History

Three Inverness teams were founder members of the North of Scotland Football Association in 1888 - Thistle, Caledonian and Clachnacuddin. Thistle was formed in 1885 with Caley and Clach both dating back to 1886. Over the years rivalries thrived and each had its period of dominance. Clach won four back-to-back Highland League Championships in 1902/06 and again in 1920/24 but in the modern era Thistle and Caley dominated the Inverness scene. T

The first official Caledonian Thistle match was on Saturday 30th July 1994 against St Mirren although two low-key matches had been played the previous week. On Wednesday 20 July they beat RAF Kinloss 2-0 and on Friday 22 July they beat Golspie Sutherland 5-1 with both matches being played away from home. The first official Caledonian Thistle match was on Saturday 30th July 1994 against St Mirren although two low-key matches had been played

The 1995/96 season started with a new management team, some new players and renewed optimism that the worst of the Club's problems were behind them. A prominent addition to the playing staff was the Lossiemouth striker Iain Stewart. His goalscoring exploits were to make him a priceless asset. Elgin defender Iain MacArthur and winger Davie Ross from Brora Rangers were also to prove important acquisitions. The 1995/96 season started with a ne

This was the season that promotion to the Second Division was achieved. In the close season the club signed the Paul Cherry and Scott McLean - both from St Johnstone - as well as ex-Ross County and Raith Rovers winger Barry Wilson. They also fixed up Marco De-Barros from Huntly, amateur Ross Tokely and Burghead youngster Wayne Addicoat. This was the season that promotion to the Second Division was achieved. In the close season the club signe

The season started well. On 1st July Steve Paterson and most of the first team squad went full time and pre-season match results were generally good. These included a match at Wick which produced a record 32 second goal from Marco De-Barros and a two-game visit to the Western Isles. The season started well. On 1st July Steve Paterson and most of the first team squad went full time and pre-season match results were generally good. These included a match at Wick which produced a rec

Steve Paterson signed three players in the close season but none were to be major influences. Mike Newlands was injured and only played pre season. Martin Bavidge made his senior debut but spent most of the season at Forres on loan. Gary Farquhar was only in the team sporadically and spent some time mid-season on loan to Clachnacuddin. Steve Paterson signed three players in the close season but none were to be major influences. Mike Newlands was injured and only played pre season.

Lack of cash meant few signings and a reliance on the squad that had gained promotion. Stuart Golabek came from Ross County and Kevin Byers from Raith Rovers. Mid season Davide Xausa and Dennis Wyness joined but Paul Cherry and Iain MacArthur retired through injury. Scott McLean left for Queen of the South and Barry Robson went on loan to Forfar. Lack of cash meant few signings and a reliance on the squad that had gained promotion. Stuart Golabek came from Ross County and Kevin By