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Esson Raven Meekings Devine Shinnie Tansey Draper Christie Watkins Doran/Williams Ofere Tansey & Draper holding, breaking up the play and distributing as usual. Doran impresses against DUtd and showed the problems he creates going forwards so could play ahead of Williams.

I'm pretty sure Toni would be cup tied, but may be wrong - I think he could be a godo signing again but only if we have major doubts over Brill regaining full fitness and recover, if not we have 2 able keepers and the money woudl be better spent elsewhere. As with most SPL clubs released players they dont have anyone better than we do that would improve the team,

Well considering one game is a nothing friendly with Qatar then yes maybe it is a good time. Reynolds was an example of a lesser ability player getting picked and I'm sure given shinnies versatility he could play anywhere in the back line but could Reynolds? Mulgrew may be fresher but 135mins of football max in 6 months wont make him match sharp or fit.

Whilw I'm an fan of what Strachan is doing with the national team, I'm somewhat comfused by some selections Charlie Mulgrew - a guy who has played 45mins on Fri night after being out for 5 months Mark Reynolds - is he international quality? Scott Bain - a keep who has never had a look in before? These and other slightly odd selections and yet chooses to ignore the likes os Shinnie who has been in all SPFL teams of the year and has shown he can play LB/RB & CM - versatility like Mulgrew has. Least he never picked anyone from the lower Scottish divisions this time at least http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32780203

Personally I disagree with Denayar being nominated as he isn't even a Celtic player, but on loan from Man City so hardly a product of a Scottish youth system which in some ways I believe these awards should recognise - good talent brought through by a Scottish club not just bought.

Forgot to add, only part of the day that disappointed was that 50% of the small band of fans left before the players did their lap of honour/awards. For some reason they took I long time in the dressing room to reappear but after a fantastic season of finishing 3rd, even being potential title challengers at xmas, a cup final and Euro football folks didnt want to show appriciation. We need to make sure the players feel wanted by the fans if not we will loose them elsewhere.

Thought the first half was a bit flat even though we were the better team, at times DU just didnt look interested right across the park. Doran had a really good first half getting in behind a few times, was deffinately deserving the MoM award. Some good saves by Esson and I thought Marley go into good positions but again failed to score when presented opportunities. Devine looks solid at the back so worth getting on another deal - could he partner Warren next season with Josh at RB - seems to good to be a bench warmer. Nick Ross did well coming on, but I thought Vincent was very average and didnt do enough to try force himself into the final. Good to get another win and maintain momentum towards the end of the season.

Ibrox for him? Mccall signing was he not originally?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32626400 Any guesses on how many will go and arrive this summer Possibly not a bad signing though

Anyone know who is classed as the 'home' team, just wondering what strip we will play in or are we having a cup final 'speical'?

As an ICT fan I agree for the calls on Yogi but objectivly Delia has won the league and the league cup in his first season so in all accounts has been highly successful in delivery of trophies (even without a treble) Nielson has taken up a team although quite impressive who are an SPL side and only there for external reasons, you can only beat what is infront of you but has his winning a lower league trumped larger status competitions? McInnes - he has taken a team into 2nd in the league but they have bottled it and never beaten the champions or won anything. Does finishing 2nd in a league with the 2nd biggest club constitue a success? Yogi has taken a club with small fanbase (possibly the smallest of 2nd smallest in the league) to 3rd place and a national cup final, but as yet has won nothing and not secured a Euro place. If he does these I agree for the calls for him to win. Based on my view of the above I think Deila will win it, but I would like Yogi to get recognition for his achievements and hard work

Tickets are comparable with any league game home or away for pay at the gate with the addition of reduced concession rates, so in my opinion its a fair level. There may be a wider debate over the pricing of football overall and whether its just to expensive full stop, but in comparison to the current pricing levels for a national final to cost no more than a league game is sensible. As for the number of fans, whether its 3k each side brings or 30k, all that matter is both teams deserve to be there and their loyal fans get opportunity to attend and enjoy the day/experience - which I believe the pricing allows.

Well done to them, but clearly shows the power of TV money when a club with 12k seats can sign £3m players, consider a similar size club in Scotland such as Aberdeen can barely raise £300k.

This makes next wks game away to st j massive in the race for 3rd place

The option for season ticket holders first is fair, but I agree we should have a way of allocating seats as I'd like to be standing even if its nearer the back rows. The constant stand up sit down in the semi annoyed me as I wad about halfway down there weren't enough others around me willing to stay on their feet which I respect but find frustrating.

