Mr Cohen and Mr Crooks were previously involved in the liquidation of Rangers in 2012.

Coinciding with Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC’s administration announcement and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) imposed a 15-point deduction to its ranking, as per rules on clubs suffering an insolvency event.

A spokesperson at BDO said: “We can confirm a formal appointment has been made and Inverness Caledonian Thistle is now in administration.

“We understand this will be a difficult and uncertain time for the club, its staff, its loyal fan base and the local community.

“The administrators will be in a position to provide further information and their plan to seek to secure the long term future of the club in due course.”