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I've been in the sports journalism game since 1999, after moving from Glasgow to Inverness. Experience began with Highland News, Inverness Courier. Since 2021, I've been writing for The Press and Journal, focusing largely on Caley Thistle and Ross County.

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Latest posts by paulchalk.bsky.social on Bluesky

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Caley Thistle boss Scott Kellacher 'very concerned' over Dumbarton's 'dangerous' pitch The Inverness head coach took in the Sons' rain-lashed midweek defeat against league leaders Arbroath, and 'hopes no one gets hurt' on the playing surface.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social boss Scott Kellacher issues "dangerous" warning over pitch at @dumbartonfc.bsky.social but he has sympathy for weekend hosts. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

06.03.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle Cult Hero: Owain Fon Williams on being centre stage in European highs with Wales and ICT The goalkeeper played in Caley Thistle's only home Europa League match - then was in a Welsh squad who stormed to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.

Our @ictfc.bsky.social Cult Heroes series continues here with goalkeeper Owain Fon Williams who made history with ICT and Wales... @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

06.03.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alan Savage on Caley Thistle bid for government aid and determination to use homegrown 'core' in seasons ahead 'HIE realise having a strong football club with a bright future is for the good of the community'

Here is the second part of my interview with @ictfc.bsky.social consultant Alan Savage. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

05.03.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE: Caley Thistle 'preferred bidder' timescale revealed - as Alan Savage lays out squad contract renewal drive and longer-term goals Consultant Alan Savage delivered an Inverness buyer update for fans.

Exclusive - @ictfc.bsky.social consultant Alan Savage delivers an upbeat administration update for supporters in the @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

04.03.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ross County's Ronan Hale on his Northern Ireland call-up opportunity The former Cliftonville forward's latest goals come at a good time for the ex-Republic of Ireland under-21 player.

Latest - @rosscounty.bsky.social striker Ronan Hale speaks here about his hot scoring streak and finally getting the green light for Northern Ireland selection. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

17.02.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ross County boss Don Cowie details why skipper Connor Randall's long-awaited goal was fully deserved The Dingwall club's captain rounded off a rousing 3-0 win at Motherwell with a fabulous strike, to the delight of the manager and fans.

Latest - @rosscounty.bsky.social manager Don Cowie explains why his captain Connor Randall deserved to savour a rare goal v Motherwell on Saturday. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

17.02.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ross County goalkeeper Jordan Amissah never lost faith during five-month spell without a club The former Sheffield United keeper on his journey to Scotland's top-flight - and what it means to compete at this level.

Latest - @rosscounty.bsky.social goalkeeper Jordan Amissah on his rapid rise at the Scottish Premiership club. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

14.02.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle goalkeeper Musa Dibaga on adapting to life as a professional player The Spanish keeper explains the challenges he's faced after playing in the East of Scotland and Lowland League before joining ICT.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social goalkeeper Musa Dibaga details his rise from the East of Scotland and Lowland Leagues to the @spflofficial.bsky.social - @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

14.02.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Billy Mckay issues warning Caley Thistle survival fight is still far from over The Inverness striker and assistant manager is aiming to bridge a five-point gap between ninth and eighth place in League One - with just 12 matches to go.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social striker and assistant manager Billy Mckay spells out the task at hand for the ninth-placed Highlanders. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

14.02.2025 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ross County boss Don Cowie backs Stuart Kettlewell for return to management after Motherwell abuse 'no one needs to tolerate' Ahead of County's trip to Fir Park, Ross County manager Cowie understands why ex-Staggies boss Kettlewell quit Well due to fan abuse 'affecting his family'.

Latest - @rosscounty.bsky.social manager Don Cowie defends his friend Stuart Kettlewell after the former @motherwellfc.bsky.social boss quit over abuse towards his family. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

11.02.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle's Danny Devine on shock at how first goal affected side in 3-0 Arbroath loss Inverness captain Devine assessed Saturday's surprise 3-0 slip-up at Gayfield - and expects a reaction against League One's front-runners Stenhousemuir.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social captain Danny Devine admits ICT didn't react well to losing the FIRST goal in the 3-0 defeat at Arbroath. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

09.02.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arbroath 3-0 Caley Thistle: Manager Scott Kellacher demands stronger mindset and blasts big penalty call Angus side show their clinical edge to ease to victory as the Highlanders' relegation rivals extend gaps in League One.

Reaction - @ictfc.bsky.social boss Scott Kellacher was unhappy with his team and the referee after their 3-0 loss at @arbroathfc.bsky.social. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

08.02.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Super Caley' shock at Celtic 25 years ago was 'unbelievable', but great escape would match it - ICT boss Scott Kellacher On the 25th anniversary of Super Caley going ballistic, Kellacher says survival this term would equal both the famous Parkhead win and 2015 Scottish Cup success.

25 years ago - @ictfc.bsky.social boss Scott Kellacher shares his personal story from the night Steve Pele Paterson's heroes knocked Celtic out of the @scottishcup.bsky.social - @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

07.02.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

. @ictfc.bsky.social won the @scottishcup.bsky.social in 2015. Here, cup-winning boss John Hughes and midfielder Ross Draper reflect on reaching the 1/4 finals 10 years ago today. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

07.02.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle CEO Charlie Christie gives upbeat investment update - and details deadline day exit dealings Charlie Christie says Caley Thistle have 3/4 potential buyers - and he's convinced they are courting bonafide investors and not 'another charlatan'.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social interim CEO Charlie Christie delivers positive investment news and discusses Keith Bray's move to Dunfermline which sees the starlet return on loan until May.. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

06.02.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle cult hero Dani Sanchez: 'Terry Butcher stopped me going to my brother's wedding' The creative Spaniard was a First Division title winner under Terry Butcher - and loved his short-lived shot in the top-flight in 2010-2011.

