"... I'm not disappointed..."
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ICT FC 0-0 St Mirren 28th January 2012
Caley Jags share the points with St Mirren after a close fought encounter. Chances, which should have been converted, fell to both teams. The second half saw the introduction of new signings Claude Gnakpa and Sam Winnall. Gnakpa came closest for Caley Jags when his shot hit the post seconds after his appearance on the field.
Manager Terry Butcher: " ... I'm not disappointed with the draw. We kept a clean sheet and it's another match unbeaten, so momentum is still there with us."
 28-Jan-12, 81 Photos
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"... attitude was spot on..."
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ICT FC 1-0 Hearts 21st January 2012
It's another clean sheet and three points as Caley Jags beat Hearts by a single goal in Inverness. Shane Sutherland put Caley Jags ahead early in the second half. He claimed his first league goal of the season on 49 mins beating keeper Marian Kello by heading in a Jonny Hayes' cross.
Manager Terry Butcher: "... We changed the side around, seven changes. The more the game went on, the more the understanding came. Their attitude was spot on. They rallied for each other, helped each other. The crowd were brilliant to us as well. For me, there was only one team that wanted to win the game and that was us..."
21-Jan-12, 73 Photos |
"... the biggest travesty ever in football..."
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ICT FC 1-1 Dunfermline Athletic 7th January 2012
Scottish Cup 4th Round
Caley Jags, down to ten men, were presented with a Get Out Of Jail Free card 5 mins into added time by Pars' keeper Chris Smith. The selfless act ensures a further opportunity for Caley Jags to progress via a replay at East End Park. On 28 mins Kenny Gillet was shown a straight red card after Andy Barrowman was brought down on the edge of the box. The resulting free-kick was parried away by Jonny Tuffy but was then headed into the net, by Barrowman, putting the Pars ahead on 29 mins. When all seemed over, late into added time, Smith miskicked a clearance. Jonny Hayes made the most of the situation, latched onto the ball and sped on to deposit the ball into the unguarded net.
Manager Terry Butcher: "I hope that is a real turning point for the players now. If we hadn't got something from the game it would have been the biggest travesty ever in football. Even with ten against eleven the boys gave it everything that they possibly could... We feel fortunate still to be in the cup because we didn't score until late, but I feel that we should be in the draw because of the amount of effort they put in with ten men... Thankfully it was Jonny Hayes that was able to capitalise upon the mistake. His pace definitely got him through there to put it in the net..."
07-Jan-12, 61 Photos |
"... we made some good chances..."
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Hibernian 1-1 ICT FC 28th December 2011
Caley Jags picked up a single point after they drew with Hibernian at Easter Road. Hibs took the lead after 8 mins from a Garry O'Connor free kick which cleared the wall and beat Ryan Esson. Jonny Hayes levelled for Caley Jags on 41 mins. Despite a strong first half Caley Jags were unable to maintain the threat through the second half and find a winner.
Manager Terry Butcher: " ... It took us a while to get going but once we did I thought we made some good chances and played some good football..."
28-Dec-11, 50 Photos |
"... you can't have everything..."
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ICT FC 2-1 Aberdeen 24th December 2011
Caley Jags delivered their supporters an early Christmas present with a home win against Aberdeen. Roman Golobart headed in on 64 mins to put Caley Jags ahead. The lead was doubled 5 mins later from a low drive from Gregory Tade. Aberdeen struck back on 76 mins when Rory Fallon scored from close range. Despite presure from Aberdeen, Caley Jags held on to the three points.
Manager Terry Butcher: "It would have been a perfect Christmas had we won 2-0, but you can't have everything... I thought we deserved it. We held on well and for the first hour, there wasn't much in the game... it was difficult conditions, but we have those kind of weather situations all the time up here."
24-Dec-11, 83 Photos |
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ICT FC 2-3 Dundee United 10th December 2011
Caley Jags surrended a two goal lead, and the opportunity to move away from this season's bottom clubs. Dundee United were struck an early blow when Jonny Hayes scored in the second minute. Caley jags doubled the lead at the start of the second half when Hayes set up Billy McKay on 47 mins. United soon pulled one back when substitute Jonny Russell scored on 51 mins. They then drew level after a Roman Golobard own goal on 64 mins. The winner was then scored on 78 mins, again by Russell.
