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5 pointsSurprising result given that Kelty are able to attract all those players from the Central Belt.5 points
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4 points4 points3 pointsIf things had been different and we’d not entered administration and still had Ferguson, in points per game we’d only be 5 points better off than we are just now, so we’d be well and truly in the relegation mix. We got 12 points in 10 games under Ferguson. We’ve got 28 points in 15 games under Kellacher. On that basis, under Ferguson we’d have taken 18 points in the next 15 games so we’d now have 30. We have 25 despite the 15 point penalty. What’s also telling us that we drew 6 of our first 10 games under Ferguson. Under Kellacher, we’ve only drawn 1 and we’ve not drawn any of our last 13, winning 9. We’ve had blips, but they are being offset by the winning mentality we now have, whereas before we’d have played for draws. We’ve a real chance to climb to 8th next week and will do if we beat Montrose and Annan don’t beat Arbroath.3 points2 pointshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14427005/ON-ROAD-catches-famous-Christie-family-help-Caley-Thistles-fight-survival.html2 points2 points2 points2 pointsIt’ll be a real shock if they do. Arbroath will have their tails up after losing yesterday. Can’t imagine how crushed Annan must feel after putting so much into yesterday’s rollercoaster and getting nothing. It was certainly entertaining for us on the terracing following it on our phones 😎 A different story at 4.55 or thereabouts compared to half time. We were very poor first half although as Kell says we had the best two chances. Defensively, Devine and Savage were in total control and Kelty, minus Cunningham, never really looked like breaking us down. Will be interesting to see Kelty’s penalty claim on the highlights. Second half we started at a decent tempo with Bray and Longstaff causing a lot of problems down the right, and you could feel the pressure building. We spurned a few chances before finally scoring. We might have tied the game up as we then had to endure a nervy few minutes at the end, during which Devine and Savage were both booked. Meanwhile the Annan game, which was a few minutes ahead of us, ticked on past the 97 minute mark. Thought Billy was more effective in his deeper role than in recent weeks and very happy that nobody snapped up Charlie in the transfer window. He even avoided a booking this week…2 points
💔 Kelty Hearts Broken 💔 The two previous encounters this season had ended all square but this Training Ground Derby at New Central Park went the way of the visitors thanks to a strike from Alfie Bavidge. Scott Kellacher had a full squad to pick from with James Nolan dropping down to join new signing Ben Brannan on the bench and Billy Mckay was up front with Alfie Bavidge. Charlie Mulgrew had a defender trialist on from the start who turned out to be Kirk Broadfoot but top Scorer Ross Cunningham missed out. After a goalless first half the Caley Jags upped the pace and Alfie Bavidge opened the scoring with twenty minutes remaining. A late scare as Kelty bounced a header off the crossbar following a corner but the visitors held on for the win in what turned out to be a great day for the Caley Jags with all others round about them losing. Happy days! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In less than ideal conditions and after a cagey opening it took ten minutes before Paul Allan had the first attempt in earnest when Luis Longstaff's ball in was met by the midfielder, his effort saved by Adams in goal. Kelty were perhaps shading the early exchanges and from hereon they dominated the first forty-five although the visitors had a couple of great opportunities to open the scoring. Lewis Moore saw Dibaga save his effort from outside the box and midway through the half he shot wide from inside the box. The Inverness defence were working hard to contain the eager Maroons, blocking a couple of efforts from outside the box and it remained goalless at the break. The second half saw the Caley Jags up their work rate and they took control of proceedings from the whistle. Adam MacKinnon had a long range shot saved and Alfie Bavidge missed the target as we rolled our sleeves up. Connor Allan went close with a shot from inside the box on the hour and Blaine McClure fired a free kick wide. However, it was the visitors who were now in pulling the strings. Billy Mckay and Charlie Gilmour went close as the pressure mounted on the hosts defence and they combined to set up Bavidge for a great team goal to open the scoring from close range, Alfie's fifth goal in seven appearances. A late surge from the hosts as they tried to salvage something from the game saw Scott Mercer head onto the bar following a corner with ten minutes remaining. Despite this late