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All ?250k of it? I'm sure one would agree that Griffiths is a great investment, as is Harkins, and we will no doubt make a good return on one if not both of them in the future. Furthermore I don't see why financial outlay will put more pressure on the players on the park. Further to the pressure aspect, we have the points on the board and ICT are playing catch up...ergo for the time being, the pressure is on you to win more of the last 11 games than us. Dundee's away record is terrible, but should we win our remaining 3 home games, that leaves you with 6 games to overturn the deficit (as you are 6 points behind). It's going to be tight... Pressure. 250K!!! Sorry its not just the signing on fees, its the wages they have committed to also. Im quite sure none of the large squad you have are on first division wages. Especially when some SPL clubs wanted to sign some of the players you got in the Summer but couldnt match your wages. Dont tell us your money man will be patient for a few years to get promotion. We all know its Dundee's title to lose, but we can hear the bottle getting tested. We have a history in winning the first division from way behind. WE JUST HAVE TO WIN ONE MORE GAME THAN YOU before the end of the season and its a winner takes all game to finish. We seem to be hitting form at the right time, getting better and better.

Sorry mate, but its dundee's to lose. We have no pressure. Dundee have the pressure of all that money you spent, what a waste if you dont go up, should be out of site by now. Our away form is best in the league. Home form is now as good as ever. If things go to form with your away games Dundee will drop a good number of points, and a cup run might just hinder you, as I dont think it will help, especially if a semi appears on the horizon. We might just be saving beating you until it really really matters, and at some point the better footballing team has to win. Remember we didnt start playing this league until November-ish

Dundee are not exactly on top form at the moment, are have to be one of the luckiest teams ever with deflections penalties and one goal wins. They have only won 3 of there 10 games away from home this season and have EIGHT away games left, and only 3 at home. Their remaining games have a few D-days for them. By my reckoning they have 6 really difficult games coming up. Here's their remaining games. Ayr AWAY, Airdrie AWAY, QOS HOME, County AWAY, Dunfermline AWAY, Ayr HOME, Plastic Whistle AWAY, Morton AWAY, Raith AWAY, Raith home, ICT AWAY. To be honest if I were a Dundee fan, I would be getting really nervous. Each away game is potentially a season maker and breaker. 2 of the home games should be bankers, but Queens will give them a test at home. The Queens game through to the away Raith games will be vital - 7 games 5 away. I think they will get 19 points out of 33. Any bets a decider on the last day!

Have heard the figure of ?200,000 for a season of an u19s team. Its a how much do you want it boys, with wages around ? 100 per week. It is a lot of money we dont have but what is the point of training youths for 8 years and then letting them go. Without a 19s team only 2 maybe 3 might get kept on, which would mean abandoning a good number of excellent players. However, our esteemed Chairman is very very keen on developing the youth at the club, and I hope they will look at the bolls up that the 19s came this year ( One of them has quit completely recently), but I have a feeling they think it was a knee jerk over reaction to relegation, and understand they are strongly considering the 19s starting off again, in which case they have a better chance off achieving their dream of playing for ICT. I CERTAINLY HOPE SO

Dont know who scored for 15s, but 17s scorers were Liam Polworth, Sean Napier, Kelvin MacKenzie,Jack Sutherland, Mark Noble, Andrew Greig and Adam MacLeod. Under 17s could break through into the first team - look at Aberdeen, Fraser Fyvie, and some others have foolowed suite. However, havent seen Tel or Mo watch any of the games, so only way they would be encouraged to come down is on the advice of Ronnie, Fiona, Charlie, Duncan etc

For those who might be interested in watching the ICT youth teams, instead of watching one of the old firm on tv every sunday. Youth teams play at the Charleston pitches, beside the golf course, on a Sunday with 1 o clock kick offs usually. 13s and 14s play one week, away the next, with the 15s and 17s alternating. Today the 15s beat Dundee Utd convincingly by 4-1, and the 17s feilding a mainly older 17s team absolutely trounced the Utd 17s by 10 - 0. Andrew Greig scored a double, and Adam MacLeod got a perfect hatrick ( right, left and bullet header ) before coming off after an hour. Mark Noble also scored his first for ICT, noted by his verbal celebration after scoring the 9th goal. 13s and 14s at home against Hearts next week

