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Full list below of established players and youths contracted for this season that we are aware of on CTO. New additions since last post have been David Wotherspoon, Jordan Alonge and Liam Sole. We have also regularly used a couple of trialist in pre-season,

1. Destiny Ojo
2. Carlos Heredia
3. Corey Thomson

More detail can be found on OFFICIAL ICTFC SITE

Players who will make up Starting XI

1. Ross Munro GK
2. Ross Millen
3. Mathew Strachan
4. Remi Savage
5. Daniel Devine
6. Joe Chalmers
7. Luis Longstaff
8. Paul Allan
9. Billy Mckay
10. Adam MacKinnon
11. Robbie Thompson
12. Calum MacLeod
13. David Wotherspoon ( June 24th for 1 year)
14. Jordan Alonge (July 3rd for 1 year)
15. Liam Sole (6 month loan from July 7th)

Reserves, Academy Players and fringe players signed on Pro contracts

1. Logan Ross GK
2. Szymon Rebilas (youth GK)
3. Ben Corner
4. Sam Nixon
5. James Clark
6. Sam Reid
7. Ben Gardiner
8. Shae Keogh
9. Sam Thompson
10. Jack Walker 
11. Leo Walker (not certain if contracted)
12. Jake Davidson (re-hab)

Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC are delighted to confirm the signing of winger Liam Sole on loan from Livingston until January 2026, subject to SFA clearance.

Liam, 25 years-old, started his career at MK Dons and has short loan spell with St Albans City before joining Nottingham Forest. He then returned to St Albans City for 2022/23. 

Sole signed for Maidstone United ahead of the 2023/2024 season, and was part of the side that knocked then English Championship side Ipswich Town out of the FA Cup in January 2024, becoming the lowest ranked side in the English football pyramid since 1978 to reach the last 16 of the FA Cup. 

Liam then signed a pre-contract with Livingston for season 2024/25 and was part of the squad which won the Scottish Challenge Cup and promotion to the Scottish Premiership. 

We’d like to thank Livingston FC for their assistance with this matter.

Welcome to Inverness, Liam! 

Winger/attacking midfielder Liam Sole arrives on loan from Livingstone.

Just as well he was not Rob, Richard or Ruaridh...

Aaron Doran was a substitute for the Caley Jags in his testimonial game against local rivals Ross County, who aired their new strip for season 25/26

Both sides fielded strong line-ups with the hosts benching Doran and fielding two trialists on from the start. Doran was in good company with Billy Mckay, Luis Longstaff and new signing Jordan Alonge on the bench beside him.

A bright and breezy afternoon for this 2:00pm kick off with County getting the game underway, kicking towards the North Stand.

Ronan Hale bagged the opener in the seventh minute with a great finish, Cornelius with the assist. Ross Laidlaw in the County goal saved from Wotherspoon ten minutes before the break, but right on the interval Hale scored from a thumping free kick to double the visitors advantage.

HALF TIME: 0-2

Changes were made at the interval by County with Inverness waiting until the hour before McKay, Longstaff, Robbie Thompson and new signing Jordan Alonge were introduced. Billy Mckay brought Laidlaw into action with twenty minutes remaining. The main man came on to an appreciative round of applause from a decent support, replacing Wotherspoon on 70 minutes to say his farewells. More subs followed by both as everyone got involved in the play. Sub keeper Logan Ross denied Eamonn Brophy near the end.

FULL TIME: 0-2

Decent workout for both sides. Ronan Hale showing his class with two great strikes, but today was not about the result, it was to show our gratitude for a great servant to the club.

Thank you Aaron Doran

Special moment as Aaron Doran comes on pic.twitter.com/kVjla2c0dN

— Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC (@ICTFC) July 5, 2025

Aaron Doran - Caley Thistle legend pic.twitter.com/CWSK83JlGq

— Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC (@ICTFC) July 5, 2025

Doran benched

This was posted on the Official ICTFC facebook page:

Tickets available from the club shop until 1pm and then they’ll be available from the front of the ground.

We recommend supporters getting tickets in advance too.

Aaron looking resplendent in his testimonial kit.

Aaron recently spoke about his testimonial match and the challenging end to his time at the club. He expressed gratitude for the support from fans during his 13-and-a-half-year tenure, especially after his contract ended while awaiting surgery for a knee injury. Doran highlighted the club's lack of communication regarding his injury and surgery. “I have had two surgeries booked in by the physio, Dan (Cluett), for May 22 and May 29, and the club cancelled them both..." That led to a fundraiser organized by former teammate Shane Sutherland to cover the costs. 

Time for us all to give something back to Arran to show our appreciation of his time at Inverness CT.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Jordan Alonge on an initial 1 year deal on a permanent transfer from Forres Mechanics, subject to SFA clearance. 

Jordan, 26 years-old, is from England and spent time playing with football academies before moving to America .

