MuirtownJaggy

I for one am delighted he is back. Given our injuries,suspensions and his knowledge of the Scottish game, I think some good business has been done. He knows the area and it's benefits and limitations so he obviously wants to be here. That goes a long way as far as I'm concerned.

To attract players to Inverness, moving family, buying houses etc, there has to be a decent length of contract. Also the player will have a vested intrest in doing well longer term.

Great news, I think he is a solid no nonsense player who is getting better every game. I how others follow.

Although we have two games in hand, we are now 5th and Hibs 6th.

From the outside looking in ------- You may metaphorically have 5 teams for football fans of Inverness to follow but what you don't have is a mass exodus - tens of buses - leaving the city every Saturday, so you still have 60 odd thousand potential customers out there. So, what if anything, are the Club doing to attract them ?

Our hardcore support isn't much more than your own. However, there's probably more folk leave Motherwell to watch the Ugly sisters than go to FP, and that from a town of less than 30,000 souls is a very bad statistic.

You may be interested to know that Inverness is the most unpopular away game --- according to a recent survey of Motherwell fans, and it's not the long journey that accounts for this. The location of the stadium in relation to bars, the Away stand, the toilets/pie stalls provision, getting to the ground, the muck in and around, and top of the Dislike List ....... heavy handed OB/Stewards.

I see as the major elements for you to address:- (1.) Out of town Stadiums. May work in the States, but in this case you've disenfranchised your core and potential support, and made attendance an unattractive proposition for away fans. I live apprx 40miles away and I hate going to Longman. If I drive, i cannae get parked. If I take the train its a whoor of a walk out and back. There is effall to do in and around the stadium unless you are a Suit.

(2.) Your identity. Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC. Ditch the drivvel and call yourselves Inverness United, and change your Caley dominated with a hint of Thistle appearance. Way too many possible/potential fans alienated by this. You're neither, time to move on and ditch the bitterness.

(3.) Is one all Scottish Clubs should do something about. In October, I followed Edinburgh to Perpignan for their Heineken Cup tie. The Stade Amei Gerale wasn't overly big or palatial - 10,000 covered plastic bucket seats - but we arrived over 2hrs before kick-off, to enjoy a meal in one of the many stadium restaurants located under the main stand. I reckon there were at least 4,000 fans milling in and around the stadium 2hrs before kick-off. There were a selection of indoor/outdoor bars, eateries, barbeques to choose from. There were kids, and family entertainment zones, all doing a roaring trade. There was a pipe band, a brass band, and a ska band entertaining people on the concrete concourses. All these revenue streams bringing profit to the Club ...... and attracting fans with a sense of belonging.

All in all, it was a far better day out than going to any Scottish football match.

Shoot away

From the inside looking out, I agree that Inverness United would serve us better moving forward. History is great, but the future is more important.

Ahoy there Invershneckles! Die hard Hibby here.

Just came to let you know that Hughes is a absolute ***** appointment for you. He was a brilliant committed player for Hibs but i never wanted him as a manager and like most hibby's was glad to see him gone.

As far as i am concerned he is nothing more than a bully. He is illiterate and arrogant. Good luck heelanders! you are going to need it.

I thought Foran might have been able to steer your ship alone but whoever thought Hughes was worth a punt after Butcher & Malpass needs their head checked.

Enjoy a future full of bizarre post match statements and incoherent drivel.

Get him tae f*$^ pronto!

Agreed

It made me smile.

He wants to get himself an assistant in January.

Will be interesting to hear JH post match interview. No bragging rights today. Happy New Year Yogi, or is it booboo.

So disappointed by our lack of chances on goal. Not good enough against a poor bottom of the table team.

Did anyone catch the attendance.

just how negative can people get !!!

Support the team don't decry it

Don't decry the decriers. You say something positive about this game. I think you may struggle.

Anyway at least Motherwell who we play next are on a bad run. Not, Gulp.

either way we shouldn't be losing to a team that's been struggling at the bottom of the spfl

I agree. If Hearts were not deducted points County would be bottom of the league. I suppose they have nothing to lose so are going for it. Not impressed with our lack of attacking options recently.

Not impressed. Another immense effort required like the Aberdeen game just to restore pride. County seem up for the win, ICT don't. Hopefully a much inspired team in the second half. If county add another and we don't score, I see dark times ahead. Thankfully we have shown we can turn the second half around in the past

FFS 0-2

Thought the passing game from the back worked well. Would like to see more of young Christie, excellent few touches in his short debut.

I thought we played a decent passing game, especially in the second half. No the worst result against Celtic. SawJH post match interview, talks more tactical sense than TB. Looking forward to RC game.

Hughes needs a strong assistant as a contrast and someone to bounce of with the team. That is not in place yet. This appointment will be the key to his and the teams succes. Let's hope it's a good one.

Having viewed some of your work I can understand the reason for your recognition. Excellent entertainment, well done.

Absolutely Fantastic

Just watched JH post match interview. Very sincere and quite accurate. Also a worthy mention of the fans who turned out to see the game.

I thought Williams was not at his best and Doran again was well below standard. McKay and Shinne however were excellent

A draw would have been a fairer result, another 5 minutes and it might have been. Ah well least we have an easy team next week.

I see a tight game today, and would be happy with a draw. C,mon Caley Thistle.

I think this will be a real test on how good ICT are right now.I see a tight game with not many goals, maybe a draw. I wonder if Yogi can create a wee something extra with tactics. I have never been so confident as an ICT fan as I have recently going in to matches. C'mon Caley Thistle.