ICT Head Coach Billy Dodds signs contract extension

He's now contracted through to the summer of 2024/2025.

Author: Liam RossPublished 7th Jun 2023

Billy Dodds has signed a two year contract extension to remain as Head Coach of Caley Thistle.

The former Rangers, Aberdeen, Dundee United and Scotland striker Dodds led ICT to the Scottish Cup final last week, which ended in a 3-1 loss against Celtic, in what is only his second season in charge.

Last season, he oversaw the team which reached the Premiership Play Off final, but narrowly lost out to St Johnstone.

He's now contracted through to the summer of 2024/2025.

A statement by ICT said: "The Club is very happy to announce that Head Coach Billy Dodds signed a two year extension last week.

"In his first full season as Head Coach at ICT, Billy led the team through a roller coaster season which ultimately saw us in a thrilling play-off run which only ended in heartbreak in the 2nd half of the Premiership Play-off Final in Perth.

"Our second year under Billy saw the squad struck by unprecedented injury to almost the entire team, but once again culminated in a thrilling end to the season which saw us facing Premiership Champions Celtic in another historic Scottish Cup Final, the club’s 2nd in only 8 years. A heroic performance followed from the team which saw us in the game right up until the final minutes of injury time.

"The new two year deal sees Billy contracted through to the summer of 2024/25."

Elsewhere, Caley Thistle have also confirmed Steven Boyd and Ben Woods have left the club.

The ICT statement said: "Both players have been exemplary professionals.

"We'd like to thank Steven and Ben for their service, and we wish them all the very best in the future."

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