It was brilliant to host 4,300 fans at a thrilling Highland Derby at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Saturday, with the game finishing 2-2.

Jamie Lindsay had County ahead after 17 minutes with a strike from around 25 yards but ICT hit back straight away as George Oakley scored on his return from injury. Shaun Rooney then had the Caley Jags ahead just before the half-hour mark with super finish after he was set up by some brilliant play from Liam Polworth. County hit back as Billy Mckay beat the offside trap and his cross was turned in by Brad Mckay. Despite chances for both sides in the second-half, the game finished 2-2.

 

Photos courtesy of CaleyJags.com 

Before the game our Chairman Graham Rae and Roy MacGregor, Ross County Chairman, followed Spud the Piper and Sergeant Major Brian Young of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland carrying poppy wreaths. A minutes silence was then observed for Remembrance Day.

   

Photos courtesy of CaleyJags.com

We had a debut for our newly refurbished hospitality Lounge which was full to capacity for the big game. Former Caley Thistle players Richie Hart, Bobby Mann, David Bingham and Paul Ritchie were also present in hospitality. As was former Inverness Thistle Captain Dave Milroy. The crowd were entertained by Robbo and ICTFC’s Coll Donaldson was presented with the man of the match award.

Hospitality is now available for our next two home games against Falkirk and Dundee United, for more information head HERE.

 

 

 

Photos courtesy of CaleyJags.com

  

We were also joined by two McDonald’s mascots with Teigan and Kloeigh leading the Caley Jags out to the pitch – they both had a brilliant time!

  

Photos courtesy of Dylan Morrison Photography 

Lionel Nessie was on top form as he entertained the crowd before the game and at half-time we had kids five aside match. It was also great to promote the CHAS overnight football festival, more info can be found at www.facebook.com/sneckieinsomniasoccer

In the serveries we were delighted Captain Carl was up for a bit of fun with our new Tremacoroni Pie, In the boardroom and our Executive Boxes there was some great new catering by Loch Ness Country House.

 

Photo courtesy of CaleyJags.com

We would like to say special thanks to the following:
– Our team at the Club for all their hard work in the lead up to the game!
– Weldex for being the main match sponsor
– Erica Morrison – Mum of Donald Morrison (under 18’s) who has done a fantastic job of interior designing the new Hospitality Lounge
– Dave Mackintosh of MD Fiddes for hours of work on the car park ahead of the game!
– Alasdair Bowen of Morris Leslie Plant Hire for providing the Digger and the Roller
– Roddy Ross of AJ Ross for the materials for the Car Park
– David Maclean and Dave Milroy for their help in Hospitality
– Craig and Irene Maclean for their excellent hospitality in the Boardroom
– the wide range of volunteers coordinated by Dr Ian Smith
We would particularly like to thank the fans for the fantastic backing they gave the team and the Club on Saturday – we look forward to seeing you back at the Highland Derby on the 2nd of March 2019.

 

Photos courtesy of Dylan Morrison Photography

Look out for our new sign on the Kessock bridge with the details of the next match! Thank you Moray Firth Radio for sponsoring this for us! Tickets for our next home game against Falkirk can be purchased HERE

 

Yvonne Crook 

CEO