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Memory of New Year derby 1993, at Grant Street v Caley. Both sets of supporters were in the wine sged with a police presence separating them. clach go a goal up after 5 minutes - Grasser, I think was the scorer. clach fans burst into song "Whats it like to follow *****?", Telford Streets finest respond with "Whats it like to smell off *****?" Poetry!

My first Caley season ticket was for 70-71. Cost...a princely 7/6! Still have it.

One of my happiest memories of the 69-70 season was Caley in their striped strip as they beat Ross County 5-0 in the Scottish at Telford Street. Two goals apiece from the late Sandy Finnie and the great Freddie Nield, with Davy Johnston getting the other.

They were the change strips.

The "Catch my Pal" team took part in the Scottish Junior Cup one season in the mid 1920's. I posted a question on the North Caledonian league forum ages ago asking if there were records of any other NC league team also playing in the national Junior tournament but no response

Marios in Fortrose in the 1970's made great ice cream, very light to their own recipe

A few psotings have mentioned the chippies in Fortorse. That was Marios in my younger days and a damned fine chippies it was. Its still a chip shop but haven't sampled the delicacies of the current owners

I think Joe Toal died at a very young age.

Cant dispute whether or not they were born in Inverness, may have been cos it was the nearest mattie hospital, but they were brought up in Caol, Fort William as was another two I could add to the list.....Donald Park and George 'Pele' Cambell both went from Caley. Parkie to Hearts and Pele to Aberdeen then on to Australia where he's still involved in football. "Pele" Campbell was never on Caleys books. Caley signed two other Lochaber based youngsters around that time - Stuart McKinnon, who was a schoolboy international played season 72-73 before going to Edinburgh Uni to study maths and Joe Toal, a striker, who packed in football shortly after to concentrate on shinty.

Don't know the chronology but he also played with Caledonian, where he broke the record for the number of HIghland League goals in a season. A record that still stands. I have no idea of the exact number, but I am told it is astonishing. Any HL stattos? Davie Johnston went from Nairn to Hearts, returning to Nairn before joining Aberdeen. Signed for Caley in summer of 1969 and in his first season at Telford Street, hit 52 goals; his strike partner that season, Chic Allan, scored 49.

Have many great memories of being in the Howden End. The Scottish Cup, thrashing Ross County 6-1 in the North Cup in 77-78, last minute winner against the Jags in 92-93 but a cup game against Keith in 71-72 also stands out. Caley, 3 -0 down at half time, were shooting towards the Howden End in the second half. Gordie Fyfe pulled a goal back in a scramble a minute into the second half, he got a second direct from a corner 10 minutes later. With 25 minutes to go, Donnie Park equalised and then he grabbed the winner in the last minute with a half volley from 15 yards. Voctory made sweeter as a couple of school mates had come to the game as well, Ross County fans. One of them was Daniel Moores (County player) father.

Andy Beattie I remember from my kidhood. He used to do this special gather of cross balls using one hand and pull them down to his body. He was also number 1 choice for the British Army team for a while, whilst playing with us. Some accolade. Andy Beattie came to Caley from Lewis United in the Aberdeen juniors and was a bit smaller than your average goalie. The keeper who was in the British Army team was Andy Beatties understudy at Telford Street, cannot remember his first name but surname was Green. He played for Caley in a Scottish Cup tie at Motherwell in season 69-70

Aaron Copeland - "Appalachian Spring"

Poetry

For me Caley were and always will be the greatest football team ever. What I would give to be in the Howden End again, even on a miserable Tuesday in February against Fort William. Caledonian FC - we have not forgotten. "Primus Inter Omnes" indeed

Was that the same Walter Wright that played for Clach in the early/mid 70's?

Caleyboy you've really floored me with that news about Peter. I remember him very well. He was always a really nice guy. Other players were Walter Wright, Robbie Munro and Roddy Webster. I remember Roddy asking me who scored for us, as he couldn't see properly without his glasses! Davie Williamson also from the High School as I recall and didn't Eric Mackintosh play for us aswell? That's probably as much as the Wolf Blass will let me stretch to at the moment. I hope it can open some doors in your memory bank. Was that the same Walter Wright that played for Clach in the early/mid 70's?

Caley usually had good keepers in my time supporting them - Andy Beattie, Ken McKenzie, Chris Galloway, Billy McDonald, Hamish Morrison all come to mind. Rod Mackie was truly awful

"In a Silent Way" - Miles Davis

In the early 70,s Caleys change/away strip was red and white vertical striped shirt, white shorts Remember the red and white stripe shirt but was it not blue shorts and red socks? It might have been at one time, but I can certainly remember them in white shorts with the red/white striped shirts. Have not got a clue as to the colour of the socks. Can also remember Caley in blue and white vertical striped jerseys as well and I think I have a photo of Andy Sinclair in this strip so that dates it about 72-73 Aye - the man from wick - nice guy but seen milk turn quicker! You summed him up pretty well. He was signed early on in 72 as a someone who could play centre half or centre forward having had good reviews as an Aberdeen University player. Did not look anywhere near good enough for Caley and far too cumbersome, but I remember him playing for Brora a few seasons later and he looked OK. Became a history teacher, I think

In the early 70,s Caleys change/away strip was red and white vertical striped shirt, white shorts Remember the red and white stripe shirt but was it not blue shorts and red socks? It might have been at one time, but I can certainly remember them in white shorts with the red/white striped shirts. Have not got a clue as to the colour of the socks. Can also remember Caley in blue and white vertical striped jerseys as well and I think I have a photo of Andy Sinclair in this strip so that dates it about 72-73

Now there's a player for both Jags and Caley - Fred Neild and brother Bobby. Caley probably had the bet out of both but what a dream Freddie was. Haven't seen him for many years but hope he is still going strong down Speyside. Howden legends!!!! Freddie would be in my all time great Caley team, fantastic left peg. Bobby had two spells at Caley and was initially signed as a striker, however, he will be best remembered as a sweeper in the double cup winning team of 71-72. Contrasting players, Freddie was classy laid back at times and made it all look so easy; Bobby was a determined, hard working player who lacked his brothers ball skills but could read a game very well. Both gave up playing in the Highland League just after the start of 75-76 season, I think to concentrate on their business. Freddie would have been in his late 20's and Bobby a couple of years younger.

In the early 70,s Caleys change/away strip was red and white vertical striped shirt, white shorts

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Anyone remember "Satisfaction" three piece from the sneck in early 70s? Played Hawkwind/Free/Argent covers and had an.....oil wheel