Been watching the youth teams for years now, and I can honestly say that I can only ever recall two current managers (at that time) coming to watch any youth teams. Charlie obviously came down, because of his previous involvement, and due to Ryans progress. The other, to give him his due was Craig Brewster, who watched regularly. Malky used to come down aswell sometimes, with or without Brew. Always had a positive effect on the young players too. Donald Park also came to watch regular, as would Duncan Shearer. Terry, Mo, and Rossco have recently been at youth training sessions though, so some idea of the pipeline will be known.

typical. Dundee United have cancelled the game on Sunday and didnt give a reason. 17s wont be at the cup final then, as a bit late to change everyones transport plans. Tom Smith is a talented full back, and a good prospect. Been at ICT for a good few years now aswell, training 3 times a week and a game every weekend - his parents car must have chalked up a few miles

Hmmmm, sorry for the Irish, but purely for the pain we have felt as Scots before. However, most are missing the very important point. ITS OK TO CHEAT ACCORDING TO FIFA. It can be argued that in a league game championships and relegations are not lost on one decision over a season. Champions league games up the stake a bit, with the prize being bigger and more glamourous. But heading to penalties to win a place at THE world cup - once every 4 years, worth how many millions to the knocked out country. ITS OK TO CHEAT. By the way the Knowledge Did you see the way Anelka went down with out being touched. Aiden and Kriss would have been proud. Anelka tried to CHEAT hte ref, but unfortunately the ref was not strong enough to book the cheat. The result will not be overturned and the game will not be replayed because it would open the floodgates with Fifa/Uefa and all associations. Hopefully what it will do is push Blatter and Platini to get the bigger more important games up to date with technology. ie internationals, european/asian/african/american champions league games, and then any leagues who can afford to kit out their top league teams with the equipment. Time has moved on as has overall quality of top players, and speed of the game. Its hypocritical that Fifa are up for introducing lighter footballs that swing, swerve and dip to improve the game, but to improve the games decision making they condem those who suggest it. Finally, IF FIFA bin Irelands appeals, I hope the Irish take them to task and SUE them and take them to the court of sport arbritation. Might hasten some steps into the 21st Century

son plays for the 17s and they were told the arteficial pitches beside mcdiarmid park, as they walking over to the cup final afterwards!!!

Sunday, Perth. 1 pm. Artificial pitch beside McDiarmid park. 17s playing Dundee United before the cup final. Cant see many UTD fans cheering on their boys!!

I went down to Airdrie to watch them. Crowd of maybe 250 watched an entertaining game, that as the game went on Airdrie dominated in the second half. However ICT played that well in the first half they SHOULD have been out of sight. Two old Diamonds sitting behind me said in the second half as they went 4-2 up, they could not have seen that coming after 45 minutes. Re the second half, our defence visibly tired and because of this Airdrie seemed to get a lift, and after a reasonably quick equaliser we were very much on the back foot. 3 or 4 of the 17s also played with the flu and headcolds which couldnt have helped. Regards the current 17s, there are a few good players. all of the 16 year olds are probably good enough to be kept on. I can think of 4. But its all down to budgets. Do we want to pay more to get the first team better in wages, or do we go for a very young cheaper team that comes through the system. To be honest if you look over the years the Highlands has not got the best track records in producing good first team, premier league level players. With a few exceptions Duncan Shearer, Barry Wilson, McGinlays, Pat Nevin, Grant Munro etc. So which would yopu choose as Manager, or DoF, or Chairman. Not an easy choice. Most clubs will only normally keep 2 or 3 of their 17s, fishing a lot of their 19s from bigger clubs releasing the perceived better players that get released. Current 17s are one of the best squads ICT have had. Some very good players.

