Kingsmills

Welcome aboard.

I'm no great fan of squad numbers but they are practical with players names now on the shirts.

Sadly I believe that this season's results in Europe are probably a more accurate reflection on the ability of Scottish teams than last's.

Impressive attendance but Motherwell were outclassed by a French teanm who are struggling in their own domestic league.

Dundee United have shown their true potential in their two most recent matches and are going from strength to strength. Caley Thistle, on the other hand were comprehenibly defeated in their last match on the road despite their opponents concern over unpaid wages. Dundee United 2, ICT 0

Good for him, one to watch out for next season perhaps.

I'd like to join with the vast majority in wishing Steve well in battling his serious problems. Apart from anything else it must have taken considerible courage to go public. We all knew that Steve had issues with drink and gambling over maney years but it's still a shock to read just how serious the problem was. All the best Pele. Without your skill as a football manager ICT would not be in the SPL today.

Given his record since signing for St Mirren, thank goodness Dargo didn't accept our offer of a two year contract at ?2000 a week.

There is some merit in the suggestion that our position in the SPL may be misleadingly high at the momment due to the fact that we are the only team in the league yet to play any of last season's top three.

As a critic of Brewster's I have to say that the start we've made to the season is better than I would have thought. A few more points on the board and a place in the CIS Cup semi finals and I might even become a convert although I do remain concerned about his general man management skills.

I suspect that Roscoe himself might be the first to admit that he's not had the best start to the season. Nevertheless, he's still a vital player for us.

What concerns me is the very real prospect of being without either Ian Black or Don Cowie next season. What a hole that would leave in our midfield. Come on, get these contracts sorted out sooner rather than later !

Looks like they are the latests victims of the downturn in the construction industry. It may delay the completion of their stadium but I don't see it having any serious implications for the football club as they are two distinct entities.

Very good result and what sounded like an excellant performance after the first 20 minutes or so. Nevertheless, it's still a concern that our forward players have only scored one goal between them from open play in the league this season. Mikey sems to have made a bit of an uncertain starty to the season. I wonder whether there'e merit in giving Esson a run in the first team ?

Pessimist that I usually am, I think we might just record our first home victory of the season. The fact that any win will take us above Killie in the league should be a bit of an incentive for the lads.

I don't think that the relative lack of response can necessarily be taken as a tacit indication of support for Brewster although I personally would favour giving him until christmas before any decision is taken.

Colin Hendry's, albeit brief, managerial record is about as poor as Brewster's. He wouldn't be my choice.

The Aberdeen board wouldn't be that daft.

Home would have been better but this draw gives us a sporting chance of making the semi finals of this competition for the first time in the club's history.

That's left me seriously concerned about Saturday.

I'm a bit more optimistic. I believe we will get 4 points from our home games against Killie and Motherwell.

I wouldn't call Rankin average.

Rory is really frustrating. There's clearly talent there but he consistantly fails at SPL level. He might be better for a full season on loan to a Second Division club such as Peterhead where he could bang in a few goals and build up his confidence.

Still no wages either for the players or the other staff now. Begining to look like a bit more than the "technical hitch" Hearts first spoke of.

I suppose that the bottom line is that we've made it through to the quarter finals. A home tie would be nice after consecutive away fixtures.