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Kilmarnock V ICT - Preview

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The last 5 games between these sides have produced 23 goals with Kilmarnock edging it 12-11 courtesy of a 4-3 win at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium earlier this season. Caley Thistle haven't lost at Rugby Park in the league but also haven't won there since April 2005 .... A betting man would probably go for a draw but ICT need all three points if a top six finish is to remain anything more than a pipe dream. Andrew Fraser previews the match. Kilmarnock v Inverness CT
Rugby Park Saturday 10th March at 3pm Referee: Alan Freeland Others: Stuart Macaulay, James Bee (Assistants), John McKendrick (4th official).   
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This match is a pay at the gate game. Kilmarnock have made an excellent gesture by reducing prices to £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. TV/Radio - info:
LIVE commentary on BBC Radio Scotland (UK listeners only). FIXTURES (a lot of interesting games this weekend) Saturday 10th March: Aberdeen v Hearts (3rd v 4th) Dundee Utd v Motherwell Dunfermline v St Mirren (12th v 11th) Hibernian v Falkirk Kilmarnock v Inverness CT (6th v 7th) Sunday 11th March: Celtic v Rangers (Setanta, 12:30pm) (1st v 2nd) Tuesday 13th March: Motherwell v Aberdeen (7:45pm)
SPL RESULTS Saturday 3rd March: Celtic (Miller, Hesselink) 2-1 Dunfermline (Hammill) Falkirk (Holden) 1-2 Aberdeen (Dempsey, Foster) Inverness CT (Wilson, Munro sent off) 1-0 Dundee Utd St Mirren 0-2 Kilmarnock (Nish 2) Sunday 4th March: Hibernian 0-2 Rangers (Adam 2) Monday 5th March: Motherwell 0-2 Hearts (Tall, Craigan o.g) RECENT SPL FORM Inverness CT: WLLLWD Kilmarnock: WDLWWL PAST MEETINGS The teams have played a total of 11 times (9 League, 2 Cup) with 38 goals (17 Inverness CT, 21 Kilmarnock) between them. Inverness CT: 1 win (1 League, 0 Cup) Draws: 6 (5 League, 1 Cup) Kilmarnock: 4 wins (3 League, 1 Cup) PREVIOUS MEETINGS 17/02/2001 (Scottish Cup 4th Round) INVERNESS CT 1-1 Kilmarnock: Two late goals were the topic of this game. A Barry Robson goal was cancelled out by Garry Hay meaning a replay was to be played. 06/03/2001 (Scottish Cup 4th Round replay) Kilmarnock 2-1 INVERNESS CT: Even though Davide Xausa put the 1st Division side in front, McGowne and Wright made sure that Kilmarnock were the team to go through. Ally McCoist came on as a sub for Kilmarnock. 23/10/2004 (SPL) Kilmarnock 2-2 INVERNESS CT: After going down twice Inverness deservedly earned their first away point in the SPL. Barry Wilson cancelled out Murray’s opener but then Kilmarnock went ahead through a good goal by Greer. Craig MacKay wrongly sent off McCaffrey after 51 minutes but even though down to 10 men Inverness worked hard and deservedly Liam Fox scored his first ever goal for Inverness with a late equaliser. 04/01/2005 (SPL) INVERNESS CT 0-2 Kilmarnock: ICT ended their stay at Pittodrie with a loss as Killie stopped the good form the team were in. 2 goals by Invincible late on meant Inverness started 2005 off bad. The team could have played better according to some of the ICT fans on the Message Board. FACTS BETWEEN THE TEAMS • All League meetings between the teams have taken place in the SPL. • Inverness CT have an unbeaten SPL record at Rugby Park, drawn 3 and winning 1. • Kilmarnock are unbeaten in the last 6 matches in this fixture, winning 2 and drawn 4. • The last game between these sides was a 7 goal cracker at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium with Kilmarnock winning by the odd goal on the 16th December 2006. Dargo and Dods (2) scored for Inverness CT; Naismith (2) and Nish (2) scored for Kilmarnock. • Inverness CT haven’t beaten Kilmarnock since the 9th April 2005. PLAYERS TO WATCH Stuart McCaffrey (Inverness CT): Stuart has been used to sitting on the bench for most of the season, however he is likely to play against Kilmarnock on Saturday, the venue where he lost his place in the team. Stuart was wrongly sent off as Dargo, a Kilmarnock player at the time, fell softly and the referee saw it as a last man challenge. That was back on the 23rd October 2004 and Dods has done considerably well since coming into the side over 2 years ago. Stuart has made some appearances over the 2 seasons since his red card, and has rarely disappointed when called into action. It must be hard to only play for the first team on a few occasions (7 times he has featured this season in a match). He has done well in the reserves and with Dods leaving in the summer, next season could see the defender back in the first team. With Munro suspended, Stuart will view this as a chance to get back into the team, for the remaining fixtures this season. He deserves credit for staying and trying to regain a place in the team. Alan Combe (Kilmarnock): Alan Combe never played a game this season until the 15th January. However, the former Cowdenbeath, Bradford, St Mirren and Dundee Utd keeper has managed to keep the no 1 jersey since then. Even though he has a slight calf strain, he is expected to play. An experienced keeper, who will play his 80th game for the club since signing in 2004. Squad: Ally Ridgers, Jonathon Smith, Michael Fraser, Darren Dods, Stuart Soane, Ross Tokely, Guy Kerr, Richard Hastings, Stuart McCaffrey, John Rankin, Ian Black, Zander Sutherland, Alan Morgan, Richie Hart, Barry Wilson, Russell Duncan, Markus Paatelainen, Gary McSwegan, Rory McAllister, Graham Bayne Injured: Dennis Wyness (dislocated shoulder- out for season) Roy McBain (slight groin problem) Craig Dargo (dislocated shoulder) Suspended: Grant Munro
