Joonya

Thanks very much everyone. We shall no doubt try and arrange some sort of engagement party or get together, but I know what a rubbish time of year it is for everyone financially. So why did I ask you may wonder..... well i couldn't think of anything else to get her for christmas

Lets get back on topic here shall we.... My personal view, however taken by anybody, is that ICT are imporving. From seeing the poor show against Utd (and others) at home at the start of the season, to seeing the likes of Niculae and Wyness understanding eachother, blackie and rankin playing some good football and our defence improving every game - not to mention Fraser's clean sheets - I'd say I am rather happy. There are still areas for improvement in our team, and these will come in time. We can't expect to go from 11th/12th to top 6 in one swoop. there are 11 other teams in this league with the highest of expectations and alot of passion to achieve their goals. This is football and we should take the ups and downs as they are thrown at us. I was a bit sceptical when Brew first came back, but he is starting to show he has the potential to take the club forward. In fact I have so much faith, that I will head to the bookies and see if I can get some cash on a top 6 place come the split!!!

lets not make this personal. I fully understand where Gringers is coming from as I have been in the same position myself when I lived in Coventry. Many times we have travelled 26 hour round trips to follow ICT, only for games to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, problems with transport or stadiums falling apart (Parkhead sticks out here). But these siuations are unavoidable and sometimes uncontrolable. Sky produce their TV schedules for matches once the fixtures are issued, and it is only towards the end of the season you see more of the big games changing to accommodate TV. Setanta don't appear to use this tactic and it only leads to complete inconvenience to many people - myself included. Not every employer provides 9-5 monday to friday workings, meaning many people have no other option but to book time off weeks, sometimes months in advance to be able to attend such fixtures.

I read in the paper that the december celtic ficture has also been changed!!!

Anyway, back to my meaning, i seriously don't think that it is a waste of money following ICT. You go through the good and the bad for the love of the team and the game. The same as following Scotland.

It'd be more of a waste of money to see a cheating referee in the dying second at hampden park!!! I, like most here, follow ICT through the good and the bad. Thats what supporters do. I have travelled up from coventry in all weathers to see many games. I remember a 4-0 defeat to Clyde at broardwood but i was up again 3 weeks later. Thats what supporters do. I remember a 4-3 defeat to Livingston for the 2nd div title decider, but was there the following season. Thats what supporters do. I remember a derby defeat, dumfries after a 26 hour round trip, crap-i-low visits, long 'away' days or weekend trips for a game to be postponed as close as 25 minutes before kick-off, but i still spend my money because thats what supporters do. If i decided to think my money was not deserving of a team like ICT, i would not have seen Celtic get gubbed 3-1, or seen us lift the first division title, or see performances such as Rangers 2-1 at home, or comebacks against Falkirk.... We will come good soon. have faith and keep pluggin your pocket money into watching the best football the highlands has ever seen!!!

It was the second half headin towards the north stand - therefore, he was furthest from the door :blah01: :blah01: :32:

The things i do in aid of charity hey??? :32: i might just have to grow my hair to 'curtains' again. That way i can dye my own hair for the next time i do drag :32: :33: :sillywave:

Send me them pics scotty mate please

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: ABSOLUTE FECKIN QUALITY....!!!!!!!!!!

... that the NPL was started by gringo and myself travelling to and from coventry on the train. the prize was ?1 to the winner each week

Many Many Many congratulations from CCC, the kids and myself!!! I missed out on the first 7 years, but hey, you've got it all coming to you. HAHAHAHA :021: (God that makes me sound so old) Perhaps she will be a central defender - For the ICT Ladies!!!

