The SFL suggested that a joint application might be more successful and the boards of Caley and Thistle decided to merge .
Caledonian decided to apply for membership , as did city rivals Inverness Thistle .
The SFL suggested that a joint application might be more successful and the boards of Caledonian and Thistle decided to merge .
Caledonian decided to apply for membership , as did city rivals Inverness Thistle .