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 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
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
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.
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