I’m optimistic. Lots went badly last season. I think the law of return to the mean will see Motherwell and Kilmarnock do worse and us better. I think we’ll be less turgid thanks to Hayes, Hernandez, Anderson and (no laughing at the back) Bryson.

I suspect Big Sam will struggle. And that Hoban may do well.

And whatever it is coming over the hill, it won’t be Richard Foster (thank the Lord).