Manager Terry Butcher: "I find it hard to believe what happened. We have caved in, there's no doubt about that. We've allowed three goals to go in that really were very poor defensively... I'm in total disbelief... it's one of those games where you'll keep looking at it and looking at it and saying, how did we lose that? It's been a disaster day because it looks as though Chris Hogg's knee is gone. That's a horrific blow for him and us."
10-Dec-11, 33 Photos |
"... bitterly disappointed..."
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ICT FC 0-2 Celtic 19th November 2011
Caley Jags went down to ten men after Greg Tansey was red carded on 36 mins after a challenge on Georgios Samaras left the Celtic player rolling on the ground in severe pain. Much to everyones' relief and delight Samaras made a rapid recovery and did not reqire medical help. Celtic then went on to score two second half goals from Anthony Stokes on 61 and 72 mins.
Manager Terry Butcher: "There's no way it's a red card... It's the same old story. It happens because referees are rushed into making decisions. If they just step back and look at it then they'd realise it's not a red card. I'm bitterly disappointed..."
19-Nov-11, 89 Photos |
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ICT FC 2-3 Motherwell 29th October 2011
Caley Jags put in a determined effort to get off the bottom of the table but defence weaknesses allowed Motherwell to take all three points. On 4 mins Caley Jags went ahead when David Davis' curling shot beat keeper Darren Randolph. Sustained effort from Caley Jags resulted in a number of scoring opportunities that were not conveted. The teams reached half time level after Shaun Hutchinson's header beat Ryan Esson. Caley Jags briefly regained the lead when Andrew Shinnie scored on 76 mins. Just 90 secs later Keith Lasley replied for Motherwell. They then sealed the points from a Tom Hateley free kick on 87 mins.
Manager Terry Butcher: " We were rampant. We dominated both halves, they scored from three efforts, we've had a laughable sending-off and we haven't got anything from the game.It was our best performance of the season by a mile and we've got nothing from it. We've played a lot worse than that and won. We have dominated a team that is second in the league. We should have won this match comfortably."
29-Oct-11, 99 Photos |
"... it's extremely disappointing..."
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ICT FC 1-1 Dunfermline Athletic 22nd October 2011
Caley Jags planned to climb above the Pars, with a home win, to get off the bottom of the table. A cross into the box by Richie Foran on 33 mins was met by the head of Gregory Tade. Keeper Paul Gallacher was beaten and Caley Jags took the lead. However, the sought after win was not forthcoming and the Pars equalized. David Proctor fouled Liam Buchanan in the box. Buchanan then scored from the resulting penalty on 86 mins.
Manager Terry Butcher: " ...We just didn't get going for some reason. We had control of the game when we scored and at the beginning of the second half I thought lets go on and get the second goal. But, the more the game went on the more Dunfermline grew in belief. I think a neutral would say a draw was the fair result but when you go 1-0 up and you concede in the manner that we did it's extremely disappointing... We're conceding almost two goals a game and that's not good enough."
22-Oct-11, 68 Photos |
"... we didn't create anything..."
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St Johnstone 2-0 ICT FC 15th October 2011
Caley Jags failed to gain any points in Perth and remain at the bottom of the table. Francisco Sandaza put the Saints ahead on 13 mins. Dave MacKay went on to double their lead on 65 mins.
Manager Terry Butcher: "I have no complaints about the result, massive complaints about the performance. We never really got going. I said at half-time that it wasn't like us, to go out and show how we can play. We had a lot of possession, but we didn't create anything. We could still be playing there on Monday and Tuesday and still couldn't score... Full credit to St Johnstone, they defended really well."
15-Oct-10, 40 Photos |
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ICT FC 2-1 St Mirren 1st October 2011
Caley Jags win at home and are now only three points off seventh place. Gary Teale's corner kick was headed in by Marc McAusland to put the Saints into the lead on 23 mins. Andrew Shinnie brought the sides level on 31 mins with the support of Richie Foran. On 78 mins Shinnie struck again. This time the ball came off the post to be deflected off Gregory Tade back into the net.
