Just wondeing if anyone knows what our highest ever points total in the spl. I'm sure i'd be able to find out if I took the time, but I'm being lazy!!

Took me all of thirty seconds mate........58 Pts in 05/06 season

What is galling is that in 2008/09 we were relegated with 37 points and a goal difference of -21. If you look at the current table, three teams will finish with less than 37 points this season. Hibs play Aberdeen so both can reach 37 but Hibs goal difference would have to be -21 if Aberdeen won. If Hamilton beat ICT - Terry will go absolutely ape if they do - they will reach just 29 points. As a reminder St Mirren were also on 37 points the year we were relegated but even if they squeeze a win against St Johnstone this weekend they will only reach 35. Last year they managed 34 points but were save by Kilmarnock on 33 and Falkirk on 31.

58 Pts in 05/06 season

Yes, a lot of people might be surprised that our most successful season ever (so far!) came under the management of Craig Brewster until January then Charlie Christie for the remainder.

And with an impressive goal difference as well.

Looking at this seasons table, it's really frustrating seeing Motherwell in the top 6 when you see their goal difference. They've been on the end of an absolute hiding on more than one occasion this season (including one at TCS not that long ago), but they got a wee run of results at the right time when ICT were drawing or losing, to sneak 6th place.

On recent form we are also 3 points behind leaders Rangers and have as many points as Celtic.

It would be interesting to compare our points total to other teams first seasons after being promoted from the First Division, I'm sure someone will know if we are up there with the best or not.

Something makes me think Livingston had a stonking season after they were promoted and finshed third?

And just look at them now! It pays to at least try to balance the books.