss for the second time. "He is the man we wanted and, importantly, he wanted to come here and prove a point.' The fans should now be given the chance to ask Brew if the hope he had has been realised. We need to know if the business is finished and what was the point he was trying to prove - was it the same home record he set for Dundee United? We need to know whether a defeat in Paisley followed by points for Hamilton against neighbours Motherwell and then maybe a draw between St Mirren and Hamilton will wake everyone up to stop talking about a top 6 finish when Brew has the worse home record of any manager in Britain completing the unfinished business. Being bottom of the league on new year's day is a real possibility unless things change and in that respect I do not blame the players. It was obvious yesterday as he played his heart out why Ian Black has reservations about a new contract.

Well December is the season to be jolly and already there is plenty of jolly about. Is it not great when everyone pulls in the same direction? However, it's time to send someone connected with the club, supporter, player, ex player or management or support staff a suitable Christmas card. So let me kick off with my personal Christmas card Thank you Granty for showing total loyalty to this Club. We really appreciate that and wish you and the lads a very merry Christmas. Hopefully you don't underestimate Partick and it's a happy new year too.