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Something special Alex ?? that's the understatement of the year.

My thanks too nice to be kept in the know.

Aesthetics yes, technicals no, would help if I could.

He, Strachan that is, likes to keep in with the ' Big Boys ' always has and always will do. I wont be at all surprised if he gets his way and the Premier league is extended to incorporate these 'big boys' for next season. Merit, scruples what are they ??

Independence for the Highlands that's what I say.

I reckon he may be kept on, could be the spur that keeps Billy knocking in the goals, besides we need another striker in case of injury, illness or anything untoward happening to our favourite goalscorer.

AAAAHHHMMMMM luvin it !

Well done ICT great result!

Yes ! hopefully that settles it

Back where we belong

Billy Billy Billy 1 - 1

sure would, fingers crossed

Hamilton 1 up

I see that commentary on two teams fighting for top spot in the Premier league does not have the importance of two Championship teams in the eyes of the BBC Seems we are relegated to O A M. again aaaaaarrrrrrrggggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah he could bear witness to success !

Goalkeeper substituted Alex ? when did that start. Most times I remember, an injured goalkeeper would swap shirts with an outfield player then play on in agony on the left wing no subs were allowed. Injured players occasionally returned to the dressing room, would then get strapped up then return to the field later stinking of embrocation oil.

Interesting there seems to be something about ICT with scoring ,or rather not scoring goals this season. Hope we have been saving them all for the rest of the season! Are we over-anxious in front of goal, shooting recklessly, not shooting enough, or just plain unlucky????

They could well make history by going a step further this year, I hope they draw one of the 'big' teams frae Glesca and make some money out of it.

Good club management !

Well done to Brora still carrying the flag for the Highland league.

We certainly did have a real go in the last half hour and I think if we had taken one of the chances we would possibly have taken another. Our defence was strong and unyielding throughout the game Celtic were really frustrated by the number of blocks and numbers of defenders breaking up the attacks. True they had the edge in the first half but they were the more tired of the two teams at the end of the game. We may have lost but if ( again) if we had taken some of our chances the game would have been ours. A good display ICT, we deserved a draw

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Renegade reply The most attractive football ever at times!!

DoofersDad my reply, Firstly no I was not at that particular match, I unfortunately, for reasons I am not prepared to divulge, am not able to attend matches very often, I do attend when possible for me to do so. You don't have to attend every match to make a realistic assessment of what is going on. I can gauge a reasonable amount of what is happening on the pitch through the media, gleaning information from others and some very useful information on this very forum. As I pointed out this team tactically is still learning, the performance levels are increasing all the time which must be attributed to the coaching being given and the receptiveness of the players. However there are bound to be fluctuations in form due to the many aspects involved in any system of play. I mentioned surpassing expectations based on the original postings of negativisms when it was first announced that John was to be the new manager, some of the comments infuriated me,clamouring for his head before he had demonstrated his worth. I am normally a fair minded person but one who hates injustice in any form and some of the comments were close to being libellous hence my defence for him at that time. It surprises me that you did not anticipate the fall in form when the change in management happened. This occurs very often under these circumstances, take Man U, or Celtic par example in recent times. It can sometimes happen that the slump comes the season after the new manager takes charge even though that manager taking over was a huge success at the time. More often than not there is a slump caused by change. You are right, I think with what you say about punching above our weight and our having a wonderful squad, yes we have a chance of accomplishing something quite fantastic this season but so have many other clubs and what we have done so far should be applauded. John's successes so far:- Keeping the squad together, The successful learning curve, Team spirit and morale. The potential to surpass the achievements of any other manager this club has had. Our current league position The way we can play football.