My report was typed up last night as soon as i got home in kind of a rush-job. Not bad if i do say so myself!!! The match was very entertaning throughout, and wyness certainly looked like his old self. Disagree with morgan having a poor game, and i thought he was very unfortunate to see his 20 yard effort clip off the bar. Overall, the side did exceptionally well, and prooved we have some depth in our squad. To leave out our first choice keeper, Niculae, McBain etc and still come out smelling of roses.... well, it's just superb. WELL DONE to the singing section also. I tried to join you guys as much as possible and shall be looking for a spare seat this weekend. Perhaps we should all do a mass booking in section G for those who want to chant??? There was one steward i noticed that actually got the crowd going. Once most of Section G were singing 'sit down shut up' to the man in yellow, he started to chant back 'watch the game, watch the game, watch the game!!!' - near enough the whole stand stood and chanted the exact same. Class!!! This to me is what stewarding should be about. Being able to have that bond with the fans where you know who's a hooligan and who's there to get behind their team and have a laugh... I even stood up with a friend of mine to chat to an aeroplane!!!

I used to be a huge Man Utd fan, and I got to a match once a season for 5 years because my uncle was a Coventry City season ticket holder, and he took me to highfield road in premiership days. I was getting more games a season by travelling to scotland and saving my folks alot of cash also... i went to recreation park, Alloa, to watch second div footie rather than go see Utd again at highfield road. A story Scotty (and others from the caley inn days) probably still cant belive or understand. Has anyone else changed alligences to follow our beloved ICT???

I was born and bread in Coventry as most of you will know, and i have never once had a urge to support them... The only reason i look out for their scores is because most of my friends follow them, and i like to take the pish when they loose. People shouldnt support a team just because they are local, although it is a sad sight to see when you see 'home' buses alongside our support buses going down the A9 to games...

I'm up for a game... depends when due to work, but i'm available most evenings from 8 onwards..

I certainly don't rate him, so its not a generation thing! I have tried to watch the office, extra and his stand up 'comedies' but find all of it boring. It's like watching the worst student in drama class at school try and act our a scene from Phantom of the Opera!!!

I remember before the start of HM5 there was a steward doing sod all, swinging his legs from side to side for at least 5 minutes and didnt once look up at the stand OR at the game... I belive someone has a video of this also, and just goes to show how compitent some of the stewards are at ICT. I confess, i stood throughout the ENTIRE match V Arbroath, along with 2 of my friends. We did no harm, carried on singing and even when the play was dull we sang to the seagulls!!! thats what football is about. Creating and enjoying an atmosphere with fellow fans to get behind your team win, loose or draw... WE ARE NOT HOOLIGANS!!!!

I think perhaps it is time for a change between the sticks. Fraser has not been strong in command of his box this season and he should have saved at least 50% of the goals he has conceeded. Dundee Utd's first springs to mind here (and yes, caff was also at fault, but even so, fraser should have been there to cover his a55) I never really rated dods i must admit, but the basics of his play worked - such as getting the ball away from danger just so the players can regain position. That boy Watt seemed to impress me in the cup and i think may be able, in time, to cover that void.

True enough, very much so. I am guilty of not proof reading or correcting my typo's, but the majority of the time, i dont think about it.

Something I recieved a while ago that i have just found on my laptop - and it makes sense... Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Panadol, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is remembered only by three stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame and I'm A Victim.

Tend to head to the Dolphin in Nairn these days, but as a boy headin on holiday there, we used to frequent Friar Tucks - went there in summer hols with the kids, and they were fab. (and no, i dont mean deep fried child before any of you get smart!!! :blah01:) saying that, there was a superb chippy round the corner from Dawlish train station... by far THE BEST fish and chips ever - and their smoked sausages and fish cakes were fab too if i mind right

I had an Irn Bru ice-cream just before we flew to spain - was cracking, yet at the same time, i missed having my all time fave of mint choc chip!!! Rum and raisin is ok, but mint choc beats all...

Happy Birthday to Gringo who has reached the youthful age of 52 today... :clapping03: I believe it is also Guzz' birthday also, so congratulations there too.... :021:

One thing I missed from my original post is that although the steward decided not to answer any of us, I spoke to the 'chief steward' at the back of the stand, who said (and I quote) "well, the police would have told him to" Hmmm... very likely I'm sure. To me there is no excuses for singling out a 7 year old disabled child. I have already responded to Kenneth McGeogh of St Mirren and stated I will send him details of what happened. I just dont see how a written apology is too much to ask!!! I fully understand stewards are there for 'customer safety' etc etc, but they must start to recognise those who are there to support their team, and those to cause trouble.