Manager Terry Butcher: "... We made some wonderful chances, with one-on-ones against the keeper and we missed a whole host, then we get a lucky break. The boys are debating which part of Gregory's body the ball hit because it just hits him on the line and goes in... We played well, even at 1-0 down I thought the lads kept their heads and passed it well. We wanted to be courageous because a four point deficit can be a bit daunting at this stage of the season..."
01-Oct-11, 58 Photos |
"... Tade was excellent..."
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Celtic 2-0 ICT FC 24th September 2011
Caley Jags were unable to pick up any points in their latest encounter with Celtic. The outcome was decided by two first half goals. Celtic went ahead when Joe Ledley scored on 28 mins. James Forrest then doubled their lead just 5 mins later.
Manager Terry Butcher: "... I thought Tade was excellent. He had hunger and desire and wanted to do well throughout.... We had chances to score and I think Celtic scored against the run of play. They got their first goal from our throw in and then the second came from our corner kick. That was disappointing but I can't knock my players. They were brave on the ball and I was pleased with the attitude demonstrated by each and every one of them..."
24-Sep-11, 64 Photos |
"... we defended poorly..."
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Dundee United 3-1 ICT FC 17th September 2011
Caley Jags fall back to the bottom of the table as Dundee United pick up their first home win of the season. United went ahead on 13 mins when Lauri Dalla Valle scored. Whinin three minutes Nick Ross pulled Caley Jags back level. United however scored two more to seal the points. Danny Swanson scored on 43 mins and Jon Daly on 71 mins
Manager Terry Butcher: "... "The game was there for the taking but we defended poorly at all three goals. Our fans should remember, though, that we were without seven key players out there."
17-Sep-11, 40 Photos |
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Forres Mechanics 3-4 ICT FC 11th September 2011
North Of Scotland Cup Final
Forres Mechanics were unable to retain the North of Scotland Cup despite a strong second half showing. Caley Jags went three ahead in the first half. The goals came from Shane Sutherland on 27 mins, Billy McKay on 29 mins, and Mckay from a penalty on 42 mins. On 52 mins Simon Allan scored from the spot for Forrres. Andrew Greig scored the fourth and final Caley Jags' goal on 68 mins. Scott Moore scored on 71 mins and Lee Fraser in stoppage time.
11-Sep-11, 38 Photos |
"... we were very unlucky..."
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ICT FC 1-1 Hearts 10thSeptember 2011
Caley Jags share the points with Hearts after a goal a piece in the second half. Caley Jags took the lead when Nick Ross played in Gregory Tade for a goal on 50 mins. Heart responded with a goal from Stephen Elliot on 81 mins.
Manager Terry Butcher: "... I've always said the lads' attitude here is first class. The boys did give everything and we were very unlucky not to win it. I think it will be a slow burner because the more the boys play together, the better it will become. I'm really excited about what we can do."
10-Sep-11, 28 Photos |
"... they did magnificently well..."
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ICT FC 2-1 Kilmarnock 27th August 2011
Caley Jags moved off the foot of the table after their first win of the season. On 26 mins Richie Foran's cross into the box was met by Gregory Tade who headed past keeper Cammy Bell. Killie replied on 35 mins with a fine strike by Dean Shiels which saw the ball curl round Ryan Esson. On 89 mins Graeme Shinnie scored the winner when he drilled low into the corner of the net.
Manager Terry Butcher: "It was end-to-end stuff. We had a lot of tired players out there, but we asked them to do a job today, which they did magnificently well... The whole team has character, I've said it before... I'm proud of the squad, and I believe in them... but today was different, because they believed in themselves more than they've ever done this season, and I think it showed."
27-Aug-11, 88 Photos |
"... we will go on to win games."
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Aberdeen 2-1 ICT FC 20th August 2011
Caley Jags find themselves stuck at the bottom of the table after a first half that saw Aberdeen score their first two goals of the season. The Dons first stuck on 12 mins. Josh Magennis' cross into the box was slotted home by an unmarked Rob Milsom. This was followed on 27 mins, after a defensive error by Roman Golobart led to a one-on-one between Scott Vernon and Ryan Esson which Vernon won. Richie Foran managed to pull one back for Caley Jags on 79 mins.
