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Its not over till its over. Results were good for us tonight, very good infact. Queens getting a point away from home was a suprise, but shows that Dundee are needing a bigger fix than the boost of a new manager! 5 away games in the next 6 coming up for them now, starting with our feeder club at the weekend. Big 6 pointer coming up. Suddenly want Dundee to get a draw, but that would be a tall order. County might take their eye of the ball though. Most importantly WE must concentrate on what WE do. We cannot do anything about the other games. Partick away is a massive game now, as its very possible a point would put us top, but if we only get a point and go top it means we will have dropped points against County!! Dunfermline will feel disappointed tonight, but are certainly not out of it yet. But they will have to get back to winning ways. Partick getting a win tonight will have them more confident on Saturday, but its games like this we have to battle through to get where we want. CMON THE CALEY THISTLE, KEEP IT GOING BOYS. should say well done to county though, but think we set the seeds for their win tonight. 5 years in the SPL and they dont like coming north Hibs, usually go down the A9 empty handed!! Might take county's focus away the closer the Celtic game comes. Heres hoping.

Wish I taped the Dundee game now. Well done to the Doonhammers. The effect that a new manager can have is astonishing, Queens were on the worst run possible. Well done to the new management team in Dumfries. Hope it doon hill from now for you though.

Maybe its the SPL that appointed Chisholm, A combination of all SPL clubs not wanting a long trek up the A9 next season. CONSPIRACY THEORIES?????

Russel Duncan is the professionals professional. I have liked Russeldinho since he came to us. Sure he has bad games, dont they all, but he is always trying his best and NEVER GOES HIDING. His rate of winning tackles, and blocking passes must be exceptional, but during some games he will then not find his team mate. Fans tend to forget the good bits and dwell on the not so good bits. But something tells me, after Pele, Robbo, Brew, Charlie, Brew, and Tel always pick him, and the players prefer him to be in the side, he has something most professionals like and want on the park. However, until recently he has always had trouble getting the fans behind him. Marmite comes to mind. Well, I have always said he gives us better balance, backbone and grit, and for me he should always be one of the first names on the team sheet. Makes us more solid. Captain? Would be interesting to see how he would react to the added status. I would also think Mr ICT Rossco would be outstanding if Grant were to pass it on. Anyone ever think that having such a comanding former centre half watching every kick adds to the pressure, but saying that, first rule of defending is to put the ball where the opposition can not score. Row D in Clach Park makes it difficult to score, But its a team that defends, and individuals that make it spark.

Under 15s and 17s were away at Killie at the weekend. Havent found out the home results of the 13s and 14s, but the 15s unfortunately lost 4-2. 17s had a tremendous result winning 1-4 away, with team playing exceptionally well. Calum Dingwall, Jack Sutherland, and Adam MacLeod got two. Seemingly was denied a hattrick from a very poor offside decision according to Duncan Shearer. Next up Stenhousemuir on Sunday, 1 pm, Charleston

A team will normally play to the teams strengths. Rooney has a good level of pace, so the long punt can be quite successful for us, sometimes. Think Adam has scored quite a few from the long balls over the top this season, and missed a good few too. But yes if Johnny Hayes has a few decent touched early on it is far more pleasing on the eye for him to do a Messi down the wing, with a cross or coming inside to link up well. But if Ryan Esson scores the first tomorrow night with a panic clearance from a bad back pass, or Foran finishes of a 25 pass finish, I think I will cheer just as loudly at this stage of the season. Horses for courses. Aidrie could be a passing attacking team tomorrow night giving an open game, but sadly I dont think so. If we go a couple up, confidence flows and we play on the deck more, but pressure does determin players form too, and over the top sometimes is the easiest way to play into the game initially, and let the touch come.

Chisholm will do ok with Dundee tomorrow, as they are at home, and Queens away record is as poor as Dundee's. Would be a big suprise, but a very nice suprise, to see Queens turn them over. Think we need to concentrate on our own game first, and ensure we dont do a St Midden andthrow away our chance. Come on boys grasp the nettle, go at them in 100 mph fashion, mix it up, go down the wing, over the top for Rooney, and support from midfield, and dont stop until we are 3 goals up if we can. Goal difference could be important, so we need to match or better dundee, or Dunfermline, or County. We cant do a thing about all the other games, but dont think Dundee, Dunfermline, County or ourselves will go through the next 6 weeks unscathed. We will probably take a low blow at some stage, and it may be when we arent expecting it, or a player diving against us and getting what he wanted. Remember Dundee have to go away to County, Dunfermline, a hacked off Ian MacCalls Partick, Semi finalist Raith, and ourselves. If they win away to each of us they will deserve to go up, but cant see that happening. Dark horses Dunfermline have arrived almost unnoticed, and its fortunate we have them up here. So lets hope we get over 3000 tomorrow night, and support the lads 200% from start to finish. As no games will be easy here on in. Lets make the players hear us on Tuesday, and appreciate what they have managed to do from a very average position at Xmas.

to be honest I will be suprised if Tuesday night turns out to be a big night. FULLY EXPECT THE POINTS TO FIRMLY STAY IN THE HOME LOCKERS. Dundees home record is not the area in question, and Queens away record is as shocking as Dundees recently, and i dont expect any changes there. Dunfermline have the bit between their teeth and fully expect them to be 3 points better off on Tuesday night. Think Airdrie will make it difficult for us but beleive with Foran back we will have enough imagination to beat the 9 defenders. SPOKE TO AN ARAB TODAY WHO SAID HE WOULD PREFER ICT TO COME UP, BUT HE SAID IF WE DIDNT NOTHING WOULD BE SWEETER THAN QUEEN OF THE SOUTH GETTING PROMOTED NOW, hAD TO LAUGH, THINK WE WOULD PREFER ANYONE OTHER THAN COUNTY.

