...is being released by Hearts at the end of the season. Comeback up North maybe? Probably wishful thinking.

STV have just announced via twitter than Ian Black will be released by Hearts at the end of the season. I'd imagine that many clubs will be interested.

If Butcher took an interest in him again, would you like to see him back in a Caley Thistle top?

My answer is yes.

Would be great but cant see it happening tbh surprise decision by hearts tho.

Woops. Started effectively the same thread in the ICT section lol I need to refresh my page more often!

Yes but dont think we could afford him and wouldnt know where to play him as someone would have to be dropped, would rather have a prolific striker

There's definatly a good relationship between butcher and black tend to see them having a bit of a laugh whenever their together.

I can see this summer being a raid of the spl by the likes of Bristol city. So wouldn't be surprised if they made an offer, but would love him back.

He's going to Derby County.

If we signed Ian Black back I would renew my season ticket right now. We have no one of his creative ability in the middle of the park. I'd love to see him back.

Would I like to see him back in an ICT top ? Yes

Will it happen ? Sadly, I think not.

As I said on the other thread, I'd have him back in a second.  Though I think the chances of it happening are slim to none.

As most posters have said id be delighted to have him back in an ICT shirt, i fear his wages would be a massive stumbling block now and more than likely England will be his likely destination

Would love to see him back up north. I was talking to a hearts fan who said he's being linked with a move to Cardiff for a few months now.

Cowie and Black back together

He's rubbish....move on!!!

He's rubbish....move on!!!

Then he'll he in really good company back here.

Seriously, I can't see him coming back to ICT. Englandshire more likely.

Was tongue in cheek...call it a coping mechanism

More chance of him joining County than coming back here .

More chance of him joining County than coming back here .

Or maybe he is starting a painting and decorating company

Ian Black will easily find a team down south that can pay him similar to his Hearts wage. Neither us nor County could afford to match that.