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Edinburgh went there and won and I've not been impressed with FCE kn our two games against them, despite their form. 3 points isn't beyond us.

Hardest fixture so far. Worried by our lack of depth up front now, might need to play one of Todorov or Wighton from the start as I'm not sure Wighton is ready for 90 yet.

On one hand Clyde are leaking goals like crazy so I'd like to see us with more bodies up front, more runners into the box etc. On the other, we've been grinding out results with what we've been doing, not sure change is needed. Personally I'd go 442 but I think I'd say that at any time. It's a busy month for us and it might be time to rotate a little.

I'm blaming Hughes for his performances last season and the hype he was brought in with. He's been doing great this season under some better management, long may it continue.

Appears to be an organiser and talks those round him through the game. Is a pretty decent defender and is willing to take responsibility (penalty v Falkirk). I've heard he's popular with everyone as well, great signing.

Aye its everywhere in Italy, mad to see!

I went across there for our honeymoon with the impression it was going to be a ****e time while we were in the city. Honestly never felt uneasy after walking around for an hour or so, but like any major place I understand how it isn't the same for everyone. As for footballing trips, I'd obviously recommend Cologne as you could make a weekend of it fixture wise.

When you say Naples was unsafe, what did you mean? Just curious, was there recently and didn't feel that at all except for the traffic.

Its great you'd like us weekly but I've simply not got time every week. We're more focused on the nostalgic element currently. If I get unloaded by my employer anytime soon, you'll get your wish 😄

Appreciate it. If anyone has games you'd like to be covered, let us know.

The East End Tales podcast is back! Episode 3 is out now, where we talk to GREG SHIELDS about the Scottish Cup semi final replay in 2007. We're on Spotify, Amazon Music amongst others and here is our direct Buzzsprout link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/episodes/11478051 Here's the highlights of that game including THAT penalty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ftlSzAtPY

A first half goal or two for us would be a huge confidence boost, given how we've started games at home.

Let's smash them Pars. No plodding first 45, take the game to them.

Small point. Had to laugh at the Alloa routine at kick off. Got pulled back as we had charged into the centre circle too early and at the restart, they punt it into touch still at half way. Chortle, that's the sort of shenanigans that'd have me raging if it was us.

Plays centrally and within 5 seconds scores.

The first was absolutely tremendous all round. That wouldn't be out of place in any top league.

I jest. It'll go down to the wire I reckon. Our strikers need to be played in a more central role. These 2 wide forwards aren't getting into many scoring positions I think, nor coming in when the other is attacking.

League wrapped up and in bed with a hot gluhwein by Christmas.

So the modern Rocksteady stewards are trying to act Billy big balls until they might actually have to work for their wage? Some things sadly do not change.

Assist for Mahon and Kane looked like he wanted to get involved.

It's games like this that make me want to kick the absolute ****ing balls of our football club. Absolute ****bag defending in the last 5 minutes. Only saw the last half hour which sounds like I was lucky. Even 2 up we were awful. Lack of urgency and then a lack of composure and playing it smart has killed it. **** offfffff

Think I'm the only one not to have win yet.

ABG. Anyone but Goodwillie.

I thought they had hit rock bottom with statements last season. I was wrong.

It's crucial but it's very much a long term thing no? Unless they mean that the training facilities will help attract better players?