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Press and Journal
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Charlie Gilmour leaves Caley Thistle for Dunfermline Athletic 'security'
Charlie Gilmour has dealt Caley Thistle an early summer blow – with the midfielder rejecting the chance to remain in the Highlands for the 'security' of Championship Dunfermline Athletic. The former Arsenal and Norwich City youngster has penned a three-year contract with the Pars after spending the last two seasons at ICT. He had been offered a new contract at Caledonian Stadium, but with the financially-troubled League One Highlanders still in administration – ahead of a decisive takeover meeting on Thursday – Gilmour has opted instead for the certainty of a long-term agreement in Fife. 'I've signed a three-year deal, which is a nice bit of security,' Gilmour told the Courier. 'I can just focus on my football now and try and aim for the Scottish Premiership. 'Football is like a rollercoaster. I'm just looking forward to having a bit of stability now and just fully focusing on my football and progressing with the club. 'For myself, in my career, I've always wanted to play at the highest level. And this is a good step for me to take. 'I want to achieve good things at Dunfermline, so I want us to get to the Premiership. 'I enjoyed it at Inverness as well. It's a good club and, obviously, it's unfortunate what's happened in the last two years since I've been there.' Gilmour, 26, who was signed by then ICT boss Billy Dodds two years ago, made 72 appearances for the Highlanders, scoring seven goals. Contracts are currently being considered by Inverness defender Remi Savage and midfielder Paul Allan. Assistant boss and striker Billy Mckay, captain Danny Devine, winger Luis Longstaff and eight platers aged 21 or under recently agreed new deals at the Caledonian Stadium. Once Inverness exit administration, boss Scott Kellacher can make moves to sign new players ahead of the new campaign. Gilmour will reunite with his former ICT team-mate Keith Bray, who joined the Pars in January before seeing out the closing months of the season on loan with the Caley Jags.
Press and Journal
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Caley Thistle Fans' Panel: Where does staying in League One rank among Inverness' greatest achievements?
Caley Thistle will kick off next season as a League One club – after administration and a 15-point hit failed to prevent their survival. With hopes high former chairman Alan Savage will become the outright owner later this month, there are now fresh fan hopes for ICT's future. Manager Scott Kellacher and captain Danny Devine have already spoken of going for the title in 2026, despite a five-point deduction before a ball is booted. In our final Fans' Panel of the season, regular fan Euan Bain joins The Wyness Shuffle's Stevie Riley to answer our three key questions. To start, just 'wow'. This has to be one of the greatest achievements in the club's history to come back from the massive points deduction and not only drag ourselves out of the relegation zone, but finish seventh. The team performed brilliantly ever since Scott Kellacher took over in October. We have looked to attack and win games which gives the fans a look into how a team built by him will play next season. There have been some brilliant individual displays throughout, but overall every one put in the effort and that is what pulled us over the line. : It's been a massive achievement finishing seventh in League One, and playing such attractive football. The team have shown a real togetherness and have put the off-field issues to the back of their minds on a Saturday afternoon which couldn't have been easy. The players, management staff and everyone behind the scenes at the club should all feel very proud of what we have achieved this season – and I thank them all. : My player of the season is Charlie Gilmour as he is absolutely crucial to how we play football. He connects the team in the middle, bringing the ball from our defence forward. In the few games he has missed ever since he joined, there is a notable difference without him. He goes under the radar sometimes because he does not score a lot, but watching him shows you why he definitely deserves the praise. There are a few candidates like Keith Bray, Musa Dibaga and Paul Allan, but for me it must be Charlie Gilmour, who's been superb in midfield and has turned into a leader in the dressing room. I hope we can keep the team together first and foremost. Most of our squad is out of contract, so we shall see who we can keep and maybe get some of the loan players back then I will make my true predictions… But currently I am hoping for a 'minus-five and we've won the league chant'! : We need to be challenging for the title or at least promotion back to the Championship. I believe in the management team, and with business off the pitch looking far healthier, that creates a happier environment to work in. We will lose players, but we will be an attractive option for a lot of players – especially hungry young ones who want to prove a point and show what they can do. I hope we utilise Scott Kellacher's contacts again next year, because the players he's brought in have all contributed to our success this season.
