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Roy Adam McBain was born in Aberdeen on 7th November 1974. He attended Dyce Academy and started playing organised football at the age of nine with Dyce Boys Club. He played with them until the age of sixteen before stepping up to the senior ranks. Jim Maclean signed Roy at Tannadice where he started his senior football career in the 1991 season. Ivan Golac gave Roy his debut when he made a single appearance for the first team in the early part of the 1993-1994 season as a sub against St Johnstone. In 1994 he made the short walk to Dens Park where he played six times for Dundee over the course of the next two seasons, and was part of the squad that reached the final of the Coca-Cola cup, losing 2-0 to the Dons. A talented left sided midfielder, Roy left Dens Park in 1996 and made his move to the Highlands, but not to his final destination. He had made his way to the Third Division and slowly but surely started to establish himself in the Ross County side. Within three years, Roy had gained promotion with County, the first two attempts being narrowly missed by a couple of points. Roy was gaining the respect of those that knew what he was all about. An energetic and honest professional with no shortage of skill, the 5ft 11in midfielder was beginning to attract attention for his dynamic performances for County, and his 16 goals in 121 games made Roy an asset for the watching scouts. A man with an eye for talent was keeping a close watch on Roy ... Steve Paterson. 'Pele' brought Roy up another level and into the first division with Inverness Caledonian Thistle in August 2000 on a free transfer, and Roy has never looked back. He has gone on to make 341 appearances for Inverness since then, scoring 20 times. He was the players' player of the year in season 2001-2002, and also collected the supporters player of the year award that same year. The '300' club is made up of those with over 300 appearances for ICT, and Roy is in good company there. Rossco tops that chart with 532, next comes Hastings (366), Wilson (353), Munro (344), Roy (341), Russell Duncan (336) and Charlie Christie on 314. Great achievement by all these players to commit to the cause. Roy has started in 147 SPL matches for the Caley Jags and he made his 300th appearance in September 2008. He has been used sparingly the last couple of seasons, but when asked to perform on the park, he fits into the team ethics effortlessly, noticable when asked to play a crucial game against Dunfermline last season in the title run in due to suspensions. You would have thought Roy had been playing all season and he was still full of running at time up. Former managers Steve Paterson and John Robertson will be in charge of the Caley Thistle legends side which will also feature two other previous managers, Charlie Christie and Craig Brewster. Jimmy Calder, Bobby Mann, Barry Wilson, Dennis Wyness, Paul Sheerin, Liam Keogh and Stuart McCaffrey amongst others will be here to strutt their stuff, and Roy has been quick to point out that he will surely be "guaranteed a start". He is really looking forward to meeting up with so many of the players that have been part of the rise of Inverness CT, and also a part of the success of Roy McBain. An unassuming gentleman, Roy is one of the nicest blokes you could meet. His contribution to the cause at ICT has been immense over the years. Not one for hitting the headlines, but his energy, enthusiasm and tidy ball control have seen him used in various positions and his calming influence is reassuring for the fans when his name is on the team sheet. You know what you get when Roy McBain plays for your team and I hope he has a great night when the legends visit to show their appreciation and support for Roy, wife Judith, and their two children Lydia and Ruby. I had a chat with Roy and asked him a few challenging questions, and some less taxing trivia. Which team did you support as a boy? Aberdeen, (oooerrr Roy) Favourite band? Stone Roses Which manager would you say had the biggest influence on your career? Jim McLean fashioned out my early career and pointed me in the right direction, so he would have been a major influence on me, but every manager has had some input in Roy McBain and I appreciate them all. Who was the best player you have played with? Love them all Who was the most difficult player you have played against? Barry Ferguson & Neil Lennon, skillful and tough opponents. What was the best goal of your career? All enjoyable, but a special one for me was my first goal for ICT, against Morton in Inverness, nothing spectacular, but it meant a lot to me. Probably my most spectacular one was at Fir Park against Gretna, a 25 yarder off the underside of the