Ross signs new Caley deal

Midfielder Nick Ross has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract to remain with Inverness until the end of the 2012-13 season.The 19-year-old, who along with Graeme Shinnie was offered his new deal earlier this week, has started 14 of Caley Thistle's 15 fixtures this season as they climbed to fourth place in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.Manager Terry Butcher told the club's official website, www.ictfc.co.uk: "We'd made Nick the offer and were very hopeful he'd accept but it is reassuring to have the contract agreed and signed."He added: "He has come through the youth development ranks at this club and when given the opportunity the lad has made it impossible so far to leave him out of the first team."After the frustration of the Dundee United game being postponed, it is nice to have good news for a change."Nick is a good type, always ready to learn, and he has a very exciting future at this club."

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