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I got the impression earlier on that Levein thought that this job would be a step down for him. Is that and his tendency towards anti-football really what we want? Not too excited about any of the supposed interviewees but Hartley is obviously doing something right as a coach and probably most people's preferred choice.

The shifts the team have put in in the two post Butcher games suggest that they are dedicated to achieving something special at Inverness. I don't think they will be queueing to jump ship in January even if Hibs had the money which seems unlikely given what they've laid out on the various compensation deals recently. Billy can set his sights a wee bit higher than that. I think it is more likely that they will trawl the English divisions to bolster their ropey defence.

I think you'd have to accept that Hearts' title bid is effectively over!

C'mon the boo boys

A real tonic for the bad taste B****** left. Another sign that perhaps he wasn't such a draw for players as sometimes assumed. I hope Richie's association with the club will extend long beyond three years.

I am sure that county's promotion had an effect on attendance at TCS. Hopefully when they are relegated or the novelty wears off then things might pick up. It's the quality of our support that I find more disappointing than the quantity.I can't understand how a couple of hundred at an away match can make more noise that the entire main stand at TCS where the attitude seems to be 'Will you please be quiet I'm trying to watch a football match'

Robert. If I remember right he scored in the famous 7-0 at Ayr back when Butcher could do no wrong.

As the shifty goings on of the last few weeks are coming to light it maybe helps explain why he wore that ridiculous dirty old man costume to Easter Rd

BarryVFerguson. No Shiels. no no no Calderwood. No Laslo. Nem Adams. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO not now not ever never

Looks like a man possesed Caption for this in Daily Record says Butcher wants Hibs to be hated. Success already in such a short time.

Never liked Butcher much before he came to ICT due to association with other club and country and Burley's miserable Scotand reign but enjoyed the success he brought and respected his media savvy. He has completely lost any respect I had for him following his disgraceful behaviour and derogatory comments about ICT faclities and fans. Billy Big Time seems to think he'll be welcome back any time. I wonder what sort of reception he'll get when he brings his big time boys up for their next football lesson at TCS?

Quite encouraging actually when you see it like that. Definitely Draper Vincent and Foran but who else would we hope to re-sign? Who would be likely to be subject to a Hibs (or other) raid?

Sorry forgot Foran I'd agree he's been inspirational. Roberts thought he was better than he was and cost us more than the semi final. Ducked in wall for county goal.Maybe found his level now. Didn't think Eagle or Gnapka were so bad. Who the hell was Aldred?

Great news and a good indication that Butcher was not the only reason that players from the English leagues want to be at this club.

Best-Hayes, A Shinnie, Lee Cox, Warren, McKay, Roguero Worst Blumenstein Roberts

Ian Holloway is out of a job!

Oh well that's that then. I hope he chokes on his Crabbies.

No chance. He has burned his bridges and would not be welcome back anyway after his behaviour yesterday.I agree that a coaching role Foran is key to preventing him from following Butcher in January.

Yes his behaviour today has left a very bad taste. He is in danger of setting himself up as a hate figure which is a shame after the work he has done. He could potentially have unsettled the players who fortunately showed great professionalism. No one is bigger than the club. Good riddance.

At least we can sell McKay as Levein won't need a striker.

After a large Glenfiddich I have seen into the future and it is thus: TB gets caught in revolving door at Easter Rd before twilight career in TV punditry. Mo and Marshmallow take over at TCS and after embarrassing defeat on Saturday due to Butcher sabotage, lead Caley to unbetold glories.