Twelve players set to be out of contract at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Who will stay and who will go?
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Twelve players, along with two loan players at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, are set to be out of contract or definitely leave at the end of the month.
Players soon to be out of contract are expected to stay on to at least the Scottish Cup final against Celtic on Saturday, June 3.
But head coach Billy Dodds now needs to consider who he wants to remain at the Caledonian Stadium for the 2023/24 campaign.
We take a look at the players whose deals are due to run out at the end of the month and the chances of them remaining at the club.
Scott Allardice (25) Centre Midfield
When he arrived in 2020 from Waterford in Ireland, very few people remembered him from his time at Dundee United, having also been on loan at East Fife and Dumbarton.
But in his three years at Inverness, he has arguably been the club's best player when he has been on the pitch. An authoritative figure in the centre of the pitch, he has provided the defensive grit required to compliment the attacking style of football from his teammates around him.
Had a horrendous 2022, missing most of the second half of last season with a knee injury and then an ankle injury against Cove Rangers in October, which kept him out for the rest of last year.
When he was absent, people noticed and when he was back, he caught people's attention. Including playing a major part in the Scottish Cup victories against Premiership clubs Livingston and Kilmarnock.
Which probably means he is no longer under the radar of top flight clubs. Allardice is a Premiership player, and now in his mid-20's will be determined to have a crack at the top flight.
It is more than likely the Scottish Cup final will be his final game for the club, before he deservedly moves on to bigger things.
Steven Boyd (26) Centre Forward
Arriving from Alloa Athletic on a one-year deal last summer, the 26-year-old was brought into bolster the attacking options up front.
However, only scoring one goal in the Championship all season in the 1-0 victory against Cove Rangers, he has not made the impact that everyone hoped.
Perhaps overshadowed by the excellent performance up front from Billy Mckay and Austin Samuels, Dodds has tried to use him as an impact player coming off the bench.
Having not been a first team regular this season, both Boyd and Dodds will have to consider whether to give himself a second chance at Inverness or time to move somewhere where first team opportunities are more likely.
Robbie Deas (23) Centre Back
ARRIVING from Celtic in 2020, and a rare case where Inverness stumped up for a transfer fee, Deas was seen as marquee signing when he came to the Highlands.
And he lived up to his reputation, becoming an important part of the Caley Thistle backline.
Last season, he found himself at left-back to accommodate Kirk Broadfoot and Danny Devine at centre back, and showed his versatility to play on the wing as well as in the middle.
He found himself back in central defence this season as Cameron Harper came of age to make the left back position his own.
He has been a commanding presence in the centre back position when fit, but in October he broke his leg against Raith Rovers, before returning to the squad in the Scottish Cup win against Livingston in February.
A player that has also attracted Premiership interest, previously linked with Livingston and St Johnstone, obtaining his services on a free transfer is likely to attract the attention of a number of clubs.
The Scottish Cup final is likely to be his swansong at Inverness.
Danny Devine (30) Centre Back
The Northern Irishman returned to Inverness in August 2020 for his second spell at the club, after leaving in 2016 for Partick Thistle and Dunfermline Athletic.
Really impressed last season with his partnership alongside Kirk Broadfoot and made a formidable duo alongside Robbie Deas when he was available for selection.
The former Scottish Cup winner with Inverness in 2015 will be looking forward to another marquee day at Hampden.
And being 30, he might be settled at Inverness and look at staying at the club for the forseeable future.
Deserves a new contract and if offered, it is likely that he will be back next season.
Aaron Doran (31) Midfielder
In his testimonial year at the club, Aaron Doran has earned a place in the Inverness Caledonian Thistle hall of fame.
But, by his own admission, this season has been a frustrating one for the Irishman, who has not found a place in the starting line-up as much as he would like.
With the performances of Jay Henderson, Daniel MacKay and Nathan Shaw in midfield and on the wing, Doran has found himself more of an impact player from the bench in recent matches.
However, when his services have been called upon, he shows that he can still do a job and has the quality which made him a fans' favourite for years.
Daniel MacKay and Jay Henderson are both heading back to their respective clubs after their loan deals finish, which leaves a big hole in the midfield.
Doran would probably be interested in a new deal at Inverness, but would perhaps require the promise of more first team football.