  History H / A / N Matches W D L Goals + / - H 3 0 2 1 8 - 9 -1 A 2 0 2 0 3 - 3 +0 N 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 +0 Total 5 0 4 1 11 - 12 -1 Date&time Comp. H / A / N Final score 16.12.2006 at 15:00 League H 3 - 4 23.09.2006 at 15:00 League A 1 - 1 11.02.2006 at 15:00 League H 3 - 3 19.11.2005 at 15:00 League A 2 - 2 20.08.2005 at 15:00 League H 2 - 2
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Inverness CT 1-0 Dundee Utd - SPL

A Barry Wilson goal right at the death wins all three points for Caley Thistle. The goal came moments after Grant Munro, making his 200th appearance for the club, received a straight red card for a tackle on Barry Robson. Club Historian Ian Broadfoot reports from the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium. 
ICT 1-0 DUNDEE UNITED
 3rd March 2007 Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness  INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE FC  1 (Wilson 90)  Team: Fraser, Tokely, Dods, Munro, Hastings, Wilson, Black, Duncan, Rankin (Paatelainen 74), McAllister (McSwegan 64), Bayne Subs: McCaffrey, Morgan, Hart, Sutherland & Ridgers 
 DUNDEE UNITED  0 Team: Stillie, Dillon, McCracken, Wilkie, Kalvenes, Kerr, Gomis, Robson, Robertson (Samuel 46), Daly (Robb 73), Hunt (Goodwillie 81) Subs: McCord, Watson, Mair & Mclean
 Referee  Steven Finnie  Attendance  3901  Man of the Match  Darren Dods (ICT)   Up until the last three minutes this game was totally forgettable – two off-form teams producing very little. The match was punctuated by free kick after free kick and chances were few.   With a minute of normal time left Grant Munro tackled Barry Robson on the half way line and the referee deemed it reckless – a straight red card was shown and Munro’s 200th appearance was spoiled. With a full two minutes of added time on the clock Barry Wilson scored dramatically to keep the points in Inverness .   This was reminiscent of the closing period of last Sunday’s Celtic game but there the similarity of the matches ended.    Roy McBain dropped out of the ICT team from last week due to both injury and suspension and Rory McAllister came in to partner Graham Bayne up front.   Charli Christie said: "We weren't at our best today, I think that was apparent to everyone but we showed some great resolve which is vitally important in football".  It was Bayne who created some excitement in the first minute when he blocked a David McCracken clearance but it bounced back to a grateful Derek Stillie. With four minutes gone United’s Sean Dillon sent over a cross from the right and Jon Daly hit it first time past the post from close range.   In 23 minutes Mike Fraser dived to his right and touched a 25 yard Barry Robson shot past for a corner. Ross Tokely headed over in 32 minutes then, with five minutes of the half left, Richard Hastings came close with a header that was cleared off the line.I think that is only the second game of the season that we have taken more points than we deserved.    Half Time: 0-0   Things did not really improve after the break but home hopes were lifted when Rory McAllister robbed a defender inside the United half after 47 minutes but he hesitated and the defence regrouped before he could make the chance count. Robson netted a minute later for the visitors but the whistle had long gone.   United full back Christian Kalvenes crossed high from the left in 62 minutes but Noel Hunt just failed to connect at the back post. A repeat of this cross in 69 minutes led to a Collin Samuel bouncing header which went not far wide.   With six minutes left Bayne knocked the ball to substitute Gary McSwegan who chested it down and shot on the turn but it was blocked. It went out to Russell Duncan on the left but he shot wide of the target. United’s best effort of the match came in 85 minutes when Robson curled a shot low from 18 yards but Fraser was equal to the task and dived to push it for a corner.   Then came the dramatic last three minutes. Munro’s red card seemed to spur on the home side and an excellent move produced a late late winner. An Ian Black chip set Barry Wilson down the right – he cut inside and shot low for goal. Stillie spilled it, Bayne stepped in to touch it Markus Paatelainen and he found Wilson 18 yards out. Despite the pressure Wilson hit it neatly past Stillie to stun the travelling support and grab the points.   Full Time: 1-0   Wilson was engulfed by his colleagues and the match was over. As a result ICT leapfrogged United to a healthy seventh place.
