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Just getting the chance to post from being at the game and haven't read any one else's post so here goes:

Before the game it was just hope, my heart said we could take something my head said not so much but deep down I hoped we would, I couldn't think of a worst place personally to lose the run at but never did I think we'd keep it going in the way we did, it was awesome. I hate them and to go to the 'Big Jock New Camp' and get the result we did had me smiling all the way down London Road, it was possibly the only thing that could keep me warm.

Each to a man I thought everyone was immense and all stuck to the task, got stuck in and played the type of football that we should be proud of, for a while now I'd been shouting for Duncan and Cox to play in midfield together and I think I've been proved right as to why, we got the ball down from the start and passed it like a true footballing team only really lumping it long when we needed to. We mixed it about but clearly had the advantage on the left and Richie was brilliant at winning the ball from the air. Great credit for the comeback and to have kept going at them and not for the heads to drop is great credit to the management team for installing the belief in the players to just go out and play and keep playing their way.

For so long we've not been given any praise for our performances, a bit like last season really when we crept up the first division without notice, but hopefully now we'll start to get the praise we deserve.

For me this was right up there with Ayr, with a stepdad who supports Celtic and a brother who supports Rangers to take points from both games was immense but the way we did it today warranted a phone call home on the walk from the game which is usually a no no.

Congratulations boys, you deserve all the credit you get and long may it continue.

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So Lennon says that Inverness "weren't much of a threat"? There were long periods when Celtic were out-played particularly the first 10 - 15mins of the second-half. Celtic's 2nd goal (tremendous play from McCourt) was actually against the run of play. If Lennon couldn't see what was happening before his eyes, then he's not the man for Celtic. Btw, I couldn't imagine Walter Smith ever being so dismissive of opponents.

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Not long back, and I can now post what was an opinion of most of the match. You can read anywhere what happened on the field and good it was, but the treatment of our fans by the stewards reached new lows today. At the age of 52, I was thrown out of a ground for the first time for questioning a steward. My son was ejected in the first half, for "standing on the seats" or "being abusive" or "refusing to sit down" depending on what steward I spoke to. I think he was the 5th. Being unable to get a coherent answer, I asked 6 times to speak to a supervisor, who answered every question that i had with " are you calling me a liar?" I lasted until just after McCourt's goal, when I went to the loo. I was followed there by stewards, who told me "we were waiting for you, you teuchter *******" and ejected me. I missed our goals. After spending in excess of ?100 on a day out, these people ruined it for no good reason. Celtic, you really are shameful. I've gone to footie i this country since 1965, and I've never felt so down about it. And yes, I'll be compaining.

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Just getting the chance to post from being at the game and haven't read any one else's post so here goes:

Before the game it was just hope, my heart said we could take something my head said not so much but deep down I hoped we would, I couldn't think of a worst place personally to lose the run at but never did I think we'd keep it going in the way we did, it was awesome. I hate them and to go to the 'Big Jock New Camp' and get the result we did had me smiling all the way down London Road, it was possibly the only thing that could keep me warm.

Each to a man I thought everyone was immense and all stuck to the task, got stuck in and played the type of football that we should be proud of, for a while now I'd been shouting for Duncan and Cox to play in midfield together and I think I've been proved right as to why, we got the ball down from the start and passed it like a true footballing team only really lumping it long when we needed to. We mixed it about but clearly had the advantage on the left and Richie was brilliant at winning the ball from the air. Great credit for the comeback and to have kept going at them and not for the heads to drop is great credit to the management team for installing the belief in the players to just go out and play and keep playing their way.

For so long we've not been given any praise for our performances, a bit like last season really when we crept up the first division without notice, but hopefully now we'll start to get the praise we deserve.

For me this was right up there with Ayr, with a stepdad who supports Celtic and a brother who supports Rangers to take points from both games was immense but the way we did it today warranted a phone call home on the walk from the game which is usually a no no.

Congratulations boys, you deserve all the credit you get and long may it continue.

Thanks for the report. I don't get the reference to the "Big Jock New Camp." Could you please explain? Excuse my ignorance.

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Thought the stewards were just bizarre yesterday. First half they were harsh on folks - I saw Davie being put out - out of order and totally unfair. Hope you at least get your money back on the ticket. Why did big jamie get ejected? Are stewards heightist?

Second half they didn't bother about people standing which was bizzare considering the approach in the first half. Football-wise, what a great performance from ICTFC. Thought we should have won it but I'm over the moon the record is still intact. Hopefully the game against Utd will be on.

