15 Facts About Ross Tokely

Ross Tokely was born on 8 March 1979 and is a Scottish football coach and former professional player who played for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Ross County, Brora Rangers, and Nairn County, he was most recently the manager Nairn County.

Ross Tokely was ICT's longest serving player and currently holds their appearance record.

Ross Tokely holds the distinction of having played and scored in every division of Scottish league football, from Third Division to the SPL, for Inverness.

Ross Tokely was signed to Inverness Caledonian Thistle by manager Steve Paterson and made his first appearance in the side that won the Third Division title in 1997.

Ross Tokely gradually established himself in the side, usually playing at right back, although he has sometimes played in central defence or as a holding midfielder.

Ross Tokely retained his place in the team as Inverness progressed through the Third Division and Second Division to the First Division.

Ross Tokely had more positive successes during this period, notably a fantastic goal against his boyhood heroes Hearts in the 2002 Scottish Cup.

Ross Tokely scored the winning penalty in a shoot-out against Dunfermline Athletic in the following season's League Cup.

Ross Tokely was part of the squad that won promotion to the SPL in 2004, by winning the First Division title.

Ross Tokely's longest spell out of the team came in 2007, when he missed a month of first team action after being sent off for an off the ball punch on Motherwell player Steven McGarry.

Ross Tokely racked up further disciplinary points as he was sent off for a professional foul on the final day of the season against Falkirk.

Nonetheless, Ross Tokely retained his place in the Inverness side after their drop back down to the First Division, helping the club gain promotion straight back to the SPL in 2010.

Ross Tokely agreed a new contract with Inverness in June 2010, despite receiving offers from overseas.

Ross Tokely returned to Inverness to become their Under 16 Youth Team coach.

On 26 April 2024, Ross Tokely was appointed as manager of Highland Football League club Nairn County.