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55 minutes ago, Duke of Inverness said:

Not getting Oasis tickets is surely a blessing. Wouldn't go to the Nip Inn to see that two gimps.

Good to know, thanks. 

My first home game back after renewing earlier this week. 

Wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Seemed to be making genuine efforts at moving the ball forward but we still dither and lose momentum in the final third ending up making too many passes, slowing it down and giving the opponents time to organise.  

Some absolutely shocking and quite frankly bizarre decisions from officials. I don't blame Ferguson for being irate and I don't see how he deserved 2 yellows. Ref trying to make a name for himself I assume. 

Beautiful day to be back, see friends I've missed and got a win. Happy days (aside from not getting Oasis tickets )

5 hours ago, Scotty said:

That is where the rot started ... in 2017 not 2019. It just gained pace in 2019.

Indeed. Yvonne Crook was a disaster of a CEO also. 

3 hours ago, CaleyHedgehog said:

When the North Stand was built, there was a section for families, where the general idea was that it would be free from any kind of anti-social behaviour such as swearing and shouting abuse. It wasn't the most exciting area to sit at, but it felt safe to bring our children to and they met up with and made new friends and generally enjoyed themselves. 

I think this area has gone by the wayside over the years (although I may be wrong) as children grew up, but maybe we should bring it back.

I'm sorry that the day was ruined for you and your daughter LB, on what should have been a memorable event.

It's been at least a decade since that was really a 'family section' folks kids grew up and apparently people complained they didn't want to move seats so over time it bacame no different than any other general area. 

I've asked the club numerous times over that last few years about creating and having a clear 'singing/standing section' for the more boisterous and vocal fans. That way they have a clear space and others can avoid if that's not something they want near them. Recently they had been congregating at the front of Section E when then causes issues for those behind who are forced to stand up or move elsewhere. Of course in typical fashion the club never replied or did anything. Apart from I suppose the attempt in the West Stand, which in true Gardiner fashion failed without so much as a whimper or explanation. 

1 hour ago, tm4tj said:

The rules seem pretty clear to me.

ICTFC takes a zero-tolerance position in respect of unacceptable conduct and any behaviour that could tarnish the clubs reputation. This includes any form of abuse towards staff, visitors, players, officials and other supporters. Anyone found to be engaging in this conduct will be ejected from the stadium and may be referred to the police or arrested. The club will also issue bans to offenders.

We want our supporters to make a noise and create a great atmosphere for the players to help drive them on hopefully to victory while making it a daunting place for visiting teams but please do so in an appropriate manner.

They also state:

"Anyone arriving at the stadium under the influence of alcohol, or any other substances, will not be admitted to the stadium and again may face arrest."

Therefore anyone who's been at the pub before or in the stadium bar or Boardroom having a couple of drinks can expect to be refused entry/ejected and possibly arrested? 

9 hours ago, Leaky Blinder said:

Caley Ciuin - you keep on face palming till you knock sense into yourself but these hard of thinking boneheads frightened my wee girl so I'm going to call them out 

Been taking my girls to the north stand from when my eldest was 8 weeks, they're now 10 and 13. They've never once been frightened. 

No offence but it's a football game not the panto at Eden Court. We have one of the most laid back supports going. 

8 minutes ago, MrCaleyjag said:

You can buy all sorts on Temu 

Shop like a billionaire. 

Even though you aren't.

Sounds like Gardiner. 

31 minutes ago, Robert said:

It’s Billy Mckay’s 300th game for us tomorrow. Let’s see him restored to the striker role!

Probably playing sweeper.  

1 hour ago, Jack Waddington said:

ELVIS HAS RE-ENTERED THE BUILDING...SOMEHOW...POSSIBLY THROUGH THE BOG WINDOW...

WTF?

9 minutes ago, Scotty said:

Don't you mean his wife's car? Apparently, he had to leave 'his' car behind as it belonged to the club. Dont know if true or not, just something someone else posted. 

