Fraz

Foran could have had 2 or three goals himself today if he put in a least half the effort that we have seen him produce. He was a liability from the start (not for the first time this season). He was over critical on more than one occasion (not for the first time this season) and he himself was probably the worst player on the park (and not for the first time this season). For him to clap the fans at the end and try to get us all behind the team really p***** me off, because for a full 90 minutes he did nothing but stroll around the pitch and not once try and gee up the lads. There was no praise, no passion, no desire, no encouragement. Just lots of critisism to other players, even if it was he who played the initial bad pass in the first place. We all know how close Butcher and Foran are, and for that reason I will slag off Butcher. But Foran is the club captain and should show the desire and passion in every single game, not just at the end when the fans are on his back!!! I don't disagree with most of what you're saying. I think that he is clearly Butcher's golden boy and the manager can't see past him and will play him no matter what, but that's not Foran's fault. I do believe that unfortunately Foran is learning his leadership technique/skills from Butcher i.e. shout/moan, not really a good thing! He should be encouraging other players more yes, that would be one of the aspects I would like to see in an ICT captain, but that only goes so far. Ultimately all the players on the park are professional footballers and need to take responsibility for their own performance. Was he really the worst player on the park or has his form just dipped more noticably due to previous good form? I have no idea why of course, is it injury, pressure, confidence or his upcoming fatherhood? Who knows. Tade has missed plenty of sitters too and has the touch of an elephant but because he runs and runs he seems to get away with most of the criticism. People used to moan about Grantys captancy style- that he didn't say enough, was too quiet with the players etc and it would seem that people feel that we have gone from one extreme to the other which is fair enough. At the end though (unless I missed something) I saw nothing wrong with what Foran did, as I said before if he just slinked away with his head down people would be gurning about that too. At least it was a bit more dignified than the 'fans' lining up to boo him and the other players off the park.

You feel we're not missing a solid, reliable and committed centre half? GM not good enough for the SPL, but how many seasons has he played there? Shame Proctors tackle was in the box - PMSL thats a bit like shooting someone in the head with a gun and then in court claiming I never did anything wrong it's just a shame his head was in the way! . Foran played a poor game (not for the first time this season) although to be fair he set up the goal. But he's not the only one under performing, not by a long shot and that includes the management teams as they have brought these players in. I felt Foran was only clapping at the end and thanking the fans for sticking with the team, at least that's what I saw. People would be moaning if he just walked straight off saying that 'he isn't showing the loyals fans any gratitude' so he's damned either way. Never mind all will be well when- We start to gell, get injured players back, find the system that works for us, play a passing game etc etc. Not to mention the stability brought from giving TB & MM the contract extensions so early, that will hopefully kick in soon too.

AAAGGHH why the feck can we not see a game out to the finish!

Pen to Dunf scored

Pen to Dunf

1-0 HT. Looking far more settled since the goal. Been pretty lucky but who cares we're due some!

Tade 1-0!!!!!!!!!

Great save from Esson!

Dunf rattle the post.

We're playing a passing game, unfortunately its to the wrong team so far.

Dunno about cameras bud, but FYI prob should be in the general nonsense forum.

Tickets booked for me and the better half, very much looking forward to it!

IMO they should have waited until the new year and looked at how we are doing at this point before offering contracts. This will be a more accurate representation of how 'Terry's new team' is performing for better or ill.

Booster

Aww, don't worry you're great too James!

Never said it was impossible, but one step at a time. Jeez a 2-1 win and suddenly we're on course for our best ever SPL finish.

I'm all for a bit of optimism but let's just get off the bottom of the table before expecting top six eh?

Tade!

2-1!

The missus and I will be there as always, pondering taking the wee one for her second ICT game after all she was good luck when we played Septic last season!

Uncle

I take it your pension is safe? My own was increased a couple of years back from 4.5% to 6% to maintain the same final salary pension and my employers are going through a consultation process to increase that to 8% of my salary from January. We don't have the union at my work but many of our colleagues are members and I'd probably strike if directed to. Our working terms and conditions have deteriorated over the last few years and there has to come a point where the employer is shocked into listening. If your work doesn't have a union how can your colleagues be in it and how can you strike if your not in a union IIRC anyone can join most unions (tho some are only for teachers etc) you don't have to 'have one' at your place of employment.

I was in Unison when I worked in Glasgow City Council, went on strike twice during that time for pension rights if I remember correctly. Not in one anymore now that im back in Inverness and working in a completely different line of work. My old man is the boss anyway and there are only 3 employees so not much call for a union!

PMSL @ Macdonald ! :)

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