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Not long back, and I can now post what was an opinion of most of the match. You can read anywhere what happened on the field and good it was, but the treatment of our fans by the stewards reached new lows today. At the age of 52, I was thrown out of a ground for the first time for questioning a steward. My son was ejected in the first half, for "standing on the seats" or "being abusive" or "refusing to sit down" depending on what steward I spoke to. I think he was the 5th. Being unable to get a coherent answer, I asked 6 times to speak to a supervisor, who answered every question that i had with " are you calling me a liar?" I lasted until just after McCourt's goal, when I went to the loo. I was followed there by stewards, who told me "we were waiting for you, you teuchter *******" and ejected me. I missed our goals. After spending in excess of ?100 on a day out, these people ruined it for no good reason. Celtic, you really are shameful. I've gone to footie i this country since 1965, and I've never felt so down about it. And yes, I'll be compaining.

I can fully empathise with you .Being thrown out by these bullies you missed the incident at the end of the game.The ball mysteriously landed in our supporters area and a young steward sportingly threw it to some of our fans who were having a bit of fun with no intention of wanting to keep their ball,who would want it, out of nowhere this huge steward arrived and as we were celebrating with Terry and Boys he pushed in behind me ,my friend and family almost pushed me over the back of seat in front and I will never know how I held my footing ,my friend twisted her back trying to save herself it was horrendous treatment.I spoke to him and and he was extremely rude I tried speak to another steward and got same treatment .The police were a bit more sympathetic but said they had nothing to do with stewarding.I did get told the offending steward was the head supervisor for the area we were in .The second one I spoke to was walking away and I tapped his arm to get his attention only to be told dont touch me or I will have you for assault,who the hell do they think they are that they can throw their weight around like that.It didnt end there as some man with a clip board appeared and took my name and said he would try to get it sorted out.Next we got escorted out by two very pleasant stewards who were more than understanding .I then decided it is an absolute waste of time and energy to complain as they all stick together.We had a brilliant result and obviously they had to vent their anger on someone .We are quite probably the easiest and best behaved fans these nasty people have to deal with.They just cant deal with the Highlanders and our sense of humour and the fact we know how to make our day out enjoyable.Dont allow these Bxxxxxxx to ruin a fantastic day in the hitory of CALEY THISTLE be proud and try to move on .I have.

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I have read two different articles and they have two different versions on how the second goal was scored:

  1. Rooney?s overhead kick looked netbound anyway but Munro was on hand to turn it home and make sure. (Daily Record)
  2. A Hayes header crept over the bar as Inverness piled on the pressure, then Munro was on hand to nod in at the back post from Ross Tokely's overhead kick. (Bbc Sport)

how do you think the goal was scored?

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In real life, Hayes took a corner, Rooney knocked the ball goalwards with a fantastic overhead kick on the volley and Munro made sure by nodding the ball in from two yards.

Thats the way I saw it too .Great goal whoever takes the credit it was a brilliant team efort.

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Just getting the chance to post from being at the game and haven't read any one else's post so here goes:

Before the game it was just hope, my heart said we could take something my head said not so much but deep down I hoped we would, I couldn't think of a worst place personally to lose the run at but never did I think we'd keep it going in the way we did, it was awesome. I hate them and to go to the 'Big Jock New Camp' and get the result we did had me smiling all the way down London Road, it was possibly the only thing that could keep me warm.

Each to a man I thought everyone was immense and all stuck to the task, got stuck in and played the type of football that we should be proud of, for a while now I'd been shouting for Duncan and Cox to play in midfield together and I think I've been proved right as to why, we got the ball down from the start and passed it like a true footballing team only really lumping it long when we needed to. We mixed it about but clearly had the advantage on the left and Richie was brilliant at winning the ball from the air. Great credit for the comeback and to have kept going at them and not for the heads to drop is great credit to the management team for installing the belief in the players to just go out and play and keep playing their way.

For so long we've not been given any praise for our performances, a bit like last season really when we crept up the first division without notice, but hopefully now we'll start to get the praise we deserve.

For me this was right up there with Ayr, with a stepdad who supports Celtic and a brother who supports Rangers to take points from both games was immense but the way we did it today warranted a phone call home on the walk from the game which is usually a no no.

Congratulations boys, you deserve all the credit you get and long may it continue.

Thanks for the report. I don't get the reference to the "Big Jock New Camp." Could you please explain? Excuse my ignorance.

