DEANO96

You raise two very important issues here Deano. In the case of Rangers and Celtic fans, Inverness is no different from other communities outwith Glasgow where they also proliferate. In Inverness, I believe there are two main reasons for this. Firstly, and this is a factor which applies across Scotland, Glasgow's toxic religious and political mix has, over many years, created two opposing sectors in society down there and these two football clubs have become conspicuous features of that divide. This has given these clubs sufficient critical mass for them to act as footballing black holes which drag in additional support from areas a long way away from Glasgow. The whole of Scottish football suffers from this. The second issue in Inverness is that until just a decade or so ago, the place didn't possess a major force in football. As a result, a lot of people could have their "big" team - usually the OF but possibly Aberdeen etc as well - and also their "wee" team, in other words lower league ICT or before that Jags or Caley. These could comfortably coexist. However now that ICT is also a "big" team some fans have had to make a choice and some of these have remained with their OF preferences. Hundreds of Invernessians regularly disappear down the road to Celtic Park and Ibrox, but I do believe that, as time has passed and ICT have become more successful, this unfortunate trend has already begun to dwindle. Evidence is largely anecdotal, but I think OF support in Inverness (especially Rangers for obvious reasons) is on the wane. Regarding the second issue of lower home gates now than several years ago, this is largely part of something that is happening across Scottish football, it's not just ICT. Football attendances do go in cycles and there are probably several reasons for the current downturn. I would include silly kick off times, unavoidably high prices, lack of personal funds after the recession began and competition from a range of non-football activities. So although ICT's success has provided motivation for more to attend, it has been difficult even to stand still against these other negative factors.fair enough

tremarco has proved no one will get past him even if he does mess up...not that we want to be playing with 10 men every week

Been season ticket holder for 9 years, love going to watch our club every week and try to get to some away games. However, I'm now in full time work and work every second weekend...depending on the fixtures I may have to give up on having a season ticket but does that make me less of a fan?? I'll still go when I can, and listen to the games I can't make. Theres only 2 things that get to me...one is the amount of Celtic and rangers fans up here and the other is that about 8 years ago we used to have over 4000 fans watching a bottom six team...now we're a top four team and 3200 has been a challenge... Where's everyone gone?

Watkins will go no doubt...but at Aberdeen there's no first team room for him. And its clearly going to be a money thing if he chooses sevco. I just hope we can get someone decent to replace him. I think that who ever it'll be will Have to suit yogi's style of play not just a random striker that one of us knows. People will suggest McKay on loan...but its been proved already that he didn't particularly suit the style we play.

No one to fill in for raven

Esson Raven devine meekings shinnie Tansey draper Doran. Christie. Williams Ofere Sub's: Mackay Watkins Ross tremarco Vincent polworth sutherland As much as I like Watkins I think he's to greedy and i'd rather see ofere up top all the time. Watkins pushes ofere back all the time and with all the crosses coming in we need ofere right in there. Saying that...Watkins pace will pull them apart and I'd hate going into This game without him available.

Let's all face it...we'll be lucky to see one or two sign contracts. Only Devine has said he'll likely sign. Watkins, doran, ross and ofere are almost certainly gonna leave. constantly building this team is part of the club now an we're lucky that we don't have to strengthen gk, 3 defensive positions and both midfield positions.

My dad is an aberdeen fan..last year hurt, especially getting home to find him celebrating. So winning the Scottish cup will be far better than wat he got last year. More importantly, I've supported caley thistle since my interest in football kicked off, had a season ticket since 2004, been to both league cup semi finals in in previous seasons, last years cup final and the challenge cup final...yet nothing has ever had me so excited as this Saturday. I cried when Celtic beat us in the 2008 quarter final as it was my first cup game. This club means more to me than anyone would believe and a win on Saturday would be a dream come true and easily the best day of my life...whatever happens in the future following this club it'll be a day that I won't forget about. This game will literally determine how happy I am until we reach another final.

You can still reserve a seat on the train which, all going well, will guarantee you a seat. The trains are not fully booked but they will be full when it comes to departure time

Well me and my small group will be going in superhero onesies...not quite your regular supporters but still adding to the fun

I'm on bus 19 and we were told to be there for 9.

Why is their so much talk of former county players? Surely to Christ we can attract better than that! Drawing with that lot was bad...being linked with their former players is not only an insult to our players but an embarrassment too!!!