bar, a collectors item, did I mention my goal at Pittodrie? Most memorable game you were involved in? Ayr 4-3 cup game was fantastic, 1-0 Celtic cup win with Dennis scoring the winner, and of course, beating Aberdeen for the first time with me scoring the clincher, all great games. Have you ever been sent off? Yes, three times, Alloa for abusive language, (unbelievable Roy), Clyde handball, the year we won promotion under Robbo and here's another unbelievable fact, Broonie saved the resultant penalty, 3-2 defeat at Tynecastle 2 bookings, I had a shocker that day, own goal and all. Who signed you? Pele on a free from County. How do you rate the present squad? As good as it's ever been, but don't tell the legends. The amount of young players we have and the level we are playing at must make this our strongest squad. Any plans to go into coaching? I have just completed my 'B' licence, looking forward to coaching somewhere in the future. Who is the present joker in the team? Hayes, Cox mischief makers and Duff not far behind. Best career advice? Jim Maclean at Dundee United, as a young player trying to make it, I listened intently to what he was telling me, although all of the managers I've been with have helped me immensely one way or another. Favourite ground? Tynecastle, the atmosphere is fantastic. Biggest disappointment in your career? Relegation, absolutely devastated. Have you ever been on CTO? No, but Judith might sneak on now and then. What makes Roy Tick? Indian or Chinese? Indian. Chicken chilli garlic, yummee (number 47) Who will win X factor? Matt Cardle What car do you drive? Golf, silver, excellent drive What is in your CD player? Kings of Leon, new album, Come Around Sundown Favourite song? History, by the Verve Favourite tipple? Lager, nice and cold Holiday destination? Italy Karaoke or mime? Karaoke, I'll give it a try, just average Can't cook - don't cook? Yes, Stir Fry's, Home cooking, like shepherds pie etc Scotsman or Sun? Sun Sporting Hero? Maradona, but don't tell the Gaffer Coronation Street or East Enders? No soap for Roy, unlike Golly and Russell What would you have done if you were not a footballer? Don't know, it never happened Favourite TV programme? Apprentice just now Cats or dogs? Dogs Blonde or Brunette? Brunette (wise choice Roy) Any nickname? Doss, at United, I think they thought I was too laid back Favourite cartoon? Peppa Pig, kids love it Do you snore? Yes Beatles or Stones? Stones Favourite film? Goodfellas Have a great night tonight Roy and rest assured that the fans appreciate everything you have done for Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Enjoy your evening and thanks for taking the time to answer the questions.

Adams hopes to leave Inverness spellbound. Hibs will be in the Highland capital this weekend looking to end a disastrous run of results at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium. The Edinburgh club have only managed two points here and for all their firepower have only scored one goal. Inverness have a tremendous away record to boast about, but the home form leaves a lot to be desired. Only one home win for Butcher's boys leaves the ICT fans baffled as to why we have underachieved in Inverness, and Terry & Mo are just as perplexed. Colin Calderwood has recruited Ross County manager Derek Adams as his number two at Easter Road. Given his record against Inverness with County, he certainly would appear to know how to set out his stall to combat the attacking style of the Norths top team. In an article in the P&J, he declared , “I’ve got a vast knowledge of Inverness. I know their style of play, I know their management team inside-out. I’ve worked with them and against them and won matches against them.” But as noted on CTO, he conveniently forgot to mention that he has left Ross County languishing in the discomfort of the relegation zone. Thanks to Caley100 for pointing that out. In fairness to Adams though, he had a pretty successful season last year, culminating in County's visit to the Scottish Cup final. “Tactics, motivation and organisation are the big things I take to my coaching and managerial career and the success with Ross County has been down to those factors. Hibs play football with a passing style and a high tempo and that’s something that fits in to my way of thinking.” Anoraks Corner. Some stats for you to ponder over. ICT have played Hibs 16 times in the Spl. Out of these meetings, ICT have won 8, Hibs have won 5, with 3 games being drawn. The only away victory for Hibs was at Pittodrie, in the first SPL meeting in September 2004. The goals tally for these games is ICT 22-13 Hibs, although they did win a Scottish cup game 3-0 at Easter Road in January 2008. Hibs have never won in Inverness. The