flurry and seven minutes of time added on, Inverness kept the Hearts out and closed the gap on Annan to just two points with a game in hand. 5th goal in 7 for Alfie, that's some return since he came in on loan. Mantis summed up on CTO: We were very poor first half although as Kell says we had the best two chances. Defensively, Devine and Savage were in total control and Kelty, minus Cunningham, never really looked like breaking us down. Will be interesting to see Kelty’s penalty claim on the highlights. Second half we started at a decent tempo with Bray and Longstaff causing a lot of problems down the right, and you could feel the pressure building. We spurned a few chances before finally scoring. We might have tied the game up as we then had to endure a nervy few minutes at the end, during which Devine and Savage were both booked. Meanwhile the Annan game, which was a few minutes ahead of us, ticked on past the 97 minute mark. Thought Billy was more effective in his deeper role than in recent weeks and very happy that nobody snapped up Charlie in the transfer window. He even avoided a booking this week… Pos Team Pld Gd Pts 1 Cove Rangers 25 13 41 2 Stenny 25 11 41 3 Arbroath 24 11 40 4 Alloa Ath 26 6 37 5 Queen of Sth 26 -3 35 6 Kelty Hearts 24 4 31 7 Montrose 26 -7 30 8 Annan Ath 26 -19 27 9 Inverness CT 25 1 25 10 Dumbarton 25 -17 08 Goals Scored by Alfie Bavidge Jan 4th, 2025 League (H) vs. Dumbarton 2 - 0 (15') Jan 18th, 2025 League (A) vs. Annan Athletic 3 - 0 (40') Jan 21st, 2025 League (A) vs. Queen of the South 2 - 3 (10') Feb 1st, 2025 League (H) vs. Queen of the South 1 - 0 (36') Feb 22nd, 2025 League (A) vs. Kelty Hearts 1 - 0 (73') Date: 22/02/2025 Venue: New Central Park, Kelty Attendance: 0641 Referee: Alastair Grieve Kelty Hearts: 0 Manager: Charlie Mulgrew Lineup: Adams; Mercer, Flatman, Trialist, Paterson, McClure, Lyon (McCarvel 61), C Allan, McIntyre (Thomas 81), Moore, McLeish (Johnston 75) Subs (not used): Adamson; Fellows, O'Ware, Bryce, Watson, Brown Scorers: none Booked: McClure (64), Mercer (78) Sent Off: none Inverness CT: 1 Manager: Scott Kellacher Lineup: Dibaga; Bray, Devine, Savage, Stewart, Longstaff, Gilmour, Allan, Mackinnon, Bavidge, B Mckay (Cairns 90+4) Subs (not used): Rebilas; Walker, Ewan, Keogh, Nolan, MacLeod, R Thompson, Brannan Scorers: Bavidge (73) Booked: Devine (87), Savage (90+1) Sent Off: none a2 points1 point1 pointI think most of us would prefer their situation than ours? Just the way modern football is sadly. It would be brilliant to see a Highland team full of locals in the premiership but it's unlikely to happen nowadays1 point1 point1 pointYou have been busy Robert Next month is a big one for us starting on Saturday with six games in including a Tuesday night fixture our postponed game against Stenhousemuir. We have four home games to look forward to.
1 point1 point1 pointWhatever happens we are certain to come out of this Scot-free, and that is the most important thing! 😉1 point1 pointYes, that’s the bit I struggled with too, that winning all games would do it - but wouldn’t happen. But imagine- as it looked round about 4:30 - if it had gone to seven points adrift. Completely different scenario.1 point1 pointOr, to put it another way, in theory we don't have to rely on other results any more. Win all our games and we'll be safe. In practice, of course, it won't happen like that - we will drop points - but it's an infinitely better situation than just a few months ago.1 point1 pointIt’s been a hugely important afternoon, not the least because a landmark has been reached, although I’m not sure how to define it….. “it” being that for the first time since the 15 point penalty, Caley Thistle’s game in hand alone is enough to take the team out of the bottom two. But what an day! At 0-0 and Annan (and Dumbarton) winning, the gulf is potentially heading for seven points. But then Alfie Bavidge, plus the other two games turning on their heads, created one of these superb and dramatic “Six Pointer Afternoons”.1 point1 pointGreat win and well done Alloa for late winner v Annan. I don't think we will make play offs at top of league, but avoiding relegation will be a good achievement after 15 point penalty. Well done lads. Onwards and upwards1 point1 pointFull time!! That's a hell of a result, especially with other results going our way. Wasn't looking great at one point when Annan were in the lead and we were struggling to break through. The gap was back to 7 points at one point, but with things going our way the gap is back to just 2 with a game in hand. We've got some big games coming up in the next couple of weeks against Montrose, Dumbarton and Annan. Hopefully we can pick up some wins and be out of the playoff place by the end of it! Today feels like a big day for us.1 pointThis leaderboard is set to London/GMT+01:00
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