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Duncan Ferguson has been working for free as Caley Thistle sought a buyer Head coach Duncan Ferguson "wouldn't expect to be here next Saturday" with Inverness Caledonian Thistle planning to move into administration within days. The 52-year-old former Everton striker has been in charge since September and has been working for free with the club having lost £1. 2m last season and expecting a deficit this term after relegation to Scottish League 1. Talks broke down this week with businessman David Anderson about a takeover and a crowdfunder failed to raise the £200, 000 sought to avoid administration in October. "All I know is that it could be Monday or Tuesday, " Ferguson told BBC Scotland when asked about administration following Saturday's 1-0 win over Annan Athletic. Inverness Caley Thistle on brink of administration as talks with buyer fail "I am sure Inverness will get over this. It might take a bit of time, a wee bit of pain, but I'm sure they'll get there in the end and they might still be there, because I'm sure the administrator will start with the top earners. "Obviously I am the manager and you imagine he will start with me first. I wouldn't expect to be here next Saturday. " Ferguson admitted "it's been really tough" trying to support his players during such difficult times. "It could be the players' last game, " he said. "A lot of them are young guys and it is a setback in their careers, but I've told them they have a long career ahead of them. " Saturday's win lifted Caley Thistle above Annan into seventh spot - only three points above bottom-placed Dumbarton - but Ferguson believes Caley Thistle can avoid a second successive relegation even if administration brings a 15-point deduction. "We are good enough, " he insisted. "We just don't score enough goals, but if we had converted some of our draws into wins, we would be sitting top of the league just now. "I'll keep fighting until somebody tells me otherwise. I brought a lot of these players to this club and you can see the players are fighting for me. "There is a lot of emotion in the dressing room for the players and myself. " Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy announces his cancer is terminal Norris takes US pole with 'best lap of my career' Do Arsenal have a red card problem - and could it cost them the title? The drone that started a riot How a politically charged match between Serbia and Albania descended into violent chaos Life and death decisions on the frontline Meet the people making sure every second counts Should we take teenagers more seriously? Dr Lucy Foulkes argues that our adolescence shapes us David uncovers the hidden histories of two buildings Discover the lives of residents in London and Berlin during World War Two Why Bloom partnership could be game-changer for Hearts - and Scottish football Will Glasgow be last leg or clever rebirth for Commonwealths? What do athletes think about Glasgow 2026? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team The black coaches leading Orlando Pride to success Which Premier League players have been surprise packages? Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England Why Chelsea are now seeing 'real' Caicedo - Potter Desperate measures bring Pakistan a moment of salvation Rebuilding an empire - how Patriots hope to avoid Man Utd mistakes 'Never give up' - Calafiori's journey from big injury to Premier League How did Tuchel's England appointment happen so quickly and quietly? From heart op to England return - how Isiekwe fought back From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 - who is 'all round good egg' Barry? What does Norris need to do to beat Verstappen? Why the short contract? How will he play? Tuchel's England move explained Eliminated England aren't fit enough - Hartley Tuchel - a sacrifice of principle or best man for England job? Vote now for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year All too familiar as England crumble when it matters most Is there a danger of F1 becoming the best rich drivers? Meet the nominees for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. Video Meet the nominees for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 'I joked I'd give him £500 if he scored' - but did Trent experiment work? Chepngetich breaks marathon world record. Video Chepngetich breaks marathon world record © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.