Joonya

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The 'older generation' - particularly those in the north stand - probably dont appreciate just how much behind the team these lads in Section G are. They are not hooligans. They create new songs from nowhere - the jonny hayes one is original, catchy and brilliant by the way - and they ARE the atmosphere at TCS. Since the likes of Bingham Legend changed to following Killie and stopped attending games, these lads deserve credit for taking over. I dont sit right at the back with them, but I do get involved. Even a few younger lads have started to bring their hooters to games to join in. I think thats excellent. Proof these lads are there for the banta and not to create a riot came prior to the county match in the Mallard. One of the lads took offence to a remark made by an opposing fan and squared up to him. Right away, the rest of the 'Section G' lads jumped in the PREVENT any fighting and hooliganism, where many others would have perhaps continued the potential violence. The tomato sauce incident was simply, IMHO, a heat of the moment, adreniline fueled act of stupidity from one individual who took the 'bog roll atmosphere' of old too far.

I've not read all of the replies on this thread and I apologise if anything I type has been said before. It's been a very long day and I've not looked at this thread since reply #3 Instead of a whole seperate section for complaints, why not have a senior moderator 'flag' a negative thread so people can easily determine where the banta is or isnt. this wont imediately eliminate negative posts, but it'll certainly show people before opening a topic what threads to avoid. By avoiding negative topics, posters can continue with the banta freely, and if others so wish to turn a positive topic into a negative one, they can then be yellow carded. There are envolopes on each topic to say which ones you've read and replied to - why not change these to 'traffic lights'. I hope this makes sense. Finally, despite already PMing scotty, i would like to publicy show my gratitude to scotty, donald, the mods and everyone else who has done a fantastic job on CTO - Hopefully this negativity we're seeing is a cloud that will soon show it's silver line

What was interesting was hearing a guy behind me (to the right of section G) shouting how he wanted butcher gone and how rubbish he is as a manager, only for there to be complete silence from the guy when he put eric on and he scored... From my own POV there wasnt that much to talk about from todays game. The majority of it was not in the least entertaining, and hayes and odhiambo were a breath of fresh air when they came on. Eric took his chance and what a fine goal it was too. Delighted for him

or perhaps Iain Stewart against Albion in a 6-1 victory before we moved to Caley Stadium later that season

from what I've found so far on here at least, Charlie Christie vs Alloa 23.09.95 ???

HT: 1-0 FT: 3-0 1st Scorer ICT: Foran 1st Scorer Opp: Smith Crowd: 3069

Montrose Draw @ 3.60 - ta

Well, it's been nearly a month since I got round to doing any more episodes of PLANK, so thought i'd get back in the swing of things with a 'Special' episode of MRS PLANK Mrs Plank Special Loads more story line in the pipeline - if you like it, you like it... if you dont, you dont....

When you see a lad get his opertunity and he doesnt take it (i am of course refering to his open goal howler last week) then how can you consider him in a near future line up, especially in a fixture of such importance? Had Barrowloads scored that chance last weekend against Morton, he would have no doubt been on the bench if fit. With Eric eager to get playing again, I would suggest that Butcher though he would be far more up for it in terms of proving himself for team selections than barrowloads, despite the fact he has never experienced playing in a highland derby fixture

We had a fantastic day's walk. Although it was flittering between 0 and 2 degrees most of the way, we kept a decent pace to stay warm, with a little assistance from Highland Park, courtesy of TMFTJ - Cheers Manny!!! The plan was to leave the stadium at 9am and get to The Mallard for 1pm. I said this would be a 3mph pace (which would have infact meant we'd only cover 12 miles, not 15). We did in fact leave around 8:55 and got into the Mallard at 13:05... Not a bad effort at all. Myself and Dunco had a few laughs on route, not least one illustrated below, and were gutted to hear but not see the train go past us as we came out of Maryburgh. A few waves from the ICT faithful would have topped off the day. Excellent craic in the Mallard too... the only downside to the whole day was 90 minutes of pish... We'll definately be doing this again at out next fixture over the bridge. Hopefully we'll have a couple more recruits.

