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 ·
Monday 6th Oct @ 2pm - drawn by Billy Connelly! So, fans will surely be justified in claiming that the draw is 'a ******* joke'!
Teams in the hat:
Championship
Rangers
Cowdenbeath
Raith Rovers
Alloa Athletic
Livingston
Dumbarton
League One
Stilring Albion
Dunfermline Athletic
Stenhousemuir
Morton
Airdrieonians
Brechin City
Peterhead
Ayr United
Stranraer
Forfar Athletic
League Two
East Stirlingshire
Queen’s Park
Albion Rovers
Berwick Rangers
East Fife
Clyde
Annan Athletic
Montrose / Arbroath
Highland League
Brora Rangers
Nairn County
Lowland League
Edinburgh City
East Kilbride / Spartans
Juniors
Linlithgow Rose
Hurlford United
Bo’ness United
Other
Forres Mechanics / Elgin City