Wallace Duffy (24) Right Back
The issue Wallace Duffy has had during his time at Inverness Caledonian Thistle is that he has mostly been the back-up to David Carson in his favoured position.
Ever since Neil McCann made the inspired decision to move Carson from midfield to a wing back role, the Englishman made the position his own with Duffy relegated to the bench.
Although Duffy was excellent against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup semi final and was chosen ahead of Carson in the final match of the regular season against Ayr.
However, with Carson still having 12 months remaining on his contract, it is likely that Duffy will once again have to sit on the bench and wait for an opportunity to prove himself.
A good defender, however, will he now look elsewhere for regular first team football?
Lewis Hyde (20) Defensive Midfield
A breakthrough season for the former Fortrose Academy pupil, Hyde is a player that has shown he has a lot of potential.
Another talented player that has risen through the ranks of the Caley Thistle Academy, Hyde has been given the opportunity to learn about the demands of first team senior football at Championship level.
This season has been about education for Hyde, who was on loan last season at Rothes in the Highland League, and no doubt he has a learned a lot about playing in the Scottish second tier.
Dodds will have learned a lot about him too and enough to give him confidence to offer a new contract, knowing he is capable of providing a vital contribution to a successful 2023/24 campaign.
Billy Mckay (34) Striker
Never mind his age, Billy Mckay has been a class act at Inverness Caledonian Thistle this season and should be the first player to be offered a new deal.
Two off breaking the all-time scoring record at Inverness, the Northern Irish international has been ruthless in front of goal this season, finding the net 19 times in all competitions.
Without his goals this campaign, Inverness might have found themselves in a worse predicament than they ended up in the league, especially with the injury crisis which left the squad devastated mid-way through the campaign.
At 34, offers from elsewhere are unlikely to be many, but he has shown he is still lethal not just at Championship level, but also against Premiership opposition in the Scottish Cup.
And he seems to like Inverness too and might by happy to run out his career in the Highlands, which hopefully, won't be for a few more years.
Austin Samuels (22) Striker
Arriving on an 18-month deal and with a point to prove after a disastrous period at Aberdeen, Samuels has been a player that took time to settle at Inverness.
This season, there has been flashes of his quality and a poacher's instinct when provided with chances in front of goal.
However, he was out for four months with a knee injury which didn't allow him the chance to show throughout the entire season the contribution he could make to the team.
But when he starts, he can be a pest in the box for the opposition defence and also has a decent cross in him.
However, with no promotion to the Premiership achieved, both parties may need time to consider whether Inverness is the right place for him next season.
But if he does stay, he has shown signs that he could be an important player for Inverness.
Shane Sutherland (32) Centre Forward
A horrible situation of not will he be offered a new contract, but when will he actually be able to play football again?
Sutherland suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in the play-off semi final against Arbroath last season and hasn't played since.
He returned to Inverness in 2020 after impressing for Elgin City in League Two and performed well before his devastating injury at Gayfield.
With his contract running out at the end of the month, his future may be decided by the medical team rather than the management.
Hopefully Sutherland will be able to return to action next season, whether at Inverness or elsewhere.
Tom Walsh (26) Midfielder
Another player's future which might be decided by the medical team rather than the management.
Suffered a knee injury in the play-off quarter final against Partick Thistle last season and failed to return to action this season.
During his first season at Inverness, he could have made a claim for being John Robertson's best signing during his second stint in charge as he was arguably the club's best player in the 2018/19 campaign.
No doubting his quality when he reaches his potential, but when will he be fit enough to play again next season?
Ben Woods (20) Central Midfield
Arrived at Inverness to much fanfare in January, having played at both youth academies at Manchester United and Burnley.
Injury denied many opportunities to see Woods in action this season.
His work ethic on the training field, plus the player's desire to stay at Inverness will probably be the determining factors in his future.
Loan players leaving
Daniel Mackay (Hibernian)
Jay Henderson (St Mirren)
Both men will head back to the respective Premiership League clubs having made a major contribution to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Mackay returned to his home town club on loan after failing to make an impression at Hibernian.
With two years left on his contract at Easter Road, whether he will be shifted on loan elsewhere, given a chance in the first team, or moved on remains to be seen.
Henderson was a breath of fresh air at Inverness at a time when a massive injury crisis meant morale was at rock bottom.
Could do a job at a Premiership club next season, but with St Mirren achieving a top-six position, his future might not be back in Paisley.
