TheCommissioner

Looks like an exciting team. Pleased to see Horner given a chance. Say what you will about him but you have to agree he works exceptionally hard.

I'm probably wrong but I read somewhere that for every day that OFW is away from the Caley camp, ICT get roughly $6k. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Given Kevin's experience and ability is it all likely that this could also be a signing of a future coach?

I haven't had much time to think about this so I may come back a bit later with a more in-depth plan. The only thing that comes to mind would be to play a formation of 4-3-3, playing wing-backs allowing players like Storey a lot more freedom to move about up top. Midfield will be compressed in a diamond formation making use of a CAM like Andrew Shinnie or Vincent, which we have missed this season as I feel one of the most important players on the pitch is one who can connect midfield up to the strikers without necessarily needing the width. I would keep with possession football with more emphasis on getting the ball right in front of the opposition defenders. The aim would be to hold the ball there until either a striker breaks the line up or a winger makes space to fire it in to the box. The good old slice and dice.

Say what you will about Horner but he shows determination and desire to get down the wing. He's only 24 and I'm sure with more first team action and training he may turn out to be quite a diamond in the mud. I really don't like the reports that Vincent has been offered a pre-contract with Dundee, I really hope he signs for us. I feel that Vincent down the middle as CF/CAM with Doran (when at peak fitness) on the wing is what we are missing this season in terms of linking up the total football passing game to the striker at the front.

In the end of the day, whatever happens with Christie will happen. It would be great to see him stay another year, it would also be great to see a decent offer come in and have him progress. The most important thing for the board is to actually keep a good youth system going. Christie is not the only major asset in Inverness and the highlands.

That is exactly why the club needs to address the issue NOW and not at the end of the year. If we allow Ryan to go in the Jan window under a pre-contract, our board should resign. A bit harsh considering they are the board who have kept us in the black at the same time as overseeing the most successful period on the field in our history. So they should put those skills to good use and continue the good work in securing our interests/assets, either by selling on a good deal or signing him up.

There is clearly growing interest from big clubs. What was it last year? Hull and Newcastle right? We need to sign Christie up (if he's willing to stay for a little longer) and raise his value. I'm sure these big clubs will still be interested next season.

If we could afford a transfer fee (which I don't suppose we can) I would like to see a striker who is already a proven prolific forward who already plays our style of football. Jack Redshaw is still in contract with Morecambe but if we could afford a bid, would be worth a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7jN8LXOJcc

I sincerely hope he sticks with us. If not then I wish him all the best.

I've read in a post match interview with Ross Draper that he is keen to speak to him and try to persuade Marley to stay. Anyone know if there are any contract negotiations going on? Marley Watkins is obviously a key player for us, and it would be a huge deal for us if he left.

I would presume Marley is up front. Given his pace I'm sure he'll give the defenders a run.

Can't say I'm overly confident about this game. The team looks strong, but with two new players that Partick don't know how to play against I was kind of hoping to start them both given our previous results. I would expect to see Kink come on later in the game, with Ofere coming on if Watkins is struggling.

I'm pretty sure everyone saying not to panic is panicking. >_> Just a hunch. As for the result, it happens, I don't feel Shinnie was nearly intense enough today and the entire team fell short. I'm sure Yogi will be having a word with them about this. Bring on St Johnstone I say.

Christie on for Draper. EDIT: Doran on also in place of Vincent.

inb4 'Hughes must go' topics start to recirculate.

There is ages left. Not saying that I expect to get anything from this game, but giving up after 50 minutes? Pfft.

Thankfully Aberdeen are keeping Dundee United at bay.

Looking forward to this one.

Highlights are up. Use a DNS/VPN service like Hola (https://hola.org/) to change your location to the US, it's not blocked there. :)

Sounds like a cracking effort from Doran as well. Looking forward to seeing the highlights tonight!

1-1 Billy claiming it.

Somehow, this really doesn't bother me. I'm sure we'll get one back given our recent form.

11 freaking shots before half time?!

Doesn't sound like such a good game especially with it being stopped and started constantly.