SuperCaleyGoBallistic but Ian Broadfoot's book will be far from atrocious !!! Going Ballistic, the perfect companion to Charles Bannerman's Against All Odds will be available from 1st December. If you are a Caley Thistle fan, you need to spend 12.99 on this book - thats all there is to it !!
The time has come .... Ian Broadfoot's book, "Going Ballistic" will be available from the 1st December.For those of you who purchased Charles Bannerman's fine book "Against All Odds" which covered the turbulent creation of Caledonian Thistle from the merger of Inverness Thistle and Caledonian FC this will take you one step further and chronicle the first 10 years history of the new club.
Going Ballistic tells the story of a Scottish football fairytale. Highland League clubs Inverness Thistle and Caledonian amalgamated in 1994 and joined the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Ten seasons later, their offspring - Inverness Caledonian Thistle - became First Division Champions and earned the right to join the Scottish Premier League. Throughout this remarkable decade the Inverness side gained a fearsome cup reputation, with two Scottish Cup victories over Celtic and one against Hearts.
The book begins with the birth of Thistle and Caledonian in 1885, and tracks the lost opportunities for Inverness to gain a spot in the Scottish League. When the chance finally came, it took a traumatic merger to achieve the goal and start on the adventure that eventually led to glory.
Authoratitive, and concisely written, Going Ballistic combines match reports, interviews, anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights and colour and black and white photographs to reveal the full story of these memorable ten seasons. The book also contains a comprehensive results and statistics section.
Going Ballistic is essential reading and all interested in Scottish Football generally.
Ross Tokely's 300th game ended prematurely with a second yellow card in the 68th minute and an early shower.
Caley Thistle were then forced onto the back foot but held out for a draw. They had earlier looked good value for their lead and victory was a distinct possibility.
Stand-in management team John Docherty and Charlie Christie made no changes to that which lost to Celtic. The crowd of 1125 was the lowest for a league match at Pittodrie this season but what they lacked in numbers they certainly made up for in enthusiasm and noise.
The burning issue was the vacant managers post but the players just got on with the job in a professional manner. ICT began the game well and Darren Dods had a chance in nine minutes but his effort from five yards went over the bar.
At the other end the big defender then fouled Jason Scotland on the edge of the box but Mark Wilson's 20-yard drive sailed over the bar. Caley Thistle should have had a penalty when Mark Wilson handled the ball in the area but the referee waived away the claim.
On the half hour Richie Hart had a terrific strike which Paul Jarvie in the United goal did well to parry and defender Alan Archibald was on hand to clear the danger. United's Derek McInnes then had an effort go wide of the mark before Jim McIntyre's left foot strike came back off the far post and fell to Barry Robson but he was well tackled by Stuart Golabek.
Half Time: 0-0
Two minutes into the second half and another chance for ICT when Roy McBain's corner kick was swung over and Barry Wilson, at the far post, was unable to get a touch to the ball. It was not long before the opening goal when Russell Duncan played a superb ball through to Roy McBain on the left and the midfielder ran clean through on the United goal only to see Jarvie parry his shot across goal - there on hand to score his second goal of the season was Juanjo who rolled the ball into the net from all of three yards.
Minutes later it could have been two when Barry Wilson's superb 25-yard free-kick came back off the woodwork. United were back in the game just after the hour mark when Jim McIntyre struck a tremendous shot which gave Mark Brown no chance.
Juanjo's excellent 20-yard drive then struck the post and went for a goal kick. Worse was to follow for Caley Thistle as Ross Tokely, who was booked in the first half, brought down Derek McInnes and his second yellow card was followed by the red and ICT were left to play the final 20 minutes of the match with 10 men.
Full Time: 1-1
In the end the team held out for a draw and moved four points clear of bottom-club Livingston.
Caley Thistle regularly try to raise the club profile in the city and as part of this project, Caley Thistle stars Mark Brown, Barry Wilson and Juanjo Garricondo will go back to school this week ...
Three stars from Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC will be attending Central Primary School on Thursday 25 November to assist primary 1's with their school project.
Barry Wilson, Mark Brown and Juanjo will be interviewed for one hour between 1.30 and 2.30 on their choice of career and what it is like to play in the Scottish Premier League.
Players from ICT regularly undertake such appearances to show their commitment to their fans and the region as part of an on-going community project.
Barry Wilson said: "Inverness Caledonian Thistle is very much a family orientated football club and all the players are aware of the importance of giving something back to the community that supports us. We are all looking forward to the day and who knows we may inspire some youngsters to aim to play for ICT one day."
The recent bad weather has affected Scotlands footballing card with one of the affected fixtures being Inverness's match against the Arabs.
The bad weather that has affected most of Scotland and the rest of the UK over the last few days has claimed the SPL game between Inverness Caley Thistle and Dundee United.The Pittodrie pitch is frozen and an early morning pitch inspection revealed that the pitch was unplayable. A re-arranged date for the match is still to be decided but early suggestions have been this coming Tuesday night (23rd Nov) or the following Wednesday (1st Dec).
