The Queens visit August 2024

[tm4tj]

Back to Life after Death

 

It was another quiet week in the life and death of Inverness Caledonian Thistle, as we died a few times before Alan Savage once again applied cardiopulmonary resuscitation to breathe new life back into our lifeless soul. Having mentioned administration earlier in the day, his next statement shortly after was much appreciated by the fans. An "Amicable deal has been struck that saves club from administration all stakeholders should be delighted" quote from Sir Savage, or as we now call him around these parts Sir Alan Salvage, a title bestowed on him by one of our more astute forum members. Meanwhile the revelations keep coming, but at least Mr Savage has caught the attention of the fans with his transparency and speed at which he has conducted his "forensic audit", struck "amicable deals" and removed bad eggs. Nothing short of a miracle to be honest as he has strived to correct five years of wrongdoings in five days of scrutiny and integrity. The freedom of the City awaits Sir Salvage.

In the meantime, we still have a team to support and olde adversaries Queen of the South come North on Saturday for a League 1 encounter. Queens are the only other 'full time' squad in the division with genuine aspirations of getting back into the Championship and we last played them at the end of season 21/22. 

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Match/Ticket/Shop/Bar Info

Connall Ewan loan

Oh No!

Oh Yes!

Challenge Cup 7th September

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Venue

Pld

Won

Drn

Lst

For

Agst

+ / -

Home	21	12	3	6	38	26	+12
Away	20	8	7	5	34	22	+12
Neutral	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	41	20	10	11	72	48	+24

Home advantage is usually a good indicator as to the outcome of these encounters. However, given our plight this will negate that advantage and we will be looking for our defender heavy squad to keep us interested.

Last 10 Competitive Meetings

1 - 2 (A)

2 - 2 (H)

2 - 1 (A)

2 - 1 (H)

1 - 1 (A)

0 - 1 (H)

3 - 0 (A)

3 - 1 (H)

2 - 0 (A)

2 - 0 (H)

Our first ever game against Queen of the South was a Scottish Cup tie in December 1994:   An indifferent display saw Caley Thistle lose their first Scottish Cup match to a competent Queen of the South side. The second division team were first on the attack and Bell nearly connected with a Jackson cross. In the 10th minute Wilson Robertson was set up by Charlie Christie but he shot over the bar. Both sides had further chances with the home side's best effort being when a Mike Andrew drive was well saved by Purdie. In the second half Purdie again saved well from Noble & Robertson. At the other end McRitchie made a tremendous save from Kennedy and from the kick out found Robertson in space - he ran towards goal but his 25 yard drive thundered off the upright. In 73 and 83 minutes the game was settled when the visitors scored 2 identical goals - direct shots from free kicks on the edge of the area by Bell & Bryce. McAllister scored a consolation goal in the last minute for the home side. 

Starting XI

Mark McRitchie
Dave Brennan
Mark McAllister
Mike Andrew
Mike Noble
Sergei Baltacha
Steven MacDonald
Norman MacMillan (McKenzie 56)
Charlie Christie
Alan Hercher
Wilson Robertson

Subs: Jim Calder, Paul McKenzie, Colin Mitchell.

Queen of the South: Purdie (gk) B. McKeown, D. McKeown, Campbell, Hetherington, McFarlane, Bryce, Bell, McLaren, Kennedy 
Jackson

FULL TIME: 1-2

Scottish Cup - Rd 1: Saturday, December 17th, 1994, 3:00 PM Telford Street Park, Inverness
Attendance: 1,100: Referee: S Dougal

Report by Ian Broadfoot

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Season so far

Inverness: 1-1 v Dumbarton, 0-1 @ Annan Athletic, 1-1 v Montrose, 0-0 @ Kelty Hearts.

QotS: 0-0 @ Alloa, 2-1 v Cove, 2-0 v Annan Athletic, 0-1 @ Montrose.

 

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Those results show the table like this after four games
1.	Kelty Hearts	4	2	2	0	6	1	8
2.	Alloa Athletic	4	2	2	0	5	3	8
3.	Q.O.S.	4	2	1	1	4	2	7
4.	Montrose	4	1	3	0	3	2	6
5.	Annan Athletic	4	2	0	2	4	4	6
6.	Stenhousemuir	4	2	0	2	5	6	6
7.	Dumbarton	4	0	4	0	7	7	4
8.	Inverness CT	4	0	3	1	2	3	3
9.	Arbroath	4	0	2	2	3	7	2
10.	Cove Rangers	4	0	1	3	5	9	1

All 3:00pm Fixtures this weekend 

• Arbroath v Alloa Ath
• Cove Rangers v Montrose Fc  
• Dumbarton v Kelty Hearts
• Inverness CT v Queen South
• Stenhousemuir v Annan Athletic 

 

Latest Team News

Inverness: Four players are out for around the next month. Keeper Jack Newman out for another three to four weeks, as is Luis Longstaff, who is awaiting news on a scan for his thigh injury and Ethan Cairns. The latest set back for the Caley Jags is is that Keith Bray is out for two to three weeks with a hip flexor issue. Hopefully see all these guys around November then. Jack Walker has been loaned out to Nairn County until January 2025. That no doubt came about as a result of the young County prospect, centre back Connall Ewan signing a one year loan from our neighbours. The Caley Jags badly need a proven striker, and with that in mind, they have managed to bring in midfielder Paul Allan who played as a sub at Kelty and defender Connall Ewan from Dingwall.

