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Other than a couple of clearances when under pressure at the back, I don't recall a single "hoof" being played in the match versus Keith. Even with the grass being a bit on the long side and holding up the ball on occasion, we (and Keith) played everything on the deck. Good mixture of direct play (carrying the ball into the box) and spreading it wide and then whipping in balls with pace...both high and low...with a bit of pace and not just floating them in. What was most notable, especially as it was the first pre-season match, was the pace we were playing at. We kept the ball moving and there was lots of overlapping play...which is what Keith really struggled to cope with. Was also pleasing to see us able to make 7 subs without needing to alter the formation or play players out of position....something we wouldn't have been able to do last season. First game so not going to get carried away. Still a few guys to get up to speed fitness wise, but saw nothing to give any cause for concern ahead of the new season...quite the opposite.

Very best of luck with your eye op. Scarlet. You are two ahead of me. The incredible images though ........are you sure that's not the weed or the drams !! ?? Just think you will be able to read all the glowing ICT reports all the better when its done. Fingers crossed for you ,I know what you are going through.

I like Florence. I've only been to Florence, not Dougal. Maybe one day they'll merge.