Gringo

A 2-1 defeat to Fleetwood Town is nothing to get upset about. Fleetwood earned promotion to the fifth tier of English football for the first time and this league does produce some quality teams that will give any SPL opposition a decent game. As for us, we huffed and puffed at the start and were under the cosh early on. Our new signing between the sticks had a fine game and made one memorable save from a free-kick. After going behind we almost equalised straight away but, unfortunately, Roy hasn't got that 'in front of goal instinct' as his lame effort was easily saved. We also hit the bar towards HT as we tried to get back on level terms. We started brightly enough in the second half but we were weak in front of goal. There second was a defensive mix up which had Terry and Mo raging (as well as us) but, after that, we did try to make a game of it. TB answered our calls for Rooney and he got one back within 5 mins of coming on. We had chances late on to snatch a draw but our efforts were wayward or easily saved. Just a comment on some of the new faces: Tuffey was excellent between the sticks but there does seem to be a lack of communication with his defence at times which is understandable for a new guy. McCann looked ring rusty and uncertain, not sure if he was responsible for any of the goals mind but he didn't fill me with confidence. Early days of course. Gil whatshisname looking up for it when he came on and did a loy of running around. His first touch was woeful and distribution of the ball was also bellow par. Again. early days and I'm they'll all come good in the end. Fleetwood Town FC as a whole was a wonderful relaxed experience. There was no segregation for this match and the banter was superb. There was a bar underneath the stand behind the goal where both sets of supporters were able to drink and enjoy the occasion. You could also have a pint at half time! Big screen TV as well with action replays of goals and a full list of the teams, goals etc. For a team that attracts the same kind of crowds as we did in the SFL their facilities put ours SPL one's to shame. Despite the score it was a great day out.

If our train is on time into Preston from Coventry Nil we'll be on the 1155 from there (Blackpool at 1218) See you in the boozer...(if I can find it!!)

Now that's a nice looking shirt. I could be forced to part with some cash. So much better than recent efforts.

6 goals in 20 minutes? Did Elgin City lie down after Eric scored? Many thanks to all for updates. Much appreciated down here in Coventry 0. :_thumbup:

Shocking...heads must roll.. :_doh:

I'll be up for joining you from Preston depending on which train you're getting. Save me some beer. Tell me the time and buy yer own feckin beer. 12:19 from Preston (that's the 12:01 from Chorley by the way). Reaches Blackpool at 12:50 so plenty of time for beer and to get to Fleetwood. I will buy my fecking beer but only if you safe me some, ya pish hied.

I saw that game on the fixture list '- Honka v Bangor' - and thought it was something to with air horns on vintage cars...

There was a 10-2 away at Deveronvale 20 July 2004. I think there was a 15-0 v Golspie in the North Cup too but not sure if that was in HL days.

I can do that...

Absolutely brilliant lads well done. Looking at some of the scores maybe they should start against Celtic.

I'll be up for joining you from Preston depending on which train you're getting. Save me some beer.

That's the very reason why I shan't bother making the effort to attend a home OF game.

That's quality... :(

Crewe would not be Crewe if there wasn't a mix up.........leaves on the track, points problem.......all happens at Crewe. Gringo will confirm. DJS, I think its the k.o time thats to be confirmed. Aw nuts....hope it is only a k.o time foopah as it would have been a nice little 'home' game for me. You are right Alex...Crewe Alex' very often have a 'points failure' at their games!! :D

Getting closer to Coventry 0 every season. Really hope this one goes ahead.

No, basically because we have nobody else to go in goal...

Thought the decision was a disgrace but that's football. Germany looked the part but it was a poor Aussie side.

Uglyguay v EPL Select....has there ever been a more boring World Cup game???

If you take one of them to Caley Park I'll shove it up yer 'ooter :( What a ruddy noise. How on earth the players and coaching staff communicate during the match goodness knows. I don't think I'll be watching too many games with the sound on that's for sure. Come on England :D

I've not had mine from two seasons ago yet so I wouldn't hold your breath!

These are all great ideas and I too would echo the thoughts of others by contacting his family first. That is a must. The only concern of any 'organised' event would be getting into the same scenario as last year when we hit on the idea of a mini HM by walking en mass to Dingwall. This idea was scuppered by red tape and good old health and safety. Dedicating HM9 to Peter's memory would be a good idea if all else fails, but, as said, consult with the family first.

How very sad. RIP Peter, you died doing what you loved and climbed your biggest mountain and, to do it wearing ICT colours, you put yourself and the club on top of the world.

I like that one Manny...

Spot on. There may also be many more fans through the turnstiles if the SPL wasn't so expensive. The is pish and doesn't exactly get the pulse racing enough to get anyone off their backsides and go. In fairness, I think the article is ok as it goes and can see where he's coming from....but is that our fault?

Got bored, so I'll bore you as well....not done one of these for while. Here's my take on 2009/2010. A - The Anticipation of bouncing straight back to the top flight and the Anxiety of it not looking likely at Christmas. B - There’s only one Terry Bootcha. :boldblue: Barrowman..... C - Champions of the SFL 1st Division :boldblue: and Chumpions of blowing a two goal lead in the challenge cup final. :thumb01n: Caley Thistle On-Line.com. :thumb04: D - 'Dundee’s relentless march to the title...’ :rotflmao: E - The Entertainment and Excitement of the SFL. :001: Ryan Esson. :thumb04: F - The Forgettable result at the TCS on the 29th August. :008: Richie Foran. :thumb04: G - Goals galore...72 scored in the league. :boldblue: x 72 H - The laying to rest (finally) of the wretched poor Home form. :clapping03: I - The sale of Imrie to Hamilton. :tonguecheek: Inconsistency from match officials (nothing new there then) J - Johnney Hayes...Johnneeeeee Johnneeeee Hayes :boldblue: K - Losing to Kilmarnock in the cup. How the hell did that happen? :thumb01n: L - Losing in the Alba Cup final after being 2-0 up. :011: M - Taking 12 points off Morton ....and the Mugging of Ayr on 27th Feb. N - The Nailbiting excitement of the penalty shoots outs...and winning them both. :024: O - Eric Odhiambo and his unpredictable form. The Outrageous sacking of CaleyD from the announcers post. :moon2: P - The debacle that is the Pie sales outlet :004: and Postponement after Postponement after Postponement. Promotion. :boldblue: Q - Queen of the South away...always a quality day out in Dumfries. Wonderful to have gone back there again....twice. :boldblue: R - Raith Rovers 1 Dundee 0 – that sealed the title without kicking a ball. “We signed a boy from Stoke City......Adam Roooooooney.............” :boldblue: S - Somerset Park will be sadly missed – venue of the best away match of the season and the ICT promotion party :boldblue: . SPL next season. :crazy07: T - Ross Tokely. :thumb04: The Trouncing of County before HT on the 30th March. U - The United’s from Ayr and Airdrie couldn’t beat us in four attempts. V - Twenty One league Victories. :boldblue: x 21 W - Winning the league at the first attempt :boldblue: X - The eXcitement of the SFL and the title run in. Is was a great while it lasted. :clapping03: Y - All the Youngsters you see wearing ICT shirts. :clapping03: TheYelling at officials :finger03: and the Youthful exuberance of section G. :clapping03: Z - “He’s here, he’s there, he’s every fecking where” Djebi-Zadi. Scored the winning pen in the shoot out with Montrose. :dunno: :024: :crazy07: