Collections to help Inverness-based Highland Football League club Clachnacuddin FC return to action at Grant Street Park following fire have passed their goal

TWO collections which hoped to raise a total of £5000 to help an Inverness football club back to its home ground have passed their goal.

Clachnacuddin FC has been unable to play home fixtures at Grant Street Park following a fire on Christmas Eve.

The supporters’ trust set up an online collection which has raised more than £1460.

This will be topped up by an appeal organised by club stalwart Billy Corbett which has already raised more than £5000.

Mr Corbett said: “I was trying to raise as much as I could – and I am still trying to raise money.” He said the response had been good, adding: “It’s been fantastic and there have been a lot of ex-players donating to the cause.”

Club bosses are hopeful they will be able to play the home fixture at the ground against Formartine United on Wednesday – subject to league approval.

- Click here to read more news from The Inverness Courier.

Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print.