Joonya

Updates appreciated Caleyrule. Shame about the result and a shame the likes of McBain, Golabek and others didnt get a run out.

... Kind of implied we should concentrate on the thread header rather then the negative comments aurrounding the stewards. So, to all my fellow fans with me at tannadice yesterday :salute:

PURE CLASS... After drinking until 5am on the saturday morning and suffering one of my worst hangovers in years for most of the day, yesterday was well worth the dodgy train journey. Myself and BA travelled down with our Utd friend and even he was praising our display and had no complaints. 'Dire' was one word mentioned a few times by him! We've even convinced him that Kenneth is shoit (or did kenneth do that himself... hmm)! Delighted, thrilled and exctremely chuffed with ICT. The players were outstanding and if Ayr last season was the best atmosphere, then Utd yesterday was the best performance. Beautiful passing, superb skills, great awareness and not really much of the dreaded long ball. Add to that 2 superb strikes, a well placed effort and a penalty, and i think the SPL may not be so bad for us this year. I also noticed on the BBC highlights online that Esson tipped the ball onto the post, so credit to Esson for his clean sheet also despite not having an awful lot to do Sod the stewards - they were just power-tripping, annoying and a disgrace. Lets not let them sour our fantastic day!!!

Myself and BA will be travelling to this one with our Utd friend. Really looking forward to it too!!!

should have kept Johnny Hayes on... :_blah:

time to take him off and rest for saturday

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WHAT THE CLUB COULD DO... I think when CaleyD was the announcer, the half time chat and entertainment seemed to come across better than simply something read from a script. The music choice was better also, and this I think encouraged more fans to get involved. Noticing the tune to the 'johnny hayes' chant, the appropriate music was played and it got the fans excited at half time. Perhaps someone who can emulate CD's enthusiasm on the tannoy would help lift some folk. there was the idea of a singing section, which obviously faltered due to SPL (and other )rules etc, but this was, in many folks opinion, over indulged by a certain former member of backroom staff. Perhaps Darren, Kenny or someone else can look into possible 'loopholes' and communicate to the fans what we can and cant do. CAN: Stand when appropriate to do so - CANT: Stand up constantly CAN: Create Banter with the opposition - CANT: Use sectarian or potentially offensive language (the 'g' word for etc). WHAT THE FANS CAN DO... Put the damn sweeties back in their wrappers (in fact just leave them in your pockets, or better still, at home) and get behind the team!!! (I know many people who sit in the main stand, and I know that they're more than capable of chanting - proven when in the pub, away days, functions etc) Sing with those that do generate atmosphere, instead of giving them grief for it. If you fancy joining in with a chant but are too embarrased to chant alone, move to where the atmosphere is and join in. (The more the merrier!)

Has anyone else noticed that there are only 2 former players coming back for this match? No mention of Wyness at all on the official site... Textbook error :_thumbdown:

You can choose your seat from those available. You can get your name on your seat, but this costs extra You can pay by installments, but at the APR it is cheaper paying by Credit Card!!! :_chaching: I got a season ticket 4-years ago. I had my name (Gringo Jnr) put on the seat. I bought another ticket the following season, and didnt request name on seat, but it was still there. I havn't had a ticket the last two seasons, but my name is still on the seat :_doh:

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I realy like it. Love the come back of the stripes. That swoosh from the last shirt was shocking.

Quite possibly, Smee, but at the end of the day the main thing is that there will be a tribute.

The club are planning some sort of tribute to Peter, according to the Highland News.

Sorry for not posting sooner, but I have not been on the ball with any organising for an event. I've been unable to dedicate much time in the last couple of weeks to look deeper into the posibility of an organised charitiy walk/event, and with weddings and a family holiday forthcoming, I cant see me finding much time between now and the new season, which is fast approaching. Obviously, Peter's efforts were amazing and this should not be forgotten. Also, as a devoted ICT fan who died in the teams colours on everest, I also think he is still deserving of some sort of tribute. Failing A.N.Other taking the task on board in looking into an organised event, may I suggest something that is perhaps rather more low-key but a mark of respect all the same... that all ICT fans wear a bonnet and scalf as a mark of respect throughout the match, and have a minutes' applause after the championship flag unveiling against Celtic.

I've not been on the forum since initially posting this thread. so apologies for no updates etc. Can I just ask you please don't 'praise me' (as it were) for coming up with the idea. The idea came about through a few people chatting on these forums and it was suggested I assist with any organising. I have already stated that any event should be in honour of Peter, and not about those who are organising or taking part. I certainly think that contacting Peter's family should be first and foremost, yet would like to have at least some information / ideas on hand to put to them. Should they wish to not allow an event, I will not persue it in any way shape of form. This also includes dedicating HM9 to Peter, as this would also go against their wishes if they decide against. I like the suggestions we have so far, so please keep them coming. I shall contact the club in due course to gather their thoughts also, and think the idea of a photo (maybe above the tunnel exit) would be a sound tribute in itself.

