Born
Dingwall, Scotland
Alan Hercher
Biography
Alan signed for Caledonian in 1986 and after three seasons went to Stirling Macedonia in Australia. Returned to Telford Street in 1990/91 and transitioned from Caledonian to Caledonian Thistle in 1994. Became an instant Caley Thistle hero with a hat-trick against Arbroath in the first ever league match. First club captain and top scorer 1994/95 with seven goals. Third Division Championship medal 1996/97. Testimonial match against St Johnstone on 28 July 1997. Later played for Clachnacuddin & Brora Rangers. Alan scored 23 goals in 79 appearances. As well as being a terrific footballer, Alan was a top bloke and always…Read moreRead less
Alan signed for Caledonian in 1986 and after three seasons went to Stirling Macedonia in Australia. Returned to Telford Street in 1990/91 and transitioned from Caledonian to Caledonian Thistle in 1994.
Became an instant Caley Thistle hero with a hat-trick against Arbroath in the first ever league match. First club captain and top scorer 1994/95 with seven goals. Third Division Championship medal 1996/97. Testimonial match against St Johnstone on 28 July 1997. Later played for Clachnacuddin & Brora Rangers.
Alan scored 23 goals in 79 appearances. As well as being a terrific footballer, Alan was a top bloke and always made time to speak to those that met him.
Alan sadly passed away from cancer at the age of 52.
Became an instant Caley Thistle hero with a hat-trick against Arbroath in the first ever league match. First club captain and top scorer 1994/95 with seven goals. Third Division Championship medal 1996/97. Testimonial match against St Johnstone on 28 July 1997. Later played for Clachnacuddin & Brora Rangers.
Alan scored 23 goals in 79 appearances. As well as being a terrific footballer, Alan was a top bloke and always made time to speak to those that met him.
Alan sadly passed away from cancer at the age of 52.
Statistics
- Apps
- 62 (17)
- Goals
- 23
- Yel
- 3
- Red
- 1
- Goals/game
- 0.29
- Minutes
- 5647
- Seasons
- 3
- Wins
- 32
- Draws
- 21
- Losses
- 26
Club spells
First Spell
Joined: 1 Aug 1994 · Left: 1 Jul 1997
Other clubs played for
Managers played under
| Manager | First appearance | Last appearance | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Baltacha | 9 Aug 1994 | 13 May 1995 | 16 (7) |
| Steve Paterson | 26 Aug 1995 | 1 Feb 1997 | 46 (10) |
Timeline
Signed
First competitive appearance · First competitive goal
East Stirlingshire 0–2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle· League Cup · Firs Park, Falkirk
A fine performance by Caledonian Thistle in their first competitive match won them a second round tie against Dundee. The home 'keeper Moffat denied both Hercher and McAllister but the deadlock was broken in the 36th minute when Wilson Robertson scored after a 1-2 with…
First competitive hat-trick
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 5–2 Arbroath· SFL Third Division · Telford Street Park, Inverness
Last goal
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 4–1 Arbroath· SFL Third Division · Caledonian Stadium, Inverness
Last appearance
Montrose 0–2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle· SFL Third Division · Links Park, Montrose
SFL Third Division winners medal
13 of 36 league matches (36.1%)
Recorded contract end
Died
Inverness, Scotland
Appearances (79)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 1997 | Montrose | 0–2 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W |
| 25 Jan 1997 | Inverness CT | 1–3 | Hamilton Academical | Scottish Cup1996/97 | L |
| 18 Jan 1997 | Inverness CT | 4–1 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W |
| 13 Jan 1997 | Stranraer | 1–1 | Inverness CT | Scottish Cup1996/97 | D |
| 2 Nov 1996 | East Stirlingshire | 0–0 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | D |
| 26 Oct 1996 | Forfar Athletic | 2–0 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | L |
| 19 Oct 1996 | Cowdenbeath | 3–4 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W |
| 12 Oct 1996 | Montrose | 2–2 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | D |
| 5 Oct 1996 | Inverness CT | 2–0 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W |
| 28 Sep 1996 | Ross County | 1–3 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W |