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ICT V Dundee Utd - Preview

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Caley Thistle welcome Dundee United to the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium this weekend as they seek to bounce back from a sickening last gasp defeat against Celtic. ICT have only lost once in 8 league games to the Tannadice side, unfortunately that was in the most recent meeting. If a top six finish is to be anything more than a distant hope, this is a match that must be won. Andrew Fraser provides the preview.  
Preview: Inverness CT - Dundee Utd DETAILS Inverness CT v Dundee Utd Tulloch Caledonian Stadium Saturday 3rd March at 3pm Tickets: Cash gates will be in operation for this fixture. TV/Radio-info: Audio commentary on BBC Radio Scotland. Live video (PPV) available on internetfootball.co.uk for overseas viewers FIXTURES Saturday 3rd March: Celtic v Dunfermline Falkirk v Aberdeen Inverness CT v Dundee Utd St Mirren v Kilmarnock Sunday 4th March: Hibernian v Rangers (Setanta, 2pm) Monday 5th March: Motherwell v Hearts (Setanta, 7:45pm) SPL RESULTS Saturday 17th February: Aberdeen (Mackie) 1-2 Celtic (Beattie, Nakamura) Dunfermline (Crawford) 1-1 Kilmarnock (Naismith, Ford sent off) Hearts (Kingston) 1-1 St Mirren (O’Donnell) Motherwell (McDonald) 1-0 Inverness CT Sunday 18th February: Dundee Utd 0-0 Hibernian Rangers (Boyd, Ferguson) 2-1 Falkirk (Finnigan) Tuesday 20th February: St Mirren 0-0 Motherwell RECENT SPL FORM (most recent games first) Inverness CT: LLLWDW Dundee Utd: DWDLLL PAST MEETINGS The teams have played a total of 14 times (10 League, 4 Cup) with 33 goals (17 Inverness CT, 16 Dundee Utd) between them. Inverness CT: 4 wins (2 League, 2 Cup) Draws: 6 (5 League, 1 Cup) Dundee Utd: 4 wins (3 League, 1 Cup) A GAME TO REMEMBER For this weeks game to remember we take you back to Inverness CT’s first ever victory over Dundee Utd. In their previous 7 attempts Inverness had failed to beat the Terrors but the midweek CIS Cup match gave them another chance to break the duck. Only 2 minutes had gone when Liam Fox put Inverness CT into an early lead. And with 4 minutes left of the first half, Barry Wilson capitalised on a keeper error to slam the ball home making it 2-0 and very difficult for United to come back. If I remember correctly Barry Robson hit the woodwork 3 times during the match!! The 2nd half didn’t bring any goals giving Caley Thistle their first victory over Dundee United in history. Inverness CT eventually lost in the next round away to Livingston. The attendance was 1919. The teams were as follows: INVERNESS CT: Brown, Duncan, Dods, Munro, Morgan, Proctor, Hart, Fox, Wilson, Wyness, McAllister. Subs- Black (for McAllister), Fraser, Parratt, Finnigan, Brewster. DUNDEE UTD: Stillie, McCracken, Ritchie, Archibald, Wilson, Canero, Brebner, Duff, Robson, Miller, Fernandez. Subs- Samuel (for Duff), McIntyre (for Miller), McInnes (for Canero), Kenneth, McLean. The referee was John Underhill and there was only 1 booking on the day: Miller of Dundee Utd. Eight of the Inverness players who started the match still play for the club! FACTS BETWEEN THE TEAMS • All League meetings between the teams have taken place in the SPL. • Inverness CT have only lost one of the last 8 meetings in this fixture, however it was the most recent meeting of the two teams in December when Dundee Utd won 3-1. • Dundee Utd never lost any of the first 7 meetings between the teams. • The biggest wins was by 2 goals, both teams have won by this margin. • Inverness CT forward Gary McSwegan played for Dundee Utd. • The fixture produces an average of 2.4 goals per game. PLAYERS TO WATCH Ian Black (Inverness CT): Ian has been a great player for Inverness CT in his 3 years at the club, however it could have been even better if his crime count had a few less cards on it. He is a very aggressive midfielder who already has 11 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, in 22 games. However, Black is a great player as was shown by his performance against Celtic. It was one of his best games for the club and was part of the link-up for the goal. Before last Sunday, he was used to sitting on the bench however I believe after the