Think I would be happy with Colin Hendry, or even Craig Brewster going back to Tanadice Street. Maybe they will try all the managers in the chasing pack, from us all the waty down to Airdrie. Any ex players of theirs available just now?

Act of desperation. Doesnt change the fact that they have some very difficult away games coming up. Would have to be a very confident manager to think they can turn it around. Or an easy excuse if they fail, didnt have enough time!!!

Well done to Airdrie United. Dundee fans are calling for Jocky Scotts head on the radio. Could be the most precious point of the season today, but my god the ref was about the worst homer I have ever seen. Golabek getting booked for trying to take Barrowmans feet was ridiculous, as he didnt bring him down, yet The county player didnt even get talked to for rugby tackling Johnny Hayes 10 seconds later which was the foul given. Time and time again, felt like 12 county players sometimes.

After the Ayr result, I honestly think that we can afford to draw with County on Saturday. After Saturday, each of our big big games are at home, apart from Queens. Dundee are away to County, Dunfermline and ICT, cant see them winning all of them, and add Raith, Partick away for Dundee - as long as we can hold our form it could be between us County and the Pars on the last day. Dundee would probably try to sign Johnny Hayes and Adam Rooney for next season if they dont go up!

Jeepers Creepers, The Dee have got the Jitters. A big big well done to Ayr United tonight. I can smell the cr*p from Dens now, even up here in the Highlands. Time to change trousers Dee fans

Dee's bottle going big style. Airdrie away next, and just by chance Airdrie are picking up results now too, especially at home

Dee losing plot. Down to 10 men, Jocky Scott sent to stand. Pressure is all on Dundee

be happy if the blew the whistle now. Huge leads can be blown, Oxford have blown a massive lead in the vauxhall conference this season

Tom was No 3 I think. Closest to the dugouts in the first half. Youths were the best 5 from the under 17s, and Liam Polworth who Ithink is maybe just 15, but not out of place. Hope these guys all get kept on in the Summer, as I have watched them for years, and have progressed really well. Did anyone notice Adam MacLeod was going to take the penalty until Nick took the ball of him.

County have that replay for a semi spot sandwiched between us. Must be the three biggest games in their history really. Could make their season or ruin it. We will need to attack from the start, and get Hayes skipping past them. Will be a better game than Morton one, as County will not try and keep everyone behind the ball. Shaping up to be a cracker I think. Can see Rooney getting a couple on Saturday. Hibs game might mean they take their eye of the ball, if you know what I mean.

Tom Smith is from Dornoch, so think it will be the same one. MissICT, No 15 was Adam MacLeod. He is the top scorer in the 17s this season, think he has scored a goal a game average, and clear to see why tonight, a very two footed natural player, who can absolutely belt a shot in. Seen him score from his own half before. Culloden Academy?

Team that started was Allison tom smith, Bully, LDZ, Strats, Eagle, McBain, Martin Laing, Nick Ross Danni, Calum Dingwall Half time, Martin Laing replaced by Liam Polworth and Danni Sanchez replaced by Adam MacLeod Mid second half Nick Ross came off for Jack Sutherland. Decent run out on a truely awful pitch. Of the youth players, all did pretty well, Tom Smith was solid and good with his passing, Martin Laing had a good first half and took a knock and was replaced by an also impressive Liam Polworth. Calum Dingwall showed some good touches, Adam MacLeod brought out a couple of good saves from the keeper, and Jack Sutherland had 20 mins and showed he was more than capable. All in all a good blend in the team. Think Danni took a nasty one on half time, and was limping badly going to the coach after. Good to see a decent turnout from first team players too. Saw Esson, Hayes, Rooney and Odhiambo. Probably a few others there too

its one of the things they teach at the uefa pro licence courses. Play players out of position to challenge them, and also to get a different threat from the wingers. Full backs so used to them going outside them its more difficult for the defender to go the way he is not used too. hmm top teams try this too, so why not. However some players are ging to be better at it than others!!!

Wasnt Nick Ross's debut today. Started games before at start of season, and came on as sub a good few times early on in season. If I remember right he had actually done pretty good, and earned good praise of big Tel. However today, Morton snuffed out the game, and we were left struggling without ideas. Seemed every time Eric and Nick got the ball the more physical Morton players used their muscle. Call recall a few times thinking have Morton got extra players on the park, as eric got the ball and had 3 defenders on him, ducked and dived, turned and weaved, and the ball spun off to Johnny, and their were 4 Morton boys snapping at him. Seemed to repeat its self time after time. But, glad we got the bad game out of the system, as if it was next week we wouldnt be so lucky. At least we were the team trying, although our aptitude wasnt great. 3 points better than an exciting 3-3.

I do wonder what effect the cup defeat will have on them. Will it galvanise them, or wil it get right at their nerves. Remember they play Raith twice in a row, away and home in a couple of weeks. Bet Jocky Scott did not want to go out of the cup. Can see the crack in the bottle now. Have to admit, if I was a Dee fan I would be s*****g meself now. What has been the biggest points lead thrown away?

Did he not say it was the semi final?

Thats all we need to take it to the last game. ONE more win than Dundee. They have 6 away games before we meet on the last day. They have 6 what you would normally call really difficult games before they meet us, they way the fixtures are we have probably 4 - County, County, Queens away and Partick away. Match Dundees results and win on one of the days they lose, SIMPLES. Our goal difference is better so they should be getting a wee bit worried. What is the biggest points lead lost in the first division anyway!