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The Board of Directors at ICT would like to thank the fans for their patience at this difficult time.

Firstly we can confirm the resignation of our Chairman and Board member Ross Morrison. He leaves with our sincere thanks for the dedicated service he has given to the Club and we are indebted to him for his passion, tireless effort and crucial investment in the Club.

We can also announce that our CEO Scot Gardiner has tendered his resignation, which has been accepted by the Board. Scot is now serving his notice and will be continuing to help the Club get through this difficult period.

Following the continued restructuring of the club, including a revised football model and budget to take us into and beyond season 2024/25, the club is pleased to announce the sale of Season Tickets for this coming season from 10 am today, our historic 30th Year Anniversary year, with special thanks to Caley Jag Stewart Coghill for the brilliant 30th Anniversary logo.

While the last few weeks have been difficult for everyone connected to the club, as a Board and as a club, we now respectfully ask the supporters to rally around the team and the management, and a squad which will feature more Inverness and Highland players than we have had for many a long year and if ever we need the fans, it is now. 

The striking new commemorative 30th Anniversary Puma ICT kits will also be revealed over the weekend and with hugely positive discussions currently ongoing with a number of potential new investors, we hope the Caley Jags fans can also rise to the occasion when we need you the most.

Season Tickets will be available on our ticketing website www.eticketing.co.uk/ictfc/ – which is powered by Ticketmaster Sport.  

If you are an existing Season ticket holder we have reserved your existing seats. 

https://ictfc.com/club-statement-2024-25-season-tickets/

 

I will wait to see what is happening with our club and confirmation that Gardiner has left the building before I renew

 

Well THAT Club Statement didn't say an awful lot!

Scott Gardiner still in residence.

We'll have lots of Inverness/Highland-based players this coming season.

Now please cough up and buy your season tickets.

And some Puma gear!

No actual confirmation that we'll be solvent next season. But that's not really any of our business, is it?

 

Yet again we're told nothing, but expected to cough up for season tickets without knowing; if we're entering adminstration, which players have been offered new contracts, which players have left, is the manager being kept on, when is the ceo actually leaving the building, who are these Inverness/Highland based players you mention. . . .  ?

The level of contempt the club has for its fans is unbelievable!

 

1 hour ago, buckett said:

No actual confirmation that we'll be solvent next season. But that's not really any of our business, is it?

I think it’s more the case that there’s not a lot they can say just now whilst discussions and deals are still in progress.

“hugely positive discussions currently ongoing with a number of potential new investors”

I don't think they would be selling season tickets if they did not expect to be solvent, as that would be a serious matter the directors - wrongful trading under the Insolvency Act.

 

Anyone else think that pricing structure is bizarre? Compare to last year's prices. Main stand prices lowered especially over 65s in main stand whilst almost the same for North? 

Lowering the old 16-21 ( formally 16-25) even further looks like SG revenge on Young team to me. 

 

At last a statement. However, in terms of due diligence, I think supporters need some answers before we invest. 

1. Can we see the accounts for 2022/23 please?

2. Who has currently signed for the Club.

3. What is our Management Team?

I would respectfully also ask if a Trust Member will be on the new board even if new owners emerge. 

 

 

Not a detailed statement but I’m just happy that it sounds like we will have a team to support next season 🙏

 

Would I be right in saying that if you did buy a season ticket ( once more detail comes out ) using a credit card then you would be able to get a refund if anything does go t*ts up ? . 

 

1 hour ago, strutty1965 said:

Would I be right in saying that if you did buy a season ticket ( once more detail comes out ) using a credit card then you would be able to get a refund if anything does go t*ts up ? . 

Doubt it . I’ll be holding off for now and see when the ceo resign date is before parting with anything . What a crap statement to put out after all this time 

 

1 hour ago, caley1 said:

Doubt it . I’ll be holding off for now and see when the ceo resign date is before parting with anything . What a crap statement to put out after all this time 

No I think he/she is correct. You are protected if credit card and over £100. 

 

They will take our money for season tickets and then hit us with news that Scott Gardiner staying on in a different role.

 

1 hour ago, old caley girl said:

No I think he/she is correct. You are protected if credit card and over £100. 