Tulloch fixture is great reading for home fans, 5 wins and two draws. That means it's ICT 13-1 Hibs. The highest SPL score is 3-0 to ICT twice. The first SPL game at Easter Road this season saw both clubs settle for a point each. Hibs looked as though they would sweep the Highlanders aside with an early goal from Derek Riordan. But profligacy and a touch of class from Ryan Esson saw Inverness earn the draw with an Adam Rooney penalty in the 82nd minute. Recent results show that maybe Hibs are turning the corner and the home defeat of Motherwell was preceded by an excellent 0-3 result at Ibrox, while Inverness were ploughing their away furrow with wins at Pittodrie and Hamilton. Goal difference is weighted in favour of ICT, plus 6, with Hibs on minus 6. All this means that Inverness sit 5th in the table with 21 point and Hibs are 8th on 14 points. With volunteers thin on the ground, davie has conjured up his own piece of magic........... 5th in the SPL. No kidding, that’s really where ICT sit today with a barely credible 21 points on the board and league safety being overtaken on the outside by a sneaking realisation that we might, just might be looking at top 6. Think back to last year at this time and ask yourself how did it all go so right? Saturday’s visitors are Hibernian, a venerable Edinburgh institution born in 1875 of Irish immigrant parentage. Unlike its Glaswegian equivalent, it’s never been hostage to history and draws on a wider and more genteel background. This is Edinburgh after all. They were the first Scottish club in Europe. They’ve beaten Real Madrid, won the league three times and had an Enid Blyton inspired front line. On the fame side, they have famous fans, ranging from Hector Nicoll through both Proclaimers to that legendary Edinburgh gentleman, Frances Begbie. On the downside, they have had Craig Brewster as a “legend”, nicked John Rankin and Mark Brown and have just recruited one of our neighbours. His name is Derek Adams and he claims to be a wizard; please ensure him a warm TCS welcome – I’m sure he misses us. This season has seen a less than auspicious beginning under Yogi Hughes that has improved since he got his coat and taxi. Colin Calderwood was drafted in and things have started to look up, three defeats being followed by two wins on the bounce with one being of the “are you sure that’s right?” variety against Rangers. This took Hibs to 8th. Aforementioned Rankin scored a cracker in that one, and he is only one enigma in a team littered with them. King enigma is Riordan. The man has enough ability to coast through the average SPL game and to light it up with his skill and vision. Too often, however, he just reverts to idle mode. It’s easier I suppose. Recent history is against them, though. They have never coped well with the trip up the A9, winning not once in our SPL history. Their open style of play has often allowed us to play right through them, and for that they are due our thanks. It’s your style Hibs; don’t change no matter what that man Adams says. They come into this game off the back of the aforementioned two wins against Rangers and Motherwell so they have a run of form going, but hey – so do we. Inverness go into this one on the high that has preceded most home games this season after another win on the road. Hamilton were the latest to be dispatched and how Rooney and Hayes have managed to avoid a trip to the Emerald Isle this week is beyond me. Still, our gain…. And what a gain they have been for Terry and Mo. Up there as well is Nick Ross, who should be on a high after scoring on his international debut. Nick, does it get any better? We shouldn’t forget Jon Tuffey, who will presumably return to bench warming duties after a good showing for Norn Iron this week. Jon, it probably doesn’t get more frustrating than this. A late trawl of the papers suggests that there are no new injury worries and that should bring Russell Duncan back into contention. So there we have it, but if the above rosy picture tells us anything it’s that it could go any way on Saturday. Davie’s crystal bollock predicts a draw, with goals. ***Latest News*** Inverness have to do without loan signing Kevin McCann as stated in the small print on his loan agreement. Innes, Proctor and Gillet will definitely miss out. Sutherland and Blumenshtein are vying for a start, but more importantly, Russell Duncan and Lee Cox could rekindle their relationship in midfield, which will allow Stuart Duff to revert to right back to fill the McCann shaped hole in defence. Hibernian will have Derek Riordan available, he misses the St Johnstone game. Dickoh and Nish are both ready for action. The big Ghanaian has recovered from a facial knock and Nish has shrugged off his ankle injury.