Council Juice

ok so i know who mendy is but the only other player i really know of theirs is Kristian Nemeth but he's unavailable. Maybe Brewster could get talking to the liverpool guys about a loan deal perhaps?

Yep he's a goal poucher, not a Brewster. The long ball won't work for him. It seems very clear to me. He's more like Ritchie, Wyness, Kris Boyd in than put him through on the goalie and you've got a goal, play in a cross, he'll be there, behind the defence, he'll latch on to it. Punt it up the park and he'll initally try for the ball but with two tall centre backs eventually be fazed out.

When i read this topic heading I thought ICT had gone down the Italian route and got some latin fascist hooligans. Like the Ultras at some Italian clubs. But no just singing.

I never really meant to start this thread to talk about Duff's mistake and whether he should start. Moreso what did most think of his overall game and if he looks the part. The papers say he was impressive other than his error, do most agree? I think he should definintely start. In fact play him alongside Rossco in the middle (a big physical player to play against Nish) and if I'm thinking right thats Proctors suspension over so he can slot in at right back. Hopefully with Tokely being the vice captain he would be talking Duff through the game. Fair enough maguire could do this but he has his own worries during a game.

Providing service to a lone striker is pivitol in that formation and it seems the midfield failed to do that yesterday. I'd have liked to have seen two up front from the start but given we leaked goals left right and centre last season and alot in pre season and if Brewster can't find a suitable guy to partner Munro to stop that happening, Im not going to critisise him for trying to make a tight unit with that formation. Hopefully we'll have more of a solid Defence, build on that and use the formations of that to become a goal threat as well.

I agree. Part and parcel of learning his trade at this level. It's a case of trying to make sure it doesnt happen regularly and if that happens he'll become a solid dependable player. No critism of the guy on my part. As said team game and others could have sorted it before he scored. I'd like to see him get a wee run at some point if circumstances permit.

From what I read he was quite impressive yesterday, only blotting his text book with an error, on the stroke of half time on the left touch line, which sadly cost us a goal and the match. I'd like to have him play alongside Munro for a bit if Maguire doesn't perform. Give him his shot. I wasn't at the game as Im from Edinburgh and a touch short on money so do not have surplus funds to attend a football game. Anyone at the game have any opinions on the lad? Thoughts?

He is new and adjusting to this level. If the whole team forgot to turn up a lone striker always looks bad. But at least Brewster thinks he can play that role so he can't be regarded as lazy by the management. I think we are crying out for a natural winger with pace in the team though. Although I wasnt at the game so shouldnt really comment. If like Ritchie Barrowman scores 20 a season, albeit against mainly the lesser teams, i'll take it right now!

Always seen Black as a little like Robson. Bags of ability but sometimes let down by his temperement. Obviously you do have to be competitive and I agree with his comments. Hopefully he'll keep the bit but remove stupid bookings from his game and he'll be able to truly reach his potential.

I thought the guy said he was an american?

Totally agree with this. There is no point signing someone who isnt going to improve the squad without spending over the odds. Im sure if Brew finds the right player he'd try to sign him. If not we'll have to make do. It has been said before but i'll say it again, GOOD AFFORDABLE centre halves are hard to to come by. Well done on getting the lad Rooney on a permantent basis for a good contract length. Hopfully the club will continue this policy of longer deals and stop thinking 1st division. We've had a good 1st game, so lets get behind the lads. EVERYONE chant Rooney Rooney Rooney at todays game if your there and hopefully we'll keep it going. Lets really push for the top 6!

kinda like it although i think Scotland blue socks would have been better. It seems to suit the likes of Hartley better than a picture of David Clarkson i saw. In other words it looks good on Hartley but pretty crappy on David Clarkson. Definintely a man not a boys top. Very "I was born pre 1985" Looks a bit too retro for the young uns! PS i know nothing on fashion. One must only look at my shirt collection.

I'm sure the club could arrange a "friendly" with someone decent? If not I'm perfectly willing to go on an all expenses trip to Spain, not so sure about Uganda though. More than likely as he's under contract Hercules won't allow him to play. Could be that.

