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Once an Orc always an Orc Dougal

Pitch was looking pretty frozen this morning, with the temps dropping again tonight it looks like the undersoil heating will be switched on Could be a colder one than normal tomorrow time to look out the tartan blankets again I always worry when artificial heating gets an airing I know various groundsmen hate it due to the damage it can do the pitch and they prefer to put down the insulating covers Dougal

Tremendous achievement by Aberdeen shifting over 3000 tickets, it's probably safe to say there will be more Dons in the ground than us and that sadly sums up present day football in Inverness Anyway being the holiday period maybe a few neutrals or tourists might help swell the home troops because it will be a sea of red all around the ground if not You got to wonder how our ticket office would cope if they had to deal with a large attendance without so many going to away supporters though Regardless should be a cracking atmosphere I'm thinking of a score draw 1-1 or 2-2 Dougal

I just cannot understand why people pay good money to watch 90 minutes of football and then spend a chunk of that time queueing for food in a place where they can't see the game. Oh dear a bit rich coming from someone who has never ever paid for a match ticket while gorging himself on free pies and cups of tea Dougal

The phrase "You reap what you Sow" springs to mind Dougal

It's simple really all SPL clubs should get together and charge the punter the same cost I'd say £15 max for adult and £7.50 max for a concession If Scottish clubs are serious in trying to get fans back through the turnstiles then it's inevitable that ticket prices will have to drop Dougal

My first appearance at the Dump for a couple of months and I was very impressed with the performance and the way Yogi had the team set up and how they played Yogi had a lot of doubters on here but he is fast proving a lot of the roasters on here wrong and for that I salute him Only negative today was the crowd I think I heard the official attendance was just over 3000 but it didn't look anywhere near that The better ICT play and the higher we go in the league the poorer the crowds get, draw your own conclusions from that but there is something seriously unhealthy with that Anyway congrats Yogi you've now got the team playing your way and it's a joy to watch for those of us that turn up Dougal

Not sure what the OP's intention was starting this thread or nor do I really care but I'm starting to cringe every time the tartan army is mentioned in conversation these days Sadly they are fast becoming the laughing stock throughout Europe with their drunken rampages and escapades The booing and drowning out of "God Save the Queen" was an outright embarrassment, along with the lack of respect was a disgrace and quite frankly has shown Scotland in a very bad light I've followed Scotland for many years home and away but the over indulging in alcohol has steadily got worse in my opinion and hence their behaviour deteriorates The cost of clean ups in city squares alone must be colossal, never mind the repairs to fountains that they fill with fairy liquid Think it's time the tartan army start to wind their neck in a bit as they are in danger of crossing the line from being football supporters to some sort of political organisation Dougal

I nearly fell asleep attempting to watch the first half, second half improved slightly but if this continues just watch the already poor attendance drop as entertainment was at a minimum Sad thing is Yogi probably thinks last night was a success as ball retention was reasonably good Hope this post was acceptable to mods and won't be removed by mods without an explanation Dougal

Great watch he will be a huge gap to fill when he does eventually leave the club whenever that is Still think if Yogi got a decent striking partner in beside Billy you would get even more goals out of him Dougal

Superb result huge three points already as it was a tricky opening fixture Delighted that we beat the first plastic pitch cheats let's hope we can do the same to Killie Accies and Killie for relegation Dougal

JIM I would class that as an extremely lucky escape Dougal

Take it you went to Dens that day as a neutral then..? http://youtu.be/HOy93DPqd5s Dougal

I agree 65k is scandalous if that was the correct figure offered Realistically though we will have to accept a reduced fee one of these days though otherwise he will eventually have to go for nothing while out of contract Billy McKay realises for him to become a starter on the international scene he's going to have to take the step up to a superior league and he now sees his future lying elsewhere Think Yogi's reluctance to find him a strike partner speaks volumes Dougal

Well there's the sectarian singing, bigotry and threatening behaviour from the Orcs for a start Saying that there will be certain board members and fans delighted with a trip to castle greyskull as they can play homage to their big team Other than getting some money in the coffers it's a sickening draw for us and one which we could easily fall Judging by the game the other night against Hibs looks like the Orcs do indeed walk away so not even convinced the money side will be that lucrative Dougal

You are an odd individual Davie, a self acclaimed Dundee Utd supporter who's watches ICT yet wants Aberdeen to win the league Good fishing on your part though as I've nibbled Dougal

Water retention would be more apt Surely the club should vet what Yogi is going to say to the tabloids before he meets up with them Dougal

Yogi's lack of business in the transfer market is very alarming, I can see us doing a County this January where there will be an influx of panic loanees arriving Have we downsized our scouting etc? New signings over the summer is a must for any club in my opinion not only does it help take new fans in but it also keeps existing players at the club on their toes Dougal

Will we be cheating when we have one as well? Yes 100% cheating but hopefully this ridiculous scenario never comes to fruition The only way I would grudgingly accept such a pitch was it to be part of a purpose built community stadium move away from our current location Installing a plastic pitch at the dump would be the last straw for me and many more traditional Invernessian football fans you would see another 500 at least coming off our home crowds Dougal

The fact Birmingham fans see Andrew Shinnie as a diddy sums up the state and standard of Scottish football for me Maybe too big a step up for the lad wouldn't be surprised to see him return to Scotland when his contract expires Dougal

It's maybe a saving grace that the Orcs along with both Edinburgh clubs are in the championship this coming season as it could be argued that it will be the weakest top flight scottish league ever I honestly believe ourselves and County could be in a relegation fight from the off Celtic Aberdeen Dundee Utd St Johnstone Motherwell Dundee Partick St Mirren Ross County ICT Kilmarnock Hamilton Hopefully both Killie and Hamilton will get relegated seeing they are cheating with their plastic pitches Dougal

Worrying stuff reading this, what I can't understand is Yogi's insistence in continuing to try this tippy tappy defending, time after time now it has resulted in us conceding soft goals Considering Yogi as a player never played this way I find it very strange this is how he sees it in his head anyway Yogi was a stopper and a no nonsense defender that had little football in him so surely he'd more qualified on the game he knows not trying to introduce some continental style that is obviously foreign to us Think It's time for a rethink in tactics or it's going to end in tears Dougal

Both the charities have been named in post #6 . I know...but that's not what I asked. I'd like to support the ICT fans by donating to their chosen charity, so need to know which of those 2 it is. Very childish response both worthwhile charities and both should benefit equally in my opinion as a result of this event Take it you and caleyjagsforever are not involved in this event then? Dougal

In my opinion the merger reminds me of ethnic cleansing. Without a shadow of doubt in my eyes anyway there was a deliberate process put in place to rid the old guard and install the new ICT have created a prawn sandwich support and only the youth coming through now can change that but it will take time, the club is still only 20years old Ok stadium location doesn't help but the atmosphere at the dump is up there with the worst in Scotland I fail to see how putting beer on tap is the answer but it might get some of these clowns to burst into song or chant so all suggestions are welcome Dougal

Is it any wonder that we see so many kids and and adults too for that matter wearing the latest replica tops of the Old firm, Aberdeen and County in Inverness Ok it could be argued that there will always be an element of this but the club are doing themselves no favours whatsoever in this delay and it will effect sales or worse still make some kids by other teams kits.A one off delay I could accept but this is a recurring problem and needs addressed Dougal