Problem with playing 4 or 5 forwards is we are liable to get ripped apart and picked off at will. No team in the sfl dont know how to defend. All have decent midfielders and attacker who given the room of an empty midfield will find their attackers with several good chances each during a game. As things stand we do not have a team that can dominate a game like Barca, even for the sfl2. However do we want to be a real madrid who will never have a goalless game but will not be good enough to keep many clean sheets. Entertaining yes, but bloody frustrating too. What we do need is more attack minded midfield to supply the forwards, A holding midfielder who rarely leaves his post and a good creative player behind two strikers who want to attack the goal not the corner flag. What do defenders hate the most, directness, as they are under pressure to get it right every time, and nobody is that good in the sfl. Personally I think that with Odhiambo back soon, Imrie getting fitter, Sanchez creating, Forans passion and experience, we will not be far away and things will improve soon. Not worried about County or Queens, but cant let Dee and Plastic Whistle get much further away as they have better squads for the long winter coming up. Having said all that I like the no fear attitude of the young players pushing to come through, but doubt they will get to many chances as long as we are making hard work of the league. Plenty of time to catch up, 7 points aint a lot if you go on a run!

On the positive side of things, Butcher is keen to play HIS signings this season, So Lionel the writings on the wall - as he was signed by Brewster. Grant, Rossco and Golly in the back 4. Fine with me

Jesus people. Settle down. No neeeeeed. He will prove his worth. Cant believe some folk

Its certainly becoming Butchers team. However I do think that we have several class players in the signings. Foran for a start, Sachez, Cox, Bulvitas. Eagle, Stratford, Hayes and Odhiambo have yet to show there worth, although we have seen flashes. Wingers also have good and not so good games - McGeady for example. So I dont think so badly of them, but I do think that McBain, Hastings, Duncan should be getting a better shout, and some of the youngsters should be given a chance more... Nick Ross a perfect example. Has looked very positive every time hes come on. We want more of that

Wyness101. You not go to any of the games last year?????????? Problem is, he does his thing turns a player or megs another. Fine when it comes off, but how many times do you need to be caught before you decide to just humf the bloody ball up the park. Its better an opponent getting it outside there own box compaired to outside ours, especially when your fellow defenders are starting to push up. Spoke to Blackie about him last season, and he said the other players hld their breath when he gets the ball.. message to Lionel, just defend and get rid of ther ball and you will be a sensation, dont try to be Bazza or Jinky

to be fair the side has hardly changed this season so far, and played well, mediocrily, and poor in the games to now. But today was dire, some did try hard, but you need more than 3 or 4 players performing. Only plus about today was the Dee and Pars not capitalising. We only 3 points and 4 goals of the top!

Think Tel must like the unknown factor in him, a bit like his old team mate Ted McMinn. Nobody knew what was next. Fine in the oppositions half, not so fine when your last man.

Every one can have a bad day, but usually when your having a bad one you do everything to try and make it better, not do everything to make it worse. Thought he was confused as to which team he played for, hence the succession of staightforward passes to the red team, and clearing the ball out of the park when we were in danger of attacking with any purpose. Bambi was doing the same in the first half too, so we had a really good back line today, as it started making Nauris and Grant nervous too. How Tel cant see this amazes me, since he was such a comanding defender himsel. Hastings and Tokely back in next week please. PLEASE.

In truth its been an accident waiting to happen. Not a big fan of players trying to do tricks at the back, especially when they wait for the opponent to run 20 yards to them before they try to turn them and make 5 yards of space. However he was not alone in his woefullness today. Neither full back could find a blue shirt in the first half. Midfield over ran in first half, and when we got near their keeper, we seemingly wanted to pass it around and not take a shot. Subs should have been on in thwe first half, as it was obvious to everyone we werent up for it

Have never seen such a poor game. Should had have subs long before. First half was terrible. All I can say: SHOCKING!!!!!!!!

Hibs up here, So Butch can stick it to Yogi and show what could have been. Rossco for hattrick that night would be a good bet! Revenge

Cant see the Highland News printing " COX UP FOR DERBY"

Drank in the White Horse a few times, but only because it sold alcohol, along with a few other places down englandshire. Aint been for over a year now, so looking for ward to one soon