SPORT: Butcher upbeat after loss to Hibs
July 31, 2011 by Aggregator
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BBC Sport – Terry Butcher retains faith in his rebuilt side despite Inverness suffering their second defeat in a row. “I am very excited by this group of players,” the manager said after the 1-0 defeat at home to Hibernian. “I said that before the game and, having seen them play, I am even more [...]
SPORT: Ross County 2 – 1 Queen’s Park
July 31, 2011 by Aggregator
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BBC Sport – Ross County came back from a goal down against Queen’s Park to progress to the second round of the League Cup. Queen’s took the lead in the fifth minute when Michael Daly rose to convert Craig Smith’s header. Five minutes before the break, Daryll Meggatt was sent off for the visitors after [...]
SPORT: Inverness CT 0 Hibs 1
July 31, 2011 by Aggregator
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Daily Record – Caley Thistle boss Terry Butcher was left baffled as his side failed to take their chances in front of goal. The win ended the capital side’s Highland misery having previously gone nine games without a win at the Caledonian Stadium. Colin Calderwood’s men were without broken toe victim Sean O’Hanlon in the [...]
Jack Chandler focussed on UK world trial at Fort William
July 26, 2011 by Marc Hindley
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This coming weekend sees the 2011 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship arrive in Fort William, for the sixth round of the series. This is the second time this venue has hosted the British Grand Prix in as many years. Britain’s Jack Challoner – Beta will be looking to use the added advantage of home [...]
SPORT: Motherwell 3 Inverness CT 0
July 24, 2011 by Aggregator
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Daily Record – JAMIE MURPHY started – but he may not finish. The talented 21-year-old helped get Motherwell’s season off to a flier as he, Stevie Hammell and Keith Lasley grabbed the goals that see them at the top of the SPL this morning. But with four Premiership scouts in the Fir Park stand, and [...]
SPORT: Austrian defender Thomas Piermayr joins Inverness CT
July 24, 2011 by Aggregator
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BBC Sport – Inverness Caledonian Thistle have agreed a one-year deal with Austrian left-back Thomas Piermayr. The 21-year-old recently featured for Terry Butcher’s side in their friendly against Buckie Thistle. He comes into the squad after rejecting overtures from MK Dons and a new deal with LASK Linz, whom he joined in 2008 and played [...]
Red Bull F1 prize on offer at bike trials event
July 18, 2011 by Marc Hindley
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Austrian based energy drink giants, Red Bull, have announced details of a truly unbelievable prize, which will be available to young British riders taking part in the UK leg of the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship over the weekend of 30/31 July. In two weeks time Nevis Range, Fort William – Scotland will play host [...]
Win VIP tickets worth £200 to world trials event
July 18, 2011 by Marc Hindley
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Note: The competition has now closed
On 30 and 31 July, sixty of the most accomplished, composed and skilful motorcycle trials riders from fifteen countries around the globe will descend on Nevis Range, Fort William, for the UK leg of the 2011 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship, the most important and the best motorcycle trial competition [...]
Bash on the Ben is back in Fort William
July 14, 2011 by Marc Hindley
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With the UK leg of the 2011 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship three weeks away, organisers are pleased to announce details of the second annual edition of ‘Bash on the Ben’. Following what became the most talked-about Trials social event of the year in 2010, the Trials Central Bash on the Ben is [...]
UK world trial at Fort William promises action-packed event
July 14, 2011 by Marc Hindley
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At the end of July, all roads will lead to the Highlands for sixty of the most accomplished, composed and skilful motorcycle trials riders from fifteen countries around the globe. They will be heading to the Nevis Range, Fort William in the Outdoor Capital of the UK, for the UK leg of the 2011 SPEA [...]
SPORT: Doran and striker sign Caley Thistle deals
July 14, 2011 by Aggregator
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Highland News – ATTACKING midfielder Aaron Doran last night (Wednesday) agreed a two-year contract with Caley Thistle. The 20-year-old is joined by Northampton Town forward Billy McKay (22), who is to sign a one-year deal. Doran spent six successful months on loan with Terry Butcher’s team last term and the Inverness CT manager has been [...]
World title hopes for GB trials rider Jack Sheppard at Fort
July 11, 2011 by Marc Hindley
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Teenage British motorcycle trials rider Jack Sheppard – Jitsie Beta – is fully focused on claiming the 2011 SPEA FIM Youth Trial World Championship at the UK leg of the World series, which will arrive at Nevis Range, Fort William in The Outdoor Capital of the UK on the 30/31 July. In three weeks time [...]
12x world champion committed to Fort William
July 6, 2011 by Marc Hindley
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Twelve times FIM Trial World Champion Dougie Lampkin is focused on doing everything possible to take victory at the UK leg of the 2011 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship to be staged at Nevis Range, Fort William, on the 30 and 31 July. With three weeks to go until the sixty of World’s greatest riders [...]
SPORT: Butcher ready to move for duo
July 2, 2011 by Aggregator
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Inverness Courier – TERRY Butcher has spoken to both Kerrea Gilbert and Andrew Shinnie about the possibility of them joining Caley Thistle on permanent deals. Midfielder Shinnie has been a standout performer in the two friendly matches Inverness have played so far during pre-season, while ex-Arsenal defender Gilbert, who featured in the first 45 minutes [...]
SPORT: Inverness Caley to sign striker Terry Gornell
June 28, 2011 by Aggregator
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STV – Inverness Caledonian Thistle are close to making their fourth acquisition of the summer transfer window by snapping up striker Terry Gornell on a free transfer. STV understands the Liverpool-born player, 21, rejected a new deal with Accrington Stanley to move to the Scottish Premier League, turning down the advances of other English clubs.
UK world trial at Fort William wins award
June 26, 2011 by Marc Hindley
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Whilst plans for the UK leg of the 2011 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship at Nevis Range, Fort William, are well underway for the weekend of 30 and 31 July, event organisers L+M Events have recently paused briefly to accept an award for their 2010 Trial Grand Prix, which was held at the same venue [...]
’Well face Inverness test on opening day
June 23, 2011 by Aggregator
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Motherwell times – Motherwell will kick off the new season at home to Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday, July 23. The Fir Parkers pipped the Highlanders, managed by former ’Well boss Terry Butcher, to a top six place last season, but haven’t won a head-to-head between the sides on home turf since September 2009. Stuart [...]
SPORT: Ross County go seven up for new season
June 20, 2011 by Aggregator
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North Star – ROCCO Quinn has become Ross County’s seventh summer signing – almost one month before the competitive season begins. The 24-year-old midfielder has moved from Irn Bru Division One rivals Queen of the South on a two-year deal, giving the Dingwall club a further boost under boss Derek Adams, who returned to the [...]
SPORT: Caley Thistle’s fixtures for new season
June 17, 2011 by Aggregator
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Highland News – Inverness CT manager Terry Butcher will take the Highlanders back to his former club as they aim to get off to a flying start against the Steelmen. The first home match of the season follows on July 30 when Hibernian come calling and then the Inverness side travel to Irn Bru Division [...]
SPORT: Russell Duncan destined for Ross County
June 14, 2011 by Aggregator
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Highland News – ROSS County have added a third former Caley Thistle player to their squad with the capture of midfielder Russell Duncan. Just days after the Staggies snapped up former Inverness CT goalkeeper Michael Fraser, the 30-year-old playmaker has agreed a two-year deal with the Irn Bru Division One club. This completes the Highland [...]


