Inverness Caley Thistle have pulled the plug on plans to play in Europe next season - because of Elton John.

The singer will play a concert at the club's Caledonian Stadium on July 15, which clashes with the second round of the Intertoto Cup.

It's the second year in a row Caley have missed out on the tournament after failing to win a place last summer.

Director of football Graeme Bennett said: "We're withdrawing our interest in the Intertoto Cup.

"The cup dates clash with an Elton John concert at the stadium and that would have been a big issue."