Queens up North Feb2025

[CaleyCanary]

Couldn’t agree more DD.

We’re reeling Montrose in at a rate of knots and Kelty are looking a bit vulnerable - onwards and upwards…

[forresjags]

What  the f***k was going on with QOS they were not interested in playing football at all.

Tried to intimidate the young guys at every opportunity, with a weak accomplice of a referee. The cart horse no 11 was one or the worst culprits, who was just embarrassingly bad at football.

Positives for us, was we stuck at it and never got sucked down to there level

All good ,but special mention to Gilmour and Savage who never missed a challenge all day.

 

[+Moogthurso]

Before today's match we were 12 points of 4th. 

 

After it we were 10 points off 4th with 13 games to go.

Don't look at individual teams focus on the position. 

We will comfortably achieve 8th so the next marker we measure to is 4th. 

Onwards and upwards I predict 46+pts by end of season I hope it's enough.

[STFU]

2 hours ago, big cherly said:

Great result, fully deserved. Whilst the first half provided a great constructed and taken goal, I give full marks to the team’s defensive performance for the second half. Dibaga exudes confidence between the sticks and while not pressed too much today took control at the corners. He was ablely protected by Danny and Remi in front of him.  Says a lot about the team’s development. We’ll need more of the same for future matches to come. Enjoy and take credit for today’s result and display. 

Those that decided to stay in the pub and watch the rugby, you missed a really good match and performance today. 
 

ps - didn’t foresee the Annan or Dumbarton victories coming today.

bc

Musa must have hands like shovels going by the one handed catch he managed at full stretch today.

[Charles Bannerman]

2 hours ago, DoofersDad said:

I'm quite happy to see Annan and particularly, Dumbarton winning.  There's not a chance Dumbarton are going to catch us, and if they are winning, other teams a little above will be losing.  If we continue with our post-Dunc points per game ratio, then we might well make the promotion play-offs.  What a brilliant job Scott is doing with the boys!

That’s a very important point DD. It becomes more difficult to catch a lot of teams above you because these points have to go somewhere, so it’s a trade off between welcoming Annan and Dumbarton beating teams ICT might still catch and accepting the squeaky bum you get as a result of not pulling away from these two to an extent that gives more complete confidence about avoiding relegation or the playoffs.

[Charles Bannerman]

4 hours ago, CELTIC1CALEY3 said:

Not with Duncan Ferguson in charge.  Remember that players in the era were discouraged from shooting on goal and shortly after getting over the half way line were instructed to keep it and gradually work it back to the goalkeeper.

That’s a very valid point. The team will probably end up with more points under SK and with the penalty than they would have done with DF and no penalty.

[buckett]

Good entertaining game and certainly worth the trip to Inverness. In comparison with QoS, what we lacked in physical presence we made up for with skill and teamwork. I'm not one to criticise referees, so I won't! Edge of the seat stuff and Remi Savage my MoM, just edging it ahead of Bavidge.

Just one thing though, and I hate to sound negative, but what happened to all the home-grown talent we were supposed to be fielding this season?

[+CaleyHedgehog]

4 hours ago, CaleyHedgehog said:

Shame that Annan won

 

4 hours ago, DoofersDad said:

I'm quite happy to see Annan and particularly, Dumbarton winning.

I absolutely see what you are saying, it was just that I was really hoping that we would have moved out of the relegation zone today. But I can see why we need to keep the teams above us as close as possible too.It was still a great win.

[+old caley girl]

14 hours ago, CaleyHedgehog said:

Fantastic response to a team who tried to rule the game with shirt pulling and bullying tactics. Fortunately our boys seem to grow in stature and determination when wronged, and I was so pleased for them all with the final score.

Lovely to see the team enjoying the plaudits at full time, and to see SK coming out to greet the fans. Much appreciated.

Shame that Annan won, otherwise a great afternoons entertainment.8

Was like Caleyaway at home! Brilliant 

[caley100]

13 hours ago, Charles Bannerman said:

That’s a very important point DD. It becomes more difficult to catch a lot of teams above you because these points have to go somewhere, so it’s a trade off between welcoming Annan and Dumbarton beating teams ICT might still catch and accepting the squeaky bum you get as a result of not pulling away from these two to an extent that gives more complete confidence about avoiding relegation or the playoffs.

Draws would also be of benefit!  

Anyway, Yesterday once again was refreshing and walking away after the final whistle it was great to see the players being applauded and they did the same!  a real feeling of togetherness.

There will be slips ahead but the players have a confidence which was not there most of last and the start of this season.

[tm4tj]

 

[tm4tj]

Pos	Team	Pld	Gd	Pts
1	Stenny	23	8	35
2	Cove	22	10	34
3	Arbroath	21	7	34
4	Queen of Sth	23	-2	32
5	Kelty Hearts	22	7	31
6	Alloa Athletic	23	3	30
7	Montrose	22	-5	25
8	Annan Ath	23	-17	24
9	Caley Jags	23	3	22
10	Dumbarton	22	-14	08

[tm4tj]

Alfie Bavidge ice cold in front of goal to give us all three points yesterday against Queen of the South

Great ball from Paul Allan to put the striker through pic.twitter.com/siYu3j2ddy

— Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC (@ICTFC) February 2, 2025

[LisleRightPeg]

Another big 3 points. Musa has been incredible for us. I worry Aberdeen will recall Alfie Bavidge with his current scoring prowess

[IBM]

15 minutes ago, tm4tj said:

Good to see the goal again and credit to all the team yesterday well done!