Cup performance and Roy McBain’s suspension, he will start again. Has had an up and down season but is keen to end the season on a high. Barry Robson (Dundee Utd): One of Caley Thistle’s greatest players, Robson is one of the best left wingers in Scottish football, which is why he is pushing for a Scotland call-up. He started his career at Rangers as a youth before Inverness CT snapped up a bargain. He was loaned out to Forfar which only progressed him further as he later became a terrific player for Inverness in the first division. However he felt he could achieve greater things at Dundee Utd, and has since been captain and has just signed a new 4-year deal at the club. Has played in all 3 meetings between the clubs this season and has scored 9 goals all season. Squad: Ally Ridgers, Jonathon Smith, Michael Fraser, Darren Dods, Stuart Soane, Ross Tokely, Guy Kerr, Richard Hastings, Stuart McCaffrey, Grant Munro, John Rankin, Ian Black, Zander Sutherland, Alan Morgan, Richie Hart, Barry Wilson, Russell Duncan, Markus Paatelainen, Gary McSwegan, Rory McAllister, Graham Bayne Injured: Dennis Wyness (dislocated shoulder- out for season) Craig Dargo (dislocated shoulder) Suspended: Roy McBain
  History H / A / N Matches W D L Goals + / - H 5 3 2 0 5 - 1 +4 A 3 1 1 1 6 - 6 +0 N 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 +0 Total 8 4 3 1 11 - 7 +4 Date&time Comp. H / A / N Final score 03.02.2007 at 15:00 Scottish Cup H 1 - 0 09.12.2006 at 15:00 League A 1 - 3 16.09.2006 at 15:00 League H 0 - 0 22.04.2006 at 15:00 League H 1 - 0 18.02.2006 at 15:00 League A 4 - 2 26.11.2005 at 15:00 League H 1 - 1 20.09.2005 at 19:45 League Cup H 2 - 0 28.08.2005 at 15:00 League A 1 - 1  
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Inverness CT 1-2 Celtic - Scottish CUP

Leading 1-0 with just over two minutes to go things looked good for ICT. However Steven Pressley and Kenny Miller put paid to that with goals in 88 and 90 minutes to send ICT crashing out of the cup. Club Historian Ian Broadfoot supplies the official report from this game.
 
 28th January 2007 Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness  INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE  1 (Bayne 18)  Team: Fraser, Tokely, Dods, Munro, Hastings, Rankin, Black (McSwegan 77), Duncan, McBain (Hart 46), Wilson (McAllister 86), Bayne Subs: McCaffrey & Ridgers
 CELTIC  2 (Pressley, Miller 90) Team: Boruc, Wilson (Sheridan 73), Naylor, Pressley, McManus, Nakamura, Lennon, Hartley, Sno (Graveson 78), Jarosik (McGeady 65), Miller  Subs: Telfer & McGovern
 Referee  Dougie McDonald  Attendance  7119  Man of the Match  Graham Bayne (ICT)  
This was not just robbery – it was grand larceny! Just when it looked as if Caley Thistle were about to inflict a third Scottish Cup victory over Celtic – and a well deserved one – up popped Steven Pressley to head an equaliser two minutes from time. That was bad enough but Kenny Miller’s strike 50 seconds over time was devastating.
Charlie Christie: "It's an understatement to say I am gutted we are out of the cup...  It's a real sore one to take, even a draw would have been sore enough". The home side matched Celtic in every department and their 18th minute lead was no real surprise. If Graham Bayne’s second goal in 28 minutes had not been ruled out for offside it would have been all over.
Not surprisingly there was a strong build up to this third Scottish Cup meeting of the sides with great debate as to whether lightning could strike for a third time. With ICT wins in 2000 and 2003 Celtic clearly were taking nothing for granted and they travelled up two days ahead of the game.
Celtic absentees were the injured Craig Beattie, Maceij Zarowski and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink. In addition Mark Brown was cup tied. Caley Thistle were still missing the injured Craig Dargo and Dennis Wyness.
In a surprise move Charlie Christie played Barry Wilson up front with Graham Bayne and Ian Black was recalled to midfield at the expense of Rory McAllister.
Ian Black hit a long range effort well wide in the second minute then Kenny Miller had a run through but his final shot was blocked by Mike Fraser’s legs. This was to be Celtic’s best first half chance.
