Caley Mad In Berks

I agree 100%. It seems to me that certain posters on here can't wait for Zadi to mess up so that they can be first in with the 'I told you so' comments

Stranraer @ 3.60, please.

One of my sons is a fanatical Liverpool supporter. Even he agrees that Benitez has 'run his course'. Things have not been right at Liverpool for some time, and even though Benitez had them challenging for league honours earlier in the season, no one now believes they can do it. Time for fresh blood, and if they lose tonight, Benitez will definitely be 'history'.

Peterhead v Stranraer, draw @ 5.0, please.

What is the point of this thread? We already have Gringo's NPL thread where one can predict our results.

Frankly, in what I've seen of Lionel, plus what I've read on here, he seems a lot safer than his opposite number at right back! I don't see many people asking when Tokeley is going 'to make a big mistake'? I think that is just as likely. He has been a great servant for us over the years, but if I were Butcher, I'd be looking for a right back. We're pretty well covered on the left now with Zadi, Hastings and McBain all after the same berth, but it seems we only have Tokeley and Proctor on the right, neither of whom are top drawer any more.

Not just your opinion Scarlet, mine too!

Elgin @ 5.0, please, if comp is on!

Maybe Fort William will have a chance of getting off the bottom if this happens!

Very happy with that draw!

Pretty sure the Plough was there even in my day. I remember in my last year at the Academy, we had a free period first thing on a Friday afternoon. That gave us loads of time in the lunch break to get into Eddie's Billiard Hall (below Burton's in the High Street) for a game, followed by a quick lemonade(!) in the Plough on the way back.

All this praise for Lionel! I'm seeing double now!

I think (not 100% sure) that it is on 30th May. Hope to see you all at this do on 29th then!

I'm really pleased for him after the severe and OTT stick he took on here regurarly from many people. That's two 'flash in the pan' performances in a row now. How many will it take before he makes the left back spot his own? At least Butcher appears to be prepared to give him a decent chance, even if it was injuries and suspensions which forced him into it.

Great result and confidence builder. I'm looking forward to hearing how everyone played from someone who attended the game. I assume that Lionel did well again as he wasn't hooked for Roy! Surely Rooney has earned a starting place now.

Yah beauty!!!!

If comp is on I'll have Berwick @ 3.75, please

Definitely one of the greats I remember from the wonderful Caley team of the early 50s. And, as you say, still a great goalscorer when he moved 'up the hill'. You cannot mention Mitchell without his side kick in the Caley team, 'Ginger' McKenzie. And, a little later there was the great Willie Grant of Elgin. All of these would grace our current ICT side with distinction.

Good call. I'm surprised he can't get a regular first team spot somewhere. He always looked good on the few times I've seen him. Agree however that he would probably be expensive, so a loan the only option.

I doubt the Hamilton run can continue. A couple of defeats and they'll start doubting themselves. I agree with those who think it will be post split before its all sorted out. Gives us an interesting end to the seson though.

I'd be amazed if he came back. Doubt if he would immediately replace Esson as number one anyway, and surely his pride wouldn't let him go from being Celtic's number two to ICT's number two.

There was quite a lot of speculation on this thread that Ossie was not really interested in our job. Today I spoke with my friend Steve Perryman, who was a colleague of Ossie's at Spurs, and indeed worked with him as assistant manager on a couple of occasions. I can tell you that Ossie was extremely serious about the job. So much so that he had already lined up and had agreement from his prospective number 2. I won't say who this is as he is currently working and under contract at a club. Thought I'd just let you know the facts. I wasn't advocating Ossie for the job, and I'm happy with Butcher's appointment from those who were on the shortlist

Maybe I'll go to see him when Watford play at Reading later in the season. I'll have to go in the away end, as my mates who support Reading tell me its not easy to get a seat in the home end without a season ticket.

As I've said on other threads, I thought he had a great game yesterday, and deserves a run in the team. For me he looks safer than Tokeley did on the right flank.

Totally agree. He was outstanding today. Let's hope he gets a fair crack of the whip from our fans from now on!