Alex MacLeod

Whats up with Hart. According to teletext he's not in the squad

Smith, come see for yoursel'

RiG, your last statement there is the sort of thing that gets some people all hett up and results in them dishing out abuse. Some people dont see a whole sentence, they just see certain words and twist them to suit. I think, if you read Blackies interview properly, you will find that at no time did he say he wanted away from ICT. He claims he new nothing about DU's offer and would have liked to listen to what they had to say. He didn't say he wanted to join them. He says he doesn't expect to see out his contract. Thats because he believes a larger Premiership or Championship team will pay for him to join them in the future. Personally I admire his confidence in his ability to atract such. And, for the record, David Proctor did not leave ICT. He was sold

He's 34 and according to Rangers website was wanted at Dundee my Alex Rae. Stuart was actually a very good keeper until he got injured and I'm not too sure that he has actually got over that so maybe he wants to move into coaching. If he can help Broonie and Michael and teach our youngsters then he's welcome in my opinion. I dont honestly think we'll see him play again.

This game is about teamwork, not individuals. If the team is having a bad time then the individual isn't going to change that. The problem seems to me to be tactics, sticking to the game plan, and the crowd slating the team instead of getting behind them. I wasn't there so I cant comment on this game but, reading all the different posts and differing views about performance, I wonder was there more than one game being watched or are some peoples expectations way beyond what we can ever achieve with our level of support and meagre resources.

I think its time we all accepted that 3500 is our loyal following for games against the like of DU, Dunfermline etc. We fill the stadium for big games but when you take out the 2500 in the south stand and the 500 or so dotted around the main stand + the 500 or so who will only ever go to the big games then 3500 - 4000 is the home support for this club. Its a shame but unless we can all go and persuade others to come watch them thats where we'll always be. Its just a pity that the support we do have can't seem to get it together and make noise, the way they do when travelling.

One of the problems is that, although our defence is strong at stopping an attack, there is no confidence it taking the ball forward under control. Dods, for one, tends to panic under pressure and the ball either ends in the stand or somewhere in the clouds. We need a couple of defenders who can hold up the ball and control the attack.

quote from father Ted What a load of codswallop. We have a squad of 24 players and four of them are over 30. Gollie, Barry, Roy McB and Garry McS. Those four bring needed experience and stability so are a necessary part of the team.

33 games and 9 wins since we left the pit. What is it about TCS. From the radio reports we should have had a barrow load in the first half. Maybe we need to change our nets to bright orange or something so the players can see the target.

Finished 0-0. One point and leapfrog Falkirk. By all acounts we should have had it wrapped up in the first half but, once again, the scoring voodoo has struck. According to radio we had quite a few open chances but didn't take them.

Nice to see your back in the land of the sensible Johndo.

My team to confuse Brew: Brown Dods Munro McCaffery Tokely Hastings Wilson Hart Black Dargo Bayne Subs Fraser Morgan Duncan McBain McAllister Sutherland Rankin

Not the only mistake in the player profiles. Ritchie Hart is down as English but this site has him born in Raigmore.

The backside in question was an offensive one though, Mairi. It didn't have an IHE tattoo on it :003: :003:

On sale from 9 am friday. Best be very quick though as I'd imagine they'll go fast.

Personally I think it can only be good for Highland football if RC have some success over any lowland or central belt team and I congratulate them on that. It seems to me however, and this is only my opinion, that the anti gretna camp are just jealous that Gretna have a sugar daddy with loads of cash to give away in, what might be, the short time he has left on this earth.

I agree totally Scotty and thats where the authorities, i.e SPL, SFA etc. have to be seen to be acting and if that means sanctions on the relevant clubs then so be it. I would not, however, want to see the police attempt to act against a large group of perpetrators because I fear this would see a return to the days of violence. The hooligan element would use this as an excuse to goad the police into action and that would then be detrimental to the game. What I would suggest is that if the match commander reports the offending fans then the authorities act by, perhaps, removing any points gained by that team in the game and awarding the match to the opposition team. Clubs would then take note and play more than lip service to the problem.

My heart, as a Scot, will be behind Celtic but my head says Man U will win 2 - 0

Calling Lennon a numpty could never be interpretated as being rascist or bigotted, nor could it be interpretated as showing a degree of abuse towards the player so there's probably little risk of being prosecuted. Call him anything that may refer to his race, colour or creed and thats a whole different ball game, and one that I would not defend. And nowadays, even referring to our neighbours across the bridge as gypo's, because the Gypsy Traveller community has won the recognition of being a race of people, could get people into serious trouble with the law no matter how innocent or funny it may seem to the individual. The whole idea is to try and stamp out the rascism and bigotry that comes from the terracings. If the song you refer to is 'Fields of Athenry' then it has been challenged and found not have anything to do with bigotry. The words don't display hatred or malice towards anyone of another race, colour or creed but is about the deportation of wrongdoers, that happened all over Britian and Ireland, at the end of the 19th century. Indeed the song has been adopted by teams in the English leagues, as well as the tune being used by Rangers fans, and is becoming as much a football song as 'Never Walk Alone'. I do agree though that songs of hatred need to be stamped out but how do you do it. If 2500 OF fans, at ICT stadium, start singing offensive songs, how should the police handle this. The risk of hostility needs to be assessed to ensure the safety of the innocent. I have no doubt that the songs of hate are mentioned in the match commanders reports, which are submitted to the relevant authorities, but like anything else it takes time for actions to come about.

At the end of the day only a sheriff can impose an FBO which means appearing in front of him or her. Only if you commit an offence are you likely to appear in front of the sheriff and if you do you have as much rights as any other citizen. i.e innocent till proven guilty. And remember, if you dont want to do the time, dont do the crime.

Could someone tell me what the basis is for the anti Gretna comments.

Does anyone know whats up with Harty. He hasn't been on the teamsheets for two or three games now, including the reserves. Maybe its all my fault. Foxy didn't feature much last season after I sponsored him. This season I chose Hart :009: :009:

So they can see what football match is on at the weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!! :003:

International managers depend on clubs to highlight the stars so I disagree on the point about Brown. Charlie should climb the highest mountain and scream his praises to all and sundry. As for Granty, has he not been mooted as a future captain of this club?

Back to Barry's contract, if memory serves correct Baz is on a year on year agreement. He's signed a years extention last jan with the provisio that he would review his fitness and ability each year so come next jan I would expect him to sign a further extention. I believe he is also being groomed for a coaching role, probably with the youths alongside Danny and co. Regardless of what some may have said about him in the past, linking him with moves etc. Barry is enjoying his role now and that is showing out in his game. Last time I spoke to him, which was when he was recovering from injury, he said, "If Craig Brewster can do it there's no reason why I can't". (referring to his fitness) That sort of attitude will see him play for a few years yet.