Robert

It’s a meaningless vote as the politicians will determine what can happen when. Even if it happens. it may not go as planned if we get local lockdowns or, worse, another peak. On reconstruction, we are at risk of going round in circles again. 14 10 10 10 is the fair and equitable outcome, so maybe common sense will prevail this time. The fact that we will benefit is an unintended consequence of teams doing the right thing.

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Was there not meant to be a showpiece friendly?

It would be good to get an indication of how the club’s finances are given the pandemic and the risks we face if the season is delayed until Christmas or longer. What plans have they to get us through this and what is the prospect of new faces for key positions.

Certainly is, and also let’s us bleed young players in the Highland League by having a team there potentially. Goodness knows if it will gain traction though.

Excellent strip. My only recent one was the 25th year one, as a memento, but I will buy this to contribute to the cause.

And the winners: https://ictfc.com/player-of-the-season-award-winners-2019-20 Fans player of the year: Rooney Players player of the year: Ridgers Fans young player of the year: MacGregor Players young player of the year: MacGregor Can’t argue with that. Well done to all three.

A better position than I expected. I was anticipating no players out of contract being offered new contracts so retaining 4 is a pleasant surprise, especially Doran. Of those leaving, we knew about Rooney and White whilst sadly news about Tremarco came out a few weeks ago. Trafford and Walsh probably no great surprise. I thought Machado had already gone. Its a shame for the youngsters but if we get a start date and some certainty for next season, maybe some will get signed up. At least we have more than 11 players signed up for next season. Not claiming this to be a full list but off the top of my head: Ridgers, Mackay Mckay, Toshney, McHattie, Harper Welsh, Carson, Vincent Storey, Doran, Keatings, MacGregor. Mackay, Todorov, Sutherland I hope some of the other youngsters not leaving are defenders.

Castletown??

Just noticed, snorbens post was the 999th reply so this is the 1000th. Findhorn by any chance?

My only regret about the weekend was needing to stay in Glasgow until well into the afternoon to be safe to drive, so missed the parade and the party at the Northern Meeting Park.

It seems a lifetime ago, but tonight 5 years ago was the eve of our most prominent trophy win. I was in a Premier Inn in Glasgow with my wife, her sister and her sister’s husband. The ladies were not looking forward to their first ever football match. I have a clearer memory of the Friday night than the Saturday night I must admit. The ladies really enjoyed their day at Hampden, even if we had to explain everything to them. They missed Carl’s sending off and wondered why Falkirk had more players...... We were near the front so in the sun all game, much like tomorrow’s weather is meant to be. After the game, Wetherspoons set us up for a meal in a great Greek restaurant in George Square, before another Wetherspoons and a late night in the Premier Inn with some other ICT fans. Great memories!!

You should have studied Gaelic at school....

And if they are as good and committed as Carson, that’s fine by me.

Sorry, the pandemic is more serious than political squabbles and point scoring. Was Cummings wrong to do what he did? Yes. Is Boris a bit of a buffoon? Yes. Is Nicola calling everything right? No. Just be glad we don’t have Trump telling us to drink bleach!! They are doing what they think is right and, whether we individually voted for them or not, they got elected and it is their job to guide us through this. None of us would want their jobs: they are on a hiding to nothing. I just hope the sorry saga of the last few days does not cost lives as people stop following the guidance and become complacent.

For the record, it was said with my tongue firmly in my cheek after a couple of bud lights!!

I have been on the club website just now. Whilst I have voted, it was showing me the options again so may be worth trying again if you’ve not managed to vote yet.

Richie Foran???? Lol!!

That highlights how survival is our single priority. Goodness knows what the structure will be and what our place in it will be. Still more questions than answers and I suspect that will be the case for some time to come. Heard on the radio earlier that an 18 game Championship starting after Christmas is a possibility too.

Can’t remember it’s name but the one on the old road that goes round to Moy from Daviot?

I had no problems when I voted. I went for Ridgers and Harper.

Voting is now open on the club website until 2 June: https://ictfc.com/player-of-the-year-2019-20-voting-open-now The options are Mark Ridgers, Shaun Rooney, David Carson, Aaron Doran and James Keatings. The young player options are Cameron Harper, Roddy MacGregor, Ross Gunn and Daniel Mackay.

Fortrose.

I totally get it and the focus has to be on survival. However, the time will come (hopefully) when there is a timeline to games starting and at that time there will be players looking for clubs and wage expectations will have dropped. Our own out of contract players will be in the same boat. Whatever happens, it will probably be a much smaller squad with more need for the youngsters to feature and get decent game time. I just hope the club is still alive when games restart.

Looks like the Caramel Wafer cup final may go ahead at some point: https://ictfc.com/club-update-tunnocks-caramel-wafer-challenge-cup-final