[KennySim93]

Without meaning to get carried away, where do people think we could realistically think we could finish this season?  Looking at the table, 7th is certainly within reach now, but with the form we've been showing, I'd say 6th and above isn't out of the question either.  If we say 6th is within reach, surely you'd think 4th, and therefor promotion playoffs are not out of the question, even if it's unlikely.

Then again, with starting on -5 next season, maybe we'd be better off staying in league one this season and pushing for promotion next season instead.

[bishbashbosh]

The other sides view by the manager. I always rated big tel for praising the other side if they beat us. Leave you guys and gals to decide this dudes take on the game. 
I couldn’t have been at the same game as him yesterday. That’s as polite as I can put it.

lump the ball long. Yellow cards for non tackles. our goal was a miss hit, their chance the player hit it too good. Wow.

should have stopped the interview when the lights went out.

 

Edited February 2 by bishbashbosh
Missed out the ladies.

[IBM]

8 minutes ago, bishbashbosh said:

The other sides view by the manager. I always rated big tel for praising the other side if they beat us. Leave you guys to decide this dudes take on the game. 
I couldn’t have been at the same game as him yesterday. That’s as polite as I can put it.

lump the ball long. Yellow cards for non tackles. our goal was a miss hit, their chance the player hit it too good. Wow.

should have stopped the interview when the lights went out.

 

What a load of .... 

[bishbashbosh]

QOS bus on the way up should have turned right and headed to Edinburgh. Their sub defender wasn’t sent of because the ref was sh1te, it was for 2 rugby tackles that would have been applauded at Murrayfield.

[big cherly]

1 hour ago, KennySim93 said:

Without meaning to get carried away, where do people think we could realistically think we could finish this season?  Looking at the table, 7th is certainly within reach now, but with the form we've been showing, I'd say 6th and above isn't out of the question either.  If we say 6th is within reach, surely you'd think 4th, and therefor promotion playoffs are not out of the question, even if it's unlikely.

Then again, with starting on -5 next season, maybe we'd be better off staying in league one this season and pushing for promotion next season instead.

Stay free of main injuries to key players (down the centre line), don’t have Aberdeen pulling back Alfie B (can they do this at anytime?), don’t pick up too many red cards, have luck when we need it;  

Sixth for me, but more likely seventh. Be delighted if we get into the playoffs and be proved wrong. But if I would pick any position over them all right now I would be happy with Eighth. 
bc

[+old caley girl]

6 hours ago, LisleRightPeg said:

Another big 3 points. Musa has been incredible for us. I worry Aberdeen will recall Alfie Bavidge with his current scoring prowess

Don't think they can? 

[KennySim93]

My ONLY knowledge of this comes from Football Manager but I don't think a loan player can be recalled within the first 28 days of a loan, or outside of a transfer window, so we've got both Alfie's for the rest of the season at least I'd assume.

[+old caley girl]

1 hour ago, KennySim93 said:

My ONLY knowledge of this comes from Football Manager but I don't think a loan player can be recalled within the first 28 days of a loan, or outside of a transfer window, so we've got both Alfie's for the rest of the season at least I'd assume.

I think that's correct? Remember Dodds tried to get some of our loanees back but couldn't a few years back? 

[bishbashbosh]

2 hours ago, KennySim93 said:

My ONLY knowledge of this comes from Football Manager but I don't think a loan player can be recalled within the first 28 days of a loan, or outside of a transfer window, so we've got both Alfie's for the rest of the season at least I'd assume.

Googled it.

Yes a player in scotland loaned to another club can be recalled by the parent club, provided the loan agreement includes a "recall clause" which allows them to do so; this is a standard feature in most loan deals and operates similarly to other leagues across Europe. 

 

Key points about loan recalls in Scottish football:

• Contractual clause:

  The ability to recall a player depends entirely on the specific terms of the loan agreement between the clubs. 

   
• Timing restrictions:

  While a player can be recalled at any time during the loan period if the recall clause is activated, there may be specific windows within the season where it is more feasible to do so, depending on league regulations. 

   
• Negotiation needed:

  Even if a recall clause exists, the parent club may need to negotiate with the loan club to finalize the recall, especially if the loaned player is performing well for their temporary team. 

   

  Transfer window does not close in scotland until 23.00 pm on Monday 3rd of February 

 

 

Edited February 2 by bishbashbosh

[mazza20]

15 hours ago, KennySim93 said:

Without meaning to get carried away, where do people think we could realistically think we could finish this season?  Looking at the table, 7th is certainly within reach now, but with the form we've been showing, I'd say 6th and above isn't out of the question either.  If we say 6th is within reach, surely you'd think 4th, and therefor promotion playoffs are not out of the question, even if it's unlikely.

Then again, with starting on -5 next season, maybe we'd be better off staying in league one this season and pushing for promotion next season instead.

Heart says 4th, sneak in on the last day of the season. 

Head says 7th, with 13 games to go, 8 points to make up on Alloa might be a bridge too far.