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Inverness Caley Thistle have to see opportunity in triple trek as administration-hit club set to travel over 1200 miles in League One in seven-day span





Scott Kellacher says Inverness Caledonian Thistle must see their week on the road as an opportunity, rather than a hindrance.

Rescheduled matches away at Annan Athletic on Saturday and Queen of the South on Tuesday will be followed by a trip to Alloa Athletic next week, meaning the Caley Jags will rack up 1242 miles in a seven-day span.

Even by Caley Thistle’s standards, that is an extreme amount of time that will be spent on the road, but Kellacher will not use it as an excuse.

Instead, he says it will be great for team bonding, and the three matches in such quick succession present an opportunity to build some real momentum in their battle to avoid even a relegation play-off in League One.

Three away days in-a-row present an opportunity for Caley Thistle to band together. Picture: James Mackenzie
Three away days in-a-row present an opportunity for Caley Thistle to band together. Picture: James Mackenzie

On the pitch the potential benefits are clear, with victories in their next three games potentially bringing Inverness out of the bottom two for the first time since they entered administration in late-October.

However, Kellacher says it can be a positive off the pitch too as the players have plenty of chances to bond together.

“We always plan the same way for matches,” Kellacher insisted.

It’s been the same for Inverness since we came into the league back in 1994, so we’re used to it.

“That’s probably what has made the club special – everybody is in it together, and that’s what we’ve tried to create here again.

“It plays a massive part, because we’ll get a quiz on the bus and have a bit of a laugh. That’s what you want when you’re on the road.

“That’s huge, and that togetherness is what I’ve tried to build on since I came in as manager.

“If you do that, and work as hard as you can, hopefully you get the rewards. We know it’s a lot of miles, but we’re used to it, so we’ll just get on with it.”

With the idea of building togetherness at the forefront of Kellacher’s mind, the last thing he will want is to lose any of his stars.

Danny Devine has been linked with a move to Derry City this week, but the Inverness head coach says there have been no official approaches for anyone in the Highland capital just yet.

“There are always rumours, aren’t there?” he reasoned.

“Nothing is on the go at the minute. I’ve heard bits and bobs of clubs being interested in our players, and that’s what you want because it means we’re doing well and getting results.

“Someone made me aware of (the Devine links) this morning, but Danny has done great for us over a number of years.

“He’s certainly a player we wouldn’t want to lose, but we know there will be interest because Danny is a good player.

“He’s got good experience, he’s played at the highest level and won the Scottish Cup, so Danny is certainly a player we will be looking to keep hold of no matter what.

“It’s all speculation, because nothing has come into the club, so as far as we’re aware nothing will be happening there.”


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