Just leaving my place now for TCS. I'll catch you all in the mallard... Manny - thanks for the offer but we'll decline on this occasion. Setting off at 9 would give us an eta at the Mallard of 1pm at a steady 3mph pace, and we'll probably stop off in Conon Bridge for a bite to eat too... Unless of course you're planning to fill up your thermos and loin us for a mile or 3???

East Fife Draw @ 3.60 Does anyone now the current table???

I HAVE COMPANY PEOPLE :022: Dunco - a fellow Highland Marcher - is donning his boots for the short 15 mile walk. People are still welcome to join us for the walk from Stadium to Stadium. Leaving TCS main entrence at 9am. Should we get a decent pace, we could well be at the Mallard just as the train pulls in!!! lol

HT: 1-1 FT: 1-3 1st Scorer ICT: Imrie 1st Scorer Opp: Wood Crowd: 5169

I think IHE is just scared I'm going to get him lost :( :( GOOD NEWS - I may have some company BAD NEWS - 'I MAY have some company' Did you know Millets still have their closing down sale on unil tomorrow?

Was he not in the studio the days before we hammered ayr 5-1??

the argument here would be that he has substancially reduced his annual income with the loss of his setanta spots. and that was before they went bust. Craig Levien has been seen on tv more often then not in the last couple of weeks too, yet he seems to be fine at utd. And he must be doing something right to be able to turn our fortunes round in recent weeks :D

InterTheNet used to post very often and was a multiple winner of Gringo's NPL. He changed names to Yompa not long after a Highland March one year (think it was HM3) as he used to 'yomp' anywhere rather than stick to designated routes. He's seldom on the main forum and no longer posts on the NPL, but he's very much involved in the Highland Marches - after all, he did create it. Growing up, moving away and getting married are no excuse to leave the forum. I am a prime example of this - well, 2 out of 3 ain;t bad - i mean, who wants to grow up!!! We rarely see BigStu, Bart, Naelifts, the Coia's, Ky or Iaminsider although they are sometimes seen at games or in the innes... Or they could have changed names???

indeed not.... he could warm up for the walk with a decent swim down the moray firth. :D

Even the folks have rules themselves out Alex... :angry: But hey ho, still plenty of time for people to change their mind B)

Not many takers for this hey? I bet the weather is keeping people away :025: :025: WIMPS!!! At least I'll be safe knowing so many people will have a pint waiting for me on arrival to the Mallard :004:

I got my tickets yesterday and it didnt sound like there was a huge amount left, so I wouldnt chance it if i were you. 4 adult tickets in the terrance only cost me ?52, which was a surprise!

It was mentioned at the start of the season that people may be up for a mini 'highland march' style walk to Dingwall for our first away fixture there next weekend... Although there are so many legalities etc that stopped this being an 'en mass' organised walk, it hasn't detered me from planning to walk to the game myself anyway. I love walking and I aim to use this to kick-start my Highland March 8 training ready for April. I have therefore just been out and checked over the route I intend to take... Starting from TCS, I'll walk over the bridge to North Kessock and follow the sea-front road through Charlestown. Onward past the camp site to Milton where I head north for half a mile to Blairdhu Farm/Cottage at the A832. there is then an off-road section over a few fields that takes me to Drynie Park. My main route then will be to walk through Newmore and Bishop Kinkell and hence on to Conon Bridge. Here there is a chance for a beverage and lunch stop/chipper. It'll then be pathed all the way into dingwall where i intend to meet up with everyone else who travelled by train/bus to the Mallard. I'll expect to leave TCS between 9 / 9:30am for an eta at the Mallard of approx 1:30 / 2pm. It's just over 15 miles. If anyone else is up for it then cool - meet me outside TSC main entrence no later than 9am saturday. Just make sure you have enough water, sandwiches/snacks and essential equipment such as water proof clothes (possibly even a hi-viz jacket). You'll be responsible for your own match ticket arrangements, travel back to Inverness and most importantly your own safety. Like I said at the start, I'm doing this purely because I like walking and want to get into Highland March training mode - it'd just be nice to have a bit of company really. :D

No thanks - I'm walking...