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There are nine teams to keep an eye on starting next Saturday with Hamilton hoping to be the first to beat us in the league this year.

Lucky in the end after significant possession and dominance. Missing chances on a big scale is always dangerous.

Interesting to see Steven Dobbie came on as a sub in the 72nd minute. Storey scored in the 75th minute and Dobbie in the 77th minute. 'HEREFORD 1 AFC FYLDE 4 POWERFUL Fylde ruthlessly exploited Hereford’s lack of defensive steel with a runaway win. Two first-half goals from Nick Haughton were added to by Jamie Stott and substitute Stephen Dobbie to leave the Bulls with nothing but Miles Storey’s consolation strike.'

Still remember Foran and Hayes having a bit of a scrap at East End Park so if the pressure builds today, we must keep our discipline.

Always very dangerous playing the team at the bottom - Alloa under Peter Grant springs to mind.

To me Roddy's tackle just after half time demonstrated how much he wanted to win this game - thereafter the whole team became driven. A great result. On Graham - in the first half he appeared to jump for high balls by ignoring the ball and generally causing trouble for the defender. His one good moment was creating space in the box at 1-0 but Mark made a great save. The subject of divers in football is well documented but he seems to have a history playing against us whereby there have been quite worrying off the ball incidents. The incident with Carson was very underhand but Carson's response appeared to say it all. McCall is not a likeable Manager but for once he did the ethical thing and hooked Graham immediately afterwards. Unless referees are more observant - difficult when a player does things behind their backs - I believe we could see severe injury. Graham and Deas were warned by the referee in the first half but immediately afterwards Graham placed his arms on Deas and whilst Deas responded the referee took no further action. Graham should have been booked for that alone. It was in front of 'Lionel', the referee and our dugout.

It will be interesting to see if Billy gets the nod against Partick. Great to see players back from injury to strengthen the resources available.

By definition I know Bournemouth well and Ryan will be very relaxed there. If he settles in quickly and the Cherries get going again he should become a regular rather than a seat warmer which enhances his chance of playing in the EPL either for Bournemouth under a very good manager or an EPL side. It was a surprise move but I can see the logic. Ted was quite a character. Ryan is slightly different in that respect. Waiting to see how Shinnie copes with him!! On the face of it ICT will now get a decent amount of money from the deal which will be a major bonus.

Curiously I put Partick down as favourites. They have a very good record against us and have three players in a strong Scotland under 21 squad. This is going to be a very tough game for us.

Took a spying trip over the bridge Sunday and sat behind the goal in the Jailend. Superb penalty by Jordan but County surely heading for the Championship.

I know it is unwise to gloat but has anyone else noticed some panic over the bridge? After the latest in Highland clearances by a wealthy owner the new Manager seems concerned at the lack of players at his disposal. After a fortuitous point against St Johnstone Sunday's result in Edinburgh has generated some amusing comments over the bridge. Duds and pish stand out. With Rangers at home and Aberdeen and Celtic away in their next three games things look quite challenging. This could be the season when ICT is really motivated to keep results coming whilst County stretch their chequebook. It looks like Coll might soon be available on the cheap!

Where was Jamie MacDonald? Stunner from Roddy.

Positive but so was the win against Peterhead..........Arbroath away has not been easy so a 1-0 win in the history books looks good. Many lessons to learn based on Robert's analysis and others who witnessed key incidents.

Reassurring!

Arbroath away has to be the toughest start we could have imagined.

One could argue that the game against Hearts on Sunday is a waste of time - however, if we can imagine their kit colours as identical to Arbroath, it offers a great chance to practice how to start with a league win.

Sensible signing. The team appears more balanced this season with regard to age and experience.

Dalneigh is the former horse racing centre of Inverness and thus comparable with Monte Carlo.......not that Ryan will care. The key is the size of the sell on clause Yogi negotiated.

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtics-ryan-christie-closing-5m-20887422 This would be an amazing move for Ryan ....and for ICT.

Pleased to have bought my ticket. Here's hoping Ryan Christie comes on as a late substitute tonight, scores the winner, and is then bought by an EPL club or Nice for a sizeable sum........

All signings have reason to develop. Gardyne does not want to retire just yet. Billy will be just as keen to score now as before. McAlear has a career in front of him with an EPL club if he can develop. Duku still has a point to prove. Gardyne and Billy also add much needed experience that will benefit our really good younger talent. All good news and pleasing in the light of the lockdown mentality we have come to accept but now keen to move forward.

Three very good signings - reason to be optimistic.

Gardyne is a top professional. He would bring great experience to the club. Billy could be a superb addition if he was prepared to accept our wage structure. Disappointed that a supporter would use the term venomous at a time when sports people have had to switch off using social media.

Very good signing.