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View From The Dugout

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Caley Thistle manager Craig Brewster and defender Grant Munro comment on the recent Aberdeen game and the much anticipated return to the Caledonian Stadium in January.
This week's 'View from the Dugout' sees manager Craig Brewster and defender Grant Munro comment on the recent Aberdeen game and the much anticipated return to the Caledonian Stadium in January...Grant said: 'During the Aberdeen game we defended well with chances to win especially when you look at the opportunities we missed. We were written off at the start of the season but the team have used this as an added incentive to play well. We were all pleased to get the chance to play in the SPL and playing at Pittodrie has been no problem. It will be good to get home - it will save on the petrol bill!! The support in Aberdeen has been tremendous but the crowds will definitely increase when we came home and opposing teams will really have to do battle when they come to Calenian Stadium'.
Craig added: 'Richie Hart has the flu but should be ok for training on Saturday. Steven Hislop is improving slowly and is aiming for 100% fitness for pre-season.
The matches since Hibs have all been tough and we just tried to prepare the players as much as possible and they have all responded very well. The points we picked up in December have been a bonus but they will only count if we do well in January.
January is going to be a huge month for us and every point is vital when you are in the bottom six. We are looking forward to the last home game at Pittodrie on Monday. It has been a great stadium to play at and we plan to leave on a high.'
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By Guest in News 2004-05 ·

Aberdeen 0-0 Inverness CT - SPL

Away Draw at Home
 
Another first; an away league game at 'home'. Despite the lack of goals this was an exciting end-to-end match, played in a cold, swirling wind. 
In the early stages it was Aberdeen who looked like scoring but, as the game went on, ICT came very close on several occasions. In the second minute a corner from Aberdeen's Chris Clark was headed goalwards by Zander Diamond, but it came off the post amidst sharp intakes of breath from the large visiting support. 
Three minutes later, a good move at the other end led to a Roy McBain low ball across goal from the left, but nobody could take advantage. The pressure returned to the Inverness end, and a Scott Severin shot from outside the box was deflected for a corner. 
There was a major let-off in 16 minutes when Stuart Golabek cleared a shot from Markus Heikkinen off the line. A curling ball into the six-yard area from Grant Munro in 20 minutes was turned goalwards by Graham Bayne's overhead kick, but Esson took it late at the top corner. 
Esson had to be quick to collect a loose ball four minutes later with Bayne nearly on it - Bayne went down but nothing was given. 
Liam Keogh sent a curling shot past the post in 29 minutes then Mark Brown took the ball at the feet of John Stewart. The best ICT chance of the half came in 33 minutes when a curling Ross Tokely cross from the right was met by McBain, but his diving header went past. Juanjo was, as usual, a real threat and, as the first half came to an end, he lobbed over then was tackled by Russell Anderson as he closed in on goal. 
Half Time: 0-0
Straight from the restart there was controversy, as Tokely went down injured in his own box and the referee allowed play to continue around him. The game was only stopped when Richie Hart also took a knock. The pressure on the Aberdeen goal increased and Hart shot over before a glancing header from Tokely forced a fine save from Esson. 
A bad pass-back on the hour mark allowed Juanjo in, but Esson saved well. Esson was again the hero with 20 minutes left when he blocked shots from Bayne and Juanjo in quick succession and Russell Duncan's follow-up was eventually cleared. 
Esson held an on-target Bayne header in 76 minutes. In a final Dons flurry, Brown had problems with a Richard Foster corner in the wind, but Duncan cleared the danger. Substitute Scott Muirhead then sent in a low, dangerous ball from the left but it came to nothing. In the end a draw was about right, but both teams regretted their missed chances. 
Full Time: 0-0
Craig Brewster must clearly be in the frame for the December Manager of the Month award; unbeaten in four games, a win at Motherwell and points taken off Rangers, Hearts and Aberdeen. 
ICT now turn the year in eighth place, four points above bottom-placed Dundee United.
 
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Aberdeen: 0
Team: Esson, Hart, Anderson, Diamond, McNaughton, Clark (Muirhead 72), Heikkinen, Severin, Foster,
Mackie, Stewart (McGuire 79). 
Subs Not Used: Blanchard, Morrison, Considine, O'Leary - Booked: None
 
Inverness CT: 0
Team: Brown, Tokely, Dods, Munro, Golabek, Hart, Duncan, Keogh, McBain, Juanjo (Prunty 90), Bayne. 
Subs Not Used: Fraser, McCaffrey, Wilson, Hastings, Proctor, Fox - Booked: Dods (60), Munro (60)
Attendance: 18,250 Referee: J Underhill
By tm4tj in Reports 2004-05 ·

Craig Brewster Press-Conf - Video

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{mosimage} Inverness Caledonian Thistle continue to take points from the top sides in the SPL. This week a 0-0 draw resulted in a point from the meeting with Aberdeen at Pittodrie. This time Aberdeen were at home. Craig continues to be satisfied with the team's performance and acknowledges that on another day a number of the opportunities which arose in the second half would have been converted to goals. Craig Brewster away at Pittodrie. Inverness Caledonian Thistle continue to take points from the top sides in the SPL. This week a 0-0 draw resulted in a point from the meeting with Aberdeen at Pittodrie. This time Aberdeen were at home. Craig continues to be satisfied with the team's performance and acknowledges that on another day a number of the opportunities which arose in the second half would have been converted to goals.
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By Guest in News 2004-05 ·

Juanjo Press-Conf - Video

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{mosimage} Juanjo meets the press. Thirty minutes after Caley Thistle take a point from Aberdeen at Pittodrie, Juanjo Carricondo Perez meets the press. He is asked about playing under Craig Brewster, the squad and their performance as well as the imminent return of the club to Inverness for home games.
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By Guest in News 2004-05 ·

View From The Dugout

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Craig Brewster held a press conference at the Caledonian Stadium today (Tuesday 21st). The manager is delighted with the form of the team since his arrival.
Craig Brewster said: "The guys have been playing fantastic since I arrived and it was very pleasing to get three points against Motherwell as they are a good team."I have been telling the lads that as long as we create chances I am happy and we created quite a few during the game on Saturday.
"We got three points on Saturday and we are all looking forward to Monday's game against Aberdeen. We have played quite a few games at Pittodrie this season so everyone knows the set up well and I am sure we will feel relaxed when we get there. As long as the lads keep playing with the confidence they have been lately I will be happy."
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By Guest in News 2004-05 ·

Fans Relish Coming Home

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Fans of Inverness Caledonian Thistle are getting behind their team and snapping up half season tickets for the return of the club to Caledonian Stadium. Sales are currently 24% up on tickets sold for matches played at Pittodrie and corporate packages are selling at a fantastic rate.
The increase in sales is due to fans that held season tickets for last season returning and many new fans supporting the club.Craig Brewster said: "It is great to see so many people buying tickets as a large home support can have a big influence on the team. ICT fans really do get behind the players and generate a huge amount of noise and it will be excellent to hear them on song at Caledonian Stadium."
Morven Reid, operations manager, said: "Returning to Caledonian Stadium is certainly having an effect on ticket sales, which is very positive for the club both in terms of revenue and support for the players on the field. We have sold all of our executive boxes and the uptake on the corporate packages and ground advertising boards is tremendous. The corporate packages we are offering are the ideal way to entertain clients or staff and will be a great day out."
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By Guest in News 2004-05 ·

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