Article today regarding similar situation at Reading FC.  Quote below from their supporters trust, STAR.
 

“We recommend that anyone purchasing a season ticket considers using a credit card for added security.

“If, for any reason, the Club cannot fulfil the season ticket, paying by credit card ensures that you would receive a refund (pro rata) under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.”

 

Statement issued by our Supporters Trust asking fans to renew season tickets. They seem to have been able to obtain more information than is in the public domain in arriving at that stance.

Edited June 14, 20241 yr by EvilWhiteStripe

I’m not making any criticism here, but there does seem to be a bit of an anomaly that a company with a known history of financial problems which has been hovering on the brink of insolvency for weeks can continue to make advance sales of services to be provided for the next ten months - and that if the company collapses, reimbursement for any payments is the responsibility of a third party credit card provider, despite it being known at time of purchase that there was a significant chance of that collapse.

As I said…just an observation and no criticism or complaint of an arrangement which appears to be playing a significant part in the efforts to save the club.

The credit card thing might offer fans protection but cc companies will go after the club for the funds.

If the club are in administration or liquidation the cc company will get beneficial creditor status.  This means they will be paid ahead of people such as local businesses etc.

It may seem like a smart move but ultimately it's the wrong people who end up paying if the club gets into further trouble.

15 minutes ago, STFU said:

The credit card thing might offer fans protection but cc companies will go after the club for the funds.

If the club are in administration or liquidation the cc company will get beneficial creditor status.  This means they will be paid ahead of people such as local businesses etc.

It may seem like a smart move but ultimately it's the wrong people who end up paying if the club gets into further trouble.

Or maybe the fans could just write off their season ticket refund, very much like we would love Morrison to do with his own investment.

3 hours ago, ICTPaisley said:

Or maybe the fans could just write off their season ticket refund, very much like we would love Morrison to do with his own investment.

It is not remotely the same.  The fact that Morrison still has a charge against the club is part of the uncertainty that is stopping people putting money into the club at the moment.  I don't want my money going out of my pocket and then going straight into his pocket when the club goes bust.

Edited July 7, 20241 yr by DoofersDad

A near neighbour of the last Physio says that both the current physio and Kitman have resigned from the Club! Not sure if it’s for the same or different reasons, but that’s not great news. Looks like there could be internal issues as well as financial ones. I suppose this is what happens when you don’t treat folks right. The Club are apparently relying on physios from Ross County. what a state to be in!

Edited July 9, 20241 yr by CaleyCiuin

Just now, CaleyCiuin said:

A near neighbour of the last Physio says that both the current physio and Kitman have resigned from the Club! Not sure if it’s for the same or different reasons, but that’s not great news. Looks like there could be internal issues as well as financial ones. I suppose this is what happens when you don’t treat folks right. The Club are apparently relying on physios from Ross County. what state to be in!

That will no doubt be dressed up as a cost saving. 

Is there another Scottish club at any level in more of a mess than us right now? 

10 hours ago, CELTIC1CALEY3 said:

That will no doubt be dressed up as a cost saving. 

Its true no physio or kit man

Edited July 9, 20241 yr by caley1

I can remember back in the early days an interview with Scott kellacher, may have been Grampian tv news, he was stuffing dirty shirts into a washing machine at the stadium.

Kit man back then ?
in times of trouble all hands to the pump.

no answer for the physio though.

There was no physio in our dug out tonight it’s absolutely ridiculous. 

11 hours ago, bishbashbosh said:

I can remember back in the early days an interview with Scott kellacher, may have been Grampian tv news, he was stuffing dirty shirts into a washing machine at the stadium.

Kit man back then ?
in times of trouble all hands to the pump.

no answer for the physio though.

I think during that period the groundsman ( Tommy Cumming at the time) did both. Now all teams right down to Highland league etc have someone who sorts out kit and all the other stuff players and training staff need. 

9 hours ago, LisleRightPeg said:

There was no physio in our dug out tonight it’s absolutely ridiculous. 

SPFL rules state:-

"G57  It is the responsibility of Premiership Clubs participating in League Matches and Play- Off Matches to ensure that a chartered physiotherapist or equivalent is present throughout each such match to attend to their respective Players and, if necessary, Match Officials and it is the responsibility of each of the other Clubs participating in League Matches and Play-Off Matches to ensure that a person with an appropriate physiotherapy qualification is present throughout each such match to attend to their respective Players and, if necessary, Match Officials.

