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Dougal strikes me as the V for Vendetta type. Akin to Old Holborn on Twitter.

Dufuq did I just read?

Latapy was a case of leave before you're pushed. Ironically during Latapy's time Kellacher was doing more of the Assistant Manager role than he was.

Free drams before the game for season ticket holders and I'm in.

Seething. (Yeah, that's right, I'm bringing it back.)

I've never understood why our support are so antagonistic towards some of our players. For some reason some players get it far worse than others and Polworth is one of them. However that doesn't excuse his disgraceful behaviour at the dugout.

Absolutely ridiculous. Whatever has or has not gone on previous there's no excuse for punching a colleague. Disgrace.

The bus thing dissappinted me the most. You don't sh*t where you eat.

The Max's2 superdome.

I've read a lot of stupid things on here over the years and this is right in the top 10.

Quite. I can't see what's to be gained by getting rid of them on a site that's essentially only used once a fortnight. We should be looking using the site more a wider range of money making opportunities, not less.

If we don't get this Tulloch stand handover done and dusted soon I fear things will get much worse. Anyone know the timescale for that?

By some of the logic here Scott was coaching during our top 3 finish, Europe, League Cup final and Scottish Cup win. Presumably he's not going to suddenly become a bad coach, so what's changed since then? Manager's yes and the players. Fact is that the players we have now are nowhere near at the level we had even 2 seasons ago. Coaching and leadership can of course improve a player but quite honestly who have we brought in since Butcher left who has really added to the squad? It's a very very short list.

The team bus always stopped in Achterarder for a chippe during the Terry & Mo days. 0 fuchs were given because we were doing well. Now all of a sudden there's an outrage?

Seems he has a rare condition that only flares up when he's asked to play for ICT but there's no known treatment for it.

The way I read it was that you were having a pop. My apologies. What a nugget.

What would be the proper way to handle it? Where have I alienated anyone? I'm not upset. I never had to deal with it. Posting about a given subject in a thread is now a rant? Aye ok. Everything I've posted is accurate to the best of my knowledge. It just really pisses me off when folk have a go at the very few volunteers and organisers we actually have but never put themselves forward to take responsibility. Very easy to have all the answers behind a keyboard when you don't have to deal with the fallout.

They've not tried to hide behind anything. I've not seen anything from them saying that it was D&E's decision. However the reality from my previous experience is the they will have been given a warning about it if not an ultimatum. And who could blame them? It's a crappy situation and it's not a one off there were complaints and issues when I was involved over 2 years ago, most of which are dealt with at the time and we move on. You have to remember that everyone who runs and is a convener on every bus is doing so voluntarily and the pay for their seat like everyone else. They're not there to deal with people's behaviour, damage, complaints from drivers and bus companies, questions from the club/police, clearing up rubbish all over the place, vomit, missing games from taking drunk teens to A&E. I love the craic the lads bring and it's sad that it's come to this, I can only assume that they felt there was no other choice. Perhaps you could look into running a bus for the 30 excuded lads, you clearly feel strongly about it and there's obviously a demand. Out of interest what do you suggest they should have done differently?

No ideas how long, the statement wasn't clear. Have they been banned though? I haven't seen any public announcement to that effect. I used to help run the buses and it's a thankless task. People moan it's too expensive, people moan if you don't put on a bus cos you know it's gonna lose money, people moan if it's too quiet, people moan if it's too noisy, people moan if it doesn't stop enough, people moan if it stops too much, people moan it leaves too early, people moan it leaves too late.... It's quite possible that the coach company threatened to remove their service (they have before I believe) if people who are causing damage, causing the driver hassle etc arr not dealt with as ultimately the driver and the hirer are responsible. There's no way the travel club will want to lose money and they defo want to get as many fans to games as possible but they're left in an impossible situation. Somebody has to take responsibility.

What difference would it make? I thought they were boycotting the games anyway?

If you mean the ICT board, it's not likely. I wouldn't expect them to either. As good as it obviously is to get a big away support for the team you'd be essentially subsidising people to go and spend money elsewhere. I'd rather they put time and money into getting more people to Caley stadium.

It would appear the change is for 13 to 17 year olds from £10 to £20. In the earlier thread though it clearly mentions that the lower price is a trial. It's always very difficult to price the bus as it's a set cost which doesnt get any cheaper by the number of kids, pensioners etc on it.

I guess the damage to the bus has to be paid from somewhere!

Lapdancing bar.

If you say so Daniel.