Inverness Caledonian Thistle head coach Scott Kellacher proud as team avoid relegation after 15 point deduction and beat Montrose on final day of the season
HEAD coach Scott Kellacher praised his team for what they achieved this season as Inverness Caledonian Thistle finished the League One campaign with victory over Montrose.
Goals from Paul Allan and Billy Mckay gave Inverness a 2-0 win at Links Park on Saturday afternoon as they finished the season in seventh place.
Inverness finished the season on 43 points, three points clear of Montrose in eighth and seven points above Annan Athletic in the relegation play-off zone in ninth.
Kellacher, who was appointed head coach after Duncan Ferguson was made redundant after the club went into administration in October, was proud of what his players achieved to survive in League One this campaign.
He said: "We have really good footballers within the team, which helps. We were brilliant today.
"I can't thank the players enough for the effort and commitment they have given us throughout the season.
"They have been so brave - they are young boys, and it could easily have gone the other way.
"They stood up, to a man, and been counted - they have been excellent.
"They played with a freedom and enjoyment on their faces today. We're all here to enjoy football. The players enjoyed it and so did the fans. “
Kellacher said in a press conference earlier this week the club can offer contracts to current players despite still being in administration.
Inverness hope to come out of administration if the Company Voluntary Agreement is voted for on Thursday, May 22.
Kellacher says he is now looking to next season on how to make Caley Thistle capable of challenging for the League One title and being in contention of promotion back to the Championship.
He said: "It didn't feel comfortable a few weeks ago, but the boys stuck with it and remained focused, even when we knew it would be hard.
"All credit goes to the players and fans. The way the club has pulled together is what we were wanting.
"We want to build this club into what it's capable of.
"We didn't hide the fact our aim was to stay in the league this season, but we have to aim for the title next year.
"It was hard with the 15-point deduction, but we got there in the end.
"We want to get back to the top leagues. We want to win it next season.
"I have a big smile on my face because I have enjoyed watching them play. I give them the freedom and I tell them what I want on the training ground and they take that on the pitch more often than not.”
