"The ICT Thread - From the Premiership to the Seaside"

[bdu98196]

3 minutes ago, die hard doonhamer said:

Otherwise, you’ll be finishing mid table. 

Here's hoping - early days but genuinely see this Sat game at Dumbarton as huge. We win and its back to zero points and only 9 behind - physiologically I think that will be massive around the club to know we will be gaining positive points going forwards (this early) rather than fighting back from the negative state and feeling hard done by. Not withstanding the increased gap to the other teams a loss brings as well. 

After a win last wknd we need to build momentum and get a good feeling around the squad but feel that with the uncertainty many at the club will be focused on what this means for their careers or employment rather than playing a game. Big week in many ways and one for strong heads and maturity to take control - I'm not sure Dunc is the guy that can galvanise a squad but fingers crossed likes of Billy & Devine can (if they are still around)

[AtTheBorderGuy]

Sad news. Got a soft spot for Caley, so hoping the players can pull something off this year. They're in the fortunate position that the rest of the league is utter shite.

Is this possibly the first Scottish administration caused purely by utter stupidity/incompetence, rather than a daft attempt to compete above a club's sustainable level?

Edited 13 hours ago by AtTheBorderGuy

[Stephen Malkmus]

Now there's a man who respects The Caley.

[RiG]

Rumours flying around that Ferguson and Bollan have been punted from The Caley already.

[Oats]

See ya Dunc 

 

 

Edited 13 hours ago by Oats

[Stephen Malkmus]

Mr. Cohen is playing an absolute blinder here already.

[O'Kelly Isley III]

1 minute ago, AtTheBorderGuy said:

Sad news. Got a soft spot for Caley, so hoping the players can pull something off this year. They're in the fortunate position that the rest of the league is utter shite.

Is this possibly the first Scottish administration caused purely by utter stupidity/incompetence, rather than a daft attempt to compete above a club's level?

That's really how to win friends and influence people.  

[Sergeant Wilson]

5 minutes ago, AtTheBorderGuy said:

Is this possibly the first Scottish administration caused purely by utter stupidity/incompetence, rather than a daft attempt to compete above a club's sustainable level?

What's the difference?

[AtTheBorderGuy]

3 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said:

What's the difference?

A CEO relying on hair-brained schemes to cover the basic bills rather than a coherent income strategy, as opposed to money being chucked at players to mount a charge up the leagues regardless of potential fan numbers or sponsorship appeal?

[forkboy]

9 minutes ago, RiG said:

Rumours flying around that Ferguson and Bollan have been punted from The Caley already.

Sorry for your loss

[Sergeant Wilson]

1 minute ago, AtTheBorderGuy said:

A CEO relying on hair-brained schemes to cover the basic bills rather than a coherent income strategy, as opposed to money being chucked at players to mount a charge up the leagues regardless of potential fan numbers or sponsorship appeal?

The CEO part is probably unique, but ICT & Ross County have both over achieved by over spending money that was not generated from their income.

[Fraz]

12 minutes ago, RiG said:

Rumours flying around that Ferguson and Bollan have been punted from The Caley already.

Gutted to hear this, aren't we?

Be a real shame, wouldn't it?

[scottsdad]

Ferguson's wife and John Parrott's wife are sisters. 

No reason for this nugget other than to get it in under the wire before the bullet is confirmed. 

Edited 12 hours ago by scottsdad

[To B or not B]

25 minutes ago, RiG said:

Rumours flying around that Ferguson and Bollan have been punted from The Caley already.

Not a surprise really, the big earners are always the first to go in an event like this.

[To B or not B]

12 minutes ago, scottsdad said:

Ferguson's wife and John Parrott's wife are sisters. 

No reason for this nugget other than to get it in under the wire before the bullet is confirmed. 

It’s definitely a tough break for him, but your post is right on cue.

[Sir Tarmo]

29 minutes ago, Stephen Malkmus said:

Now there's a man who respects The Caley.

Referring to us by our proper name too. Get him back in as manager.

[PB1994]

13 minutes ago, scottsdad said:

Ferguson's wife and John Parrott's wife are sisters. 

No reason for this nugget other than to get it in under the wire before the bullet is confirmed. 

He certainly looks snookered right now.

[Central Belt Caley]

39 minutes ago, RiG said:

Rumours flying around that Ferguson and Bollan have been punted from The Caley already.

Hopefully Cameron is getting a lift down the road with his dad 

[eez-eh]

26 minutes ago, AtTheBorderGuy said:

A CEO relying on hair-brained schemes to cover the basic bills rather than a coherent income strategy, as opposed to money being chucked at players to mount a charge up the leagues regardless of potential fan numbers or sponsorship appeal?

Interested to know on what planet the below isn’t the sign of a club that’s been chucking money about to charge up the leagues:

16 hours ago, Buzz Killington said:

How did it come to this?

Here are The Caley's profit and loss results for the last 30 years.

 

30/04/1995 - Loss £130,780

31/05/1996 - Profit - £207, 608 - Sale of land (presumably old grounds)

31/05/1997 - Loss - £803,303 - Exceptional costs (stadium road build costs)

31/05/1998 - Loss - £384,658

31/05/1999 - Loss - £380,949

31/05/2000 - Loss - £331,251

31/05/2001 - Loss - £513,424

31/05/2002 - Loss - £272,099

31/05/2003 - Profit - £129,711

31/05/2004 - Loss - £238,152

31/05/2005 - Loss - £102,414

*31/05/2006 - Profit - £218,197

*31/05/2007 - Profit  - £279,099

*31/05/2008 - Loss - £432,496

*31/05/2009 - Loss - £113,937

31/05/2010 - Loss - £946,198

31/05/2011 - Loss - £190,059

31/05/2012 - Loss - £348,487

31/05/2013 - Profit - £22,204

*31/05/2014 - Profit - £28,186

*31/05/2015 - Profit - £254,240

*31/05/2016 - Loss - £14,957

*31/05/2017 - Loss - £415,850

+31/05/2018 - Loss - £803,231

+31/05/2019 - Loss - £892,465

+31/05/2020 - Loss -  £328,758

+31/05/2021 - Loss - £235,282

+31/05/2022 - Loss - £835,751

+31/05/2023 - Loss - £588,053

 

*Profit or loss based on balance sheet movement on P&L account

+ Profit or loss based on information in the Going Concern note

 

[Juanjo Nostalgia]

Me when I hear the opening notes to Hallelujah:

39 minutes ago, Stephen Malkmus said:

Mr. Cohen is playing an absolute blinder here already.