Robert
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The postponement is frustrating but not a big surprise. It is disappointing there was no mention of an inspection anywhere that I could see. We have a big backlog of games which will make it harder to get into a play off place, so we need to build momentum and put a winning run together, starting at Morton on Wednesday, or we risk the rest of the season becoming meaningless.
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HT 1-0 FT 3-1 ICT Storey Alloa Thomson
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Robbo seems quite positive in his interview on the club site and says the pitch is likely to be covered this afternoon to protect it: https://ictfc.com/match-preview-alloa-athletic-23-01-2021 Fingers crossed!
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I really hope the game goes ahead. Streaming information: https://ictfc.com/ppv-info-ictfc-v-alloa-athletic
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The kick off time for next Wednesday’s rearranged game has been changed to 1830.
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We should and if we do, it will be better than we did at home to them in the league last season when we drew 1-1 and 2-2. The defeat to them before Christmas should be fresh in the players’ minds and should act as a spur to put things right. In terms of the team, I’d like to see Daniel Mackay get game time in place of Kennedy and Carson feature if he is fit enough.
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With all the uncertainty over finances and whether the season will be completed, I’d be amazed if we bring anyone in during this window. Wealdstone are 15th in the National League but only 2 points off a play off place. He may come up against Gary Warren if they have still to play Torquay this season.
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I’m happy to support the stance the club sees as being most appropriate for us and the players. If they are happy with the measures in place, they are best placed to judge and I will go along with that. Equally if they believe there are risks to safety and want a pause or suspension, I will go along with that too. I just long for being able to spend Saturday afternoons watching live football in the stadium, enjoying the banter and, hopefully, a winning ICT. I’m happy with whatever measures are required to enable that to happen. The sooner the better! This is the article that set the whole thing off: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-robertson-slams-sfa-inverness-23321758.amp
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If it is correct that we are the team that has started this, I support the stance being taken. Our players have journeys of up to 5 hours after games without being able to shower. That is not good for physical or mental wellbeing. There are part time clubs in our league, so their players are doing day jobs out with their club bubbles. We have been relatively lucky here with lower infection rates but they are now pretty high, and the players, officials and their families are at higher risk when travelling to areas where rates are even higher. With the lower leagues on hold, voiding this season seems a sensible action, or alternatively suspending it and possibly reducing it to 18 games could be an option. If we need to write the 20/21 season off and start again next season, so be it if it keeps people safe.
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We could drop to 8th tomorrow as Queen of the South are at home to Arbroath.
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I agree if it is clear that a breach occurred, and there is to be an investigation into the circumstances: https://spfl.co.uk/news/raith-rovers-v-ict-postponed However, with this strain being more virulent and transmissible, we can’t assume that anyone in football who catches it has breached the rules. Wales are saying it is spreading within Supermarkets (and we know there have been cases in two Tesco stores here recently) so are club officials and players not allowed in shops? We have just had two coaches and an official self isolating. Those affected at Raith could well also be innocent victims of the virus. I see that Kilmarnock and St Mirren have won their appeals over 3-0 defeats being awarded after alleged breaches.
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Dunfermline at home on 29 December was our last game. We have had postponements on four successive Saturdays now along with Tuesday evening.
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Just had a look at the Raith Rovers website and there is no update to what was there yesterday. Given it is now after 1600, hopefully that means the game will go ahead.
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It took courage to speak up like that, and it will hopefully inspire others to share issues they are facing. Too many of us bottle things up, and should follow his example as none of us are immune to the prospect of mental health issues, what may trigger them or the damage they can cause for individuals and families. From my perspective, Robbo has done a great job with a very limited budget. We all want the club to prosper and get back in the top league, but with the inevitable player turnover and lack of funds, we have matched bigger clubs with bigger budgets consistently whilst in the Championship. It is great to see the youngsters getting more game time, whilst we keep unearthing unknown gems who do well for us and kickstart their careers. I certainly hope Robbo overcomes these issues and continues to lead our club. This week has only increased my already positive view of him.
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And it’s not as if fans will be inconvenienced by travelling for a game that is called off. Once we know if it is on, all we need to decide is whether to buy the live stream or not.
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D&E are also a sponsor and have a prime board so can’t see anything changing.
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Dates have been announced for our three postponed games (to date) to take place: 27 and 30 January (Morton away and Queen if the South at home) and 3 February (Arbroath away): https://ictfc.com/rearranged-championship-matches No word on when / if the Buckie game will take place and we may, of course, also need a date for playing Raith if Saturday’s game does get called off. I can’t help but wonder how long it will be until the Championship gets suspended, though.
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Good to see that, despite everything, the club is still securing support from businesses. I love the comment below the club’s tweet too about the club having new coaches!
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All five Championship games tomorrow were postponed after the cup postponements at the weekend. It looks like none of them have been rearranged so we now have three league games and at least one cup game to catch up on assuming our league does not get suspended. 30 January could now be used for a full round of games.
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That’s what keeps life interesting, as we all have different views on different things. I just hope the real truth comes out, whatever it turns out to be.
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Interesting statement from Hibs. Their request seems very reasonable and sensible to me. More to come on this I suspect. Hopefully no Hibs players contract it as a result of tonight’s game going ahead. https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/club-statement-1
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The arrogance of Celtic in letting the trip go ahead last week defies belief. I agree that playing the game with a weakened side means they have got off lightly, and what confidence can there be that there are not other players who should be isolating given they were all together last week in Dubai? They should have points deducted and given a large fine that can be used to let lower league teams pay for their testing.
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Doubt it can be rearranged that quickly particularly as weekly tests now required at Championship level.
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Well it wasn’t to be but 5-0 was not a disgrace. Great to hear him described as “excellent” by Dion Dublin after he was subbed. I wonder if that will be his last game given the league he is in is being suspended and may be voided. If it is, quite a game to end with!
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He’s in the starting line up, and I really hope he has a great game. Kane is not in the Spurs squad whilst Son and Bale are subs.
