League
Inverness CT0–1Arbroath
Luke Donnelly 47′
Lineups
Inverness CT
Inverness CT · Starting XI
Inverness CT · Substitutes
Inverness CT · Subs used
- Mitchell Curryfor Aaron Doran64′
- Roddy MacGregorfor James Keatings64′
- Nikolay Todorovfor Jordan White70′
Inverness CT · Manager
Inverness CT · Cautions
- Not recorded
Arbroath
Arbroath · Starting XI
- Derek Gaston
- Mark Whatley
- Ricky Little
- Thomas O'Brien
- Colin Hamilton
- Scott Stewart
- Miko Virtanen
- David Gold
- Bobby Linn
- Michael McKenna
- Luke Donnelly
Arbroath · Substitutes
- Darren Jamiesom
- Jason Thomson
- Gavin Swankie
- Omar Kader
- Greig Spence
- James Murphy
- Steven Doris
Arbroath · Subs used
- Omar Kader -> Bobby Linn73′
- Greig Spence -> Luke Donnelly77′
- James Murphy -> David Gold83′
Arbroath · Manager
- Dick Campbell
Arbroath · Cautions
- Colin Hamilton20′
- Miko Virtanen76′
Match report
Bleak House We were hoping for a White Xmas, instead we got a Dickensian novel, Bleak House, as Arbroath deservedly took all three points with a disciplined performance against a complete team of misfits with only Mark Ridgers earning his crust. The goal came just after the break with Luke Donnelly stroking home after we lost the ball near the visitors box. That triggered a terse exchange between Ridgers and his defence with Rooney the brunt of the exchange. All this came after an eye gouging first half which was topped by a more than inept second half with Arbroath…Read moreRead less
Bleak House
We were hoping for a White Xmas, instead we got a Dickensian novel, Bleak House, as Arbroath deservedly took all three points with a disciplined performance against a complete team of misfits with only Mark Ridgers earning his crust. The goal came just after the break with Luke Donnelly stroking home after we lost the ball near the visitors box. That triggered a terse exchange between Ridgers and his defence with Rooney the brunt of the exchange. All this came after an eye gouging first half which was topped by a more than inept second half with Arbroath more likely to increase their lead without having to try too hard. You can only paper over the cracks for so long and today we were found wanting as part time Arbroath, not for the first time this season, turned us over.
It's such a shame that a decade of so many highs has ended with an all time low.
Ridgers had to make a great block in the first half and two terrific second half saves to spare our blushes further whilst we were incapable of troubling the keeper who worked harder kicking the mud off his boots on the goal post than dealing with anything Inverness had to offer.
On a weekend when every other result was in our favour, we could not help ourselves, and that's a bit of a concern. In fact, we are almost as close to Alloa Athletic as we are to Dundee United, only one point in it. I suggest we will be closer to the team at the bottom come the end of the season.
Mark Ridgers was our MotM and that should tell you all you need to know about our inability to trouble Arbroath.
I can't think of any outfield player who deserved passmarks other than possibly Miles Storey who at least put in some effort although not always channeling his runs in the right direction or getting an end product with wasteful crosses. Charlie Trafford made less mistakes than others, but played it safe instead of hurting the defence.
Otherwise, we were a complete omnishambles.
We remain second in the league for now, but unless we kick on, then we won't be there come the end of the season.
Take nothing away from Arbroath who will be rightly delighted with the result, but this report is all about our inability to play football at a level required for promotion. In truth, the Smokies cigared this, so well done to them for a very successful year
We were hoping for a White Xmas, instead we got a Dickensian novel, Bleak House, as Arbroath deservedly took all three points with a disciplined performance against a complete team of misfits with only Mark Ridgers earning his crust. The goal came just after the break with Luke Donnelly stroking home after we lost the ball near the visitors box. That triggered a terse exchange between Ridgers and his defence with Rooney the brunt of the exchange. All this came after an eye gouging first half which was topped by a more than inept second half with Arbroath more likely to increase their lead without having to try too hard. You can only paper over the cracks for so long and today we were found wanting as part time Arbroath, not for the first time this season, turned us over.
It's such a shame that a decade of so many highs has ended with an all time low.
Ridgers had to make a great block in the first half and two terrific second half saves to spare our blushes further whilst we were incapable of troubling the keeper who worked harder kicking the mud off his boots on the goal post than dealing with anything Inverness had to offer.
On a weekend when every other result was in our favour, we could not help ourselves, and that's a bit of a concern. In fact, we are almost as close to Alloa Athletic as we are to Dundee United, only one point in it. I suggest we will be closer to the team at the bottom come the end of the season.
Mark Ridgers was our MotM and that should tell you all you need to know about our inability to trouble Arbroath.
I can't think of any outfield player who deserved passmarks other than possibly Miles Storey who at least put in some effort although not always channeling his runs in the right direction or getting an end product with wasteful crosses. Charlie Trafford made less mistakes than others, but played it safe instead of hurting the defence.
Otherwise, we were a complete omnishambles.
We remain second in the league for now, but unless we kick on, then we won't be there come the end of the season.
Take nothing away from Arbroath who will be rightly delighted with the result, but this report is all about our inability to play football at a level required for promotion. In truth, the Smokies cigared this, so well done to them for a very successful year
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