Caley Thistle Cult Heroes

Football Focus asked us to nominate the club's cult heroes. They received thousands of emails and Caley Thistle's top three, as chosen by the fans, were ...............

They received thousands of emails and Caley Thistle's top three, as chosen by the fans, were:

Charlie Christie Dennis Wyness Jimmy Calder

Now they want you to honour one of these players with the title of Caley Thistle's all-time cult hero. To vote, simply text the player's SURNAME to 81111. They will reveal the winner on Saturday 14th August's Football Focus. Operators' standard text rates apply.

Here are some of the comments received:

CHARLIE CHRISTIE

Charlie has class about his play and that little bit of arrogance on the ball that goes with it. He is a cult figure to many because it was clear that a moment of brilliance from him could turn a match - and it frequently did. He is also in this category because of his dedication to the club - he could quite easily have returned to the 'big time' as he was certainly good enough, but he stayed loyal to his hometown team and helped guide us through the divisions. Scott MacKenzie

Legend Tichy Black's Back

If you need to ask why, get back to whatever planet you've been living on. Caley D

He could turn a game in his day, and there was a definite buzz of 'Charlie's coming on things will get better now' when he was brought on. gordyfromsneck

Exceptional player to come out of the Highlands. Gave absolutely everything to the club as a player and still does now as backroom staff. Queen Beastie

He was simply class. G Man

To vote for Charlie Christie text CHRISTIE to 81111.

DENNIS WYNESS

Cult hero doesn't necessarily mean charisma - remember he was a hero to a lot of fans - "he used to be sh**e but now he's alright" is a classic chant. Scotty

An excellent goalscorer and professional. caley_holiday

For sheer class in front of goals and such an unassuming, likeable individual. Donview_1903

It is unlikely you will find a Caley Thistle supporter who won't smile when his name is mentioned and I have yet to meet one who had anything bad to say about him. Even though he now plays for Hearts. Dennis also won a lot of new admirers by turning down the opportunity to go to Hearts at Xmas during the 2002/03 season and instead be loyal to the club and fans that showed faith in his abilities when others doubted him. Scott Mackenzie

To vote for Dennis Wyness text WYNESS to 81111.

JIMMY CALDER

Don't think we have ever had such an entertaining player, even when he had a bad game he always made me smile with his ventures all over the park. Caley D

Runs out of defence, sitting on the bar, saving at least 50% of penalties against him. ICTChris

It has to be Jimmy Calder. He's playing for Nairn County now and he came on as a sub against QPR and within 5 mins he had tackled a forward and went on a run down the left wing. Ah! the memories. CaleyNairnite

We will never see another keeper like him - absolute Legend. KingBeastie

After a rocky start at Caley Thistle Jimmy won fans over with his tremendous performances - not bad for a fat lad that worked as a brickie !!! Remember when he sat on the crossbar whilst playing for Inverness Thistle in a fairly one-sided match !!! Scott MacKenzie

Just SOOOPERB, never a dull moment. Oats

I never thought I could grow to love a ex-Thistle player so much. He was great entertainment and was the best keeper I have ever seen at saving penalties. I was always confident he was going to save it, rather than worrying the opponent was going to score it. Stomach

To vote for Jimmy Calder text CALDER to 81111