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Charlie's glasses were steamed up and he just collided with him. I keep confusing Barrowman with Bannerman!

We had a Cameroon international playing today, a 28 year old Latvian playing in an alien country plus the other Latvian midfielder who is on trial here is very experienced - 30 caps. Let's be realistic. Pressley was at the Alloa v Aberdeen game for one reason or another. I am assuming Pavels was signed because the signs of Pressley signing for us are slim. Brew will know him well from their time at Dundee United together. We are giving Tony Dinning a trial and he is certainly experienced but we have intercepted him before he signed for a lower league conference team. Give credit to the club not only signing three good players this week, but also getting their registration sorted out quickly. Michael Fraser looked more experienced today after his rest.

It'll be Hamilton away.

Hearts did not want him cup tied.

Partick did have a few injuries going into this game and the one to Robertson after a very good tackle on him by Bannerman, certainly rattled them. This has probably been one of Brewster's best weeks in management. Close to the chop, significant public abuse, an Emergency Trust meeting to address amongst other things his mangement record, a Partick side brimming with optimism, but behind the scenes he captures three new players. These players then create a nervous optimism in their first game, and he gets the much needed first home win for ages. It was done in front of a very modest crowd but with various pundits indicating their belief in a Partick win and Graham Speirs suggesting he was clinging onto his job by a thread. So after considerable criticism, I say well done in beating the odds. I am convinced that without these three players and the injury to Robertson that Partick were right to fancy their chances. We must now scrap for a point at Hamilton and hope we can achieve a win. That will be difficult but today there were good signs. We may well have some new players in by then although the non cup tied Black may be on his way possibly to a team out of the cup. Lionel may just be on his way.

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl...l%3Den%26sa%3DG Defenseman Pavel Mihadjuks gone atrādīties Scottish football club Diena Day Otrdiena, 6. Tuesday, 6. janvāris (2009) 14:44 January (2009) 14:44 A A A Komentāri: 0 Vērtējums: 0 Comments: 0 Score: 0 LMT futbola virslīgas čempionvienības FK Ventspils aizsargs Pāvels Mihadjuks devies uz Skotiju, kur atrādīsies valsts augstākās līgas klubam Inverness, liecina Ventspils kluba mājas lapā ievietotā informācija. LMT football virslīgas čempionvienības Monkeypox guard Pavel Mihadjuks gone to Scotland, where the country's higher league club Inverness suggest Ventspils club web site of the information. Iepriek? citam Skotijas augstākās līgas klubam Kilmarnock atrādījās ventspilnieku rezerves vārtsargs Andrejs Pavlovs. Previously, another senior Scottish League club Kilmarnock atrādījās ventspilnieku reserve goalkeeper Andrei Pavlovs. Tikmēr klubs turpina treniņus Ventspilī taču septītajā janvārī dosies uz Lietuvas pilsētu Marijampoli, kur aizvadīs nedēļu ilgu treniņnometni. Meanwhile, club continues to practice in Ventspils but seventh in January will go to the Lithuanian city Marijampole, which will lead the week's season camp. The above is for Grassa.

We have been critical and the Club have responded. This is potentially good news and looks like the very beginning of some further signings. Time for respite and support.

Northern Constabulary are a bit slow but would probably stop this kind of theft. Now that they know of your plan they will lie in wait at the end of the game.

Being realistic, we might now mould the new Bobby Mann from him. Hope to see him against Partick if the visa comes through in time if that is the case!

