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It's clear we need to score more goals. Since the demise of Duncball and his ultra caution which for its credit did yield a strong defence we are conceding a lot more. Therefore although we are more creative and forward thinking its putting new pressures on the team to require more goals. Bavidge has been a great bit of business and God knows where we'd be without him but it's getting harder for him to get space and play with the opposition aware of his threat. Several disagreed when I stated Billy was done before the season so now is the time for him to show otherwise and consolidate our push up the table. We've a teenager come in and score more in a month than our seasoned pro all campaign.

The key at the moment is being absolutely focussed on beating Montrose. Nothing else matters.

If we get hit occasionally by 3 or 4 but the setup and tactics are winning more games and putting more points on the board overall then so be it. I think we have a decent balance and I'd be reluctant to change it given that it's working and has us on track to safety.

It was the best result for us tonight when the teams at the top get points and keeps others in touching distance.............but we have to keep winning!

Pos Team Pld W D L F A Pts Arbroath 2-1 Kelty Hearts 1. Arbroath 25 13 4 8 40 28 43 2. Cove Rangers 25 12 5 8 42 29 41 3. Stenhousemuir 25 12 5 8 36 25 41 4. Alloa Athletic 26 9 10 7 37 31 37 5. Q.O.S. 26 10 5 11 28 31 35 6. Kelty Hearts 25 8 7 10 30 27 31 7. Montrose 26 7 9 10 27 34 30 8. Annan Athletic 26 7 6 13 29 48 27 9. Inverness CT 25 11 7 7 28 27 25 10. Dumbarton 25 5 8 12 32 49 8

The more teams in touching distance the better as any of them could go on a wee run.

Not immediately affecting us but an Arbroath win might keep Kelty in our sights.

Among the issues we are asking for updates to be given on are where we are with the administration process, the discussions with interested parties, the timescale for exiting administration and the implications for the club’s licence should things drag on. The meeting also gives anyone present the opportunity to any ask questions that they have.

This is the business model of most of Scottish football (not just the lower leagues TBF) only most fans are too blinded to see it. Majority of clubs are in debt and its wiped out or covered by soft loans from director(s) - plenty clubs are one death or external business collapse from plunging into admin. Biggest shock is that so many are literally hanging on by the smallest margins every year.

Despite the fact that another team in administration would lift us out of the danger zone, for sure, I would not wish the situation our club has been in on anyone. I also think it would take away a bit the monumental efforts that our team have put in this season to escape the drop, which has been nothing short of amazing. Something is very wrong in the lower leagues system, that so many clubs are struggling. Like any other business, clubs must learn to live within their means.