Inverness Caley Thistle manager Duncan Ferguson says he understands disappointment of club’s supporters – with Newcastle United and Everton legend sharing their frustration
Duncan Ferguson says he shares the frustration of Inverness Caledonian Thistle supporters.
Fans inside the Caledonian Stadium booed the team off the pitch after their 0-0 stalemate with Stenhousemuir on Saturday, their sixth draw in eight League One matches so far this season.
The Caley Jags are the joint-lowest scorers in the division on six goals, which means that despite having the third best defensive record in the league they have only picked up nine points from their eight matches.
Manager Ferguson, then, can understand why Caley Thistle fans are making their voices heard, but has reiterated that the club has been trying to find a way through tricky circumstances this season.
“I think fans are always going to get frustrated, because they think Inverness should be winning the league,” he reasoned.
“That’s what I’ve got to try and deliver, but I’m pretty sure they understand the situation that we’re in behind the scenes.
“Fans just want to believe Inverness can win every game, so it’s understandable.
“We never scored today, but you can see why they would be frustrated. I’m pretty sure everyone can see why I’m frustrated as well.”
One positive to come out of Saturday’s draw was the performance of Luis Longstaff, who looked the most credible threat to Stenny’s defence.
Now three matches back from a month-long injury lay-off, Longstaff seems to be hitting form that could provide the attacking spark Inverness have been looking for so far this season.
“That’s the best I’ve seen him for a long time,” Ferguson said of Longstaff’s performance.
“He was good in one-on-ones, he put some good crosses into the box, so he was different class.
“All the players are trying their absolute best. I’ve never questioned my players’ effort, the quality in the final third just wasn’t there. There’s always next week.”
