It’s the halfway stage and 19 points from 19 games. And a very uneven record to get us here. Generally I always felt 40 points would be enough to survive, however this season it’s so tight that could be playoff place

At the start of the season I was a happy Arab, good signings in the Aussies, McGrath, fletcher, and back then I even felt Jack Ross could be decent

Now after Alkmaar away and Celtic home the optimism has receded, and I’m back cherishing each point rather than thinking of European nights

Nonetheless there has been a lot of football to enjoy this season and when we’re performing well there’s real talent and good experience on show. I also think the quality of the rest of the league has improved as well, there’s not a lot between many of these teams

A happy new year would be a top six finish and a good cup run

Hope everyone’s season part two is a good one, on and off the park.