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Simply fabulous night at the ground. Weird feeling at the outset with the late late kick off. Stenny were no mugs and looked dangerous on more than a few attacks. I wobbled a bit when Alfie B went off, but in reality the team gelled and played better when Billy came on. His experience was invaluable. Got to give him credit here as I thought this was as good as I have seen him this season. Second half was superb with a great football match and even better score line and result. Roll on Saturday! bc

Just following on from above postings, the mindset has changed! We are no longer a team fighting a cause of recovering from a 15 point deduction to get above the relegation slots. We now need to change the mindset to not get dragged back into 9th place (Dumbarton are down IMO). Be interesting to see how we cope (team and fans) being in this place now! I’ll be there hoping for three points but will not complain about coming away with a draw tonight! bc

I think you have hit the nail in the head STFU here in that the ego’s and old points scoring is begining to resurface and this is affecting the discussions going on in the background (while BDO attempt to bring the parties together). I don't know if there is enough willingness between the main players to look for a route that allows the Admin process to make substantive progress anytime soon. All we can hope is these people see the football side are meeting their part of the equation by almost certainly avoiding relegation. And with that spur the big hitters at the table make the effort to reach a settlement they all can sign up to. just my tuppence worth bc

Just wanted to wait 24 hours to let it sink in being in 8th place before adding a note. When we were deducted 15 points and dumped at the bottom of the league and in the early stages Admin I must admit I was a bit worried this could be too deep a hole to climb out of. The contribution and impact that A Savage brought at this time should not be underestimated. He brought crucial stability that allowed the football side to survive and start the challenge of fighting their way to stay in the league. Dumbarton’s fall into Administration helped our own cause significantly. Whilst C Christie’s unquestionably energy and experience has been a cornerstone of any footballing direction taken, its time to give proper and full credit to Scott Kellacher (particularly), coach Billy and the players for getting to the lofty position that we find ourselves today. Quite remarkable in my book and may well be looked upon in 10 years time as one of the clubs greatest achievements. We are not safe by any means yet as staying in 8th place has to be earned. However today seems a lot more lighter than the past 6 months. bc

Just get a feeling this game could be a bit of a battle. I thought Dumbarton were dreadful last time we played them. That said they will be wanting to show they’re not going to be relegated without taking a few scalps on the way down. They have had positive noises in the press about 12 interested parties taking over (out of Admin). They lost 1-2 to Arbroath, so that shows grit to me. Add to that Scotty going public slagging of there pitch (it is a bog), well, they will want to prove a point. Hope I am wrong and we skip back up the A9 with an easy 3 points and 8th place. bc

In the bbc footie news - ‘Hibernian have had about 50 applications for the vacant chief executive role’ With the way the world is turned upside down right now with the dear great leader Pressy Trump, anything is possible. All hail and stand for the return of the golden one New Hibs CEO Scott Gardiner!

Alan Savage’s piece in the P&J is welcome. It provides a clearer position of where the administrators and negotiations are with potential buyers and ICTP (Morrison and Cameron). I need to delve deeper on the release details, however on first impressions it appears to me that Morrison and Cameron and playing hard ball on the sale / transfer of the car parks and holding out to maximise the return of their asset. There appears to be still more than one interested buyer in the game, which, for me, is a plus as it offer us more scope than accepting the only offer, were it a sole investing party. April is a bit of surprise. But given the above it’s possibly to be expected. It does however keep the shadow of uncertainty with us through critical run down to the rest of the season. BDO keep rolling it in! bc

Agreed, I put that down to the respect Remi gave him (none) and harassed him all afternoon. Having said that I was concerned every time the boy Stirton got the game. His holding up the ball, height, good feet and all round game was impressive IMO. How I wish this stork like framed kid was in our colours as Billy’s impact on a game becomes more and more insignificant. bc

Yep, I must admit there were times today I felt I was time warped back to August 24. bc

Agree with posters initial feedback of the match. We suffered invention with the loss of Longstaff early in the second half and from there the game was mash of fouls, poor final balls (from us mostly) and stoppages. Add in Montrose throwing their weight around and dirty tricks, it was a match that won’t be remembered for its grace or style. Thought we lacked the imagination and guile to get behind the Montrose defence. Our one piece of quick, accurate sharp passing from Remi to Danny onto a great diving header from Keith brought a quality equaliser. On another day we could have lost this match so let’s take the single point we gain on Annan and look forward to the next match. bc

