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As Richie is suspended he will be in the stand, he is not allowed on the park and as he is not registered as a club coach or official he will not be in the technical area. If he was a player/coach then he could work in the dugout but not go on as a player in that game. As we have a small staduim he may well be in Row A of Section C lol

After last nights CL result, I expect Celtic to turn it up a level in the league now, we may see a few points dropped but their strength will start to show now and after the critisim last year I'd expect the league to be sown up well before the split. We have a great chance in the League Cup, although we can't underestimate Hearts, considering transfer bans, injuries and suspensions they could be quite weak come January. Scottish Cup is another oppertunity for a good run, however I do think with a focused Celtic and the potential for us to pick up injuries etc and seeing the form DUFC are putting together I think a semi would be a good outcome for us. So in short, League = No, League Cup = finalisist, Scottish Cup = Semi or better.

Why would Hartley leave a manager post to be an assistant as some are suggesting, yes he is with a part time team and achieved success, he was a high level pro at top clubs and played both in European competition and Internationals, so working full time with a squad shouldnt be any issue at all. Based on where he is in his career and this being a step up and oppertunity to prove himself, I'm sure the board could get him and his team from Alloa for less money collectivly than someone like Shields would expect individually.

HT: 3-0 FT: 4-0 1st ICTFC: Mckay 1st Opp: None Time of 1st goal: 5mins

Hibs wont be paying transfer fees, they will look to try get pre-contracts agreed with any out of contract players here and elsewhere in the SPFL plus deals in England. Wouldn't be surprised to see a few Arsenal loanee's appear at Hibs. TB will also have to work with and assess the current Hibs group, perhaps with a manager change some of these players will improve. Overall now Foran has signed, I'm not overly worried, we have a few players vunerable to poaching, but how much increase in salary will Hibs offer to ICT players when factors such as living costs & lifestyle in Edinburger are factored in.

HT:1-1 FT:2-1 1st ICT:Foran 1st Opp:May 1st Goal:15mins

Agreed, great news - whats the source tho?

Don't forget the cup semi final being a factor and whether Foran believes we can get to the final with the team we have, he could be the captain to lift that trophy - don't think he has won much in his career so a medal would be a big achievement. That makes me think he will at least stay til the summer regardless, but as I put above I hope the board do everything they can to make his decision VERY hard.

I'd rather someone young and dynamic looking to make their way in the game opposed to a manager who has been around the clubs (even at SPL level) and never achieved a lot. We have a hungry team looking for success - lets bring in someone with that same attitude. Hartley, Cameron, Ian Murray, Sheerin all make my list, as would Larsson.

The timing of the match and blatent disregard for the location and travelling requirements for our fans for what is a hugely important game shows nothing but ignorance & by the authorities to smaller (provincial) clubs. In a competition where 3 of the semi-final clubs are outwith the central belt, it shows that this is considered irrelevant when defining times & location - hopefully the combined stance from the club & fans groups will be listened to however I fear that this is more driven by the corporate suit brigade then what real fans think.

Never heard the interview, but if thats the sentiment and attitude shown by the captain, the board need to get his contract tied up now and make him the offer to help him through his coaching badges (if he wants that). This is one guy I don't want going to Hibs and we need to make sure all the steps are in place to keep him as an on pitch influence and assist with asperations moving forwards.

Very pleasing, been a key player in a critical position.

Wow, some really negative posts on here and such hostility towards TB & MM now - how quick people are to turn. So we had a management duo that got us promoted from D1 first time of asking, rejuvenated the team by making unpopular choices and removing players who were proven to be past their best, brought a exciting and attacking style of play, gave us our first ever top 6 SPL finish and missed out on Europe by a whisker, taken the team to 2 cup semi-finals in a row.................yet all that if forgotten because like everyone in life they decided to try a new challenge with the inevitable additional cash. While I'm not happy they have left, I certainly am grateful for what they have brought to the club and hope moving forwards a new manager can build on this.

Mo Maplas with Foran as assistant or even Foran as player/manager with Charlie Christie as assistant (if he would be interested) - clearly RF has the respect of the dressing room and I'm sure he has learned a lot from TB & MM over the years. A young manager such as Hartley or Cameron who have some experience at lower levels could be a useful option. Above suggestion of Barry Robson is another I like again with an experienced assistant - problem is whether the dons would consider him as a player so want a fee.

From what I seem to have read in the press, there has been an approach made and presumably TB as an individual asked his employer could he have a chat with the interested party. Obviously if he decides to move to Hibs I will be greatly disappointed, however how is this different to anyone outside football being approached about a new role elsewhere and potentially more money - only difference is most of us dont have to ask our boss or have it played through the media.

HT: 1-1 FT: 1-2 1st ICT: Foran 1st Opp: Heffernan Time of 1st Goal: 25 mins

Assuming TB & MM go then I'd guess 10CC will be in charge on Sat afternoon at Easter Rd? Moving forwards we would need a dynamic young manager but if CC is willing to take the helm for a while then I dont see why we would need to rush any decision.

Moving to Hibs who have a trigger happy chairman and impatient fans would be a disasterous move. Nobody gets time in that job and instant results are expected, currently that Hibs squad does not have the calibre of player to work in a TB system and I doubt he would be given more than 1 - 2 years before being sacked prior to an AGM. If he did decide to leave, I think the situation is similar to last season where we have a cup semi and doing well in the league - TB and his team I'm sure are aware that this year they could make a major final and also qualify the club for Europe - thus raising his stock and reputation further. On achieving either of those he will have taken ICT to a level which would struggle to be repeated and at that point I would expect him to leave at the ultimate high point. If Hibs do however want him and TB/MM want to go there, then I hope the board demand top level compensation and dont allow our clubs most important assets to leave on the cheap.

Ha ha. No chance he will leave for there. Least worrying rumour started by the press about TB yet.

Happy at that, either Easter Rd (again) or Pittodrie as both are better stadiums. I'd like to see common sense and for the final to be played at Easter Rd as well - a packed house would be better than a half empty bigger stadium IMO.

HT: 1-0 FT: 2-0 1st ICT: Mckay 1st Opp: None 1st Goal: 25 mins

I want the Jambos. The team they have cant get stronger in January due to the transfer embargo plus our players will still feel hard done by from last year - should be motivation enough.

Ah the working of the SFA, lets give the biggest and most financially powerful club in Scotland the ultimate advantage of a final at home given they have the best chance of making it there. I for one hope that the Scottish cup is another OF disaster and we get a 'diddy team' final just to make the SFA look even more rediculous.

I'm more interested in who we play than where, obviously if its Hibs I'd perfer Tannadice or Pittodrie than Tynecastle, but expect it would be the latter. Anyone, anywhere but out of all the remaining teams I would like to avoid St J because our recent record has been somewhat poor.

Bring on the semi final, lets hope for a neutral venue like last year!!!!