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| 1. Author: usurpar Date: Sat 24th Jan 2026. 20:43 Not wishing to get ahead of myself, or even worse, jinx our chances, the team have played themselves into a great place in the top four. If we stay there, and I have great optimism for us doing that, do we really fear any of the potential rivals in the playoffs? I know our results against Partick and Ayr haven’t been great but I think we will improve on that in the coming weeks. St Johnstone will still win the league, I think, but I would fancy our chances against the rest, including whoever finishes second bottom of the SPL. We have the strongest squad we’ve had for many years so injuries may not be so costly as they have been in the past, and if players like Amade and Caceres can somehow force their way into real contention for starting spots, the future looks very bright! Apologies in advance if my optimism causes a sudden decline in performance! Reply |
| 2. Author: gegganpar Date: Sat 24th Jan 2026. 21:41 Obviously want us to be in playoffs but would rather go up next season as our squad will be a little more experienced and ready for premiership football. Plus I want to beat the WEE team 4 times next season 🤣 J angus blacklaws Reply |
| 3. Author: BlackLight Date: Sat 24th Jan 2026. 21:46 We`re in the top 4. That`s ours to lose. If we make it to the playoffs, I`d back us against anyone. Reply |
| 4. Author: Sacktheref69 Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 07:25 Yesterday and the Hibs game showed that when everyone buys into it and plays at their level, we’re more than capable of competing. If we finish top four, I honestly can’t see us losing to teams like Killie or Livi over the course of a tie, not if we turn up and play our game. This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it. Reply |
| 5. Author: Bletchley_Par Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 07:36 The best chance we have of holding on to our best players and our manager is getting in the top league as quickly as possible. Procrastinating over promotion is not an option.  Reply |
| 6. Author: Buster_Brown Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 07:55 Sacktheref69, Sun 25 Jan 07:25 Bletchley_Par, Sun 25 Jan 07:36 Totally agree with both these points. It’s going to be an interesting few months and as Lennon has said “nobody is getting carried away” but if the players keep hitting those levels, then it’s certainly going to be interesting. Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪 Reply |
| 7. Author: Raymie the Legend Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 08:53 Neil said nobody is getting carried away. It’s important the fans don’t either.  It`s bloody tough being a legend Ron Atkinson - 1983 Reply |
| 8. Author: Sacktheref69 Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 09:29 Raymie the Legend, Sun 25 Jan 08:53 I don’t think anyone’s getting carried away. As Berkey said, if we can finally put a decent run together, something we’ve struggled to do under previous managers, it could be vital in a league where most teams lack consistency, probably St Johnstone being the only exception. This squad has clearly taken time to build, and it’s refreshing to go into a transfer window without desperately needing four or five starters just to avoid the relegation playoff spots. There’s still a long way to go, obviously, but for the first time in a long while, we actually look like a team capable of pushing into the promotion playoffs. This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it. Reply |
| 9. Author: Raymie the Legend Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 09:30 Sacktheref69, Sun 25 Jan 09:29 Good post It`s bloody tough being a legend Ron Atkinson - 1983 Reply |
| 10. Author: king lad Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 09:57 The recruitment both in the summer and January so far has been really solid. It`s taken a bit of time for some of the new guys to settle and I think what you`re starting to see is that it`s gelling together now. There`s no doubt about the talent currently at the club, it`s fantastic and gives them a foundation to build on. If they can find a bit of consistency now in the league, the sky is the limit Reply |
| 11. Author: PARrot Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 14:51 I`m getting carried away. I believe promotion this year is possible. It`s got me quite hopeful and excited. To me that`s the best part about being a fan Reply |
| 12. Author: NMCmassive Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 15:22 I wholly believe promotion is achievable this season. The league isn’t but we are more than good enough to make the playoffs. Don’t get me wrong it will be extremely difficult to get promoted via the playoffs as we are unlikely to make 2nd in the league however, if we get ourselves there we’re giving ourselves a chance COYP Reply |
| 13. Author: kozmasrightfoot Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 15:31 It`s been a strange season. I`ve been waiting for Arbroath to fall away but they are well clear in third place, I`ve waiting for Ross County to go on a run and climb the table but it`s yet to happen. We are not guaranteed 4th place but we`re in with a shout. Hopefully we can go on a wee run and catch up with Arbroath. I would love it if Arbroath won the league and we got a play off place. 2 miracle league winners in a row would be quite something. Pars fan. Magpies fan. Mens tennis fan. Alternative rock fan. Not a fan of much else. Reply |
| 14. Author: Bletchley_Par Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 15:40 He said "don`t get carried away" not don`t be mildly optimistic. Sod it, I`ll say it. 16 point behind St. Johnstone with a game in hand and still to play them at home? We`ll catch them. And we are going to Hampden. Reply |
| 15. Author: Indiapar1 Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 15:44 I think its one thing to get into the top 4 but another xhallenge to get promotion. Its also about having the foundation to stay up. Realistically we need another season to build and then next season work towards automatic promotion. G Wardrope Reply |
| 16. Author: twin par Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 20:02 I am quietly optimistic.We are at last being entertained,I have that ,can’t wait for Saturday feeling,that’s been missing for years. Think we might have to be patient,and see what develops,but it all looks all very positive.When did we last have that feeling! Reply |
| 17. Author: veteraneastender Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 20:13 Bletchley_Par, Sun 25 Jan 15:40 This is absolutely getting carried away !!! Reply |
| 18. Author: Rigger Al Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 20:20 My biggest concern is we loose N.L. and his management Reply |
| 19. Author: Berry Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 21:02 Would be a real statement of intent if we were to really go for Oli Shaw. Still think we need another striker. Reply |
| 20. Author: Kdy Par Date: Sun 25th Jan 2026. 21:25 Berry, Sun 25 Jan 21:02 Not sure if we do. We had Kane and Thomas on the bench yesterday. However it would be a real show of intent if we did. Reply |
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