 He was awarded the "Clydesdale Bank Player of the Month" award for his four goals and two penalties obtained against Celtic and Heart of Midlothian in December, helping his team to pick up 15 points out of 18.He continued his excellent form in January 2008, netting another brace and obtaining a penalty in a 3–0 victory against Gretna, giving Inverness its fifth home win in a row.On 27 February, Niculae scored again in a 1–2 away defeat against Celtic.