When will the tickets go on sale anyone know? Also which stands will we get and allocation of tickets?

Its all a disgrace and brings the game into disripute. The SFA need to be transparent as right now it looks like any investigation is prompted by the Celtic complaint and not the SFA own doing - they need to demonstrate that this is not the case and that they operate with integrity. Right now (once again) all over the BBC and therefore global media, the SFA are making us a laughing stock. If Celtic are questioning the officials, then thats questioning the integrity of the whole game and brings it into disripute so should be dealt with accordingly. SFA need to grow some balls and heavy fine of ban Celtic from the cup next season - drastic actions taht send a clear message. We had a ref strike before and the SFA were not going to stand for this behaviour again (apparently) yet Lawell is again pulling the SFA strings. We had the outcry (rightly so) when CFC players get abuse on the street and Lennon was attacked yet we see the simliar actions from them towards Josh - social media/online etc. Everything is a conspiracy, everyone wants to stop them winning everything. Its a farce.

Based on the response from the cup SF and attitude of Celtic both the club and fans, should heading there on the last game of the season be a worry? Celtic players with grudges? harsh challenges and even trying to get players sent off? Its going to be a hostile reception for our players and I'm guessing not many (if any) of our fans want to be there - will this affect the players mentally? Does Yogi need to keep Josh out of the game regardless if he is playing the final or not, also what about Draper and Tansey - 2 players we know react to provocation? Or am I overly paraniod? Still a few wks to go yet and the title will be over by then and could even be trophy presentation day so that may be a welcomed distraction for everyone Celtic connected.

Anyone want to organise a collection fund so we can send a big box of tissues to Celtic FC and tell them to dry their eyes. If they really have seeked clarification as to why an officials decision went against them, I hope the SFA fine the club and ban them from the competition next year for bringing the integrity of the game into question. That would send out a serious message to them and any other big club who wants to try bully officials into getting their own way. Wont happen though sadly as we'd need to have a collection for the SFA too so they can buy some balls.

I cant believe we are talking about how to entice folks to attend the cup final. Its a cup final. If people still dont want to turn out to support this team then thats up to them but they are missing out on our brand of football and something special happening. I really dont think anyone should be looking to the SFA to have reduced price tickets, alter venues, kick off times, free balloons or anything else - this is a national cup final, that in itself should be enough for anyone interested in the club and if its not well so be it. Even thinking of asking this makes us look like a small club needing favours and probably vindicates the SFA & media in their disdain for us.

Great game and great day. Sportscene did the usual of trying to make the game one sided for Celtic, but on balance I think there were an equal amount of good chances considering the misses by Ofere and Nicky cancelling out the Meekings clearance and hitting the post, both sides had periods of dominance, but Celtic did look a bit more threatening in the final third perhaps because in several cases we let the tempo of the build up drop and they could get back and defend deep in numbers. Love him or hate him, I thought Scott Brown did play well for them and broke everything up just as Shinnie did for us. Stewards seemed a bit OTT, nobody cared about the standing section the green brigade had. For what was nothing more than a group of about 50-100 ICT fans standing the police and steward presence was rediculous. What did frustrate me was the constant stand up sit down of the fans though, I'm happy enough to sit but my preference for games like this (and anywhere we can get away with it) like Scotland games or last years Cup final is to stand.......so people if you decide to stand up then stay standing, they cant throw us all out - if not just stay seated - the constant up & down is an irritation. So lets all be upstanding for the final please!!!!!

Fully agree, puts to shame all those who called him a traitor and questioned his loyalty to the club and the cause for the rest of the season after signing his pre-contract. True professional and just seems to keep getting better as a player. I hope all those on here who slated him already have the decency to show appriciation on the last home game........how about an applause at 3mins?

Selling treble winning scarves before the game wound me up, that alone made me want us to win. Great game, got lucky but you need that to win a cup but the team played great especially shinnie who was immense and everywhere so nobody can ever question his commitment to the cause. As for celtic giruy - some of their fans after the game having a go at ict are a disgrace.

Yet another JB led piece on this. While I still agree that proporionally black and minority managers are under represented - there is still no doubt that JB in particular was guff every chance he got (which was more than once or even twice) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31970841

Agree with that, Warren demostrates all the attributes of being Shinnie's successor. Hopefully we can have Richie back next season, if not I hope he makes a move into working with Yogi and the team on coaching with a view to being manager in the future.