Caley Mad In Berks

Yes, I see Ridgers was credited with the "assist" on the BBC stats.  Can't be often that a keeper gets an official "assist".  Well done to him!

Also tonight, Scott Boden scored for his new club, Torquay, and Dean Ebbe got 2 for The New Saints.

Nervy most of second half, but we'll take that. Well done lads.

We are not on top of this game at all.  Too many corners being conceded. One will hurt us sooner or lateer.

Well taken by Mckay.  Now, lets dig in and keep these 3 points.

Strangely our best chance was early on, before Raith went down to 10.  Must make this extra man pay in second half.

Yes, another game which could easily have gone our way!.. Too many errors.   I imagine we'll be doing line out practice every day before our next match.  Our lineouts were truly shocking today.  Exciting game to watch though.

3 minutes ago, forresjags said:

Carson good,the rest for FFS ,devoid of any confidence.

 

 

Harsh imo.  Were we watching the same match?

That was so much better.  Everybody put a shift in.  Can't ask for much more.  Could have been about 4-4!

Really enjoyable game.  Some great positives.  Carson - brilliant, Toderov - one of his best games.  Really worked hard at the back. 

At least we won't go down if we play with that intensity.

Well done lads.

Yes, much more encouraging in latter part of that half..  I believe if we score first we could hold on.  Some could defensive work at times.  I agree Carson has been excellent as an attacking full back.  Come on lads, we can do this,

We'll be lucky to get a better chance!

H/T 1-0

F/T 1-0

ICT Sutherland

Raith Kennedy

H/T 1-1

F/T 1-2

ICT Sutherland

Raith Kennedy

I've waited almost 24 hours before commenting on the abject performance I witnessed last night.  Without a doubt I would rate it the worst performance I have seen from ICT, either live or on TV , since we came into being.

I can hardly believe how far we have fallen in such a short time. 2nd in the division last season (and unlucky not to get a shot at promotion through the play-offs), to 2nd bottom now and in real danger of relegation.  What on earth has gone wrong?  I know we lost a few players, and have had our share of injuries, but our squad should still be strong enough to see off the likes of Morton, Alloa, Arbroath,  without too much trouble.

We clearly lack a consistent goal scorer (have done for a good while imo), and as others have said, we have no clear leadership on the pitch. I've never been a fan of goalkeepers being captain, but who could do it?  Perhaps Carson,  but imo he seems to be a red card waiting to happen in most games.

We just don't create enough good chances. No creativity which perhaps Doran could supply (but tbh I think he is probably past his best, even on the rare occasions he is fit enough to play).  Too often our midfield will take the easy option of a back pass from a good position, instead of seeking the decisive, defence breaking pass.  Also, I have my heart in my mouth when we try to play out from the back with the tippy tappy stuff.  It rarely is effective for us.

Anyway, rant over for now.  I will still support ICT through thick and thin. They have given me the best football experiences of my life (eg 2015), and no matter what division we play in, they will always be 'my team'.

Here's hoping for some more 'good times' soon.

very scrappy half.  Just a few good signs in last few minutes.  

Better!

ffs lads get a grip on this game/

H/T 2-0

F/T 3-0

ICT Toderov

Morton Orsi

19 minutes ago, Robert said:

I see Scott Boden is at Torquay. Not sure how long he has been there so may not be recent news. 

He has been there 2 weeks (23 Feb), on loan till end May.  Played twice so far.

Well, once again the part timers have our measure.  Proof, if indeed it were needed, that we can forget all about the play offs now, at least the top ones!

Has anyone any idea what the red card was for?

Half chance fopr Keatings.

Strange substitution, just when Storey was looking more dangerous!

Well, lucky to be level. We simply must mark Cameron better, he is getting too many shots in. Looks like a horrible surface to play on!

Yes, lucky not to be 2-1 down!