Paul Chalk
@paulchalk.bsky.social
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.
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...
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.
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March 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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...
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...
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.
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March 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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...
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...
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'
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March 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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...
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...
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.
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March 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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...
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...
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.
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February 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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...
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...
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.
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February 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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...
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...
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.
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February 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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...
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...
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.
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February 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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...
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...
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.
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February 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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...
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...
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'.
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February 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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...
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...
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.
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February 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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...
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...
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.
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February 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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...
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...
'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.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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...
. @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...
February 7, 2025 at 7:03 AM
. @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...
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...
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'.
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February 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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...
Latest - Caley Thistle Supporters' Trust set to secure spot on @ictfc.bsky.social board - @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
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.
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February 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Latest - Caley Thistle Supporters' Trust set to secure spot on @ictfc.bsky.social board - @pandjsport.bsky.social - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
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Former @ictfc.bsky.social star Dani Sanchez is our latest @pandjsport.bsky.social Cult Hero... Exclusive interview - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
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.
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February 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Former @ictfc.bsky.social star Dani Sanchez is our latest @pandjsport.bsky.social Cult Hero... Exclusive interview - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
Former @ictfc.bsky.social star Dani Sanchez is our latest @pandjsport.bsky.social Cult Hero... Exclusive interview - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
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.
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February 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Former @ictfc.bsky.social star Dani Sanchez is our latest @pandjsport.bsky.social Cult Hero... Exclusive interview - www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
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...
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.
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February 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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...
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...
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.
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February 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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...
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...
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.
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January 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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...
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...
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.
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January 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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...
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...
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.
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January 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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...
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...
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.
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January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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...
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...
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.
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January 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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...