| 14 Sep 1996 | Inverness CT | 2–0 | East Stirlingshire | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W |
| 7 Sep 1996 | Albion Rovers | 0–0 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | D |
| 31 Aug 1996 | Inverness CT | 1–0 | Alloa | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W |
| 27 Aug 1996 | Stirling Albion | 3–1 | Inverness CT | Challenge Cup1996/97 | L |
| 24 Aug 1996 | Forfar Athletic | 3–1 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | L |
| 17 Aug 1996 | Inverness CT | 1–3 | Cowdenbeath | SFL Third Division1996/97 | L |
| 3 Aug 1996 | Clyde | 1–0 a.e.t. | Inverness CT | League Cup1996/97 | L |
| 4 May 1996 | Inverness CT | 1–2 | Livingston | SFL Third Division1995/96 | L |
| 27 Apr 1996 | Brechin City | 0–1 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W |
| 20 Apr 1996 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Albion Rovers | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D |
| 13 Apr 1996 | Inverness CT | 2–0 | Cowdenbeath | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W |
| 6 Apr 1996 | Inverness CT | 0–3 | East Stirlingshire | SFL Third Division1995/96 | L |
| 30 Mar 1996 | Queens Park | 1–2 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W |
| 23 Mar 1996 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D |
| 16 Mar 1996 | Ross County | 2–1 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | L |
| 12 Mar 1996 | Inverness CT | 0–0 | Alloa | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D |
| 9 Mar 1996 | Inverness CT | 0–3 | Rangers | Scottish Cup1995/96 | L |
| 5 Mar 1996 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Queens Park | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D |
| 2 Mar 1996 | Livingston | 2–2 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D |
| 28 Feb 1996 | Albion Rovers | 0–2 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W |
Goals scored (23)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 1997 | Inverness CT | 4–1 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W | 28′ |
| 18 Jan 1997 | Inverness CT | 4–1 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W | 58′ |
| 19 Oct 1996 | Cowdenbeath | 3–4 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W | 76′ |
| 14 Sep 1996 | Inverness CT | 2–0 | East Stirlingshire | SFL Third Division1996/97 | W | 35′ |
| 27 Apr 1996 | Brechin City | 0–1 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W | 31′ |
| 23 Mar 1996 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D | 75′ |
| 5 Mar 1996 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Queens Park | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D | 71′ |
| 28 Feb 1996 | Albion Rovers | 0–2 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W | 76′ |
| 12 Feb 1996 | East Fife | 1–1 1–3 pens | Inverness CT | Scottish Cup1995/96 | W | 90′ |
| 6 Jan 1996 | Inverness CT | 3–2 | Livingston | Scottish Cup1995/96 | W | 77′ |
| 11 Nov 1995 | Queens Park | 0–3 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W | 50′ |
| 14 Oct 1995 | Inverness CT | 3–2 | Cowdenbeath | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W | 3′ |
| 30 Sep 1995 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Ross County | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D | 16′ |
| 9 Sep 1995 | Inverness CT | 3–1 | Queens Park | SFL Third Division1995/96 | W | 88′ |
| 2 Sep 1995 | Albion Rovers | 2–2 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D | 13′ |
| 2 Sep 1995 | Albion Rovers | 2–2 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1995/96 | D | 35′ |
| 13 May 1995 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Queens Park | SFL Third Division1994/95 | D | 72′ |
| 6 May 1995 | Inverness CT | 3–0 | Ross County | SFL Third Division1994/95 | W | 58′ |
| 15 Apr 1995 | Cowdenbeath | 1–3 | Inverness CT | SFL Third Division1994/95 | W | 67′ |
| 13 Aug 1994 | Inverness CT | 5–2 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1994/95 | W | 13′ |
| 13 Aug 1994 | Inverness CT | 5–2 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1994/95 | W | 31′ |
| 13 Aug 1994 | Inverness CT | 5–2 | Arbroath | SFL Third Division1994/95 | W | 33′ |
| 9 Aug 1994 | East Stirlingshire | 0–2 | Inverness CT | League Cup1994/95 | W | 45′ |