Caley supremo David Sutherland believes SPL safety is within reach thanks to the appointment of Terry Butcher.

"I'm feeling very positive," he said.

"We moved at the right time to secure Terry and Maurice Malpas.

"They've proved to us what we've known all along - that Inverness Caledonian Thistle are basically a good team.

"And with some very good signings before the transfer window closed, we are now ready for the battle to retain our position in the SPL."