Ignore him. He is prob one of those fans who sang sectarian songs at Caley park before and claimed it was getting behind the team.

A couple of boys tried to start singing god save the queen but were told to shut the f**k up after 2 seconds so it stopped thankfully.

Just to set the record straight I am not one of those fans who used to sing sectarian songs at Caley Park nor have I ever sang sectarian songs and never will. I don't like it or condone it in any shape or form and have been an adversary for it to stop. I challenge anyone who can say they have heard me sing anything like that and I certainly didn't do it yesterday!!!!

I was trying to be funny, I don't like Celtic, out of all Scottish clubs they are the ones I hate the most and excuse me for trying to bring a bit of light hearted fun into my post. I've read far worse on here in previous threads and posts.

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Brilliant, just absolutely brilliant.

First off we'll start with the stewards though, who ruined several peoples days out for no reason whatsoever. Big Jamie and another boy sitting close to him got chucked out for apparently 'pointing at the stewards' when they were actually just putting their hands up while singing a song. I tried arguing their case with one man in a hi-viz jacket who I can only describe as a complete and utter waste of fresh air. Said steward just said he was breaking the law, and I was going to be the next out so they were watching me. Complete and utter joke. The police actually told them to stop chucking people out though, unless they were going to go and do the same to the 'Gay Brigade' in the corner across from us.

Anyway, on to the football and what a game! We played some brilliant stuff at times and there wasn't a bad performance from anybody. Shinnie had the best game I've seen him play IMO, and Nick Ross had a good game too. Good to see performances like that from our youngsters in such a big arena where the pressure could get to a lot of lads their age.

When Celtic's second goal went in against the run of play I didn't see us getting the draw, but the players seemed to get some inspiration from somewhere and just went for it. Pressure on their defence from Nick Ross and Richie Foran led to him nicking the ball of a defender and rounding the keeper to hit it in off the post. When that goal went in it just felt like we were going to get the equaliser we needed, and when Munro nodded in the feeling of euphoria in the away end was unbelieveable. Just felt brilliant to get it up all those cocky Celtic fans, and that absolute joke Neil Lennon. We were unlucky not to win it with a chance towards the end too, but suppose we'll take the draw... :tongueincheek:

Butcher leading the team over towards us at the end and giving it 5 cheers instead of the usual 3 was brilliant as well, was a special moment. He must've been so happy to get it right up Celtic as well.

After all the carry ons about will it or won't it go ahead, referees and treacherous weather conditions a lot of people had to go through to get to Glasgow yesterday, I for one am absolutely feckin' delighted it did, and we proved exactly what we're capable of in arguably the hardest away fixture in the country. Days like that just make you totally proud to support ICT and long may the away record continue. Everyone that's been part of it deserves credit cause it's an outstanding achievement no matter what club you are or what league you're in. Take a bow. :clapping:

Oh and one last thing... CALEY AWAY, WITH TERRY AND MO!! :ictscarf:

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Just getting the chance to post from being at the game and haven't read any one else's post so here goes:

Before the game it was just hope, my heart said we could take something my head said not so much but deep down I hoped we would, I couldn't think of a worst place personally to lose the run at but never did I think we'd keep it going in the way we did, it was awesome. I hate them and to go to the 'Big Jock New Camp' and get the result we did had me smiling all the way down London Road, it was possibly the only thing that could keep me warm.

Each to a man I thought everyone was immense and all stuck to the task, got stuck in and played the type of football that we should be proud of, for a while now I'd been shouting for Duncan and Cox to play in midfield together and I think I've been proved right as to why, we got the ball down from the start and passed it like a true footballing team only really lumping it long when we needed to. We mixed it about but clearly had the advantage on the left and Richie was brilliant at winning the ball from the air. Great credit for the comeback and to have kept going at them and not for the heads to drop is great credit to the management team for installing the belief in the players to just go out and play and keep playing their way.

For so long we've not been given any praise for our performances, a bit like last season really when we crept up the first division without notice, but hopefully now we'll start to get the praise we deserve.

For me this was right up there with Ayr, with a stepdad who supports Celtic and a brother who supports Rangers to take points from both games was immense but the way we did it today warranted a phone call home on the walk from the game which is usually a no no.

Congratulations boys, you deserve all the credit you get and long may it continue.

Thanks for the report. I don't get the reference to the "Big Jock New Camp." Could you please explain? Excuse my ignorance.

Ignore him. He is prob one of those fans who sang sectarian songs at Caley park before and claimed it was getting behind the team.