He spent two years at Baker University in Kansas City and three more at Fairleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey. Jordan then played in Canada for Thunder Bay Chill in the USL League 2. 

Jordan then moved to Scotland, playing for Rothes and Forres Mechanics in the Highland League. Jordan was named the Forres Mechanics Player of the Year last season and scored 14 goals. 

Aaron Doran ICTFC Legend

This Saturday it's a day to say thankyou to a club legend. Aaron Brian Cogan Doran has given the main chunk of his footballing career to the Caley Jags since joining from Blackburn Rovers having previously been loaned out to Milton Keynes Dons and Leyton Orient. He was initially signed on a six month loan deal by Terry Butcher, making 14 appearances scoring 3 times. His debut was as a substitute for Stuart Duff in a 2-0 defeat by Aberdeen on 26th January 2011. His first goal came against St Mirren in a 3-3 draw some three weeks later on the 12th of February 2011. Here is how we saw it on CTO: the Saints managed to clear the danger temporarily, the ball only came as far as David Proctor, who threw a dangerous looping ball into the box. Adam Rooney seemed to get some sort of touch on it and as the ball bounced beyond Richie Foran, Aaron Doran came steaming in at the back post and fired it into the roof of the net. (This portion of the match report was brought to you by the miracle of BBC highlights: I was in the bog at the time.) His third Caley Jags goal was a belter. A spectacular curling effort from distance against St Johnstone in a televised 3-0 game on 25th April 2011. Pick that one out. He was then signed on a permanent deal at the end of the season and he embarked on a fantastic career at the Caledonian Stadium spanning 13 years until injury cut his time here short and he left under a cloud of controversy created by the Scot Gardiner oligarchy and with a damaged knee to contend with. That was the low point of a tremendous career, littered with goals, assists, flair and a Scottish Cup winners medal round his neck. Who can forget his brilliant precision assist for the opening goal in the final against Falkirk back in 2015. Superb. A great footballing brain in a career blighted by injuries. 

Aaron was painted by talented local artist  Sophie Robb, a big Caley Jags fan herself, holding the Scottish Cup aloft in 2015. In total, he made 392 (118 from the bench) appearances for Inverness scoring 57 goals. His last appearance sadly lasted only 19 minutes when he was helped from the pitch with another serious knee injury against Raith Rovers on 19th April 2024, a sad end to his playing career at the Caledonian Stadium, although unknown to us at the time, worse would follow. He is second only to Ross Tokely in appearances. A Scottish Cup winner and a Challenge Cup winner and also played in the Scottish Cup Final in 2023. He was the Supporters Player of the Year in 2023.  When he left Inverness in June 2024 he joined up with Ryan Esson at Strathspey Thistle where he now helps with the coaching and still helps out on the pitch. So much so he managed to score against the Caley Jags in a recent pre-season game. All the best Aaron.

Not many can top these stats

Here is Aaron's career strikes against the County. He does like a wee goal against the gudgies.

Some additional information. This game will be a full pre-season friendly for both teams. Aaron will obviously feature at some point in the game but both teams will be fielding strong teams.

We are hoping some ex players may be able to join us a bit later in the bar for a catch up. 

There will be buses running, times will be confirmed but as you have noticed parking will be limited so this could be a good option for many of you.

Match tickets can be bought online at eticketing.co.uk/ictfc

Bar 94 will be open from 11:30 and will reopen at full time, with the usual range of products (and we have held the price of a pint of Dog Falls at £5). We hope to see you there to enjoy what the Testimonial Committee have lined up for the day.

With the circus taking place in the car park, please use the matchday bus if you are able to as parking will be restricted at and around the ground. It leaves the Bus Station at 1145 and 1315, returning from the Stadium 10 minutes after the full time whistle and at 1700.

The fare is £2.70 single (contactless payments or cash accepted), and Over 60 / Disabled and Under 22 Concession passes are valid, giving free travel on the service to passholders.

Stagecoach have advised that all revenue taken on the service on Saturday will be donated to Aaron's Testimonial Fund, so that is another great reason to use the service, as Aaron will be directly benefitting from your journey.

From the Official ICTFC SITE

On behalf of the Aaron Doran Testimonial Committee, tickets are now available for Aaron Doran’s testimonial with Ross County.

Aaron Doran Testimonial

ICT v ROSS COUNTY – SATURDAY 5th JULY 2025

Kick off 2:00 pm

Tickets for this match, which is kindly sponsored by Mackellar Engineering Ltd are now on sale. Tickets are priced at £15 and £5 (under 16s only) and can be purchased at Caledonian Stadium or online from eticketing.co.uk/ictfc

Home support will be housed in the Main Stand only for this game purely to reduce the costs for Aaron and the away fans will be accommodated in the South Stand. Should you wish to join Section 94 they will be taking up temporary residence in Lower B of the Main Stand. 

