ICT FC 0-1 Hamilton 28th August 2010

Hamilton clinched all three points in the first minute of the game after a 30 yard strike from Dougie Imrie. Caley Jags fought back but Hamilton were the greater threat in front of goal.

Manager Terry Butcher: "It was disappointing for the crowd - they made a lot of noise. That is good for us but we didn't do the job for them on the pitch, which is something we will have to work on... We didn't get our game going after the goal, it was Hamilton who got the goal and hung on well and defended the lead... We didn't have that luxury. We were always chasing the game."

28-Aug-10, 80 Photos

ICT FC 3-0 Peterhead 25th August 2010

Caley Jags go through to the third round of the CIS Cup after putting three goals past Peterhead. Keeper Paul Jarvie clipped Jonny Hayes in the box and Adam Rooney scored from the resulting penalty, on 32 mins. This was followed on 38 mins, when Grant Munro scored from close range. In the second half Rooney added to the tally when he scored from 12 yards, on 49 mins.

25-Aug-10, 38 Photos

Dundee United 0-4 ICT FC 22nd August 2010

Caley Jags raised their game following last week's narrow defeat to Celtic. Sustained pressure, for the whole 90 mins, resulted in four Caley Jags goals and a clean sheet. Dundee United failed to match the highland side for determination and energy. The opening goal, rocketed from 30 yards, came on 34 mins from Kevin McCann. The second came early in the second half when Adam Rooney scored on 51 mins, after being set up by Eric Odhiambo. Russell Duncan netted the third 2 mins later, beating Dusan Pernis with a half volley, following a McCann throw in. The game was sealed on 82 mins when Rooney was downed in the box by Gary Kenneth. The resulting penalty, taken by Rooney, easily beat keeper Pernis ensuring Caley Jags' first three points of their SPL season.

Manager Terry Butcher: "… It was the best performance since I came to the club. We used the ball well, we won it back well and I've told the players how pleased I am not just at a great result but at a display to match. We learned from the Celtic match and there was no second half sag this time… Peter Houston, manager of the Scottish Cup winners, said:"Caley Thistle out-thought and out-fought us."… Music to our ears!”

22-Aug-10, 73 Photos

ICT FC 0-1 Celtic 14th August 2010

Caley Jags returned to the SPL with the season's opening fixure against Celtic at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium. Caley Jags started the better of the two sides but were unable to convert the early chances they created. The second half saw a more determined Celtic side and their efforts were rewarded on 56 mins with a fine solo effort from Paddy McCourt.

Manager Terry Butcher: "... We had a very good first 45. I know Celtic hit the frame twice but we had some good chances as well. Yet in the second period I don't think we had a shot. It's disappointing because we had done so well. But for Ryan Esson, the score would have been a lot more. It could have been a lot worse than 1-0. We can have no complaints. We can hold our hands up and say we were beaten by a better team in that second period. It was a good lesson to learn, that the game lasts 90 minutes..."

14-Aug-10, 62 Photos

ICT FC 1-1 Royal Antwerp 7th August 2010

Caley Jags started the stronger of the two sides and had the early chances. However, half time was reached with neither side scoring. Antwerp went ahead on 59 mins when Kevin Oris headed home a Kerem Zevne cross. The Caley Jags' equaliser came on 70 mins from Richie Foran who had come on, as a substitute, a minute earlier. He scored from the spot having been brought down by Thomas Phibel.

Manager Terry Butcher: “I thought Nick (Ross) was the man of the match against Royal Antwerp and at just 18 is a great prospect. He is on the verge of selection for the Celtic game on merit, not on anything else. He has played in big games and he has already scored a winning goal for the first-team against Morton last season. It will be an interesting week as everybody will be vying to get into the team to play Celtic.”

07-Aug-10, 89 Photos

ICT FC 0-0 Real Valladolid 3rd August 2010

Caley Jags as good as held off two Real Valladolid teams as the Spanish replaced nine of their players for the second half. The goalless encounter was a good test for the Caley Jags prior to their return to the SPL.

Manager Terry Butcher: "... From a fitness point of view and a technical and tactical point of view it was great. I know it was pre-season but we had to play to more of an SPL standard. The tempo of the game was quick and there were a few meaty challenges. Kenny Gillet did well on his debut and will learn from his first game with us... "

03-Aug-10, 64 Photos

ICT FC 3-0 Queens Park 31st July 2010

Caley Jags' first round CIS Cup encounter resulted in a home win over third division Queen's Park. Caley Jags went ahead on 22 mins when Lee Cox netted from his own rebound shot, which had left keeper Peter Hamilton grounded. Caley Jags went on to score twice more in the second half. Eric Odhiambo scored on 55 mins just after coming on as a substitute. Then, two minutes later Ross Tokely scored from a Danni Sanchez corner.

Manager Terry Butcher: "Queens Park made it very difficult for us and were up for the game today... we eventually got the goal, then changed the system around a bit and scored the other two goals... its still early to look at our SPL form or potential positioning... if you look at other teams at this stage in the season no-one is anywhere near top form, no-one's anywhere near getting everyone gelled and making sure it's right."

31-Jul-10, 55 Photos

Fleetwood Town 2-1 ICT FC 24th July 2010

Caley Jags' team and fans had an away day to Blackpool to meet up with Fleetwood Town in the latest of their pre-season friendlies. The Town were well prepared for the SPL side and eventually won by two goals to one. Town deservedly went ahead on 33 mins with a goal from John Miles. Despite a stronger start to the second half from the Caley Jags, Town doubled their advantage on 62 mins when Mark Beesley scored. Adam Rooney pulled one back for Caley Jags on 72 mins. There was sustained pressure from the Caley Jags until the final whistle but it was not enough to draw level.

25-Jul-10, 63 Photos

Elgin City 0-6 ICT FC 21st July 2010

Caley Jags paid a visit to Borough Briggs, to meet Third Division Elgin City, for their latest pre-season friendly. There were no goals in the first half, and it was almost midway through the second before the first came. On 65 mins Eric Odhiambo picked up an Adam Rooney cross before beating Elgin keeper Steven Dunn from 6 yards. Odhiambo returned the favour on 72 mins with a through pass to Rooney who then doubled the Caley Jags' lead. A shot on goal by Shane Sutherland on 78 mins was deflected past Dunn by Barry Wilson. Sutherland scored twice, once on 83 mins and once on TBA mins. The final goal came for Caley Jags in the final minute when Odhiambo scored his second.

21-Jul-10, 39 Photos

Forres Mechanics 1-3 ICT FC 17th July 2010

Caley Jags' second pre-season fixture resulted in a win following, a hat-trick from Eric Odhiambo. His goals came on 22 mins, 25 mins and 65 mins. Finally, on 83 mins Ian Penwright scored, for Forres, from the edge of the box.

17-Jul-10, 60 Photos

Clachnacuddin 0-6 ICT FC 15th July 2010

This pre-season friendly at Grant Street park resulted in six first half goals for Caley Jags. The scorers were Shane Sutherland (16 and 32 mins), Andrew Milne (26 mins), Steven Mackay (34 mins), Graeme Shinnie (36 mins) and Grant Munro (40 mins).

15-Jul-10, 60 Photos