caleyboy 693 Report post Posted July 22 (edited) Former ICT youth coach, Caley manager and Inverness youth football stalwart John Beaton died today. I think he would have been 71/72. Sad news, football was his life. RIP. Edited July 22 by caleyboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RednBlackComeback 455 Report post Posted July 22 Sad news indeed! He was captain of the 10th BB when I was there, affectionately referred to as 'JB' or 'Jelly Belly'. An influence and guidance on so many lives. A genuine, and funny, guy who will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ymip 297 Report post Posted July 23 Very sad news. Was a huge figure in Inverness football over the years. Used to come into my work when I was still at school/uni and was always good craic. Recall the classic "Fat John, Skinny John's Barmy Army" chant back in the day celebrating the ground breaking Beaton/Docherty co-management duo. RIP. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caleyboy 693 Report post Posted July 23 JB also had brief spells as manager of Clach and Nairn County. Lived for football. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo 519 Report post Posted July 23 Sad news indeed. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. I met John a few times during those Caledonian days pre merger. R.I.P John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caleyboy 693 Report post Posted July 23 I would hope our club acknowledges JB by having a minutes silence or applause prior to ko tonight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tm4tj 1,892 Report post Posted July 23 Has already been announced. Legend on the local scene. RIP John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsmills 5,162 Report post Posted July 23 I have largely withdrawn from this site but am compelled to add to the tributes to John Beaton. A true stalwart of football in Inverness for decade upon decade. A staunch Caley man who became an equally staunch Caley Thistle man. One of the best who will be missed but never forgotten. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty 2,330 Report post Posted July 23 huge loss to north football. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiro 285 Report post Posted July 23 Very sad news this. Football in inverness owes a massive debt of gratitude to John for the amount of work he put in over such a long period. He must have helped launch so many careers at so many levels during that time. It was always a pleasure to play in his teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the cat 21 Report post Posted July 23 Very sad day for youth football in Inverness RIP John remember playing in the same bb team when he broke a leg and carried on remarkable guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dougiedanger 416 Report post Posted July 24 Massive part of so many of our lives, gave up everything for his teams, not that we properly appreciated him, but the influence he had on so many young people will stand. He would rant on for nearly all of half time, then with about a minute left would turn to Jackie and ask if he had anything to add. ‘No John, I think you’ve covered everything.’ The Beaton Generation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMantis 1,294 Report post Posted July 24 Sad to hear. RIP John. Fat John, Skinny John’s Barmy Army. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buster 105 Report post Posted July 24 My football skills were practically non existent, but JB always welcomed me along to training with the same enthusiasm as thise who had talent in abundance. I doubt any individual worked harder for football in Inverness than he did. RIP big fella. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
een 9 Report post Posted July 24 On 7/22/2019 at 10:25 PM, caleyboy said: Former ICT youth coach, Caley manager and Inverness youth football stalwart John Beaton died today. I think he would have been 71/72. Sad news, football was his life. RIP. John went through primary and secondary school with me, so he was aged 69 coming up 70. He was a polio victim and for some time wore callipers to school. l remember one day after school aged about 6 or 7, he asked me round to his house to play a game he got for Christmas. It was called “Subuteo”. Was that the present that sent him on his love and complete understanding of the wonderful game?. He lived and breathed football, so sorry to hear of his passing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsmills 5,162 Report post Posted July 24 6 minutes ago, een said: John went through primary and secondary school with me, so he was aged 69 coming up 70. He was a polio victim and for some time wore callipers to school. l remember one day after school aged about 6 or 7, he asked me round to his house to play a game he got for Christmas. It was called “Subuteo”. Was that the present that sent him on his love and complete understanding of the wonderful game?. He lived and breathed football, so sorry to hear of his passing. He had polio. I don't think, however, that the big man ever regarded himself as a victim. It just wasn't in his nature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER 4,619 Report post Posted July 24 Great bloke on and off the pitch. He was coaching when I was at Caley and two great years with John and Tommy Cumming in charge with Columba in the Welfare. Great memories of a man who lived and breathed football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ICTGAZ 62 Report post Posted July 24 One of the best, first met him at 12th BB"s in Dalneigh, encouraged us with 2 left feet to the same level as those more talented. RIP John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dougiedanger 416 Report post Posted July 24 One time at training, the new thing was 'change of pace,' so all the drills were about change of pace and beating yer man, all that. Next game, up at Milton, JB on the touchline as animated as ever. The rather rotund full back, 'Donnie', gets the ball, big bit of space in front of him, into which he lumbers gradually. 'Change of pace, Donnie, man, change of pace...' JB yells. Donnie's mind is willing, he pushes his head forward to see if that will help, but to no avail, still in slow motion... JB punches the ground, raging. 'Aw fer fck's' sake, Donnie, ah didn't mean to fckn go slower...' 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER 4,619 Report post Posted July 25 One of my funniest memories is the game where the team consisted of a Dodo, Gogo, Coco, Tommo, Jojo, Johndo and Robbo. Lets just say that Mr Beaton was tongue tied and entertaining - until he ran out of expletives and gave up !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caleyboy 693 Report post Posted July 25 11 hours ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said: One of my funniest memories is the game where the team consisted of a Dodo, Gogo, Coco, Tommo, Jojo, Johndo and Robbo. Lets just say that Mr Beaton was tongue tied and entertaining - until he ran out of expletives and gave up !!! That's because the lot of you were no f...... use🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigman 104 Report post Posted July 26 Having officiated at many games were John was in the dugout I always listen to what John had to say it was funny and in most cases made sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dougal 227 Report post Posted July 28 Fat John Skinny John’s barmy army RIP Dougal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizi 359 Report post Posted July 29 Any news of funeral details yet - I’ve been asked by folk in Aberdeen and South who want to make travel and work plans ASAP. Thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizi 359 Report post Posted July 30 Funeral is on Tuesday 6th August at 12.15 pm in the Methodist Church, Huntly Street, Inverness, thereafter to Kilvean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