After half-chances at both ends the home side took an 18th minute lead after a fine move. Black strode through the centre, found Barry Wilson on the left wing and he slipped the ball cleverly past Steven Pressley before sending it low across goal – Graham Bayne was first to react and he touched it home virtually unchallenged from six yards.
A Nakamura 15 yard shot was pushed away by Fraser in 25 minutes then three minutes later it was nearly 2-0. A long range Black shot was deflected and Artur Boruc could not hold it – Bayne slid in to score but offside was called. TV pictures confirmed that Bayne was a couple of feet offside when Black shot.
Just before the break a Nakamura free kick from the right reached a well-positioned Jiri Jarosik but he miskicked badly.
Half Time: 1-0
Into the second half and more of the same – Caley Thistle keeping Celtic at bay, creating chances and not in the least bit overawed. Celtic had a great chance to equalise in 54 minutes but Nakamura’s angled strike from the left thundered off the bar.
The pattern continued until a dramatic last few minutes. Two minutes from the end of the regulation 90 a Nakamura corner from the left was headed goalwards by Stephen McManus from 6 yards and Steven Pressley finished the job by heading in from a yard out.
There was worse to come a minute into the two minutes of added time. Nakamura sent a through ball to Miller, he played a one-two with Cillian Sheridan and Miller hit a curling low shot from 24 yards into the bottom corner for an amazing winner. He was booked for celebrating with the crowd but it was all over and a stunned Caley Thistle were out of the cup.
Full Time: 1-2 unbelievable
There was disbelief all round and not a few tears😪 Sadly it has to be back to the league.
 
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ICT V Celtic - Preview

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Caley Thistle's Scottish Cup record against Celtic is Played 2, Won 2 and Charlie Christie will be hoping that it becomes 3 after this encounter. Andrew Fraser previews this weekend's Scottish Cup quarter final match.
INVERNESS CT V CELTIC - Scottish Cup Quarter Final Preview  
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Tulloch Caledonian Stadium Sunday 25th February at 12.30pm Tennents Scottish Cup Quarter-Final Referee: Douglas McDonald Others: George Drummond, Steve Pullar (Assistants), Alan Freeland (4th official). Tickets: This match is an all-ticket affair. TV-info: Live coverage of the match is on Sky Sports 1 or live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland. QUARTER-FINALS Saturday 24th February: Dunfermline 2-0 Partick Queen of the South 1-2 Hibernian Sunday 25th February: Inverness CT v Celtic (Sky Sports, 12:30pm) Wednesday 28th February: Motherwell v St Johnstone (BBC, 8:05pm) HOW THE SCOTTISH CUP TEAMS FAIRED LAST WEEKEND Saturday 17th February: Dunfermline 1-1 Kilmarnock Livingston 0-1 Partick Thistle Airdrie 0-3 Queen of the South Dundee Utd 0-0 Hibernian Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic Motherwell 1-0 Inverness CT St Johnstone 4-2 Hamilton So out of the 8 quarter finalists of the Scottish Cup, only 1 team lost last weekend (sadly it was Inverness CT), 5 teams won and 2 teams drew. PAST MEETINGS The teams have played a total of 12 times (9 League, 3 Cup) with 36 goals (12 Inverness CT, 23 Celtic) between them. Inverness CT: 2 wins (0 League, 2 Cup) Draws: 2 (2 League, 0 Cup) Celtic: 8 wins (7 League, 1 Cup) THE TWO FAMOUS NIGHTS 08/02/2000 (Scottish Cup 3rd Round) Celtic 1-3 INVERNESS CT: This game will always be remembered for all Inverness fans as this is regarded as the biggest result of Caley Thistle’s history so far. The original game was postponed due to apart of the roof falling off. In 16 minutes Barry Wilson headed in Paul Sheerin’s cross to the home fans shock. Mark Burchill scored a minute later but Bobby Mann restored the lead (some people say it was an own goal, but I call it Bobby’s goal!!). 10 minutes into the second half Paul Sheerin slotted home a penalty to the travelling fans delight. Steve Patterson was quoted as saying- “I think this is the moment Inverness arrived in Scottish football”. It sure was with the headline from the Sun reading “Super Caley Go Ballistic, Celtic Are Atrocious!!!!!!!”. The team for Inverness was as follows- Calder, Teasdale, Golabek, Mann, McCulloch, Hastings, Sheerin, Tokely (Byers 89), Wilson (Glancy 87), Christie and Wyness (Bavidge 79). 