Inverness Caley Thistle Supporters’ Trust chief makes case for major shareholders to harness the wave of positivity sweeping through the club and fan base in the face of liquidation threat

Fans’ chief George Moodie wants those who can save Caley Thistle from liquidation to be inspired by the wave of positivity sweeping through the club and its supporter base.

The ICT Supporters Trust chairman was as alarmed as anyone this week as the renewed threat to the club’s existence surfaced.

With no bids for club ownership received by joint administrators BDO, financier Alan Savage has said his £1 million support to date will end in a matter of weeks.

Without a breakthrough in land, shareholding and debt issues scaring off potential buyers, Caley Thistle could be wound up in a matter of months.

Equally, with no solution, the club could lose SFA licences needed to remain in the SPFL, as well as seeing their talented young squad depart under freedom of contract.

Moodie said: “It's really disappointing to hear that the long-term future of the club remains at risk.

"We'd hoped, given the levels of interest in the club, we could have found a sustainable solution.

"Equally, I understand why investors would be put off getting involved at this stage given outstanding loans, where creditors have not done what they said they would do and write off their debts.

"Those were debts accumulated mostly when they were directors of the club.

“We would urge them now to deliver on that agreement so that the club can progress with the CVA (company voluntary arrangement) and move forward.

"The same applies with regards to the land ownership issues as well.

“I believe there have been some large shareholders who have already gifted their shareholdings back to the club.

“I would hope other shareholders can do the same.

"At 30 years, the club is still young in its history. When you follow Caley Thistle, there is never a dull moment. That is part of the fun

“We want to continue creating memories. This season, manager Scott Kellacher and (assistant boss) Billy Mckay have taken the club and the team on a fantastic journey to effectively eliminate the 15-point deduction.

"Kell has got us into a really strong position and the supporters have really backed him, and got right behind him, home and away.

"Our away support in a lot of matches this season has far surpassed some of the home support of the teams we're visiting.

"Fans are getting behind the club - there is hope for the future.

"There are a lot of people behind it, we now just need those who can have an influence off the pitch to do that.”

Moodie, who experienced a breakdown in relations with past chief executive Scot Gardiner, has played his own part in the upswell of positivity as one of those working to revive the match-day bar.

The renewed energy, optimism and sense of connection supporters feel, should not be thrown away.

He said: “This season, we have seen the players, the staff in the building and the supporters all step up and really make a difference.

"You can tell that by the atmosphere that is around the place, and the fun there is on matchdays.

"For me, it's now time for those people with the ability to overcome the off-field problems to work with the administrators so that the club can survive and move forward.

"There are a lot of people doing a lot of good things at the club.

“We just need a few more to ensure the long-term safety of the club.”

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