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Still hoping to see McKay and Duku on together, although I realise that this might not be the match in which to experiment. What's the news on Gardyne?

Well, if it's around 1968 or 1969, then I'm playing the records before the game and at half-time. The Dambusters' March, anyone?

Can't complain at 4-0, although I think it flattered us. Buckie just ran out of steam towards the end. One of things that impressed me most was Cammy Mackay's distribution of the ball. Better than Ridgers' - no aimless punts downfield (or off the field). Although I will accept that we were playing a different class of opposition today. He also had a few moments when he had to look sharp, so it's good to know that he's there. Hope McKay didn't injure himself scoring the last goal.

Just to add my tuppence worth: Ridgers probably had more to do yesterday than he did in all three previous league matches combined. I do wish he could keep his goal kicks and clearances on the pitch. Just aim up the middle, Mark Walsh didn't have a good day, but in previous matches he and Carson have been very effective attacking down the right. Sutherland - well, I said earlier I'd like to see McKay and Duku on together. I still can't make up my mind about Duku. He runs his socks off and puts himself about - I think it's great how he challenges the opposition when they are in possession deep inside their own half. But he covers so much ground that sometimes he isn't where you'd want him. And, as Johndo says, he's not a physical player. I wonder how he'll do on heavy winter pitches.

I would like to see an experiment, of Billy McKay starting alongside Manny Duku, with Shane Sutherland on the bench. I don't think that Sutherland and Duku have established any sort of partnership, and I think that it's Sutherland who is usually the less adventurous of the two. Put McKay and Duku on together, and either they will click and score a barrowload of goals, or they will both go AWOL with no understanding of where the other is. The Buckie game is the best opportunity to try out something like that. Very pleased with the four 1-0s, of course. But some time soon we are going to have to score more than one goal!

In that case, I predict a 0-0. Oddly enough, I am sure that quite a few of us would take it.

One of the signs of a great player is that he can influence the game even when he's not on the pitch

It should be on Kilmarnock's streaming channel - https://ppv.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/ - but they haven't posted any information yet.

Looks like next week's game is our first "must-win" of the season I thought Sean Welsh looked really good when he was on. Another great shift from David Carson, too. Not convinced by the attack, though. Would like to see more people getting forward, quicker, and together - instead of a lonely figure trying to hold the ball up until support arrives. And it might just be because he was close to the camera for the second half, but I don't see Michael Gardyne doing much. He is the epitome of an older experienced pro - rarely running, but not making mistakes either. Usually playing safe balls - sideways. Would like to have seen Aaron Doran brought on much earlier to try to liven up the left-hand side of the attack, which was no comparison with Walsh and Carson on the right. But, hey - 3 points!

Fron reading a couple of reports, it looks like the problems in the stands were due to power supply failure. The wifi problem affected their electronic ticketing system - they couldn't scan QR codes, and still had hundreds of home fans outside of the ground. The most constructive thing now would be for Raith to send a full report on what happened to all other clubs, and for all clubs to check their own vulnerability to such risks.

March 23rd, this year. Buckie 2, ICT 3 Can we get their commentator in for the streaming, please? "Jings almichty!!"

What size of crowd could be expected for a home cup tie against an Old Firm club early next year?

Surely all the council could do is give the mobile service providers a nudge? I'm not doubting you, but I'm suprised, given that the Longman is flat, and that all the industry and businesses there must require good coverage. Perhaps the structure of the stand that you were in was interfering with the signal? The big shiny fancy buildings in London, with their metal frameworks, are notoriously bad for this. Added later: if there really is a problem, then it could be a good opportunity for the club to earn a little money by allowing one or more service providers to set up masts in the ground. For example, on top of a stand - highest point in the area, apart from perhaps the maltings buildings and the bridge itself.

It was obvious that the South Stand block with the second 'E' in "INVERNESS" was being kept empty, to keep all you hooligans apart

That's 3 weeks' time, not 3 days Nothing now till Ayr in a couple of weeks. And we never do well after a break...

Tuesday ???

My thought, too, when he came on. But what do we know?

I think it's especially important today, given that Raith lost 4 goals in the last 20-odd minutes last week. But had also scored 4 goals before that. Put the pressure on their defence from the very start, I would say. An early goal would surely make them think of the last quarter of their game last week.

Next Saturday's opponents had a 4-0 lead with 25 minutes to go, and ended up with only 1 point Study them well, lads, before next week.

Well I got that competely wrong at half-time. Did anyone count the offsides? Going to have to work to learn to avoid that - can't afford to throw away so many chances in such a competitive league. A hard-fought win, but partly because we are still not firing on all cylinders. Difficult to see a structure, or a consistent threat. Walsh had good spells, but ultimately faded. Duku puts himself about but with little luck - perhaps his team-mates should learn that they might get the ball off him in unexpected situations. I only remembered that MacGregor was playing just before he was subbed. But three points are what it's all about!

Agreed. Keep it short, keep it on the ground, and move it quickly. We'll have the sun behind us in the second half, but there's no wind to speak of. Impressed by the way Duku sticks himself into situations where others wouldn't bother. Hasn't paid off yet, but will do at some point. Frustrating how often we were caught offside, but we seem to learned as the game went on.

PPV for Raith game is £15.

I agree with that, especially given the size of the divisions. Having seen even Hearts, Hibs and the Dundee clubs relegated recently, no club apart from the Old Firm and maybe Aberdeen can regard a Premiership place as a given. The frustrating thing is that if the divisions were a sensible size, then we could well be a more permanent fixture in the top flight.

What time would you be passing through Hertfordshire?

Please go away and practise penalties. There will be more important ones than those.