23/03/2003 (Scottish Cup Quarter-Final) INVERNESS CT 1-0 Celtic: Was lighting going to strike twice? It certainly was as even though Celtic had just beaten Liverpool, Inverness always believed they could do it. Even Bobby Mann mentioned before the game that he thought there would be another Highland Fling!! The only goal of the game was when Richie Hart pulled the ball across for Dennis Wyness to slot home. The second half seemed to last a life-time but eventually John Robertson had copied the heights of Steve Patterson. Two people’s performances I want to mention are Stuart McCaffrey for marking Larsson sensationally well and Mark Brown for making good saves and getting the Man of the Match. FACTS BETWEEN THE TEAMS • All League meetings between the teams have taken place in the SPL. • Inverness CT have never won a league match against Celtic. • John Hartson is the top scorer in the fixture with 7 goals. Dennis Wyness is the top scorer for Inverness CT with 3 goals. • Inverness CT have only lost twice to Celtic at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium in the 5 matches played in Inverness. Inverness have won 1, drawn the last 2 and lost 2. • This fixture produces an average of 3 goals per game. TOP SCORERS 7 goals: John Hartson (Celtic) 3 goals: Dennis Wyness (ICT) 2 goals: Barry Wilson (ICT), Craig Beattie (Celtic), Alan Thompson (Celtic), Shaun Maloney (Celtic), Vennegor of Hesselink (Celtic) 1 goal: Sheerin, Ritchie, Moravcik (own goal), Dargo Hart, Munro, Bayne (all ICT), Burchill, Petrov, Sutton, Dods (own goal), Bellamy, Jarosik, McManus, Pearson, Riordan (all Celtic), AN EXCITING WEEKEND With 3 non SPL teams still in the competition, the quarter-finals could through up a few more surprises. However, we could end up with 4 SPL teams in the semi-final, but that’s not going to happen, is it?? Firstly, on Saturday, 2 ties are taking place and both could produce shocks. Dunfermline, a team that just can’t find the net in the SPL have already knocked out Rangers and last year’s champions Hearts, and so will be looking to progress to the semi-finals at the expense of Partick Thistle. Both teams have already got experience of Scottish Cup semi-finals since the year 2000 so both are keen for a return to Hampden. I think Dunfermline will progress by the odd goal. At a packed Palmerston Park, Queen of the South will be looking to knock out one of the tournament favourites, Hibernian. If Celtic do get knocked out this weekend, Hibernian will become favourites to lift the cup and with already a CIS-cup final to look forward to, John Collins would be delighted to reach 2 cup finals in his first season in charge. However, Queen of the South will believe that having home advantage can help them produce a shock. I think this may well end in a draw, but Hibs again might just snatch a victory. On Sunday, live on sky sports, it is no doubt the tie of the round when Inverness CT take on Celtic for the 3rd time in this competition, and Celtic are still looking to progress at the expense of the Highlanders. In 2000 and 2003, Inverness produced 2 famous nights by beating Celtic 3-1 and 1-0 respectively. Inverness have never beaten Celtic in the league since their arrival in the SPL however the cup always has a different story, and Inverness will be looking to prove that lighting does strike 3 times!! Both teams didn’t want this tie but this is going to be an exciting match, due to the history these 2 have in the Scottish Cup. Will Caley go Ballistic again? St Johnstone have been impressive in the cups this year, after reaching the CIS-cup semi-final and just losing to Hibernian. Motherwell will have to be careful after St Johnstone knocked out Falkirk in the last round 3-0!! Owen Coyle’s side have already knocked out Dundee United and Rangers in the CIS Cup and will be looking to add Motherwell to their SPL scalps this season. Malpas will have his squad ready for this difficult tie but I believe a draw is on the cards for this game. Squad: Ally Ridgers, Jonathon Smith, Michael Fraser, Darren Dods, Stuart Soane, Ross Tokely, Guy Kerr, Richard Hastings, Stuart McCaffrey, Grant Munro, John Rankin, Ian Black, Roy McBain, Zander Sutherland, Richie Hart, Barry Wilson, Russell Duncan, Gary McSwegan, Rory McAllister, Graham Bayne Injured: Dennis Wyness (dislocated shoulder- out for season) Craig Dargo (dislocated shoulder) Alan Morgan (struggling to be fit) Suspended: Markus Paatelainen (cup-tied)
History H / A / N Matches W D L Goals + / - H 4 0 2 2 4 - 8 -4 A 3 0 0 3 2 - 7 -5 N 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 +0 Total 7 0 2 5 6 - 15 -9 Date&time Comp. H / A / N Final score 28.01.2007 at 14:00 League H 1 - 2 18.11.2006 at 15:00 League A 0 - 3 20.08.2006 at 14:00 League H 1 - 1 22.03.2006 at 19:45 League A 1 - 2 18.12.2005 at 14:00 League H 1 - 1 24.09.2005 at 15:00 League A 1 - 2 17.09.1994 at 15:00 Friendly H 1 - 4
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Motherwell 1-0 Inverness CT - SPL

MOTHERWELL 1-0 ICT:  Scott McDonald scored on the stroke of half-time to give Motherwell their first ever win against Caley Thistle at Fir Park. Overall, Well probably deserved the win and Caley Thistle's once fearsome away record continues to crumble - its now 9 away league games without victory!!! 
