Joonya

http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2788317,00.html damn!!!

"More of your "everythings just dandy" stuff. I'll express my view of things how I like. If you don't like that, I don't care." More of your conspiracy theories more like, Renegade. You'll soon have more conspiracy theories than Neil Lennon!! Luke is absolutely right in the fact that one or two people have constantly ranted about munro and duncan all season. They just cant seem to let go and quite frankly, the record is starting to wear thin. So FFS, can we please now give it a rest with the conspiracy theories and actually start to look at the big picture. IE - Rosscoe has been offered a deal. I couldn't give a crap if it's a pay as you play deal, matches his current deal or is offered more money. The fact still remains that an offer is on the table and surely to goodness must show that Butcher see's him as part of next years squad?

Was there not something in the courier about pre-season friendlies. I've not got my copy any more, but I believe it said we'll have no home fixtures as the pitch is getting sorted out, and they're ruled out england. I would therefore think we'll be playing SFL opposition away from home mostly, with games against Highland League teams for the fringe players.

Considering Butcher once said 'he'd have a full team of ross tokely's' in his first season with us, I can't see how he'd in any way show rosscoe any sort of disrespect by not at least offering him a contract which he thought was at least fair. Offering him better terms for 'loyalty' is, in my mind, stupid. Loyal players are awarded with testimonials. He's had that! Rosscoe had the chance to move for money when a turkish club came in for him. He didn't go and has continued to do well for us since. Unfortunately I dont see him as a regular starter this season, much the same as when Golly and McBain slowly but surely lost their places to younger, fitter players.

Does a certain Hat Trick count? :P Aberdeen in March (1-0 win) and St Mirren away (1-0 win) were my personal fave's. Mostly because the stewards allowed the banter to flow and we could enjoy the atmosphere. In terms of performance I'd say, of the games I attended, was when we played Hearts in september. Not because I scored at half time, but because we out-played them for most of the match and looked like a 'team' rather than a group of individuals.

Unfortunately, PT, although it was the tenth event, it is only the 9th completed end-to-end. The logistics last year of making Hamilton in 3.5 days ended that record. Even so, I'm personally delighted to have completed every 'possible' one, as well as bring back the fun of Highland Marching. I can't wait to see the fixture calender for next season so I can book time off work for next year's event!!! As usual, there'll be a diary. Unsure when this'll be online, but like I said, pictures are already emerging on the HM FB page.

Cheers PT. Was great to see yourself after so long too. The win will make your trip back south a more pleasurable one I am sure! I've just calculated the route once more using gmap pedometer. The initial milage was plotted as being 160 miles and was as close to 'as the crow flies' as you can get. So much so that the route didnt deviate from that line by any more than 2-miles either side of it. Unfortunately we had to change our course on more than one occasion, all due to weather circumstances. Our total milage therefore has come out as being 172.1 miles - the first time, we think, that we have added to our planned milage, rather than reduce it. Once again, many thanks to everyone for their support. Some pictures are on our facebook page. If anyone has any photos/video's of the Highland March from this year or others, please PM me as it'd be great to see them. cheers

HT: 2-0 FT: 4-1 1st ICT: Tade 1st Opp: Griffiths Crowd: 3669

Magnificent effort by everyone on board this years Highland March. Never before have we encountered so many logistical nightmares and overcome each and every one of them. We've added around 10 miles (if not more) to the initial route due to the weather, climbed hills peaking at over 2,500ft, fallen into bogs, climbed over trees, trenched through marsh-land and rivers, encountered all 4-seasons during the week, and still made it to Inverness by this afternoon! Even I'm amazed! Many many thanks to everyone who showed us support and best wishes. It really does help us on the road. Remember though, we're not finished yet!!! Essich Roundabout to the Stadium is the final leg - 5 miles. We'll leave Essich roundabout around 1030 and make our way to town via the castle and falcon square. We'll make our way to the Innes bar for a light refreshment and then, along with a few members of the CLAN, we'll leave the Innes at 1pm to make our way to the stadium for 2pm...

Final full day of HM10 is upon us, and it appears another wet one is in store. Waterproofs a must today! From the viewpoint above Fort Augustus to the Essich roundabout is our aim, leaving us Essich to the stadium tomorrow. Thanks again for everyones support. We'll be seeing you all tomorrow!

Day 2 completed at 1638 - 1h22m ahead of schedule. Following the gruelling challenges of the past 3 events (Killie 184 miles, Ayr 204 miles and Hamilton in 3.5 days) we've re-established a certain element of fun back into Highland Marching. A particluar off-road section near the Dukes Pass at Brig O' Turk saw one or two of us (ok, just me) fall knee-deep into boggy marsh-land... Twice!! Gringo, however, called it a day at Aberfoyle. The inclines of the route caused havoc on a heavy chest, following a month-long sick bug. #HM10 is the 'trend' for twitter should people like to get behind us. Some cracking photos and stories already this year, and it's only day 2!!!

Day 1 yet to close, but we're making great progress and are already on the West Highland Way. We'll try and update the progress where we can, considering 75% of the route is off-road. Thanks to all at the game for a great reception and for your messages here and on facebook & twitter. #HM10

Final Joker played on this fixture please

H-T: 1-1 F-T: 1-2 Tade Imrie 3469

Last year saw a fair bit of disappointment as it was the first year not a single person had covered the entire distance. This year, we're looking to bounce back and re-claim the end-to-end accolade as well as enjoy what should be a challenging and eventful week. As a side note, the highland march website has been updated to show the diary and gallery of last years outing. ... www.highlandmarch.co.uk As ever, all support is very much appreciated, but be on the look out for the ICT CLAN supporters, who will be joining us marchers from Falcon Square to the Stadium on Saturday 12th May.... BRING IT ON

HT: 2-0 FT: 2-1 1st ICT: McKay 1st Opp: Kirk Crowd: 2969

Loving the look and layout of the CTO site from my Blackberry. Before it would be very tempremental as it tried to load the whole main site. Has anyone else noticed a change to it?