In contrast to the position we are in, here is an extract from Hamilton's chairman to their fans: ''A Message to Accies Fans from Chairman Ronnie MacDonald --- On behalf of my fellow Directors, Manager, Staff and Players I wish you all a Happy New Year. We have now reached the halfway point of the SPL season and I am sure you will agree that it has been a significant part of the club history. Given all the improvements to the Stadium and the Club infrastructure, toppng the SPL for a brief period and starting this year with the home leg of a league double over Aberdeen. Everyone at the Club is applying themselves to the task of moving the Accies forward, but it is the support that you have given which I wish to acknowledge. It has been well documented how dispirited the Club had become when I took over as Chairman. Our journey from the Third Division to the SPL coupled with rescuing the club from liquidation and oblivion, establishing an excellent youth system and community programme have been achievements everyone can be proud of, however I think the greatest achievement has been the way you have all supported your young team and the Manager. Initially the support were sceptical of our aims after the damaging in-fighting that had characterised the club for many years. Supporting your local club is meant to be fun and a passion. I believe the support given to the team on good and bad days surpasses any other group of fans in the country. There can be nothing more discouraging than having your own so-called fans slaughter your club and I hear it every tme we play away from home. For all your encouragement throughout my tenure I sincerely thank you. As you are aware, we travel to Dingwall for the Homecoming Scottish Cup 4th Round on Saturday and as an appreciation of your ongoing support, the Club will pay the admission costs for each and every 'Accie' who wishes to go. The details on how to obtain your free ticket will be posted on the website, or contact Terry or Scott at the club. Whenever possible we will introduce initiatives to help you support the team in what will be a difficult economic period for everyone.'' We MUST NOT, I repeat MUST NOT, underestimate the magnitude of the task we face when we play them shortly. If we do, Malky might just have to admit we have a small problem if not crisis.

The good news is that the meaningless fixtures are behind us. Inverness Courier quoting Barrowman: "It's two crunch games for us," he stated. "It's coming to that time of the season where from now on in every game is going to be a big one. I think it's just important that we try to enjoy these games as these are the ones that you want in to play in, rather than meaningless fixtures.' Does anyone know which meaningless fixtures he is talking about or does that sum up how we have underestimated the SPL this year? Now this explains why some of us believe we are in a crisis. With Ross County supporters wetting themselves with laughter at our predicament this confirms it.

With suggestions that Dundee United are interested in Cowie and he them so that he does not warm a bench, one option might still be the temporary return of Dods especially if Pressley does not sign.

Just an observation, Brew and Elvis played together for a season in Division 1 before Brew headed to Greece. Steven Pressley..........................He was transferred to English side Coventry City in 1994 for ?630,000. He only lasted a year in England, where he had problems with his form and disciplinary record, before returning to Scotland with Dundee United for a fee of ?750,000. He helped United to promotion back to the Scottish Premier League in his first season, followed by a third place finish in the top flight in season 1996-97. Craig Brewster.........In 1993, Brewster returned to Dundee United, signing for the Tannadice club for a fee of ?250,000. After a slow start in which he struggled to adapt to Premier Division football, Brewster's first season at Tannadice culminated in his greatest moment as a player, scoring the winner for United in the 1994 Scottish Cup Final against Rangers. However, the club was relegated a year later. Brewster helped them towards promotion back to the top flight in 1995?96, scoring four goals in one match against Dumbarton, but when his contract expired at the end of the season he decided to further his career elsewhere. My personal view is that relegation will be a disaster if it happens. Certainly in some games this season we have looked relegation material but equally we have still played some good football and I include Sunday's first 60 minutes. First Division football is very competitive and there are some fine players in that league including quite a few at Partick. However, playing in the SPL is special given the opposition, their grounds, TV coverage and press and other angles.

In his BBC radio interview Craig said we must stay together and he must keep the players heads down. We believe this relates to hard work and not any other interpretation motivation experts may perceive.

Graham Linton 'Nothing but the Sun' by Runrig The Board 'The Parting' by Runrig When there is a parting of the ways An understanding comes to man It?s brighter than the moon Deeper than the ocean Today I will leave you On the edge of a journey With ever good wish and blessing David Sutherland on Wednesday night 'There's a need' by Runrig From the core of the dark To the spark of the heart There's a need Steven Pressley 'Proterra' by Runrig Over land and sea I'll come fighting for you Over land and sea A dawn is breaking before us John Robertson 'I will return' by Runrig There are few people who leave the islands, who do not want to return. Barry Wilson 'The Old Boys' by Runrig The old boys are leaving Leaving one by one Where young birds go flying Spread your wings and run But over the fields by the drystone walls An eagle will come no more Brew 'Going Home' by Runrig In the distant day was dawning Comes to me the early morning Something tells me that I?m going home

