ICTPaisley

Where does everyone think it went wrong then? 

2 minutes ago, Yngwie said:

Yes, and we have the 4th best goal difference and 2nd best defensive record in the league. Sadly none of this counts!

Finished on the highest amount of points as well. Airdrie matched the 42 points in 07/08 who went down in the playoffs. 

Not sure if this has been discussed, but the dates for the playoffs are officially out now. 

I’ve just done a bit of research in case anyone is interested 

We’ve had 16 seasons of playoffs and only 5 times the Championship club has been saved. 

3 minutes ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

53/47 possession - 15 shots, 6 on target and 2 blocked, 8 corners and a missed penalty. Sounds like we were under the cosh and the tactics were all wrong.

5 minutes ago, ClickbaitProponent said:

Brings Pepple on who hasn't done anything for us and leaves Roddy on the bench! If we go down at least we should be rid of Dunc and Gardiner.

This aged well

3 minutes ago, ClickbaitProponent said:

Brings Pepple on who hasn't done anything for us and leaves Roddy on the bench! If we go down at least we should be rid of Dunc and Gardiner.

Please have a clause in the contract so we can get rid if it does happen. 

1 minute ago, Satan said:

What formation do the dogs play? Are they available for loan?

5 at the back

11 minutes ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

I dont think that anybody would have retained Sheridan but it is not only Welsh that you have to look at for injuries at ICT. 

Unleash the dogs Dunc - three points on the way. 

And there’s the Welsh goal to make it 4 out of 4 for involvements.

6 minutes ago, ICTPaisley said:

Very smart thinking by Dunc to give Queens Park Sheridan and Welsh

Two assists and a goal from Sheridan in 37 mins

Very smart thinking by Dunc to give Queens Park Sheridan and Welsh

47 minutes ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Oh dear - same old excuses - same old script - clearly delusional and body language shows that he really doesn't care

Do you think the criticism hasn’t been merited then? 

1 hour ago, Duke of Inverness said:

Did the players make more of an effort last night as it was on TV?

Putting themselves in the shop window for 24/25? 

Wanting to get a Championship club for next season, as opposed to being in League 1? 

None of our team are good enough for getting interest from a Premiership club.

Sadly, given Doran's reaction I think that's his last game for ICT. 

There wasn’t much difference last night to how we have been playing recently.
 

Here’s hoping we get the testimonial for Doran in the summer now. 

1 hour ago, Yngwie said:

I’m struggling to think of many direct free kicks we’ve scored in recent years. Having to go back as far as Barry Robson for the last player I can recall who you could trust to either score or at least make the keeper work hard.

Richie Hart wasn’t too bad but not much after. 

3 hours ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

"we never looked likely to score" ?!! - Billy and Lawal missed absolute sitters. Billy missed a clear chance in the first half and we had 2-3 efforts blocked. As I alluded to before Samuel is our ONLY up front option. Billy and Doran were played due to the need for their presence and we went 5 at the back  - but still should have won comfortably.

When Billy was one on one did you actually feel like he was going to score? We played some nice football and a couple times done well to catch them on a quick break, but something is missing at that end of the pitch just now. 

A much needed 3 points and a good performance to go with it. My only issue (and it is a repetitive one) we never looked likely to score. If we never scored that free kick we would have been in trouble. You can have 90% of the ball and play some lovely passes but if the end product isn’t there it means nothing. 

I was really impressed with Samuel today, he uses his body really well. Holds the ball up using his strength and even won us a couple smart fouls. 

I did notice that Dunc went straight down the tunnel at full time and thought that seemed a little odd. I know he has had a bit of stick recently but I was expecting him over, anyone else feel the same? 
 

2 hours ago, The Mantis said:

Oh, we both know it’s not about me

I think ‘floats’ is the word you’re after…

Have I missed a previous episode of this drama? 

5 minutes ago, CaleyCiuin said:

A good point, well made. We remain in 9th relegation playoff place and the others currently don’t . Even if we beat Arbroath on Saturday ( which I expect we will), we will still be 9th. 4 games left then to save the season. In Duncs we Trust?????????

Well he’s had 20 odd games to claw back the 5 point difference and we’re now only 4 points behind. 

12 minutes ago, bishbashbosh said:

Hope it doesn’t happen but doesn’t seem to have done raith rovers, airdrie, Queen’s Park, partick, Dunfermline any harm dropping down, resetting and  coming back up to the championship. And probably Falkirk next season.

Cowdenbeath, Brechin, Clyde.

40 minutes ago, Yngwie said:

Interesting. I had actually been wondering if Billy’s contract could be a bit of a millstone around our neck next season, with him presumably being our highest paid player by a long way, but not really providing us with the goals that we would have expected when we gave him that contract.

I was thinking the same, was he not the one that was set on signing for two years with us? 

23 minutes ago, Jack Waddington said:

Eh, one place higher than we would've been if Dodds had stuck about. Poor loan signings yes, but he has also had to deal with the fodder that Dodds had brought in in the Summer Window

Ridgers

Duffy Devine Harper

Carson Welsh McGregor

Doran McKay Samuels 

10 players that we had when Dodds was 45 minutes away from the Premier League. Ferguson had all of these players at his disposal when he joined and couldn’t do anything.

I don’t think we can now blame Dodds for this, he was sacked in September.

You’ve been swooned by the name unfortunately. He has shown no passion from the games I’ve been to this season. The interviews recently are the most frustrating thing though, he’s not even being truthful to the fans. What you mention above is exactly the type of words that should be coming out of his mouth after matches. If it was i could get behind that, but I don’t see much fight or care going on.

49 minutes ago, Duke of Inverness said:

Last season we had 1 cup final to look forward to.

This season we have 4 to dread. That's if we can 'secure' 9th place!!

This team is devoid of confidence in themselves to remian in the Championship,  which is also how us fans feel about them and the coaching staff. 

Fergie out, Charlie in!!

Whatever happens, I think it would be a great choice to have Charlie at the helm next season.

I really don’t want to go down this loan merry go round that we’re on at the moment

1 hour ago, Jack Waddington said:

Also have to remember these are wonky playoffs compared to the playoffs that we should've been chasing. No two week break while the seasiders batter eachothers lights out for us to pick up the pieces at the end, we're thrown into the mixer as well.

But I think its 11th v 4th and 2nd v 3rd in the Semis, and all seem to start the week after the leagues finished and end around the 20th

It think it’s the midweek right after the weekend. Hopefully not and it’s not until the following weekend as I’m away. 

Is anyone able to confirm dates for the playoffs yet? I’ve had a look around and can’t see anything. I’m sure I have seen these announced before in previous seasons.