Here's hoping! 

11 hours ago, ICTPaisley said:

Is anyone who pre ordered the home shirt able to confirm if they are in yet? 

Anyone check the boot of Gardiner's car as he left? 

6 hours ago, Scotty said:

I may use that ... it is succinct and accurate. 

For context if you're not familiar ( and well worth a watch if you haven't). 

8 hours ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

And the Club has a watertight legally-binding agreement with them which will enforce this? 

Not getting at you personally, of course.   It's just that right now sceptism is the only response that I can muster to anything that the club does or says.

The only watertight contracts that the club seem to be capable of making are those that tie incompetent failures to us for years no matter how pathetic their performance is. 

There's certainly not just one man to blame for the omnishambles that is ICT. 

2 hours ago, jagster said:

Good to see you have not lost your sense of humour 

When you go to the circus you have to be able to laugh at the clowns. 

Thank goodness we signed a defender and not an attacking player. #Duncball4Lief 

No changes any time soon according to the prospective new boss. 

https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/ketan-makwana-says-no-changes-at-the-top-for-caley-thistle-u-357528/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

18 minutes ago, Starscape said:

How much money has SG brought in? Which schemes have worked? Has he paid for his own salary?

Genuine question.

Nothing I can think of. No project he's been involved with has been successful that I can recall and by virtually any metric things have deteriorated on and off the pitch over his tenure. Has anything improved since he arrived? Nothing except his business' bank balance and his ego. 

Of course, it's not only Gardiner's incompetence in the mix, others have contributed. 

11 minutes ago, IBM said:

Aye and it's because we gave him a three year deal on such a big wage that we can't afford to sack him and I was told that he refused to take a cut in wages when we were relegated which should have been in his contract.

Did Morrison not say on The Wyness Shuffle that Ferguson took a 'significant' pay cut? 

Of course if the rumoured £4k a week in the Championship was anywhere near accurate, even if he took a 50% cut he'd still be on a ridiculous £100k + a year for a league 1 manager. 

15 minutes ago, Yngwie said:

Perhaps because there is no point launching a new strip and buying stock when the fans are boycotting purchases of merchandise? Or is it because the supplier won’t ship them because they are (understandably) concerned about getting paid, and we don’t have the funds to pay upfront?

Who knows, not like the club will ever say. Surely they either have to honour the preordered strips or refund? At the very least any half way competent management would at least keep the paying customers apprised? 

2 hours ago, IBM said:

I wonder if Ketan Makwana is providing money to purchase new strips for the team tomorrow rather than using last seasons kit 

Have the new home strips arrived? They were supposed to be sent to pre ordered folk by the 3rd week in July. Seems they have shelved the new away one after saying it was coming soon. Apprentice Boys away for another season then?

1 hour ago, Robert said:

The Courier have put their interview with Ketan on line. My phone is not letting me copy the link but it’s not behind a paywall.

 

https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/exclusive-interview-with-caley-thistle-s-potential-saviour-357174/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

16 minutes ago, STFU said:

My reading of the response is that we'll get details when the deal is complete.

He says he'll be in Inverness soon to arrange a meet and greet and not that it will be held soon.

He says he understands questions need answered but details can only be released as things complete.

Most worryingly he's taking council from Gardiner.

If even a small number of the concerns being raised are true/accurate then it could all be too late by the time we get information or a chance to talk with him for clarification.

The supporters trust need to push for talks before the deal is done or there could be no point to it.

Trust the process STFU! 

Trust the lawyers, they will save us in their due diligence! 

The Supporter's Trust can push for whatever but most likely the club will do what it always has done and remain incommunicado. They don't want a dialogue here they just want it done so they can GTFO. Fans (as they have been for several years now) are just an irritation. 

I'm sure the in house interview with Ketan will be probing and ask all the hard questions fans want answers to.

47 minutes ago, IBM said:

Central Highland Council 

In Australia.

Pretty much on brand for our level of business acumen. He'll fit right in.