Naelifts

We were of course a very happy bunch in the last 20 mins, but, what that tended to cloud, was the memory of the first half which was, in the main, a poor football match. There was no evidence of the silky passing game which we saw at Tynecastle. In the end we despatched an outfit which looked out of their depth................the least we should be doing. "You can only beat whats put in front of you" is an oft used phrase. At least we did that . There were several good performances. I thought Black and Rankin were good (but thought Charlie should have hooked one or both of them earlier as they were both shown the customary yellow in the first 45). A certain right back was caught out a few times again. 'Well should have had a penalty. Wilson was The Scotsmans MOM. I wouldn't go that far..............but he is having a great season so far.............a class apart when he is on his game. One other thing. We were put in the big stand................all on our own. 7 people vied for my service at the pie stall..........the steak were good................LUXURY............thanks Motherwell.

Late permission granted from Mrs Naelifts.................................I'm on!

I know what you are saying Roger but we have started many a season in this fashion. Its been a tough run of games, our defense was uncharacteristically sloppy................we played enough good football on Sat to give me hope

I echo the great Mantis. Very good game. Extremely proud of our lads. Passing and movement in first half was excellent. Denzil so unlucky with diving header (which caused his injury). CC left us with 10 men for 5 mins during which time Hearts scored their 2nd. Rory couldn't provide same ball-holding skills on his entry. Defensive blunders cost us 3 but how often can we say that. If I was to highlight any performances they would be Black, McBain, Wilson. We had a few set pieces in dangerous areas and wasted them all...................something to work on. Overall..............definately £15 worth............please note other clubs.................£15 to get into the best arena in the division , to see the top team in the division AND with (mostly) friendly staff. btw It would appear our new Chairman sorted out the ticket fiasco and I hope nobody got locked out

You might have been back at the Innes in good time but, if memory serves me correct, you were a bit late getting into the ground!......................When did you last see an ICT goal live?

You have been magnificent to watch over the years Dennis but we can't wait forever. I'm afraid that you must make way for an alternative partnership. I hope as much as anyone that your goal-scoring prowess will return, but, in the meantime.........................

Still no tickets...................maybe they don't want us there!

............and Hearts are refusing to reveal all. Wakey,wakey Tynecastle............I know that you're top of the league and all that but there are a lot of people wanting to know what ticketing arrangements are in place for our visit this month. Its always been an all-ticket match and with thousands of glory-hunting............sorry , I mean born-again Hearts fans I can't see it being any different this time around. In fact I would suspect our allocation may be cut.

Well concentrate laddie!!

So..............it was a bad Saturday, best forgotten. And the A9 is murder at this time of year.........altogether a bad trip. One puzzle resulted from the fixture however. I was under the impression that Rankin was a central midfield playmaker. He turned up on the left side.........I was looking forward to seeing Morgan continuing to improve in this role. As for Royston...............well I think he can forget it...............back to Ross County methinks. Sad because he has been a genuine ICT hero for me. So............is it Morgan or Rankin? Black must stay in his role (despite his absence on Sat). Is Duncan under threat if Rankin moves inside? I thought Barry looked lean, Caff would not overlap,and the shambles at the back.............best forgotten. Denzil ( and I have been a fierce critic of late) held the ball up well and linked the play. He did however try TWICE to outdo Marco van Basten and score from an impossible angle. His first half shot ( when Dargo was in the clear) was also woeful. Still.............he might just have shaded MOM for me

People who never seem to have access to a car on match day

did you check out the silent disco......................something else!

Can't believe you were there......................you young thing you...............how did we miss each other again!

6 or 7 strikers? when did we sign 3 more? last i heard we had dargo,wyness,bayne+macallister and bayne+rory certainly aint spl standard................. ..............nor , I'm afraid , is Denzil

Just played Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers last night............we must talk music sometime!

9 weeks down under..........................lucky sod. Good to see you 2 guys are still on the go...........I bet you had some Who on your 8 tracks as you hot-rodded down the A9 in your Austin Allegros. Aye ............its hard to beat the golden oldies............just trotted out the Isle of Wight festival for a butchers..........Hendrix, Who, Doors, Joni,Cohen,Moody Blues,Taste, Ten Years After, Baez................and thats all I can remember. I wonder how much that sort of line-up would cost today.

Fancied seeing the Scream as well Crusher. Sounds like a bit of a do! They should surely have been Main Stage...................even Townsend said that he wanted to see them

How are you ya ol' b*stard

Anyone else see them? Different class. Showed the young bucks how to do it. Talkin' 'bout OUR GENERATION

You two stop pedalling this nonsense!

Excuse me.................am I in the right place for the prog rock dominoes competition? Oops.........sorry.................I'm always doing that

3 pies!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone beat that?

Most certainly was......................a legendary night......................didn't enjoy result. My first post btw