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Exactly!

My problem with this is that there cannot be a clearer conflict of interest. I have the greatest respect for Graeme as a footballer and I do not doubt his integrity - he always has given his all for ICT. However, he is human and a situation now exists whereby his loyalty might become split. The scenario that I outlined above is not inconceivable - if we had a penalty in the last minute of the last game against Aberdeen to put them out of the European places, would you let him take it? If you wouldn't, you share my anxiety. The point is that he has given JH a headache and, as we approach the sharp end of the season, the headache could get more acute, depending on what is at stake between the teams. GS is a pro and has given everything for the cause, but in his deep subconscious, will he really be able to continue to?

Yes, makes things tricky for rest of season. Should we play him against the Sheep, for example? Ian Black did OK for us after signing a pre-contract, but there must be split loyalties. Imagine if, last game of season, it's between the two teams for Europe: Success for ICT could actively impact on his own success next season! Disappointed that he's going to them - really hoped he would have gone South and earned a packet: Would have gone with my best wishes. Less so now.

JH's interview suggests that Deano's injury might not be as bad as first thought? If there's a chance he'll make it next week, there's hope that the ligaments are OK.

Brill popped knee sounds a really bad one. Let's hope it isn't quite that bad, but it looks like Ryan Esson will get a run in the team for a few months. Disruptive, but In Esson we trust! Get well soon, Deano!

Excellent again and pundits still only looking at Aberdeen as a challenge for Celtic! Perfect - we only want the prize(s) in May! Terrific to hear there were 500+ ICT fans there - well done all!

Slightly worrying that a team containing Vincent, Christie, Horner and Polworth got pumped. Am I right i saying that we seem to fade in 2nd half at U20 level - a few times we seem to have been in the game at half time and then completely gubbed at the end?!

Don't give a monkey's what the pundits say - it's good for us to fly under the radar. Let Celtic, Aberdeen and DUFC take it in turns to be the golden boys, and then we'll steal in at the last moment to take the prize! After that performance, we really must believe that there is nobody at all to fear in this league. What's really pleasing is the strength in depth: a couple of key players out - no problem! And think of those on the bench: Christie, Devine etc! Spare a thought for Liam Polworth - great potential but 2nd or 3rd in the pecking order for midfield. Same could be said of Devine. Smile and wave, boys, just smile and wave...

Excellent initiative from the club: I agree that this was 1000 more than would have turned up otherwise. Well done to the Saints fan who paid £30 because he thought it was such a good idea! Respect...

A masterclass in possession football. Well done lads - tricky to pick a MoM!

Like bdu98196's option, but maybe with Williams on left (only on account of left-footed). Ross has earned an opportunity too, though!

hmmmm, a bit tricky with both Shinnie and Tansey out. some of the suggestions above are OK, but I'd favour: Brill Shinnie Warren Meekings Tremarco Doran Vincent Draper Williams Watkins Mckay Subs: Esson, Ross, Christie, Devine, Polworth, Horner, Sutherland ..........actually, I haven't got a scoobie, so I'll leave it to Yogi! Is that cheat Tom Daley playing for St J?

Outstanding result and stats suggest we bossed it with 10 men. I think all grounds should be Astro - clearly suits us!

Dave the Rave talking sense, anyway! Hopefully, these comments and those from Greg Tansey will get the others out of contract to see sense! Well done Dave! http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30734788

Loving this! My rule of thumb has always been that >1 point a game is enough for survival, ~1.5 for top six and ~2 for Europe: Winners are usually well over 2 points/game. With a few exceptions, this holds true across the seasons shown here and is also uncannily accurate for other leagues too. On Sneckboy's calculation, we'd need ~42 points for top six at the split (33 games).....so a win against Kilmarnock on saturday and a draw at Dundee United in the next few weeks will do the job!

That's excellent! Let's hope the others follow and we can shut the speculation down!

I hate the January window - it only serves to unsettle everybody. whether any of the rumours are true or garbage, they don't help the togetherness of any team. Of course,supporters of the big fish love it - "who will we get to strengthen our squad?" they cry. For everybody else, it's "who are we going to lose?" I'm sure we'll not escape unscathed come February - I just hope that if we do lose one or more that we get decent compensation!

Good to see him being punished for cheating. I agree that it should be the player that is penalised, but I also feel some discomfort that his team benefits in the short term (by at least 2 points in this case). In the longer-term St J might pay a penalty(!) through his absence from 2 games, but that doesn't sdo us much good! Uncomfortable as it is, however, I don't think retrospective points deductions or replays etc is an option - it would just become a farce over the season. I think we just have to swallow the bitter pill and take our frustration out on Aberdeen!

Even if there is little activity in the window, the speculation is really unsettling: it's had an impact on us over the last couple of years. Hopefully, we can just fly under the radar this year and keep the momentum going, but I hope Shinnie and Christie in particular can keep focused when all the cr@p starts to fly about!

Strange performance. Partick played the pressing game fantastically: If we're going to play the way that JH wants all the time, they need to all be at the peak of their abilities to play through high pressing teams. None were yesterday. Someone lost their man (Elliott) for the first and Brill hesitated. Second was the result of good pressure and poor technique combined. Third killed it, but the combined pen appeal/Raven disallowed goal might have changed the last half hour or so. Think Doran and Christie need to start the next one (not that Vincent was the worst). Shame to have imploded so dramatically, but sometimes teams need a kick up the b/side to get them grounded again.

That's the kind of turnaround that can make a good season into an outstanding one! Fantastic - could easily have leaked points there. Well done lads - sounds like another well-deserved victory!

Just a point about midweek attendances - some clubs will be hit harder than others if they play a match in midweek. First, there's a distance issue: it is almost impossible for away fans to travel large distances midweek because of work/other commitments. This will disproportionately affect home games at RC, us and Aberdire. Second, there's a supporters' demographic issue: I think it is fair to say that we have an unusual ratio of older people and young children compared to most clubs - we lack the stereotypical 20-40 age bracket. It is young kids and older folk who are less likely to be able/allowed to go to evening matches on a "school night" in the middle of winter. So, no surprise at all that last night's attendance was ~1700 less than the average Saturday afternoon gate. On this occasion, I don't think there is anything that could be done to help this because it was a replay. However, I think midweek league games should be completely avoided, except in very rare circumstances when bad weather might play a part. SUMMER FOOTBALL!

Away again??! OK let's not get ahead of ourselves and do the biz tomorrow night, but yet another home draw for SEVCO and another potential away for us.....you've got to be kidding!

I'm with RIG on this one Vincent drops back, Doran, Christie and Williams behind Mckay. Other option is Shinnie into midfield, Tremarco at the back and Doran in for Watkins. C'mon Inverness!

Well done team! Couldn't go yesterday, but sounds like we played them off the park! Always worrying at 1-1 that the goal wasn't going to come, but very comfortable in the end. Tricky away game at Dundee next, but should go there full of confidence. Likewise for cup game at Midden