G58  Only those qualified as above should treat Players and Match Officials on the field of play.

G59  For all Official Matches other than League Matches and Play-Off Matches, there must, at least, be in attendance an individual with appropriate emergency aid training."

So no physio required for a friendly but one will be required for league matches.  It is interesting that only in the Premiership are clubs required to have a chartered (registered) physio or equivalent in attendance, but this rather begs the question of how you define what is "equivalent" to a Chartered Physiotherapist.  Also, what is meant by "an appropriate physiotherapy qualification" if it doesn't require that person to be registered with the professional regulating body.

Bottom line though, is that for league matches we will be required to have someone with a good bit more training that a first aider to be present.

 

Time for Panos to get his joggers on.

53 minutes ago, DoofersDad said:

SPFL rules state:-

"G57  It is the responsibility of Premiership Clubs participating in League Matches and Play- Off Matches to ensure that a chartered physiotherapist or equivalent is present throughout each such match to attend to their respective Players and, if necessary, Match Officials and it is the responsibility of each of the other Clubs participating in League Matches and Play-Off Matches to ensure that a person with an appropriate physiotherapy qualification is present throughout each such match to attend to their respective Players and, if necessary, Match Officials.

G58  Only those qualified as above should treat Players and Match Officials on the field of play.

G59  For all Official Matches other than League Matches and Play-Off Matches, there must, at least, be in attendance an individual with appropriate emergency aid training."

So no physio required for a friendly but one will be required for league matches.  It is interesting that only in the Premiership are clubs required to have a chartered (registered) physio or equivalent in attendance, but this rather begs the question of how you define what is "equivalent" to a Chartered Physiotherapist.  Also, what is meant by "an appropriate physiotherapy qualification" if it doesn't require that person to be registered with the professional regulating body.

Bottom line though, is that for league matches we will be required to have someone with a good bit more training that a first aider to be present.

 

It says in the first sentence this is for premiership clubs.

36 minutes ago, STFU said:

It says in the first sentence this is for premiership clubs.

Perhaps you should read the first sentence again!

(Hint:   . . . . each of the other clubs . . . . )

15 hours ago, bishbashbosh said:

I can remember back in the early days an interview with Scott kellacher, may have been Grampian tv news, he was stuffing dirty shirts into a washing machine at the stadium.

Kit man back then ?
in times of trouble all hands to the pump.

no answer for the physio though.

Scott and Fiona do a lot more beyond their normal jobs I believe. 

4 hours ago, buckett said:

Perhaps you should read the first sentence again!

(Hint:   . . . . each of the other clubs . . . . )

I stand corrected.  Thank you.

Just 2 hours until the extended early bird period finishes guys! If you get in quick you also get a limited edition dart board sized Scot Gardiner poster. 

I am just going to get a ticket for each game even though it might cost more as I am so pi**ed off with the way the club has been dealing with everything!

At least the North stand ST holders don't need to worry about losing their seats because only the Main Stand is going to be open for home fans. Another good reason to hold back on buying your ST. 

1 hour ago, CaleyHedgehog said:

At least the North stand ST holders don't need to worry about losing their seats because only the Main Stand is going to be open for home fans. Another good reason to hold back on buying your ST. 

Think it's only for the wee cup games.

1 hour ago, CaleyHedgehog said:

At least the North stand ST holders don't need to worry about losing their seats because only the Main Stand is going to be open for home fans. Another good reason to hold back on buying your ST. 

Was allocated same seats as last year in north stand. Can’t see even our club selling a season ticket for £182 ( oops clue to age) and then putting me in a seat that others have paid £230 for.

I assume also that dispite being asked many times that the club yet again never bothered to designate a singing section for fans who want to stand?

20 hours ago, Fraz said:

I assume also that dispite being asked many times that the club yet again never bothered to designate a singing section for fans who want to stand?

Fairly sure they did. it's in the West Stand IIRC and should be implemented just as soon as the roof is finished 

I see seat reservations for season ticket renewals stop at 1200 tomorrow and full prices then apply.