The latest statement from Director of Football Graeme Bennett on the search for Robbo's successor indicates that it will be next week at the earliest before an announcement is made as to the identity of the new manager.
Inverness Caley Thistle officials will use the weekend to further consider the vacant manager's position following the recent departure of John Robertson to Hearts.Director of Football Graeme Bennett commented. "We have interviewed several potential candidates this week and while it is important that we have the new man in place as soon as possible, it is equally vital that we spend the necessary rime to ensure the structure is in place that is correct for Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC.
It will be next week therefore, at the earliest, before we are in a position to announce our new manager and in the interim, John Docherty, Charlie Christie and myself will continue to look after team affairs.
Tomorrow's game against Dundee United is an absolutely crucial one for us and for the next twenty-four hours our only focus will be on getting the right result in that one."
A Ross County Select will play host to Glasgow Rangers FC on Tuesday 16 November at 7.30pm at Victoria Park, Dingwall in a testimonial match for Kenny Gilbert, who was one of the finest young men ever to wear a Ross County shirt.
KENNY GILBERT TESTIMONIALA Ross County Select will play host to Glasgow Rangers FC on Tuesday 16 November at 7.30pm at Victoria Park, Dingwall in a testimonial match for Kenny Gilbert, who was one of the finest young men ever to wear a Ross County shirt.
Kenny was forced to retire from professional football at the age of 27 due to a number of serious eye conditions. At his time of forced retirement Ross County were at their highest ever placing within Scottish football, finishing third in the Bells 1st Division in season 2002/2003.
At the end of his playing career Kenny kindly wrote off the remainder of his three year contract to ensure the club was not detrimentally affected. The testimonial has been organised as a means of giving something back to Kenny.
He is now enjoying success as assistant manager at Deveronvale FC and is also pursuing a career within insurance sales, which takes him all over Scotland.
Ticket prices are £10 for adults and £5 for children. Corporate dining is also available which includes a two course buffet, stand seating, a programme, team lines and a cash bar facility all for £40.
Tickets are available on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 from Victoria Park between 9am and 5pm. There will also be a cash gate on the night.
For further information or to book corporate dining please contact Morven Reid on 07764763177.
Rangers Squad
Alex McLeish is bringing a strong Rangers squad including Paolo Vanoli, Stephen Hughes, Maurice Ross and Dado Prso. Alex McLeish is personally taking the team up as sign of his high regard for his former Aberdeen team-mate.
Ross County Select
Derek Adams, Alex Bone, Tony Bulloch, Steven Ferguson, Stuart Gollabeck, Brian Irvine, Roy McBain, Ian Maxwell, David MacKay, Ian Maxwell, Mark Perry, Hugh Robertson, Neil Tarrant, Nicky Walker and members of the current Ross County squad.
With a new manager still not in place, John Docherty and Charlie Christie took control of the side and they sent out the same team that took a point the previous Saturday at East End Park.
Mark Brown was fit enough to play and Celtic welcomed back Chris Sutton into the side as they eased the pain of their midweek CIS Cup defeat to Rangers with a comfortable win over Inverness.
ICT found themselves a goal down after three minutes when Aiden McGeady curled in a cross from the left and Chris Sutton rose high to head into the net. It was not looking good at that stage as the home side pressed to increase their lead but it was ICT who gradually clawed their way back into the game and had a good amount of possession, especially in the midfield area.
Graham Bayne was once again a tireless worker and he neatly set up Barry Wilson but a good tackle by Neil Lennon thwarted the danger. The play swung to the other end and Mark Brown pulled off a tremendous save from Henri Camara before Juanjo was fouled and Roy McBain's kick went inches over the bar.
Half Time: 1-0
The home side increased their lead in 52 minutes with the first of a double from John Hartson. Jackie McNamara swung over a low cross from the right and Hartson swept the ball into the net. ICT rallied well and Magnus Hedman produced an excellent save from a 30 yard effort by Barry Wilson. Hedman later denied ICT skipper Stuart Golabek by turning his fierce effort round the post.
Liam Fox replaced Juanjo and he was immediately involved in some fine passing with Russell Duncan and Roy McBain. ICT were then given a great chance to get back into the game in 73 minutes when Stanislav Varga brought Richie Hart crashing to the ground. A stonewall penalty but Wilson's weak effort was easily saved by Hedman.
To rub salt into the wound, Celtic increased their lead five minutes later with another effort from Hartson. McGeady passed to Jackie McNamara who moved in on goal. Mark Brown narrowed the angle but McNamara managed to squeeze the ball goalwards and it was eventually put into the net by Hartson.
Full Time: 3-0
A double substitution by both teams was made but by that time the game was lost for Caley Thistle and Celtic ran out easy winners.
The goals...