HT: 1-1 FT: 1-1 1st ICT: Foran 1st Opp: Shiels Crowd: 3769 1st Yellow Card: Williams Any chance you can let us know how many jokers we have left please

Not too sure what to make of the whole issue with there being not a single Scot in our starting 11 on Saturday. I say that because when you consider Tade, Gillet and Golobart were our only foreign tongue players on Staurday (IE their first language isn't English), it all seems a little OTT to suggest it's an embarrassing situation to find ourselves in.

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not sure what you find so funny, it is a fact the club was built upon players like that, I believe Butcher has set the club back years with his strategy so guess we will just have to agree to disagree. What I find funny is people that have been bought in by Butchers charisma while ignoring the shocking football he adopts You're quoting me, following the quote I pasted from you, to in effect pose the question, and I quote 'not sure what you find so funny'. is that right? Well, the quote you have quoted me on following the quoted quote that I quoted you on was merely an attempt at what I like to call, sarcasm. I quoted your quote because I thought that particular quote read to me as another 'reason' for TB to get the boot (IE, failing to field a Scot, as I so quoted you on) I therefore wrote the sentence you quoted me on following the initial quote I quoted you on as a sarcastic response because I think you'll look for any reason possible to oust Butcher. What I find funnier now, having seen you quote me on the quoted quotes that I quoted you on, is that you think the quote you posted from me, following my quoted quote from you, seemed to you as being perhaps disrespectful to ICT and it's heritage, rather than the intended sarcasm... In all seriousness, i'm just as disappointed with our performances this season as any other ICT fans, but i'm not into calling for the managers head after every bad game or poor result. Most of the people that are doing so will make some sort of reference to him releasing Grant and Russell. I can't believe people are so naive to think RD and GM would have made any difference to our 2011/12 campaign!

"I never thought I would see the day that ICT would field a team without one Scot in it, the type of player the club was built upon." In which case, I'll join the Butcher Out Brigade, because Butcher should have thought about that before releasing Grant and Russell :lol:

Fair enough... Here goes. Butcher brought in David Davies, Andrew Shinnie, Gregory Tade, Greg Tansey, and Roman Golobart. Arguably 5 of our star performers this season. Unfortunately Davies chose to pursue his dreams with Wolves and Shinnie, who was slow to start, turned out to be a real fans favorite and is on the long term injury list. Billy MacKay has shown glimpses of brilliance as has OTJ since his return from long term injury, both of whom Butcher brought in. Williams has also been brilliant since his arrival (I'll mention here that his is another Butcher signing) as has Josh Meekings (who, oh wouldn't you adam and eve it. He's a butcher signing too). Along with his other previous signings for this club, Club Captain Foran, Star player Hayes, Current goalkeeper Tuffey and of course Chris Hogg, I'd say that Terry Butcher has done damn good for Inverness! Granted, perfomances have been shocking (more so latterly), and no performance has been more boring in recent times than Saturday's game against Aberdeen. But when was the last time any of us saw a season where the manager has to change his squad almost every week because of a tweek here and a niggle there? The best we've managed in terms of the same starting 11 was 3 or 4 games around the festive period! All other times, Butcher has had no option but to mess with the squad to find the best fit. What irks me most is that people forget all this because they're still hung up on the releases of GM and RD. Whenever there is a poor performance or bad result, there's almost certainly a comment regarding their release. They're so hung up on it, there's even a thread as to why Butcher didn't turn up for the players' testimonial match.

Kind of getting bored of the Butcher Out brigade, who, lets face it, have been on his case since said release of the two players whose testimonial he supposedly didn't attend (I say supposedly, because I personally don't know if he was or he wasn't). As has been said by others, he's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. Turn Up, the fans say 'whats he doing here. the hypocrite! he released them now he's praising them. Butcher out' Don't Turn Up, the fans say 'what a disrespectful oaf. why didnt he be the bigger man. butcher out.' I know from personal experience that Butcher doesn't want to over shadow other people's limelight. He refused to join the Highland March lap-of-honour last year in fear it would be ruined by boo's aimed at him because of GM and RD's release. I'm sure, if he did stay away from the testimonial, that this would be his thinking. That if he showed up, the fans would chant away at him for releasing them, rather than showing much deserved support for two legends of the club. Let's also not forget, that although Butcher hasn't said why he released Grant and Russell, neither of these two have come out to say why either!! My own personal opinion on the release is that they were simply surplus to requirements. Lee Cox was quickly over taking Russell in the pecking order, so thats understandable, and the chances are that, following the captaincy issue and the possible friction that maybe came from it, perhaps Butcher, and maybe even Grant, thought the best thing to do was to part ways. There is no doubt we have missed Grant this season, and I agree Butcher is to blame for that. But perhaps the 'butcher out brigade' can give it a rest for the final 4 games of the season, because to be completely honest, i'm getting rather bored of seeing people sprout utter pish at any possible oppertunity!

HT: 1-1 FT: 2-3 1st ICT: Tade 1st Opp: Vernon Crowd: 4169 MrsJnr HT: 1-0 FT: 2-1 1st ICT: Tade 1st Opp: Vernon Crowd: 4003