AFTER hard-fought goalless draws away to Airdrie and Inverness to end 2023 I was worrying that whilst everything seemed fine with the defence and midfield there did seem to be a sense that goals would be hard to come by in 2024.

Not for the first time it shows you why I would never make a football manager, as the boys once again proved me wrong.

Firstly Robbie Muirhead and then George Oakley produced perfect hat-tricks to begin the new year superbly.

There was a period only a month or so ago when question marks were being raised against the manager and certain players but surely now is the time for credit to be given to each and every one of them.

Dougie Imrie has always said once he has a fully fit squad available we would be a match for any team in the Championship and he has simply been proved correct.

On Saturday in Dundee we beat the title favourites and continued the unbeaten run we are currently on allowing the 350 or so of us to travel home with a huge smile on our faces.

I’m sure we will ensure more ups and downs as the season progresses but let's enjoy what we are seeing at the moment and hopefully a large home support will turn up on Saturday and help us towards that potential promotion playoff position!

John Gisbey