old caley girl

I agree with Charles I think it was near where the stadium is now

Alan I realise this is a matter of principle to you but I feel an archieve on here is a good idea. I think those of us about in those days have a duty to educate the young fans and incommers as to the origins of ICT and what people went through to both oppose the merger and form ICT. I would like to keep the memory of my beloved Caley alive and I'm sure Jags fans feel the same. It would be such a pity if archieve material got lost and hope LSM, for instance, can at least be posted on John's site or the Thistle archieve site. I just think a larger audience would be achieved on here. This site cant be that bad as far as you are concerned as you are posting on here like the rest of us. Caley D hope this idea is taken further with or without LSM (which I loved and probably find more entertaining today).

There were Caley fans locked out at St J that night. But my abiding memory of that night is the convoy of cars going back up the A9 that night - just car lights as far as you could see. If my memory serves me right there was a bit of needle for that match as it was a replay. At the first match a lady took ill in the Caley stand (I think she was the wife of the ST J physio) and there was an almighty fuss as Caley did'nt have an ambulance/medical team in the ground as was the case in SFL grounds. As for the old days I miss the crack of the HL but take great joy in seeing SPL teams playing in Inverness. I think I'm just older now so would maybe feel the same even if Caley had gone it alone then. I think sometimes us pre merger fans who feel Caley should have gone it alone may see the issue through rose tinted spectacles.What happened happened and ICT came into being and is what we have and support and that is that. It is no use going back over old ground. People made a choice and if some Caley and Thistle supporters don't support ICT that is their loss (my brother amongst them).

I remember the Christmas lights across eastgate when I was little. They were missed when the building work started to take place.

There was also the Queensgate hotel - long gone- but destroyed in a fire I think.

I don't know what happened to Eddie Davidson but he was a committee member at one time - hence the blue blazer.

Wish I'd known earlier. Good luck to the boys. I wonder what the score is

Don,t use the car park myself. I think the free bus from the bus station is much better option.

Could'nt agree more.

I've lived by the loch for 12 years now and never seen anything but have to agree with Connie that many credible people have seen the monster and do'nt go to the press. When stuff is in the press it is not normally locals but tourists with dodgy pics. I personally do'nt really believe in it but as stated preiously hope it is never disproved.

Although not in the CB fanclub I do think this topic is unfair. As stated above everyone is entitled to holidays and nobody not even football managers works 52 weeks a year. Surely this qualification can only benefit the club.

Yip thats the one! Had to watch it a couple of times to finger out the out of sync

Just been on youtube to view the bt advert mentioned elsewhere on the site. Found a video called caley, thistle merger. Gosh it seems like another age then but look how far weve come. No mention of ambitions of the spl just the ambition of playing well in the 3rd division. Peoples fears did'nt cpme true for instance - no Caley takeover or disappearance of the Thistle name. By the way my kids think it's hilarious that I am selling raffles in the clip.

And me too! I think we are starting to look unprofessional letting potential players call the shots.

I really like the strip. It's a change not having stripes. I bet it sells well despite all the whinging.

Took the kids to the game today, throughly enjoyed it. I wondered what happened to the Brewster out banner! Hopefully a lot of the people taking advantage of the ?1 offer will return.

Have to agree with him. My eldest attends Glenurquhart high school and this is a problem with some of the boys. They want to play for their school but if signed ICT players are not allowed. Does anyone know when this rule came about. I went to the High School in the late 70's and several players played for Caley, Clach and Thistle and the school team. Does it only apply to SPL teams?

He sounded very bitter on stv. This can only cause more trouble I fear.

Can't believe the bught thing is surfacing again. Any pre-merger Caley fans out there will know this subject was done to death years ago. However, maybe i'm wrong and the politics have changed.

Agree with above but I come into Inverness by the A82 and it's a nightmare to get to the other side of the city eg Raigmore or the retail park. Wish the council would start the bypass over the river at Torvean. Also other cities have good park and ride systems in place at different sites. Inverness only has one at our stadium sometimes and that is no use to people arriving at my side of the town.

try gargling with asprin

Here Here! Eliza well said

Eliza I too went to the high school but I had Mrs Smith (wife of Vickie) for typing. I still touch type to this day as she drummed in not looking at the keyboard to us. IHE prove it that the majority of the posters on here are ex academy. I remember a lot of Caley and Jags fans at school some of whom post on here to this day.

I too remember shopping myself for sugar (at frozen foods!) as you were only allowed 2lbs each customer. My mum would pay herself as well to get another bag. Can't remember why - must read link above now to find out.

Charles, In my Caley days Digger sat in the stand!