Club Historian Ian Broadfoot supplies the official report from this game. 
 17th February 2007 Fir Park, Motherwell  MOTHERWELL  1 (McDonald 45) Team: Graeme Smith, Corrigan, Craigan, Reynolds, Murphy, Darren Lee Smith (McGarry 85), Kerr, Fitzpatrick, Paterson, Clarkson (McCormack 76), McDonald Subs: Keegan, Molloy, Quinn, Vadocz & Meldrum
 INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE FC  0  Team: Fraser, Tokely, Dods, Munro, Hastings, Wilson, Duncan (Black 70), McBain, Rankin (Paatelainen 71), Bayne, McAllister (McSwegan 75) Subs: McCaffrey, Morgan, Soane & Ridgers 
 Referee  Mike Tumilty  Attendance 4258  
Motherwell’s Fir Park has been a happy hunting ground for Caley Thistle since reaching the SPL but not today. A single Scott McDonald goal on the stroke of half time was enough to give the Steelmen victory despite a second half comeback by the visitors.
"There was a lack of composure with some of the chances missed and I think in games like today you really see the value of Craig Dargo and Dennis Wyness" - Charlie Christie speaking on Official Site. 
Christie retained the same starting eleven as last week which meant that, with Craig Dargo still injured – and Dennis Wyness out for the rest of the season – Rory McAllister partnered Graham Bayne up front. Mike Fraser continued to make the goalkeeping position his own in a display that saw him just pipped for the BBC ‘Man of the Match’ accolade by Mark Reynolds.
Motherwell’s David Clarkson had the first attempt on goal in the second minute but his header from Jim Paterson’s cross went past the post. At the other end Barry Wilson hit wide in eight minutes then Clarkson had a shot well blocked by Mike Fraser.
Scott McDonald fired wide in 14 minutes then in 23 minutes Clarkson went down in the Caley Thistle box while chasing a through ball with Fraser – Clarkson was booked for diving. Caley Thistle’s hopes of soaking up the pressure until half time were dashed just as the fourth official signalled one added minute of time. A high Danny Murphy free kick from the left edge of the box eluded the central defenders and McDonald headed home from six yards.
Half Time: 1-0
Despite this blow Caley Thistle came out in the second half in a determined mood but just could not find that accurate final touch. Rory McAllister hit off target in 50 and 56 minutes then in 64 minutes Graeme Smith took two attempts to gather a John Rankin volley.
In 70 minutes McAllister had another chance following a free kick but he hit just wide. With ten minutes left Mike Fraser did well to block a shot from substitute Ross McCormack and keep his side in the game. At the other end a Darren Dods header was cleared from the danger area by Stephen Craigan.
Eight minutes from time ICT substitutes Gary McSwegan and Markus Paatelainen combined but Graeme Smith did well to block the Finn’s shot. The visitors continued to press for an equaliser but it did not come and Motherwell took the points.
Full Time: 1-0
Eighth place was retained but on goal difference from Motherwell (who have two games in hand) and Dundee United who play Hibs on Sunday.
Dundee Utd V Hibs finished goalless so ICT slip to 9th and DUFC move up to eighth.
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Caley Thistle are on their travels again this week and the destination is Fir Park to take on Motherwell. After a disappointing loss courtesy of a late Hearts goal last week, the Caley Jags will be hoping for something better this time around. Andrew Fraser previews the match. Motherwell v Inverness CT Fir Park, Motherwell Saturday 17th February at 3pm Referee: Mike Tumilty Others: Keith Sorbie, Neil Brand (Assistants), Stevie O’Reilly (4th official)
Tickets: This match is PAY AT THE GATE. TV/Radio info: Live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland.
