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Caley, early 70s.  I think that's the League Cup - the others (League Trophy, Q Cup, and North Cup) are bigger, and the Inverness Cup wasn't running at the time.  So, from a quick look at the records, I'd say 1971-72.

Caley Secretary Neil Smith with the dark coat on the left, long time player and official "Porridge" Mackintosh with the dark coat on the right.

Chic Allan to the right of Neil Smith.  Must have been one of the last things he won, because he tragically died by falling off a hotel room balcony in 1972.

Dave Bennett behind Chic Allan?

George Stapledon and Bobby Noble middle of second row.  Dave Johnston second row to the left of Porridge.  Possibly Freddie Neild back left behind Dave J.

Who the two holding the trophy are I don't know.  Is the one on the left Donald Park? 

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8 hours ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

Caley, early 70s.  I think that's the League Cup - the others (League Trophy, Q Cup, and North Cup) are bigger, and the Inverness Cup wasn't running at the time.  So, from a quick look at the records, I'd say 1971-72.

Caley Secretary Neil Smith with the dark coat on the left, long time player and official "Porridge" Mackintosh with the dark coat on the right.

Chic Allan to the right of Neil Smith.  Must have been one of the last things he won, because he tragically died by falling off a hotel room balcony in 1972.

Dave Bennett behind Chic Allan?

George Stapledon and Bobby Noble middle of second row.  Dave Johnston second row to the left of Porridge.  Possibly Freddie Neild back left behind Dave J.

Who the two holding the trophy are I don't know.  Is the one on the left Donald Park? 

Donald Park and Jim Lynas hold the Highland League Cup after beating Huntly 6-2 in November 1971. 

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13 minutes ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

That's Jim Lynas?  Most flattering photo of him I have ever seen.  I remember him as being... er... craggier :lol:

That's what it said in the P&J I would not have known otherwise :lol:  You did well with the others.

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If I remember correctly (which is by no means guaranteed) the final match of the season was a midweek home game v Fraserburgh who went 2-0 up before Caley salvaged a draw and retained their unbeaten run.

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