chedan1

Excellent point about the players

I think that most people who have come into contact with the main 4 or 5 boys, which I have many times at the back of the CJT bus, will find them to be a good group

Not abuse, just a simple observation and opinion. Considering the way Mr Bannerman describes kids as "neddy" " creatures" "parasites" and "a cancer." I'd certainly consider this to be far more abusive. Not a nice way to talk about committed members of our club. The opinions being expressed by some remind me of the senior figures in the town in 'Footloose'

Perhaps people should keep in mind that the actions of 2 or 3 boys do not represent the whole group, especially when the vast majority are still sitting in their section when this incident occurred. I very much doubt the front row boys who run the group would condone their actions. In fact I'd go as far as saying the group seem to have a decent relationship with stewarding staff and police. That is when said stewards aren't being heavy handed (which isn't often). Perhaps there is a more obnoxious fringe within the group who aren’t even Caley fans. But we shouldn’t demonise or blame the committed diehard front row.

Fantastic

It really is unbelievable that Bannerman used to be allowed to work with children.

When commenting on my final paragraph people should consider that I too sit in the main stand (mostly)

The only "arrogant nonsense" I've seen on this thread would be the way you described the young fans and their parents. I can't see you having many pals if that's how you judge and treat people.

I respect that opinion but I feel that the people the judge our supporters based on appearence, age, clothes etc are not welcome here. Wasn't a comment on the folk who don't stand for 90 minutes or those who sit in the main stand, as it may have been perceived

Some of the replies to this thread about the young fans at the bottom of section E are frankly disgusting. Describing them and their parents as "neddy" is frankly deplorable and not something I'd expect from the usually friendly supporters of this football club. What right do you have to assume or judge the financial or social state of people who you have likely never met? If that's how you perceive your fellow ICT fans, maybe you shouldn't be one yourself, because we don't want you. Perhaps cricket or Conservative Party conferences are more your thing. Throughout Scotland, ICT are slated for poor home/away support and a non existent atmosphere. Since the group have come along, the atmosphere at the club has improved greatly and it's clear to see that the players appreciate it. Who wants to go to a football game with no atmosphere? Frankly the club has been crying out for a group of fanatical supporters for years. Since discussions with the club, the older boys who run the group have put a stop to the pyrotechnic displays and have kept the younger boys in check. Without this group on Saturday, it's 50 less fans and over £500 in lost ticket revenue for the club. The 'young team' spend their money and their time to support this football club, home and away, week in and week out, even after only two league wins since October. They deserve our respect for that. They’re hardly Millwall or CSKA hooligans, smashing up train stations and pubs wherever they go. I guarantee we would have had more violent fans in the Highand League days. For how many years have we heard the club and other supporters cry out for more fans at games? Well since this group started at the Celtic game in late 2015, they've doubled in size. Clearly some people in here have just been born a 40 year old sweetie rustler who has no idea what it's like to be young and to be a real football fan.

1. Celtic 2. Aberdeen 3. Motherwell 4. ICT 5. St. Johnstone 6. Dundee United 7. Dundee 8. Kilmarnock 9. St. Mirren 10. C*unty 11. Hamilton 12. Partick Thistle

I'm sure that many of you will be aware about the alleged offensive tweet which was posted by Joe Gorman. I was just wondering what action you guys think should be taken against him...

Pretty sure we'll pump them

It's a pretty poor decision in my opinion but at least we can take pride that we're the first club that the SPFL have actually listened to.

Billy Stark would be a good choice in my opinion. Maybe Jimmy Calderwood.

I think it should be called the "Bridge End" or the "Kessock End"