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The second Wigan try had a couple questionable* passes too *forward

Is the next round of the south challenge cup still regional? Or is it the open draw now

Home to Huntly in the Scottish Cup. Seems like we draw them or formartine every other season. Feel like it's a tie we should get through but with how this season is going I'm not taking anything for granted. Been gifted some pretty hard ties in recent seasons, Formartine, Bonnyrigg and Tranent, so good to get a more manageable one this time. There is so much dross in it that with a bit of luck it's very achievable to get through a few rounds and give yourself a chance of a tie against a big team so here's hoping this could be our year.

Who would've thought that hiring a manager with no obvious credentials would result in the absolute mess we're in currently. Scullion saying at the fans meeting that this is a rebuilding season and its about next year after 4 games of a season is terrifying. If we get pumped out the South Challenge and Scottish this month then I hope he goes. Was looking at games to go and see but from hearing what people are saying about the dismal football that's on show I think why bother.

Losing today means it's now been 46 months since we've won a game from behind. A quite unbelievable stat

Reports in the Telegraph saying that the Netherlands are hoping to be included in the restructered t20 blast and one day cup. If this creates an extra space you'd like to think that the Saltires could be revived to compete aswell.

Went to my first Scotland match today since the ODI v England in 2007 and was a great game to be at. Some of the shots from Hairs and McMullen were quite frankly ridiculous. Equally enjoyable to watch the sheer brutality of Hairs with the class of McMullen, who if he continues this level of performance through his career is going to be one of our best ever players. The reverse scoop shot for 6 from McMullen was absolutely outrageous and worth the entry fee alone, such a shame he never got his 100 as it would of been fitting. I actually felt a bit sorry for the Italians, they were really up for it at the start and the first over and a half Scotland were a bit streaky but after the two dropped catches they never really recovered. If either of them were taken then it might've been a different game. However after having 4 dropped catches of my bowling at the weekend I don't have much sympathy haha. Should comfortably get qualification wrapped up in the coming days and have a world cup to look forward to next year.

So the start of our 8th season in the Lowland League is upon us. I've been feeling quite apathetic towards fitbaw the past few years, but with a new season ignites a spark that something special may be upon us. That spark will be distinguished come next Saturday after we pick up 1 point from our first 3 games. We never finished below 6th until last season and while our title chances are non existent I would hazard that this season we'll be a lot closer to the top than last year. Considering the resources last year it wasn't an absolute disaster, we were pretty decent against the top teams, just couldn't beat our fellow bottom half dwellers. The off field changes seem to have brought a more positive vibe around the club and with a bit of investment in the playing squad this year there's hope for a good year. It's a big test first up against Tranent, who should certainly be challenging for the title. I'm not sold on Scullions managerial credentials yet and there are some players playing at this level for the first time who will need to adapt quickly. However, Scullions signings seem have added a robustness that has been missing for a few years and gives hope that we should be able to mix it with the big boys in parts this season. A point would be a solid enough start but can see Tranent squeaking it by a goal. My prediction for us would be 7th, but can see there being a cluster of teams a bit adrift of Tranent and EK. My one aim for the year is just a decent cup run. We have had some tough draws in recent years but we haven't progressed 2 rounds in the Scottish Cup since 2010 and with the amount of dross that's in it nowadays that should be achievable.

That is one of the worst reviews I've ever seen

This is good stuff atm, keep the scoreboard ticking and enough wickets in hand for the last 10/15 and we could put a very good score on the board, especially considering they need to chase it down in 45/46 overs.

Such a soft way to get out when you're going along nicely

It was behind closed doors but we announced it got cancelled last week I think

Good start to pre season with a 1-0 win over Clydebank. My wee brother was there and said he was impressed by our performance. Made some very good signings so optimistic for a decent finish this season.

Could we not have done this 5 years ago

Absolutely brilliant work in the last 10, we just need to see off hasaranga. If we can navigate him and keep wickets in hand for the last 10/15 then this is very gettable considering how deep we bat.