Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC are pleased to announce the signings of midfielder Alfie Stewart and striker Alfie Bavidge on loan from Aberdeen FC until the end of the season.

Alfie Stewart, 18 years-old, is an Aberdeen FC academy graduate and spent the second half of last season on loan at Scottish League 2 side Peterhead, playing 17 games and scoring once.

The midfielder was captain of the Aberdeen Under 18s side which won the Club Academy Scotland U18 league last season.

Alfie Bavidge, also 18 years-old, has also come through the ranks at Pittodrie and got his first loan move last season at Scottish League 1 side Kelty Hearts, where he scored 9 goals across 26 games.

For the first half of the current season, Alfie has been on loan with Ayr United. In December, he scored twice against Falkirk in Ayr’s 5-2 win.

The striker has been capped for Scotland at Under 16s, Under 17s and Under 19s level.

Alfie’s father Martin is a well-known face at the Caledonian Stadium, having played over 120 games for the club.

Welcome to Inverness, to Alfie and Alfie!

Head Coach Scott Kellacher said: “I’m absolutely delighted the get the two boys in. Both who have been involved in and around Aberdeen’s first team and have enjoyed successful loan spells last season.”

“It is no secret we’ve had some injury issues recently, so we’re delighted to bolster the squad ahead of a big game against Dumbarton today.”