The Mendes goal was very special and for those who do not know too much about him here's a CV. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Mendes My take on the goal, which was stunning, was that after Rossco missed out, Procter had a split second to make it 50:50 but stood off, this created space, Blackie slipped, and the rest is history. Stuart Garden's half time warm up with Essen was as useful as the shilling put in the meter for today's electricity supply. Essen had no chance. The players were superb in the first half, did not lose heart after the goal, but after Barroman's powerful shot (he looked likely to score today), we fell for a sucker punch. I kinda feel Procter was left by Boyd who to be fair, finished brilliantly. Heads did go down a bit but the third, which appeared to result after a push on Hastings, was too late and deflated everyone. The players must take heart from this game and with Pressley in the back four next week, I hope we work to the death to try and eke out a result against a strong Partick team. The history of ICT includes some key games against them in the cup. They hold the edge. We may have won the legal battle but this game might well determine if we are headed back to the First Division. The critical thing is we all stick together and EVERYONE INCLUDING MALKY recognises that it is a crisis. Then we can figure out how to solve it. Brew believes it is a few new faces to freshen things up. Even he must realise two defeats, and he has to walk especially if Pressley plays in these and despite his influence we screw up.

''We have great belief in this young man,? he said. http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/output/2...y7924461t0.shtm John Robertson had been ruled out as a possible contender by David Sutherland (Chairman) in a TV interview where he made it clear the John Robertson was part of ICT's history and would be remaining there. http://caleythistleonline.com/news/archive...end-a-fans-view

Malky will be trying to save his own skin. Despite what he says, the last few months behind the scenes cannot have been great moments for Brew. He has repeatedly presented a negative image - see the Gaffer's aftermatch thoughts for instance v St Mirren 'When you go on the pitch not 100% alert....' suggesting the players are perhaps deaf or not capable of listening to half time team talks or ........

Stevico it will get more frightening if Partick hump us and we have further bad luck and goodness knows what against Hamilton. Thomo may yet come to regret his comments as a P45 is gently handed to him with a short note 'Best Wishes from all at ICT on your search for future employment - hope you do not see this as a crisis?'

Partick are 3-1 up at Clyde so drawing QOS in the cup is probably academic. 4-3-2-1...................teams on 17 3-2-1 teams on 17 Falkirk winning 1-0. 2-1 teams on 17 but wait, Hamilton are drawing 0-0 which means that as they stand 1 team on 17

Thank goodness for this because we have waited a long time for good news....I jest but do agree we give 110% to the team tomorrow. We continue comment on the management issue after the game if the Board at that stage have declared a crisis. One hopes we see a never say die spirit from the players and guys like Barrowman might just start 2009 with better luck.

On BBC Radio Scotland's footloose it is clear Pressley is not playing on Sunday and the statement on the BBC website appears to be relatively up to date. Charlie Bannerman was on live with a very balanced presentation as indeed was David Sutherland about next weeks meeting again with a fair presentation. For those wanting to hear Pressley's recent take on where he might go the link is here. His overall presentation demonstrates how valuable he could be in stabilising the ship. The danger might be that Switzerland offers a better balance to satisfy his needs. Our in-fighting might go against us unless Brew was to walk after Sunday and Pressley was then appointed to haul things around. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/7803534.stm

If he has the club at heart he will decline a wad of cash. 17 months ago Grassa made it clear that we had all misunderstood Brew when he went to Dundee United. Brew did not want ICT to be disadvantaged. Brew can prove that now. Regardless of this move, bank managers and brokers have had to accept the changed economic climate that does not reward failure. This need not be a sacking if Brew wants to retain his integrity as was the case when he was NOT sacked by Dundee United despite the 3 tiddly wins. Brew's solicitor hold's the key but Brew can over ride him / her. Brew will not want to be the star attraction on Sunday on Setanta after the Rangers game UNLESS the players win it for him. Brew will believe that he can pull it off 'against all the odds'.

In Brew's words, Grassa does the negotiations. Grassa is an expert on fixing windows and now it is open he will fix it.

It's a funny ole game Saint. Do you know, it's good to get support outside of the SPL. All the SPL teams currently see us as easy peasy. If we do survive, it would be great to have local derbies in Perth. Meantime, Brew needs help.