As has been mentioned on the everest thread, someone suggested an event in tribute to the ICT fan who lost his life near the summit, wearing his ICT colours. I have suggested a 'highland march style' walk from Skye, where Peter's family live, to the stadium, as well as an 'en mass' charity walk from Bught Park to the stadium. I will be looking into this in more depth in the weeks leading up to the fixtures release. Anyone with further ideas or willing to take part, please post here.

The issues we have with the longer walk are predominently time and distance. a 125+ mile route would need at least 5-7 days to complete, and with the new season quite close and no fixture list yet, it'll be difficult for anyone to secure time off work - especially as most people's colleagues will be off holidaying somewhere. But like I said, I am still willing to look into it. The issues we have / could have with the shorter walk is the council and police. I remember when we tried to organise the walk to Dingwall, there were many health and safety issues raised. What I will do, however, is persue this one in more depth over the weekend when I am off. I have started a new thread regarding the event, to keep people up to date and to not detract people away from tributes to Peter

One way around that would be to get a load of us to walk 'en mass' from where the great glen way meets the Caledonian Canel near Bught Park. That'll be about 4-5 miles to the stadium. As you all know, I am more into longer distances and am willing to look into the original idea of Skye to Stadium, but perhaps a shorter walk would be ideal for all. Dressing up can be optional, but I think everyone should wear a bonnet and scalf as another mark of respect. regardless of the weather that day...

I certainly think that perhaps a minute applause/silence would be fitting, especially on top of an idea posted by others to do an event in his honour. One idea is this... A 'Highland March' style walk to ICT's first home league match of the season. Obviously we have no fixtures list to go by, so my idea is to walk from Glenhinnisdal, near Uig on Skye, where he and his father lived. Walk accross Skye to Kyleakin and across that silly bridge thing. Head East to pick up Glen Affrick and head to Cannick. From there it's through Glen Urquart to Drumnadrochit to pick up the Great Glen Way to Inverness. The total distance will be around 125 miles and will be a fitting tribute to Peter. It would be great to have a good few people doing it, not only to respect Peter and his efforts, but to raise as much money as possible for OCD Action - the charity Peter was doing this for. I fear that doing it alone (or with very few) would draw attention away from Peter's honour and more toward those doing it... if that makes sense.

I have not read this thread yet but it was brought to my attention by BA. I would suggest a couple ideas. 1) that next years Highland March be to raise funds for the charity that this guy as raising funds for. We'll maybe get our shirts with his name rather than our own handles. 2) A mini Highland March to our first away game of the season 3) A munro, as suggested already I am more than happy to meet with anyone and discuss ideas further. obviously a ver very sad story and I pay tribute to his efforts. Anything to show respect I am up for!!!

My next available day off for a walk is wednesday 16th june. If people who may be interested could leave their names on this thread or send me a PM, I will look into a nice easy 8-10 mile day (possibly 12 :P ). If there is no interest I will simply head out on a longer walk as is the norm. It would, however, be great to have some company, and I will also keep a record of peoples' individual miles like I do for Highland March, so that you know when you reach a certain milestone.

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I was going to post this in the general nonsense section, but felt as it'll involve forum members, here was perhaps the best place initially. If a moderator wants to sticky it or move it, then cool... Anyway, As you will all know, I help organise and participate in the annual Highland March at the end of every season. I also enjoy walking at any time, but it has dawned on me (it's only taken the best part of 8 years) that walking alone to train for such events can be boring, despite the fantastic scenary of the local area to keep you going. Whilst on a walk today, I was thinking about Gringo Peeg Outings - a pub-crawl-esque walk along the towpaths around the west midlands organised by my old man - and thought it would be a good idea to do a similar up here, involving forum personel. The way it would work is simple... if myself or anyone else has a day off work and plans a nice walk somewhere, post it on the forum to inform people who may be interested. People can then make their own arrangements to get to the rendezvous and home again. I must admit, I prefer long walks of 15+ miles, and on occasions stretch this to 25-30 miles, but if anyone fancies joinin me or has their own outing planned, post it.

I've been to a 'Motley Crue' conference. When John Major was PM... Met Jeffery Archer there too. anyway, back on topic... I had a slightly embarrasing moment with craig brewster once. (not a sentence to be taken out of context either thank you very much!!!) Granted it's not away from football, but here goes. It was at the training pitches at Fort George. My pal Colin is a huge DUFC fan and we regualrly went to the training pitches for a kick about before the players turned up. Brewster knew of me through Highland March, and ultimately asked how I was. Colin, being somehow impressed about this, asked if i knew CB. I said I'd spoken to him a few times and agreed to introduce them. I spoke to CB as anyone would normally speak, where as colin blurted out "you're my hero", followed by a few memories of CB at DUFC, shook his hand and said he'd never wash it again. For him it was excellent, for me an embarrasment (agan, not a sentence to be taken out of context)