History

A season of triumph and an amazing end to the Club’s first decade.  2002/03 had been a tremendous success but 2003/04 was even better.  The Bell’s Cup was captured and there was a Scottish Cup semi-final appearance for the second year in succession.  The league went to the last day when a full house at Caledonian Stadium witnessed John Robertson’s side take the First Division championship. A season of triumph and an amazing end to the

A season of high drama on and off the field.  Changes at the top, championship contenders, more cup giant-killing and a Hampden appearance.  A season that started in economic confusion ended with a Tennent’s Scottish Cup semi-final match at Hampden and a top four league place. A season of high drama on and off the field.  Changes at the top, championship contenders, more cup giant-killing and a Hampden appearance.  A season that started in economic c

Preservation of First Division status, Scottish Cup exploits and economic trauma. The First Division was tight and safety was only assured at the eleventh hour. Paul Sheerin left for Ayr United and Richard Hastings went to Ross County. Arrivals were Paul Bradshaw, Russell Duncan, Paul Ritchie and Nicky Walker. Bradshaw’s career was to be short but the rest became established first team players. Preservation of First Division status, Scottish Cup exploits an

Despite a tight budget Steve Paterson steered the team to an excellent 4th place in Division One. Mark McCulloch and Barry Wilson left for Livingston in the close season but David Bagan arrived from Kilmarnock and Roy McBain from Ross County.  Davide Xausa also left for Livingston in March. Despite a tight budget Steve Paterson steered the team to an excellent 4th place in Division One. Mark McCulloch and Barry Wilson left for Livingston in the close season but David Bagan arriv

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

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.

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