Aaron has served ICT for over 13 years, which is almost unique in modern day football, and it is hoped that supporters will recognise this loyalty and attend the game in numbers.

It has been some time since ICT and Ross County have opposed each other and, with the game being played on the last weekend prior to the season commencing, the club’s will be fielding their strongest teams. Both clubs have been busy signing new players so come along and see them in action.

It is appreciated that as this game is being played at the start of the school holidays some supporters will not be able to attend the match and if they would wish to support the Testimonial they can make a donation either by buying a ticket for the game or via bank transfer to 

Santander: 

Account name: Aaron Doran Testimonial

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39 minutes ago, The Mantis said:

Glad Kel's interview is there as it saves me typing much the same (twice recently I've had longish posts disappear). 

Trust me Mantis, there's nothing like the joy of rushing to complete a two hour match report only to find you refreshed the page and lost everything including teams, substitutions, scorers, images, league tables, scores and two hours of words that you will never see again. 

The joys of rushing around like a headless chicken on CTO.

Head Coach Scott Kellacher following tonight’s friendly against Partick Thistle pic.twitter.com/YzVqGyuHbH

— Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC (@ICTFC) July 1, 2025

I now remember why I can't be ersed watching pre-season games.

This was tripe in dry windy conditions and it got windier as the game bored on.

Nothing to see here other than Mark Ridgers in goal for Clach.

4-0 at Forres for the hosts against a young Inverness CT XI

Sad to hear this news. Dave was some character in his day. Loved his fake scratchcard which showed he won £50k. Got him a few new friends and beers in the Innes that day.

One Saturday we were heading to Dundee in my car. As we were cutting it fine I was tramping on a bit cross country to Dundee over the top. Dave related the good old days when he had a motorbike and used to get up to 130mph out of it. However, after getting to Dundee he was reluctant to come back with us telling the guys that he was not happy with my driving. Pot kettle sprung to mind

RIP Dave and condolences to Kay and other family and friends, you will be missed.

First time involvement with our first team!

Cole Thomson, Archie Kerr, Cameron McAllister, Archie Beaton, Gavin Thomson all featured against Nairn County

Ellis Leighton, Alfie Reid, Jim Forsyth and Kenzie Harkness all featured against Rothes

You can follow our games using FIXTURE LIST under Current Season Tab at top of page. Brief reports provided and team lines/scorers etc as we get the info. These are our current fixtures up until the League1 opener away to Kelty Hearts on 2nd August. It may show not 11 players but the Academy players/trialists are added to the report and substitutions may not be recorded on the system but that is due to the limitations of our current system short of actually adding all Academy players/trialists to our squad which is impractical.

Split teams again on Saturday at Clach & Forres.

21st	2:00:PM	Strathspey Thistle (A)	Pre-Season		4 - 1	-
25th	7:30:PM	Nairn County (A)	Pre-Season		0 - 0	-
25th	7:30:PM	Rothes (A)	Pre-Season		3 - 2	-
28th	1:00:PM	Clachnacuddin (A)	Pre-Season	-	-	-
28th	1:00:PM	Forres Mechanics (A)	Pre-Season	-	-	-

At Rothes: Limited Report cobbled together from ICTFC X (Twitter accounts)

An Inverness CT XI took on Rothes FC with one trialist and Academy players making up the squad already listed in the team lines. Alfie Reid (GK), Leo Walker, Ellis Leighton, Kenzie Harkness and Jim Forsyth.

24' GOAL! 1-0  Rothes have the lead at Mackessack Park through Ruairi Duncan’s header.

37’ GOAL! 1-1 We’re level in Rothes via David Wotherspoon! Good play from Ben Gardiner to set up for a cool finish from inside the box.

HALF TIME: Rothes 1-1 ICTFC

53’ | 1-1 James Clark is replaced by Ellis Leighton

57’ | 1-1 Good play from Ben Gardiner as he forces a save from Stewart Black

59’ | 1-1 Billy Mckay’s effort from just outside the box goes just wide

63’ | 1-2 GOAL! Sam Thompson makes it 2-1 with a header at the back-post after meeting Trialist D’s cross in the box

65’ | 2-2 GOAL! Instant response from Rothes as they equalise through Kenzie Shepherd

68’ | 2-3 GOAL! We’re ahead through Robbie Thompson after a quick one-two with David Wotherspoon.

70’ | 2-3 ICTFC Subs: Sam Reid and Kenzie Harkness on, Joe Chalmers and Ben Gardiner off

78‘ | 2-3 ICTFC Sub: Jim Forsyth on, David Wotherspoon off

81’ | 2-3 ICTFC Sub: Alfie Reid on, Logan Ross off

83’ | 2-3 Billy Mckay sees his shot go just past the post.

FULL TIME 2-3