Heroes include Dennis Wyness who is the clubs all time top goal scorer and Ian Stewart who held record before him. Ross Tokely who has been at the club from the beginning of the adventure. Barry Wilson who has dazzled on the wings for many a year Managers include Charlie Christie who is a Inverness man born and bred and remained loyal to the club and works in the backroom staff now after a period as the manager/head coach. He was a star player for the Caledonian side of the club in the Highland league and played right through for ICT till the 1st division. Scoring on his finale for the team! Steve Paterson who took us from the 3rd to the 1st division as head coach with the team playing wonderfully attractive footie and scoring goals for fun before parting ways. He left us in good nick though with a talented squad. John Robertson who took over from Paterson. He gave us the consistency we required to win the league in his 1st full season. He was a Hearts (Edinburgh team) legend who returned there as the club was close to his heart. Other fans favourites include Grant Munro a centre half who has risen through the youth ranks to become captain and Richard Hastings the left back who got the name tricky dicky when he joined us as a young 17 year old from Canada. Former stars include Darren Dods who was a rock at the back and threat going forward and captain for 2 years. Bobby (Bloaby) Mann - big burley no nonsense centre half who captained us in the 1st divsion. Davide Xuasa - A player with great technique and eye for goal although much critisised for workrate and joining 1st divison rivals Livingston ( a team from the west of Edinburgh who we battled with through the divisions. Also a new team so fans rivals) Barry Robson who was a cut above anyone in the 1st division and is now a Celtic regular and Scotland International. Many fans are proud to think that we made him and gave him his chance after Rangers turfed him out. Was a moody wee so and so though. There are others but i'll leave that to others. Current stars include Ross Tokely,Richard Hastings, Grant Munro, Don Cowie, Ian Black, Mike Fraser, Roy McBain, Dougie Imrie and Russell Duncan(at times) Look out for Andy Barrowman who is a new star up front in the making. Scored on compeditive debut! Iain Vigurs, Dale Gillespie, Jamie Duff, Rory MacAllister, Gary Wood and Zander Sutherland are all potential future stars. Our Manager is Craig Brewster who returned after being at Dundee Utd and playing for Aberdeen. Was still playing and scoring at 40 till his shoulder packed in.

MacAllister was released from the Aberdeen youth policy too. We took him on but not our product originally

I prefer the way dutch guys do the "eeehhhh" It seems really deep and prolonged. Add a Ronald De Boer eye brow in there and it's almost funny.

Was gonna say Gypsie but you'd have to swap the S and P around so obviously not. poor goalkeeping

Is Alan Hutton injured, as he better be if Whittaker is in the squad. Replace his 1st initial with S and you'll get a true likening as to his recent performances. Calum Davidson - How on Earth? McCulloch has never let down for Scotland nor has Dailly (except v Faroes in 2-2 debacle) Weir isnt showing enough and is slowing up so doesnt deserve it. O'Conner should be there also. Who is Kris Commons? Darren Barr aint ready in my opinion but he's promising and talented. Im wary about the Burley era now even though I thought him best candidate for job at the time. Glad to see Kevin Thompson finally in there.

I love that cockyness. Imrie is my hero!

seems to show 3 Aberdeen chances and 2 Caley Thistle goals. Could have squeezed in another of our chances to make it look even and not us breaking all the time. Even though that was our gameplan

Promising times indeed. Zander and Wilson are really our only true wingers with other wide men being more midfielders as such (ie Imrie, McBain, Proctor, Cowie) Wilson is getting to the age where yes he can offer the moment of magic but not much else other than crunching leg breaking challenges (sent off in friendly and clattering challenge v Dons) I dont think Brewster wants to throw young Zander right in the thick of it but slowly bed him in if he shows the capablility, It will be the same with Duff, Kerr, Vigurs, Rory and Wood. Signing one or both the Ugandan and Kerchen would give further options up front and much needed pace to the width. As much as i see a centre half as a priority, if the management can't find a suitable available option which will improve the team at the right price then Im happy with that. No point signing any old muck. I'd still like to see a big man up front. Maybe Rory Wood and Rooney be those players Brewster sees as filling that role but they are all very young.

2nd place aint good enough for me. I want to go throught season winning every game, not conceding a goal and scoring a minimum of 2 a game and finish on top. If this does not happen i demand Brewster be sacked!

well listen to that then. I 1st noticed it when he was a player at hibs and he was doing a wee tv interview and he had to stop and breath every 4 words or so.

bbc match reaction page with interview clicky Anyone else ever noticed how out of breath brewster appears at times during post match interviews?

Its a nice touch.