CaleyHedgehog

Nice, but not a fan of the V neck.

It's funny because for someone who claims to be so happy, you sound bitter, twisted and rather an angry person to me.

Me too, and this could just be the difference between us scoring one goal, or two or three. It makes me furious that players (especially 'big club' ones) get away with this.

Glad I'm not the only one who enjoyed that moment - I'm not usually one to condone violence, and I was a bit worried that the ICT fan would end up getting arrested, but the steward dealt with it well in the end. I shook the man who shoved him's hand when he sat back down.

Just up, but heading for the Football Special train shortly. It's all there to play for - can't wait. Go Caley Thistle - you are titanium, ballistic, cup upsetters. BUZZING

Yay - I made the right purchase ....... the Bucket Hat is a sell out. Can't wait to wear mine tomorrow.

Just watching the build up on the news, and seeing the cup it reminded me about when our boys managed to knock the wee manny off the top, somewhere in the celebrations - did that really happen or have I made it up? They can do it all again tomorrow when they bring the cup home to Inverness. Looking forward to a great day out. And a great after party. I know you will do us proud boys - get out there and enjoy your day.🏆

The P&J has given a lot of coverage about ICT in the final of late, including a 16 page pull-out today. Lots of singing and chants from the pupils at Dalneigh this week, and this years must have fashion item was spotted there too today - the bucket hat! No sign of the team there yet.🏆

I saw this too. We should register our disgust to the One Show for not even giving us a name check and maybe tomorrow night ICT could be the guests, or maybe one of our cup songs could be played.........ok I've woken up from that dream, but maybe they would at least confirm our existence.

At £980 now 🚴‍♂️. Well Done!

I can't believe I said that - the excitement is definitely building now. Somewhere in my memory, I seem to remember a wee book of songs/chants being drawn up before the 2015 final. I decided to put pen to paper and wrote a few lines about this year's game set to the tune of The Everly Brothers 'Let it be me'. INVERNESIAN’S LAMENT Inverness Caley Jaggies, We’ll have to pack our baggies The late night Final calls us, Let it be THREE (then shout out PM) TV companies don’t rate us,. They think the viewers hate us, The SFA ignore us, Let it be THREE (PM). Don’t take this Heaven from us, The Cup is waiting for us, The English Cup’s gazumped us, Let it be THREE (PM). Inverness Caley Thistle, Will play 'til final whistle, Then we’ll take the Cup with us, Let it be THREE(PM). Apologies - I just couldn't resist🏆

Perfect! This type of attitude is just the thing to fire our boys up for a win.🏆 Go Caley Thistle.

How true. And sadly this can transfer to all aspects of life. I see so many youngsters who do not see the point in sticking with anything when the going gets tough. However I do see lots of ICT strips on children in Dalneigh.

Glad to see the train special. Lots of people have already made travel arrangements, but if you haven't I'm sure there will be a good party atmosphere on the train. Yes, it is expensive, but it probably isn't easy to reorganise where trains will be at any given time, and the fare is right to Mount Florida. Child fares are available too, which might make it an option for families. Thanks Scotrail.

NOBODY puts Caley (Thistle) in the corner - except that they do. Can't say I'm surprised really.

Well said - I will use your positivity and wise words to become more enthusiastic - maybe it is because it is still a while till the game that I am not quite in the zone yet.

It seems that none of us are really looking forward to the cup final in the same way that we did in 2015, which is really sad, but somehow unavoidable. We seem to be arguing amongst ourselves and judging others without knowing their circumstances. I think it was great to see a good crowd at the Ayr game, but I appreciate that not everyone that was there could afford season tickets or regular attendance at games throughout the year. I don't see these fans as Glory Hunters, but as fans who have to pick the games they go to with care. I don't really see a way of increasing our fan base, without greatly reduced ticket prices in general and I know that a lot of parents where I live would love to take their kids to games regularly, but just cannot justify the expense. Many people are really struggling to get by at the moment and the costs are simply going to be too high to take themselves and their families down to the final, especially with the change of time. When this is the case I think they genuinely feel bad for not being there to support the team, but I hope they don't feel guilty for putting food and heat etc above a football game. Watch the game from Inverness and have a party day here with friends and family or at a venue showing the game. For those of us who are able to make it to the game (despite the hurdles in our way), let's have a good time and make sure that we make the most of our day out.

Not sure who arranged this, but what a great idea, especially for families.

C'mon Caley Thistle - you can do it.

I'm sure we will come down and stay somewhere probably, but you are right - it just sucks the fun out of it all. It also takes away the opportunity to party all the way home on the train (always fun - win or lose) and more partying in Inverness later. I think I would have even preferred the early kick off, but I'm disgusted that we are expected to accept either option instead of the 3pm kick off.

Newsflash -that is most of us.

After a few minutes to take this in, I am seriously considering not going. Maybe we could all not go as a protest. Celtic could have the entire ticket allocation, we could attend/hire venues in Inverness to see the game and save a fortune, but the club would still get half the gate money. The club and team would understand that our protest had nothing to do with our hopes for them, but everything to do with our club being treated like sh*t. We could post lots of positivity before the game for the team, encourage local shops and businesses to put up displays and use the press to give a voice to our rage.

You couldn't make it up......shocking.

Fair point. I just hate to think of an ICT fan misses out, while waiting for pay day.

Am I wrong to suggest that each team should be offered exactly half of the ticket allowance, with a date where a percentage of tickets should be returned if unsold, although ICT fans should have the opportunity to buy tickets for the game right up until the day before, providing entire allowance have not been sold to Inverness fans. I know they will not all sell, but we should have the option to buy as many as we can. I know that we plan to take along central belt family and friends (not old firm fans),to swell the ranks just like last time and I'm sure others will do the same. I wouldn't be surprised if they ram us all into a wee corner as well, they've tried that before, but NOBODY PUTS CALEY(THISTLE) IN THE CORNER.