Inverness Caley Thistle seeks smaller, affordable stadium

Inverness Caledonian Thistle (ICT), a football club facing serious financial issues, may need to find a new home. Former chairman Alan Savage believes the club's current stadium is too big and expensive to maintain. The Caledonian Stadium, which can hold 7,512 fans, has been a financial burden since it opened in 1996 and was upgraded in 2004. Since last summer, Savage has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds to keep the club running after it went into administration due to large debts. Administrators have struggled to find a new owner, putting the club at risk of closure. Savage has promised to support ICT until the end of the current season, which is about six weeks away. He is also willing to help cover some costs for the next two seasons. However, he mentioned needing more financial assistance to ensure the club's survival. Despite the challenges, Savage noted that the team's positive performance on the field has brought excitement to fans. He suggested moving the club to a new stadium at Inverness Campus, which is home to Inverness College and the NHS' Highland National Treatment Centre. This site, opened in 2015, could provide a more suitable venue for the club. Highland Council has stated that it continues to engage with ICT and its stakeholders. The council is looking into the situation, while HIE has yet to comment on Savage's proposal.