Chris Peduck Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 From Today's Scottish Sunday Herald Hamilton 1 Inverness CT 2: Star pupil declares the lesson over as he packs bags 13686809 Richie Foran heads home to open the scoring for Inverness CTPhotograph: SNS 15 May 2011 SCHOOL’S out. That was the feeling around New Douglas Park yesterday, with the many who will not be around for the start of the new term saying emotional farewells. The principal role was occupied by Adam Rooney, who struck his 22nd goal of the season to give Inverness Caledonian Thistle victory and whet the appetites of the watching English scouts from Reading and Derby County. Rooney, whose contract at Inverness has expired, threw his shirt to the travelling fans at the end of the game, although manager Terry Butcher is not yet resigned to losing him. Also heading off is Hamilton’s assistant manager, Stuart Taylor, after four years at the club. He stood in for Billy Reid at the post- match press conference and stated he had “made up my mind last December to leaveâ€. And, of course, the biggest exit of all was that of Accies, as they slid out of the SPL after three seasons, defeat yesterday condemning them to become the first team since league re-organisation in 1975 not to win at least two games at home. Former Stoke City player Rooney admits a return to England appeals. “I came up here to progress my career and I have done that,†he said.†Now I have to sit down and decide what my next move is. I will speak to my agent and see what my options are. I got 22 goals, and I had to get that one today, although Richie Foran was furious that I did not pass the ball.†Butcher said: “Adam can enhance his value by staying with us and we are a perfect fit for him. Last week I put him on the bench to keep the scouts away from him and if he goes he will be a big loss.†Billy Reid had already released eight players as he prepares for life in the First Division. Gary McDonald and David Buchanan took the opportunity to play despite their impending departure. James Chambers went close for Accies on a couple of occasions in the first half, while Butcher screamed down on the touchline for greater effort from his side, who offered few threats. However, it was the visitors who broke the deadlock just before the interval, Aaron Doran skipping past Buchanan and floating a cross to the back post that was headed in by the unmarked Foran. Dougie Imrie almost restored parity before the sides headed to the dressing rooms, with a fierce shot that was beaten away by Jonny Tuffey, but Hamilton did not have too long to wait. They equalised five minutes into the second half when Ally Crawford, one of a clutch of teenagers that the club hope will fashion a swift return to the top flight, delivered a perfect corner for Simon Mensing to attack and he thumped his header beyond Tuffey. If Accies thought the tide had turned in their favour, they were soon given a reality check when Inverness restored their lead. A cross from Shane Sutherland was deftly rolled into the path of Rooney by Nick Ross and the highly-prized Irish striker steered a composed right-foot finish past Tomas Cerny. Imrie remained a thorn in the side of his former employers, sending a shot narrowly wide before carving out the chance that should have levelled the contest once more. He robbed left-back Kenny Gillet in the 72nd minute and knocked the ball wide of Tuffey, who brought him down. Tuffey survived with just a yellow card and enjoyed further good fortune when Mensing’s venomous penalty bounced off the underside to safety. Jim McAlister could yet have soothed the hosts’ frustration but missed an unguarded net after Imrie’s effort had been parried by Tuffey. “That was the story of our season,†said Buchanan, who will now return to England to consider his future. “We played a lot of good football but the league table does not lie. I hope they come back up.†Star pupil declares the lesson over as he packs bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Roooooooneyyyyyyyyyy ,,, Roooooooneyyyyyyyyyyyy ,,,, oh crap wrong one :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saunders89 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 John......Roooooooneyyyyyyyyyy ,,, Roooooooneyyyyyyyyyyyy ,,,, oh crap wrong one again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 22 goals in 43 games across all competitions this season. He's 23 and hails from Dublin - he's a ginger so Bunny will like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkRam Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 And he has done all this in Scotland....... doesn't say much to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 And he has done all this in Scotland....... doesn't say much to be fair Only count as half a goal in Scotland!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkRam Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Only count as half a goal in Scotland!! Your too bloody generous! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Didn't we have him on trial before and didn't bother?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NothernRam Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Didn't we have him on trial before and didn't bother?? That was John Rooney. Currently in MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkRam Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 No I thought that at first but we had john Rooney (Wayne's bro) this seems to be a different Rooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Your too bloody generous! Lol Goal posts are the same size, hence it's a half!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 you can still sing "Roooooney, Rooooney" if you want, for that is his name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 22 goals in 43 games across all competitions this season. He's 23 and hails from Dublin - he's a ginger so Bunny will like him. Yes, he will like him. SPL is slightly lower than the Championship, but only just, if you can score in the SPL you can score in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I think he used to play for Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I think he used to play for Stoke. yes he did. Stoke fans rated him but Pulis did'nt. Not big enough! No relation to shrekgrannybasher either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.shilton Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 JusYes, he will like him. SPL is slightly lower than the Championship, but only just, if you can score in the SPL you can score in the Championship. It isn't slightly lower, any team other than Celtic, Rangers and possibly Hearts would struggle in our league 1. Look how Kenny was turned into a superstar in their league- its pants! That said Rooney has scored a fair few this season so it is unlikely he is total cr*p. Wouldn't mind seeing him arrive if the money was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Looking at his stats on Wiki he looks quite decent. 6ft 2, Hulse type build and has averaged a little under goal 1 in 3 thoughout his career. Says he is Stoke's youngest ever hattrick scorer, the second youngest Sir Stanley Matthews... Like Norfolk & Shilts I've got slight reservations due to it being the Scot Prem but I'd quite like to see this lad signed up if the moneys right. Certainly looks a better prospect than 'r' Theo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Free transfer I think as Caley are trying to get him sign a new 3 year contract at the moment. Can't see him taking up too much room in the wage budget either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 We've not got a great track record in signing Gingers from the SPL, for that reason I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I don't know - If he can just stand in front of goal and let the ball rebound off of him and into the net to win us £60m then I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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