DalgetyBayJaggy

Thanks both for the replies. Unfortunately came just too late for me to get there in time so I'll just have to watch on TV!  

Due to last minute change of plans I am now able to come to match but I've not bought tickets. I can get there in time but does anyone know if I'll be able to get tickets?

Just now, DalgetyBayJaggy said:

If it's like last year the only definite is that the top seed is at home to the second seed so we'd be away to Hearts. Match order and the rest of the home/away draw is random.

The schoolboy error that IHE has made is assuming that the SPFL has the ability to put together a piece of software that can count beyond 2.

Or knows what 'software' is....

The schoolboy error I have just made is assuming that the SPFL remembers what it did last year......

On 5/26/2018 at 8:17 AM, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

It was a Seer moment but If the Jam Tarts are top seeds then it would make sense if they are given the two other "higher" teams in Embra  - us and Raif with tother two away.

Us being second it would make sense to have Raif at home. Evidently the other (home or away) would be Cove or Cowdenbeath. As the Jam Tarts are top seeds I suspect that we would be given the second bottom at home (Cowdenbeath)

Raif then would have both Cove and Cowdenbeath at home.

If it's like last year the only definite is that the top seed is at home to the second seed so we'd be away to Hearts. Match order and the rest of the home/away draw is random.

The schoolboy error that IHE has made is assuming that the SPFL has the ability to put together a piece of software that can count beyond 2.

Or knows what 'software' is....

2 penalties scored out of 8 - that's got to be some sort of record.....

Apparently Dods has just signed a new 2 year contract at Brechin. It's a part time job so probably not too expensive to buy him out of but it suggests he's not desperately looking for something 'bigger' and probably makes him a less likely option.

23 minutes ago, Caley Mad In Berks said:

From watching Brechin, only on TV, in their play off final, I'd be inclined to give Darren Dods a go.

But, whoever it is, I hope the new board is sensible enough NOT to award the new guy with a 4 year contract.

I wouldn't judge Brechin on that game. I've been to a few Brechin games this season including both play off final matches and that was by far the best I've seen them play. However Darren has done pretty well on a very tight budget so I wouldn't be disappointed if he ended up at ICT. He's unlikely to do any better with Brechin so would probably be looking to move to further his managerial career.

Just seem Mr Hughes & Mr Collins together in Edinburgh Airport departures.

Presumably off to an interview with a big Spanish or Italian club as the ultimate dream management team.

On 22 August 2016 at 11:52 AM, DoofersDad said:

What!  No takers yet for a pun or two?  

Although it would appear to be a product aimed at the colts squad, it sounds like an appropriate product for the first team as well given that some players had a mare of a game.

Sorry it's taken 10 days and is slightly off topic but my mane point is that since Ritchie has taken over the reins he has got the bit between his teeth and is trying to create a stable, balanced team despite the handicap of limited funds. 

Furlong term success the board need to keep the St Ledger balanced and not saddle the club with debt. I think they've done pretty well despite the previous manager trying to stirrup trouble - it mustang er them!

A top six finish will be grand, national cup competitions are important so Ascot tish Cup run would be Good woodn't it. Winning a local Derby or too at a canter would also help keep our Premier League status in tack t.

Not even second to every ball today. Incredible how many managers don't seem concerned about playing with a man down for a few minutes - even when you're clearly under the cosh. Hopefully Foran's at least learned that lesson today. I know he's more laid back than Hughes but spending the entire game with his arms folded on the sideline seems a bit too laid back.

2 hours ago, Kingsmills said:

Mike Tremlett as I recall. May be the same person.

Looks like it's the same person. According to LinkedIn he went to the University of Hull and before that he went to Frederick Gough Grammar School in Scunthorpe.

There's a clue in there somewhere......

Extra time, then penalties.

http://spfl.co.uk/league-cup/format/ 

Not just a comfortable win but an entertaining match. Dunfermline came out of the traps very quickly, were all over us for 20 minutes and were unlucky to find themselves a goal down. At 2-1 up I thought Dunfermline still weren't out of it but the way we kept at them for another goal meant that at 3-1 I just didn't see them coming back at us. Last season we would have sat in at 2-1, would have endured a torrid second half and conceded a last minute goal to lose 2 points. It was refreshing to see us playing creative and attacking football without having to go a goal down first! 

Shocking behaviour from the Dunfermline fans targeted at Mulraney who was clearly hacked down several times by players who had no hope of keeping up with him. I hope he's able to get used to that. 

Can't wait for the new season to start proper. 

13 hours ago, HawkeyeTheGnu said:

Yeah, that's what my maths says too. We are in the same position as Utd - we have both dropped 2 points (but they've played a game more)

Apologies - BBC hadn't added Dundee Utd's bonus point to the group table when I did my maths! It's about time I accepted that the BBC isn't 100% reliable like it used to be!

16 minutes ago, HawkeyeTheGnu said:

Two wins in 90 mins, and hope that Utd don't beat Dunfermline in 90 mins. 

If we win both our remaining games we win the group regardless of other results.

Anyone know when Aaron will be fit to play?

Good to see we are now in the top half of the league on BBC website with County and Rangers already in relegation trouble!

2 minutes ago, RiG said:

Apparently Lawless, Bannigan and Slater (ex of Killie) are heading to Pittodrie. Would liked to have seen Lawless at ICT but if Aberdeen really are interested we would struggle to match the wages on offer but he'd probably have more of a chance of playing most weeks with us.

Jeez - when Googling 'ideal squad size for a football team' has Derek McInnes accidentally typed 'American Football team'?

1 hour ago, Moogthurso said:

Bad thing about the format is it may encourage defensive  play as couple of draws with penalty wins could easily put third favourite through. 

Hope we really concentrate on turning our possesion play into attacking throw ins and corners where we can use our set piece experts to grab some goals. Always amazed me last year how few corners we achieved for our possesion stats. 

It's difficult to get a corner when your possession is in your own half and facing your own keeper!

11 hours ago, wynthank15 said:

Sorry Elgin 1 didn't answer your main point where are the goals going to come from, in my opinion given the financial constraints there is only one answer Derek Riordan. Complete nutter, brilliant footballer it's the chance you have to take in the bargain basement bin I only wish we had JH to control him rather than Foran but that's the kind of player we are looking for and have signed in the past ie guys that have failed or been injury prone at other clubs, we are the last chance saloon for so many players at this level.

My mate is assistant manager at a League 1 club who had Riordan training with them at the start of last season and said he was far too slow for League 1. 

54 minutes ago, 12th Man said:

Personally I would rather turn off at Balloch  A811, cut off north near blair drummond and back on A9 junct 10 at Stirling.

Tbh probably just as quick in a bus using the Erskine Bridge. Now that the M74 takes more traffic.

You might want to edit your list as Motherwell are missing.

Motherwell are in the south draw.

If I was Dumbarton I'd be pretty p*ssed that Rangers are in the South draw while Dumbarton are in the North. Geographically correct as the crow flies but I don't imagine many people will be travelling to or from Dumbarton in a plane! 

"You're going to stick that award where????"

1 hour ago, Tichy_Blacks_Back said:

LVG keeps saying he has one year left before he retires and he's never won the Scottish Cup 

He'd make Yogi's style of play look dazzling!!!

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/inverness-boss-john-hughes-brink-7993313#ZbEMr6AhXkTmrZlH.97

Not a huge surprise - hopefully this will make SOMETHING happen!