A rather insipid and dry first half. Montrose the more adventurous and their efforts rewarded. We seem to take 6 passes when 2 is only required. Alfie unlucky with his shot but needs help. bx

I may be past it as I think I maybe watching a different type of football match that some of you guys do? When I see a match that ends with the home team wining with a ‘clean sheet’, I normally don’t see a opposition player named in the score line bc

Yeah we can play with words ‘what they going to do - bust us’. Doesn’t look or come across great thou at a time when we hoped we had left such practice behind. Again some statement from BDO could alleviate any concerns. ie Account submissions are frozen until the admin stage is concluded? Just guessing as I don’t know, hence the need for BDO to release an update / communication. bc

Great pre-match overview as always tm4tj. I read all the noise about being 8th if this and that happen. All fine and good. For me it’s simple, concentrate fully on beating Montrose, end of!! Let the other matches take care of themselves! bc

HT: 1-0 FT: 2-0 1st Scorer ICT: Gilmour 1st Scorer Opp: n/a Crowd: 1879

Can you advise if the update includes the position (or better still a statement), from the Administrators BDO where they are in the discussions with the potential buyer(s), whether we are closer or further away from a deal and a expectation of a timeline for concluding the negotiations. If it’s just Charlie’s and Scott’s own views of where they think the club is (or are allowed to say), then Ok, that’s fine, but it may just add to the uncertainty that currently exists on the matter. thanks bc

Get big Dunc in there too as defence coordinator. Also add Robbo as media match commentator to make a full pack of ICT connections. “Dream team”! bc

I heard today Dodds name being mentioned as part of interim management team for Rangers. ‘Cant keep a good man down’. Knew his tactical nous would be sought after sooner or later. Just surprised Celtic have been found sleeping and hadn’t moved for him!!! bc

Agreed, We are in no position to underestimate Kelty. They will be now begin to settle under the direction of their new manager Mulgrew and look to get a run going to get into the playoffs. I expect they will have heard how we were outmuscled by Arbroath last week and will try to do the same early on at todays match Interesting to see if Ben Brannan starts the match. Plastic pitch time, so fast moving match again. Delighted if we come back with three points as Annan seem to be making a fist of trying to stay on 8th place. bc

Maybe, just maybe, Parang Marathe of 49ers Enterprises had his team cast there eyes over ICTFC for 5 minutes before moving on to bigger fish ! Ah well, more modest ambitions await with the crowned new owners hopefully being announced soon. bc

Ha, press issue an apology!

Commend the initiative, fills a long needed communications artery where previous so called routes, SLO and CEO briefings were insular and demeaning. I’m sure it will be well received by the supporters. Hope it is crisp, honest and objective in its reporting and acts on carrying the fans views forward to the club. I wish it every success as the fans voice. bc

James, Pity your match planned visit has been unpicked due to the weather. Avimore is a good idea and if you haven’t already been, it’s a lovely town and wider area. Worth a trip to loch Morlich if you can!! bc

“Given that Mr Cameron is also owed £410,000 by Caley Thistle and, jointly with Ross Morrison, runs the company that owns the stadium car park lease, I hope that his other difficulties aren’t going to impinge negatively upon the football club’s situation”. As sure as Night follows Day it does, Charles. I personally can’t see a viable business operation for any buyer without the acquisition of the car parks (for development - external income). Otherwise it’s just a retread of what previously went on with owner / board members bailing out the club debts. That works out well, not! Being in Cameron’s position, I would expect him to hold out and squeeze (D Trump like), any advantage he has to maximise the return (price) of the asset. Wouldn’t you? Dragging on, isn’t it? bc

Not the outcome we wanted but the reset to reality is timely. Our target should be to get above Annan. This defeat allows us time (enough games left) to focus on any improvements and game plans for the remaining games/teams. Not loosing any more ground (points gap) to Annan will be vital. Feel February will be an important month for us. bc