Inverness Caley Thistle goalkeeper Mark Ridgers apologises to club’s supporters for role in relegation to League One
Inverness Caledonian Thistle goalkeeper Mark Ridgers has apologised to the club’s fans for their relegation this season.
The 33-year-old shot-stopper has been close to a constant in the starting line-up since returning to the Highland capital, where he is originally from, in 2017.
Various managers down the years have called him the best goalkeeper in the Championship, but he was at fault for multiple Hamilton goals over the two legs of the play-off finals.
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In the end, Inverness would lose 5-3 on aggregate, consigning them to third-tier football for the first time in 25 years.
For the most part, the Caley Jags squad have been quiet in the days since as they lick their wounds, but Ridgers took to social media to say sorry to the supporters.
“I’m absolutely gutted for how the season has ended,” he wrote.
“I can only speak for myself and apologise for the last two games! Sadly the position I play when you make a mistake it usually costs you.
“I’ve been at the club for along time and have given my all to help the team and club.
“I am from this city and have friends who are ICT fans. I know what this club means to the supporters, they deserve better and I am sure given the chance the club will bounce back!”
Ridgers is one of 10 Caley Thistle players whose contracts are due to expire this summer, with a decision still to be made on his future.