FIXTURES Saturday 17th February: Aberdeen v Celtic (Setanta, 12:30pm) Dunfermline v Kilmarnock Hearts v St Mirren Motherwell v Inverness CT Sunday 18th February: Dundee Utd v Hibernian (Setanta, 2pm) Rangers v Falkirk SPL RESULTS Saturday 10th February: Aberdeen (Mackie, Nicholson, Lovell) 3-0 Dunfermline Celtic (Beattie) 1-0 Hibernian Falkirk (Cregg) 1-2 (McDonald, Smith) Motherwell Hearts (Pospisil) 1-0 Inverness CT St Mirren 0-1 (Robson) Dundee Utd Sunday 11th February: Kilmarnock (Naismith) 1-3 (Boyd 3) Rangers STORY SO FAR THIS SEASON 09/09/2006 Motherwell (McDonald) 1-4 Inverness CT (Tokely, Dargo, Munro, McAllister) 02/12/2006 Inverness CT 0-1 Motherwell (Foran pen) PAST MEETINGS The teams have played a total of 13 times (9 League, 4 Cup) with 29 goals (16 Inverness CT, 13 Motherwell) between them. Inverness CT: 6 wins (5 League, 1 Cup) Draws: 2 (1 League, 1 Cup(won by well on penalties)) Motherwell: 5 wins (3 League, 2 Cup) A GAME TO REMEMBER For this weeks game to remember we take you back another one of Inverness’s great cup killing shocks. On the 6th March 2004 in the Scottish Cup Quarter finals, Inverness CT were drawn away to Motherwell. Inverness were going strong in the league and we full of confidence heading to Fir Park. What we didn’t know was that Barry Wilson was to score a wonder goal. Both teams started the game well but after 10 mins, Inverness took the lead thanks to goal of the season by Wilson. Barry received the ball 35 yards+ from goal and he chested it and striked a half volley that dipped over Marshall. By far goal of the round. Motherwell never really got going throughout the match and Inverness CT had a few chances to finish the tie in the second half but they eventually held out to reach the semi-finals for the first ever time in their history. The look on Barry’s face at the end of the game showed how much it meant to him as he was delighted. The attendance was 7930. The teams were as follows: INVERNESS CT: Brown, Tokely, Mann, McCaffrey, Golabek, McBain, Duncan, Thomson, Wilson, Ritchie, Keogh. Subs- Munro (for Thomson), Proctor (for Ritchie), Fraser, Hart, McMillan. MOTHERWELL: Marshall, Quinn, Corrigan, Craigan, Hammell, Lasley, Adams, Fagan, Burns, McDonald, Clarkson. Subs- O’Donnell (for Fagan), Wright (for Clarkson), Corr, K.McDonald, Kinniburgh. The referee was Kenny Clark and there were NO bookings on the day. Six (including Golabek) of the Inverness players who started the match still play for the club. FACTS BETWEEN THE TEAMS • All League meetings between the teams have taken place in the SPL. • Only twice has a team scored 3 or more goals in this fixture and both teams have had the joy. Inverness CT were the latest in one of the fixtures this season winning 4-1 away at Fir Park. • There has only been ONE home victory in this fixture. It was in Inverness when Inverness CT won 1-0 on the 12th of April 2004 thanks to a Graham Bayne goal on 20 mins. • This fixture has an average of 2.2 goals per meeting. PLAYERS TO WATCH Markus Paatelainen (Inverness CT): Markus is Inverness CT’s first Finnish player and the brother of Mixu. The former U21 internationalist can play in midfield or attack and was signed in January from Cowdenbeath for an undisclosed fee. He scored 11 goals for Cowdenbeath before his switch but has yet to score for Caley Thistle although he has only had 2 sub appearances. A player with the potential to succeed at Inverness and is likely to feature again at some point during the match. Ross McCormack (Motherwell): The Well striker scored his 5th goal in three reserve games in midweek and so is looking to gain a starting place in the team again after injury. He hasn’t scored for the first team yet this season but is sure to break his duck before the season is out. Before last week’s substitute appearance, he hadn’t played for the first team since the 30th of September against Kilmarnock. Squad: Ally Ridgers, Jonathon Smith, Michael Fraser, Darren Dods, Stuart Soane, Ross Tokely, Guy Kerr, Richard Hastings, Stuart McCaffrey, Grant Munro, John Rankin, Ian Black, Roy McBain, Zander Sutherland, Alan Morgan, Richie Hart, Barry Wilson, Russell Duncan, Markus Paatelainen, Gary McSwegan, Rory McAllister, Graham Bayne Injured: Craig Dargo (dislocated shoulder) Dennis Wyness (dislocated shoulder- out for season) Suspended: Nobody.
History H / A / N Matches W D L Goals + / - H 3 0 0 3 1 - 4 -3 A 3 3 0 0 7 - 1 +6 N 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 +0 Total 6 3 0 3 8 - 5 +3 Date&time Comp. H / A / N Final score 02.12.2006 at 15:00 League H 0 - 1 09.09.2006 at 15:00 League A 4 - 1 15.04.2006 at 15:00 League A 1 - 0 04.03.2006 at 15:00 League H 0 - 1 03.12.2005 at 15:00 League A 2 - 0 10.09.2005 at 15:00 League H 1 - 2
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