Manager Terry Butcher: "... In the second half, I thought they came out and played really well. I was delighted apart from our finishing. We got into some great positions but didn't quite manage to pull the trigger. If we can play like we did in the second half then we will go on to win games."
20-Aug-11, 61 Photos |
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ICT FC 0-2 Rangers 13th August 2011
Caley Jags defence showed improvement this week, denying Rangers the opportunity of scoring any goals from open play. Two penalties however ensured that no points were picked up this week. The two goal defeat was not the worst score of the day in the SPL. The first penalty was awarded, on 60 mins, after a Ross Tokely tackle on Steven Naismith saw Tokely get a red card. The penalty was taken by Nikica Jevavic who had no problem beating Ryan Esson. Tom Aldred's contact on a fragile Dorin Goian, inside the box on 68 mins, resulted in a second spot kick. This time Esson parried Jevavic's shot away from goal. However, it went into the path of an advancing Maurice Edu who had no problem putting the ball into the net.
Manager Terry Butcher: "... We had a game plan we were sticking to and we were building up to a good climax. Then, bang, the ref sends my player off - a double whammy. They scored, we were down to 10 men. While we didn't play anywhere near what we would like to or can do, we're still playing well. It always comes back down to penalties at the end of the day and I was pleased with the way we went about our task. We were very much in the game and one decision has killed it for us."
13-Aug-11, 71 Photos |
"... bitterly disappointed..."
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Dunfermline Athletic 3-3 ICT FC 6th August 2011
Caley Jags picked up their first point of the season and scored three goals at East End Park. The Pars dominated the first half and went interval one goal up. On 26 mins Andy Kirk slotted the ball past Ryan Esson. Caley Jags pulled level at the start of the second half. On 46 mins Greg Tansey's deflected shot beat Paul Gallacher. The lead went back to Dunfermline on 53 mins when Kirk headed home for his second. Caley Jags then leveled again on 76 mins when Gallacher spilled the ball into the path of Jonny Hayes. Caley Jags went ahead on 83 mins with a Tansey header. Finally, on 90 mins Dunfermline equalised from a stunning Martin Hardie free kick from 30 yards.
Manager Terry Butcher: " ...We are bitterly disappointed with our first-half performance especially. Dunfermline were quicker to the ball and hassled us throughout the pitch and we were fortunate to be only 1-0 down. We've been nowhere near the standards that we set before, but have got a point out of the game and scored three goals..."
06-Aug-11, 74 Photos |
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ICT FC 0-1 Hibernian 30th July 2011
Caley Jags remain at the bottom of the table after failing to take points from Hibs. In the final quarter of the match it looked like Caley Jags would score the winner as they managed to create a number of good chances. It was Hib's Garry O'Connor, however, that managed to break the deadlock 2 mins into added time.
Manager Terry Butcher: "I am very excited by this group of players. I said that before the game and, having seen them play, I am even more excited... We have done everything but put the ball in the back of the net. If we play like that, some team is going to take a hammering sooner rather than later."
30-Jul-11, 62 Photos |
"... It's not doom and gloom..."
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Motherwell 3-0 ICT FC 23rd July 2011
Caley Jags opened their new season with a trip to Fir Park. The weather was excellent and, it has to be said, so was the state of the pitch. However, Motherwell managed to put three goals past Ryan Esson to allow them to claim all the points and move them to the top of the table. A Steven Hammell volley put Motherwell ahead on 25 mins. This was followed by goals from Jamie Murphy on 28 mins and Keith Lasley on 77 mins. Caley Jags had opportunities with both Richie Foran and Greg Tansey hitting the woodwork, but the Steelmen deserved their win.
Manager Terry Butcher: "... There's a lot to work on. This team's never played together before in terms of SPL. It was Gregory Tade's first game with the first team and I thought he did really well... I'm not down. It's not doom and gloom because we know that we can play and we have got the players in the side to do that added with the ones that can come in and then we'll see where we go from there."
23-Jul-11, 91 Photos |
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