Inverness are riding a wave of optimism. After exiting administration at the tail end of last season and comfortably retaining their place in the League, the Highland side are now dreaming of a return to the Championship.
They’ve racked up eight goals in their opening four games, conceding just twice – both against Stenhousemuir. If not for their points deduction, we’d be previewing a visit to top-of-the-table Inverness.
Strong Start to the Season
Scott Kellacher’s side have begun the campaign in fine form, with goals spread throughout the team.
- Montrose, Peterhead, and Kelty all failed to score against Inverness, who swept them aside.
- The only blemish came against Stenhousemuir, a 2–1 defeat. However, the result did not reflect the performance: Inverness had 19 attempts on goal, scoring once, while Stenhousemuir converted 2 goals from just 4 shots.
The basis of their success is their confident, possession-based football. On the ball, Inverness pass fluidly with constant movement and runners off the ball, making them difficult to contain. Add flashes of quality from their summer recruits, and it’s clear why they look like genuine title contenders.
New Signings
Key Additions
- Alfie Bavidge – The Scotland U19 international striker returns to Inverness. A rising star, he has been deployed on the left to cut inside, allowing Billy McKay or Chanka Zimba to lead the line. Keeping him quiet will be crucial for an Alloa success.
- David Wotherspoon – With two Scottish Cups and a League Cup to his name, “Spoony” brings pedigree and creativity. At 35, he still has the ability to torment defences with his guile and experience.
Other Summer Signings
- Ross Millen
- Joe Chalmers
- Ross Munro
- Logan Ross
- Chanka Zimba
- Alfie Stewart
- Liam Sole
- Mitchell Robertson
Last Meeting
It was an end-to-end contest that either side could have edged. Alfie Stewart fired Inverness in front early on, before Alloa levelled after the break through Scott Taggart’s glancing header into the far corner. Both teams struck the woodwork, while Billy McKay was denied from the penalty spot by Morrison’s outstanding double save. The drama continued late on as Inverness were reduced to ten men when Remi Savage was shown red — a match that truly had a bit of everything.
