Caley Thistle goalkeeping coach Ryan Esson handed testimonial match

Caley Thistle goalkeeping coach Ryan Esson is to receive a testimonial match.

Esson joined Inverness from Hereford Town in August 2008 and kept 46 clean sheets in 187 appearances.

He was part of the Caley Jags side that won the Scottish Cup in May 2015.

Before moving to Inverness, Esson enjoyed spells with hometown team Aberdeen, Shrewsbury Town and Rotherham United.

Caley Thistle manager John Robertson said: “I’m delighted Ryan will benefit from a well-deserved testimonial year for his outstanding service over the past 10 years.

“Ryan has been a tremendous goalkeeper for the club and has played in all three domestic cup finals with the never-to-be-forgotten Scottish Cup victory as the pinnacle of his career.

“Winning the Championship title and Challenge Cup were also tremendous achievements for Ryan and he can look back on his career at ICT with pride.

“Ryan has now moved on to a different challenge with the dual role of goalkeeper coach and under-18s alongside Barry Wilson and it is a task he is relishing every bit as much as he did playing.”