Cowie staying?

[Joonya]

I thought it was great seeing Don Cowie mention in the P&J that he wants a contract extension, after a report suggesting the Dons were after his services.

He has done fantastic for us this season. I just hope he keeps his word and doesn;t cave in to an expected improved offer.

Don Cowie - The future of ICT!!! :021:

[Yngwie]

I thought it was great seeing Don Cowie mention in the P&J that he wants a contract extension

He wants a pay rise.

[mikeyrob73]

if only he has a moustache !

[Caley]

ICT really do need to sort out Don's contract ASAP. A 3 year deal at around ?1500 per week would surely be fair to both parties.

Stop wasting cash on not-good-enough casualties like Markus and use it to keep Cowie instead.

[Alex MacLeod]

Without ICT's permission Don cannot get an offer from Aberdire. He has a year to run on his existing contract and I'm sure negotiations will take place if he is part of the future of this club.

[tokelyisvictorious]

Cowie has been a great signing and has proved himself at the highest level of football in scotland.  Can only be a matter of time before someone else comes in with an offer too good to refuse.

ps my thanks to graham linton or whoever i was for including me in the couriers 'fan mail' bit, proudest moment of my literary career. :004: :024:

[Alex MacLeod]

I think Dons future will be decided less by money and more by his love for his home city.

[tokelyisvictorious]

don't mean to sound stupid, bit where was don born?

[SMEE]

don't mean to sound stupid, bit where was don born?

Wasnt he born In inverness?

[alimci]

if only he has a moustache !

:015:

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

Cowie's future will be dependent on the role he is envisaged to play next season.

[MissICT]

Cowie will stay!!

[Alex MacLeod]

don't mean to sound stupid, bit where was don born?

Wasnt he born In inverness?

He was

[MissICT]

according to a few websites say that he is born in Inverness!!

Bit in a few other places it says that he was born In Aberdeen!!

[Alex MacLeod]

Considering all the plaudits Don has recieved over this season and now the demand to get him signed for longer I thought I'd look over what was said before he joined us

PRE DON COWIE

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

Some things never change - my predictions coming true as ever.  :001:

[Scotty]

For once we see someone saying they want to extend their deal it ICT and it happens to be one of the best signings we have made in years

..... so what if it means he wants a pay rise ... perhaps he deserves it ..... time for the manager and/or DoF to get the pen and paper out and extend this deal ASAP.

[Jay_7]

For once we see someone saying they want to extend their deal it ICT and it happens to be one of the best signings we have made in years

..... so what if it means he wants a pay rise ... perhaps he deserves it ..... time for the manager and/or DoF to get the pen and paper out and extend this deal ASAP.

The cynic in me says those in charge at ICT will not heed Cowie's request...  :rolleyes02:

[CaleyD]

Rankin.....had no desire to move until he was told he was surplus to requirements

Wyness.....definitely didn't want to move, but was forced into it.

Niculae.....In no hurry to depart from ICT yet we've basically been told he'll be sold if possible.

Cowie.....Wants to extend his deal.....I'm hoping we can break the pattern!!!!

Perhaps he should go out and break his leg or something during the summer, it seems about the only way to secure a contract extension at the moment.  :tic01:

[Kingsmills]

Surely a contract extention tied to a modest pay rise would be good news for all parties concerned.

Let's hope the club get this one right rather than waiting too late to turn their thoughts to Don's contract.

[kencar]

Totally agree. Seems a no brainer that we should be tying him up on a long contract ASAP.

Saying that what odds, come January, we'll be beginning negotiations 'next week'  :029:

[Kingsmills]

That's my concern, we seldom seem to learn from our mistakes as far as dealing with contract issues well in advance is concerned.

[big man]

Just to clear up were he was born not sure whether it was Inverness or aberdeen but he is from Dingwall. His dad was the backbone of Bobby Wilsons successful Highland league team which also included Barry.

That will be clear then.!!!!

[caley100]

Rankin.....had no desire to move until he was told he was surplus to requirements

Wyness.....definitely didn't want to move, but was forced into it.

Niculae.....In no hurry to depart from ICT yet we've basically been told he'll be sold if possible.

Cowie.....Wants to extend his deal.....I'm hoping we can break the pattern!!!!

Rankin was sown the Hibs idea when Parkie moved, Park told him he could get him a move and big money.

Wyness could have stayed, the ball was in his court to play better and score goals-neither of which he did.

Niculae was here to regain form and was always going to leave for better things if he improved.

Like you, i really hope we do something about Cowies desire to stay.

[Scotty]

Rankin was sown the Hibs idea when Parkie moved, Park told him he could get him a move and big money.

Wyness could have stayed, the ball was in his court to play better and score goals-neither of which he did.

Niculae was here to regain form and was always going to leave for better things if he improved.

on the other side of the coin though C100 ... from what I hear, or have heard

Rankin was told he was surplus to requirements long before Park moved

Wyness did have an offer on the table that was removed

Niculae is happy to stay if the club want him

We could argue all of this around in circles and come up with half a dozen different arguments each depending on which story or stories we each heard but I think each and every one of us would probably agree that Cowie is worth signing up on a longer term deal now if that is what he wants ... and it seems like it is.

His first season in the SPL has resulted in him taking most if not all of the POY awards at the club, he has had positive comments from most of us, and he is attributed as making remarks that he wants to get a longer deal at ICT. We should be working vigorously to make sure that deal is in place before the start of season 08/09 .... it would be a very positive way to start the season and I think we all need that after the crap and bullshit of the season just past.