Latest - Caley Thistle Supporters' Trust set to secure spot on @ictfc.bsky.social board - @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

05.02.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle cult hero Dani Sanchez: 'Terry Butcher stopped me going to my brother's wedding' The creative Spaniard was a First Division title winner under Terry Butcher - and loved his short-lived shot in the top-flight in 2010-2011.

Former @ictfc.bsky.social star Dani Sanchez is our latest @pandjsport.bsky.social Cult Hero... Exclusive interview - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

04.02.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle cult hero Dani Sanchez: 'Terry Butcher stopped me going to my brother's wedding' The creative Spaniard was a First Division title winner under Terry Butcher - and loved his short-lived shot in the top-flight in 2010-2011.

Former @ictfc.bsky.social star Dani Sanchez is our latest @pandjsport.bsky.social Cult Hero... Exclusive interview - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

04.02.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle's Paul Allan: 'We have the buzz that was missing when I joined this club' The midfielder helped Inverness make it four wins from their last five games in League One.

EXCLUSIVE - A massive influence in this in-form @ictfc.bsky.social side is Paul Allan. He gives his take here plus details a big shift in mood since when he joined in August. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

02.02.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle 1-0 Queen of the South: Scott Kellacher thrilled as Aberdeen's Alfie Bavidge seals points Inverness see off Queens to keep the pressure on eighth-placed Annan Athletic in the scrap to avoid the League One relegation play-off.

Report and reaction as an Alfie Bavidge goal earns another vital victory for @ictfc.bsky.social over Queen of the South... @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

01.02.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Aberdeen FC's Alfie Stewart is giving Caley Thistle boss Scott Kellacher a headache The midfielder, 18, has been impressed by the attitude of his team-mates at the administration-hit club.

Why is red-hot @afc.co.uk midfielder Alfie Stewart giving @ictfc.bsky.social boss Scott Kellacher a headache? He reveals all here... @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

31.01.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starting XI: Elgin City's Lewis Hyde on his best teammate, toughest opponent and Caley Thistle's journey to the Scottish Cup final The Black and Whites midfielder kicked his career off as a teenager with Inverness - now he's chasing promotion with the Black and Whites.

Starting 11 feature...an insight into the career of Elgin City and former @ictfc.bsky.social midfielder @Lewis Hyde, exclusively in @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

31.01.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle boss Scott Kellacher says there'll be no transfer deadline day panic - but they could yet add to squad Two loan signings from Aberdeen FC have been hits in Inverness, as ICTFC manager Kellacher details his squad situation ahead of the window closing.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social boss Scott Kellacher explains why there will be no deadline day drama but won't rule out another loan swoop... @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

30.01.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scott Kellacher explains why Caley Thistle will never settle for draws while he is in charge Inverness have the chance to leapfrog Annan Athletic into eighth spot if they defeat Queen of the South and their Galabank rivals fail to beat Kelty.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social boss Scott Kellacher explains why he'll never ask his team to settle for draws... @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

28.01.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle's Keith Bray relishes scoring role as ICT turn heat on Annan Athletic in League One survival fight Bray scored his third successive goal in Saturday's 2-1 win at Alloa Athletic as they rounded off three away games in one week on another high note.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social's new top scorer this season, Keith Bray, is confident of scoring more and praises his team-mates for their pin-point deliveries... @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

26.01.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alloa Athletic 1-2 Caley Thistle: Scott Kellacher - 'We're giving ourselves a fighting chance' to stay up The Inverness boss beams with pride as a 1200-mile week ends with a second victory - and he praises his gutsy players and supporters.

Reaction - Proud @ictfc.bsky.social boss Scott Kellacher reacts to the 2-1 win at Alloa which moves his side closer to 8th spot after an epic week of travelling 1200+ miles... @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

25.01.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle boss Scott Kellacher in favour of larger SPFL leagues As Inverness get set for a third away game in a week, the manager shares his views on the benefits of expanded divisions.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social head coach Scott Kellacher wants to see larger @spflofficial.bsky.social leagues - @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

23.01.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caley Thistle's Charlie Gilmour unfazed by third away game in succession after Queen of the South loss The experienced Inverness midfielder explains the determined Highlanders vow to respond to their midweek loss at Palmerston when they visit Alloa this weekend.

Latest - @ictfc.bsky.social midfielder Charlie Gilmour is unfazed by facing a third away match within seven days and wants a reaction after Tuesday's defeat in Dumfries. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

22.01.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Queen of the South 3-2 Caley Thistle: Scott Kellacher reaction as ex-ICT striker Adams Brooks bags a brace in sore Dumfries defeat Alfie Bavidge continues his hot scoring streak for Inverness - but it's a former Caley Jags man, who helps the Doonhamers take the points.

Reaction from @ictfc.bsky.social head coach Scott Kellacher to a rollercoaster 3-2 defeat at Dumfries v Queen of the South - @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

21.01.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor pays tribute to 'infectious character' Jimmy Calderwood, while ex-striker Andrew Barrowman recalls impact The Staggies chief explains the short-term impact of Calderwood, while ex-County striker Andrew Barrowman details a swift reaction after his arrival in Dingwall.

Latest - @rosscounty.bsky.social chairman Roy MacGregor and former Staggies striker Andrew Barrowman (CEO at @raithroversfc.bsky.social) share memories of ex-County boss Jimmy Calderwood, who died on Sunday. @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

20.01.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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