Good subject and post Luddite, The timing is right as whilst predictions about how ICT would/ could get on the CHPS when we won promotion was in full swing, we had no idea what the player pool would really be come August. I’ve not seen any match so far but the posts back from those that did indicate we are a bit away from being at the level required to compete (and importantly win) in the CHPS. Have we enough quality to replace or improve the player level from last season ? - Far too early to say however I still expect a couple of players to come through the door. Personally I believe we will be tested a lot more defensively, and whilst the goalie and back four will do the heavy lifting here, strikers and the midfield cannot go missing in this task. Kells roll in having a good season will be important. He has had 20 odd months under his belt now and gained enough experience to take the players he has to come up with the best tactics and game plan to get results, (ideally a few draws away and victories at home). Ultimately I’m optimistic we can secure ourselves in the ‘middle-pack’ knowing promotion ain’t going to happen, but get results that keep the threatened two or three relegate teams 4 - 6 points below us. A good season 26-27 season for me is fifth (think it’s possible). A poor one is eighth. bc
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big cherly · 23 minutes ago 23 min
Alloa 2 - 1 Ross County :015:
Ayr 0 - 0 Dunfermline ET & Penalities - Dunfermline win 7 - 6 on penalties
Brechin 0 - 3 Livingston
Cowdenbeath 0 - 5 Falkirk
Dundee United 1 - 0 Airdrie United AET
Hibs 4 - 0 Peterhead :007:
Motherwell 3 - 2 Partick Thistle
Queen of the South 1 - 2 Kilmarnock AET
Queens Park 0 - 0 Aberdeen ET & Penalities - Queens Park win 5 - 3 on penalties :015: :015: :015: :015: :015:
St. Johnstone 3 - 0 Elgin AET
St. Mirren 3 - 1 Stenhousemuir
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Not all results are final but there look to be a few tough games for SPL sides tonight. Some horrendous booing for the fat Tan Man which was enjoyable! Some have gone to ET. Heres hoping we don't suffer the same tomorrow!