 

Queens Team v Montrose last weekend

Queen of the South: Queens suffered a surprise defeat at Montrose last week and to add insult to injury, defender Harry Cochrane, who was celebrating his 100th appearance, got his marching orders in the 91st minute moments after Brydon had left the field with a possible hamstring injury leaving just nine on the park at the end for Queens. Despite having favourable stats it was Montrose that took the points when Craig Brown shot into the bottom corner from outside the box in the twenty-first minute. Cammy Gill made a couple of great saves for Montrose to keep their noses ahead. Cochrane will miss this one after his red card. Fraser Brydon might miss out and Lewis O'Donnell took a heavy knock. Note that Kai Kennedy is at Palmerston and he looked a dangerous player when at Inverness a few seasons ago.

 

 

 

Edited just now by tm4tj

[ICT Supporters Trust]

At tomorrow's game, the Sports Bar will again be staffed by volunteers from the Supporters Trust. Please pop in and have a chat with them before the game.

Full details are in the Matchday Information, copied here:

 

SPORTS BAR OPEN

The ICT Sports Bar will now open tomorrow from 1pm ahead of the match again Queen of the South

Home and Away fans welcome

Last Orders/Entry at 2.30pm with the bar fully closed at 2.45pm and then the concourse becomes available for all Main Stand supporters for catering/toilets.

Thank You to the ICT Supporters Trust for helping get volunteers to make it possible.

[+snorbens_caleyman]

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The Caley Jags badly need a proven striker, and with that in mind, they have managed to bring in midfielder Paul Allan who played as a sub at Kelty and defender Connall Ewan from Dingwall.

   

 

[STFU]

Do they have food available in sports bar from 1pm?

I have a rare chance to get down early for a drink and if I can get a bite to eat at same time then great.

[Robert]

Yes, there are pies available in the Sports Bar. 

[tm4tj]

 

[+Gringo]

We desperately need to start wining. With big Dunc taking a wage cut will this make him more disinterested than he usually is....I judge his interest by his 'thoughts' in interviews. Anyway, hope there is a big crowd to get behind the lads and show gratitude / support / thanks to Mr Savage. 

[+CaleyHedgehog]

I've got a good feeling for a win today, c'mon boys you can do it .

[tm4tj]

Is this a sign from Johndo as he watches over us. James Nolan, who was born in Chorley, has come to us on a season long loan from Manchester United youth. He's a versatile player from defence to attack.

Subject to international clearance, he could be available to join the squad today for the home game against Queen of the South.

[ClickbaitProponent]

1 hour ago, tm4tj said:

Is this a sign from Johndo as he watches over us. James Nolan, who was born in Chorley, has come to us on a season long loan from Manchester United youth. He's a versatile player from defence to attack.

Subject to international clearance, he could be available to join the squad today for the home game against Queen of the South.

Oh great! Another defender!!! Just what we needed ... We need a striker so Dunc signs another defensive player ... Has Dunc got a head injury from all those years of dropping the nut? Dunc you can't win games if you are not scoring goals. He really needs to go now... this confirms that Dunc hasn't got a clue what he is doing. Bring back Foran ... at least he had some idea!

Edited August 31, 2024 by ClickbaitProponent

[tm4tj]

[tm4tj]

[big cherly]

Reasonable half 1-0. Great to see Mackay do what he used to do for fun. 
Still a bit of being at a repeat of a past movie with limited penetration. But hey ho we’re bloody wining for now! 
 

 

Edited August 31, 2024 by big cherly

[Yngwie]

I presume the emergency loan keeper has gone back to Clach as we have our 16yo on the bench instead?

[tm4tj]

At least we are ahead but we are so slow getting forward its not looking like there will be many goals in this with goalmouth action at a premium. Bit of pinball for the goal but it ended up in the net. Big shout for a home penalty after a shove in the box but ignored by the ref.

[tm4tj]

"Limited penetration"

What sort of movies have you been watching big Shirley.

[SMEE]

Fergusson MUST STAY!! 

[Yngwie]

Phew, we won!

[+Tree]

Created more than enough moments across the game to have won comfortably if we had any cutting edge up front (story of the last 4 years). If a team is to play possession football quality on the ball is critical. We lacked this too often. Woeful officials

Edited August 31, 2024 by Tree

[big cherly]

We held it together to see out a win. Not a great second half.  I was fearing one of their many long throw-ins would ultimately end up with the ball in our net, but fair play to our defence, they stood firm. Good argument for the defence today. Rest of the game plan still needs work. Too many passes when one or two is suffice. Shoot on site, not look for the pass! Again we need Mackay running in on the goals, not deep in midfield. 
 

Take the win, positives and move on!! 

Edited August 31, 2024 by big cherly

[STFU]

A game to forget other than the result. Win will be a good lift for the players and hopefully something to build on.

Officials were some of the worst I've ever seen. Ferguson being sent to the stand was a joke. He got a bit animated but nothing worthy of the two yellow cards.

Two new signings didn't look rusty from the little we saw of them and Nolan was looking to make some runs in behind so may provide some attacking threat.

Both Duffys going off injured isn't great and Allan also appeared with his thigh strapped with ice after being subbed.

[+CaleyHedgehog]

Oh that was a loooooooong second half, but what a great feeling to get the win. Well done, lads. I thought DF was going to give the ref a doing at some points, but I also thought he enjoyed getting carded and had a kind of swagger about him during 'chats' with the ref.

I'd forgotten how good 3 points feels,

Onwards and upwards.

[CELTIC1CALEY3]

1 hour ago, Yngwie said:

I presume the emergency loan keeper has gone back to Clach as we have our 16yo on the bench instead?

Apparently Joe Malin got injured - sods law.

[LisleRightPeg]

3 points but wow that was poor. Good to see Billy score from a cross into the box. Second half was a very hard watch. I’m delighted we have a team to support but not enjoying the games. 

[Hearach]

Delighted to get first league win of the season. However that referee was absolutely shocking.