A couple of boys tried to start singing god save the queen but were told to shut the f**k up after 2 seconds so it stopped thankfully.

Just to set the record straight I am not one of those fans who used to sing sectarian songs at Caley Park nor have I ever sang sectarian songs and never will. I don't like it or condone it in any shape or form and have been an adversary for it to stop. I challenge anyone who can say they have heard me sing anything like that and I certainly didn't do it yesterday!!!!

I was trying to be funny, I don't like Celtic, out of all Scottish clubs they are the ones I hate the most and excuse me for trying to bring a bit of light hearted fun into my post. I've read far worse on here in previous threads and posts.

I enjoyed it Mr CaleyJag, just cause your sense of humour isn't everyones cup of tea though I find JoeDi's accusation a bit out of order. No need to label someone you don't even know. Let's just enjoy and revel in the fact we have the best away record in Britain people.

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Not long back, and I can now post what was an opinion of most of the match. You can read anywhere what happened on the field and good it was, but the treatment of our fans by the stewards reached new lows today. At the age of 52, I was thrown out of a ground for the first time for questioning a steward. My son was ejected in the first half, for "standing on the seats" or "being abusive" or "refusing to sit down" depending on what steward I spoke to. I think he was the 5th. Being unable to get a coherent answer, I asked 6 times to speak to a supervisor, who answered every question that i had with " are you calling me a liar?" I lasted until just after McCourt's goal, when I went to the loo. I was followed there by stewards, who told me "we were waiting for you, you teuchter *******" and ejected me. I missed our goals. After spending in excess of ?100 on a day out, these people ruined it for no good reason. Celtic, you really are shameful. I've gone to footie i this country since 1965, and I've never felt so down about it. And yes, I'll be compaining.

I can fully empathise with you .Being thrown out by these bullies you missed the incident at the end of the game.The ball mysteriously landed in our supporters area and a young steward sportingly threw it to some of our fans who were having a bit of fun with no intention of wanting to keep their ball,who would want it, out of nowhere this huge steward arrived and as we were celebrating with Terry and Boys he pushed in behind me ,my friend and family almost pushed me over the back of seat in front and I will never know how I held my footing ,my friend twisted her back trying to save herself it was horrendous treatment.I spoke to him and and he was extremely rude I tried speak to another steward and got same treatment .The police were a bit more sympathetic but said they had nothing to do with stewarding.I did get told the offending steward was the head supervisor for the area we were in .The second one I spoke to was walking away and I tapped his arm to get his attention only to be told dont touch me or I will have you for assault,who the hell do they think they are that they can throw their weight around like that.It didnt end there as some man with a clip board appeared and took my name and said he would try to get it sorted out.Next we got escorted out by two very pleasant stewards who were more than understanding .I then decided it is an absolute waste of time and energy to complain as they all stick together.We had a brilliant result and obviously they had to vent their anger on someone .We are quite probably the easiest and best behaved fans these nasty people have to deal with.They just cant deal with the Highlanders and our sense of humour and the fact we know how to make our day out enjoyable.Dont allow these Bxxxxxxx to ruin a fantastic day in the hitory of CALEY THISTLE be proud and try to move on .I have.

The only way to deal with these guys is to directly speak to the police, in this instance you would have been well within your right to report him to them and say you want to report an assault, the police then would have had to deal with it as they would with anyone one the street. Just because they wear a yellow or orange jacket doesn't mean they can push people about. There are cameras everywhere in the stadium and the incident would have been caught on CCTV.

I love the atmosphere of sitting near the guys who sing their hearts out but can't be bothered with the hassle from the stewards so sit further away safe in the knowledge that I won't be bothered by them. It's a poor thing to have to do in this day in age to enjoy a game but the only reason they do it is because they are power freaks who think they can bully fans about especially when it's a small number of fans. The truth is the police can't stand them and from speaking to the police direct they say that their job is made much harder by them. Unfortunately there isn't much that can be done as no matter how many letters we write or phone calls we make it won't change.

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I might be wrong here Mr Caley Jag, but I thought Joe was aiming his reply at dangerous dougie and not yersel, good rant though.

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Joe if that was the case then I apologise, I had a moment, I'm just stressed about the weather and trying to get back to Aberdeen from Glasgow today!

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Not long back, and I can now post what was an opinion of most of the match. You can read anywhere what happened on the field and good it was, but the treatment of our fans by the stewards reached new lows today. At the age of 52, I was thrown out of a ground for the first time for questioning a steward. My son was ejected in the first half, for "standing on the seats" or "being abusive" or "refusing to sit down" depending on what steward I spoke to. I think he was the 5th. Being unable to get a coherent answer, I asked 6 times to speak to a supervisor, who answered every question that i had with " are you calling me a liar?" I lasted until just after McCourt's goal, when I went to the loo. I was followed there by stewards, who told me "we were waiting for you, you teuchter *******" and ejected me. I missed our goals. After spending in excess of ?100 on a day out, these people ruined it for no good reason. Celtic, you really are shameful. I've gone to footie i this country since 1965, and I've never felt so down about it. And yes, I'll be compaining.

I can fully empathise with you .Being thrown out by these bullies you missed the incident at the end of the game.The ball mysteriously landed in our supporters area and a young steward sportingly threw it to some of our fans who were having a bit of fun with no intention of wanting to keep their ball,who would want it, out of nowhere this huge steward arrived and as we were celebrating with Terry and Boys he pushed in behind me ,my friend and family almost pushed me over the back of seat in front and I will never know how I held my footing ,my friend twisted her back trying to save herself it was horrendous treatment.I spoke to him and and he was extremely rude I tried speak to another steward and got same treatment .The police were a bit more sympathetic but said they had nothing to do with stewarding.I did get told the offending steward was the head supervisor for the area we were in .The second one I spoke to was walking away and I tapped his arm to get his attention only to be told dont touch me or I will have you for assault,who the hell do they think they are that they can throw their weight around like that.It didnt end there as some man with a clip board appeared and took my name and said he would try to get it sorted out.Next we got escorted out by two very pleasant stewards who were more than understanding .I then decided it is an absolute waste of time and energy to complain as they all stick together.We had a brilliant result and obviously they had to vent their anger on someone .We are quite probably the easiest and best behaved fans these nasty people have to deal with.They just cant deal with the Highlanders and our sense of humour and the fact we know how to make our day out enjoyable.Dont allow these Bxxxxxxx to ruin a fantastic day in the hitory of CALEY THISTLE be proud and try to move on .I have.

The only way to deal with these guys is to directly speak to the police, in this instance you would have been well within your right to report him to them and say you want to report an assault, the police then would have had to deal with it as they would with anyone one the street. Just because they wear a yellow or orange jacket doesn't mean they can push people about. There are cameras everywhere in the stadium and the incident would have been caught on CCTV.

I love the atmosphere of sitting near the guys who sing their hearts out but can't be bothered with the hassle from the stewards so sit further away safe in the knowledge that I won't be bothered by them. It's a poor thing to have to do in this day in age to enjoy a game but the only reason they do it is because they are power freaks who think they can bully fans about especially when it's a small number of fans. The truth is the police can't stand them and from speaking to the police direct they say that their job is made much harder by them. Unfortunately there isn't much that can be done as no matter how many letters we write or phone calls we make it won't change.

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Ach b0ll0cks, I tried anyway.. We should have unlimited green dots for days like this though, surely. :laugh:

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well Mrcaleyjag , now we know what you are,a hun who goes to Tulloch so you can wear a blue jersey,next you will want to sing the sash, billy boys and the famine song.

I moved up here 16yrs ago and started going to Caley matches 10years ago so my son could be brought up in a bigot free enviorment.

You have disspelled that idea, how many more of you are there hiding behind Caley colours, are you one of the ones i see at the Bridge End when Rangers are there not daring to cheer when any team scores??

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well Mrcaleyjag , now we know what you are,a hun who goes to Tulloch so you can wear a blue jersey,next you will want to sing the sash, billy boys and the famine song.

I moved up here 16yrs ago and started going to Caley matches 10years ago so my son could be brought up in a bigot free enviorment.

You have disspelled that idea, how many more of you are there hiding behind Caley colours, are you one of the ones i see at the Bridge End when Rangers are there not daring to cheer when any team scores??

Not sure how many times I need to post but don't need to try and prove to anyone that I support Inverness Caledonian Thistle, no I am not 'a hun' who sings the sash, billy boys or famine song nor will I be, obviously you didn't read my previous post!!!

For those who know me and sat beside me at Ibrox they'll know I was in the away end and was dancing about the stand when we equalised, unfortunately I can't make the home game against Rangers but if I could I would be sitting in the North stand cheering on TB and the boys like every other game if not more.

Does anyone else want to have a completely unprovoked pop at me and doubt my loyalties?

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