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The figures given were for all competitions. Cant confirm their accuracy........

Thats actually pretty decent. I wouldnt have said our record up there was anywhere near as good as that.

As long as he isnt carrying any new injuries we dont know about, if he has had a full pre season behind him, he should certainly be fit for the bench. A 10 / 15 minute cameo will do fine right now.

Which is in itself somewhat mind boggling!

So had a trawl thru transfermarket stats. They only do from season 2001 onwards. The most we have been awarded is 9. In season 2009/2010 we had 8 with Ross Forbes scoring 5 of them, Sutton 2 and Juke 1. A couple of seasons we had 6 but the rest were between 3 and 5. Certainly in the modern era this season is looking at being on the high end of the spectrum already.

Well remembered. According to Transfermarket it was 9. 6 scored. 4 by McBride 2 by Foran. Misses from Foran, Hamilton & Clarkson.

Ross County are a hard team to beat on their own patch. Much like their start last season, their results so far this season bely the way they have been playing. A point would be a decent result. 3 would be outstanding. Maintaining our level of performance and style if play is the most important thing for me. Be nice to see Louis make the bench and get a 10 min cameo at the end.

Its certainly the explanation given as to why the big 2 get more decisions. That and the influence of the crowd.......

If that was the case, surely other clubs would have seen an upturn in penalty awards?

Update Having a look back at the last 10 years, the most we have ever had is 6. The average is 5 across the whole period. Given how many European qualifications we have had and 3 best of the rest finishes, that is quite something. Of course we might not get another penalty for the rest of the season, but that seems unlikely.

Given that we have already had 5 penalties this season, and not being a club who tends to get the benefit of that many, it got me thinking what would our club record be for number of penalties in a season? I had a look in Transfermarket at our stats for the last 3 seasons and it didnt surprise me that the total of penalties in all competitions were 4, 5 and 5. It also got me wondering if this is is just an anomaly this season, or is it down to the style of football Stevie Hammell is employing? More possession, more chances, more time in the opposition box, more penalties? Discuss........

If we keep creating as many chances as we did today KVV will hit 20 goals for the season no problem. If he misses 50 chances to get that figure I will bite your hand off right now.

KVVs issues were with gambling. I think you are trying to find a problem that doesnt exist. He has missed plenty of chances prior to Moults arrival and will no doubt continue to do so. The only one I would criticise him today for is the penalty miss.

Listening to Hammell talk gives me a lot of confidence. None of the usual tropes and generalisations. Open and honest assessment of what worked, what didnt and where we need to improve, mixed with a clear desire to play entertaining football and give the players freedom within the set up to go and express themselves. Its no surprise both the players and the fans feel happier.......

Nice to get a clean sheet and defence were solid for the most part. Thought both Goss and Slattery had good games. Always available for the ball and looking for the forward pass. Went for Slattery but could just as easy have given it to Goss.

Not as fluent in the second half, but still the better side and still created enough chances to have won the game. Definitely feels like 2 points dropped. That said, still way more enjoyable to watch than Alexanderball. Would probably have made the subs a little earlier and would have taken Spittall off instead of Tierney, but overall, Stevie Hammell seems to be growing into the job nicely. Now to get King Louis in the team......

But happy to pick holes in others selections.....

It doesnt matter how many KVV misses as long as he scores his fair share and we pick up points. Id be more concerned if we werent creating chances....

Great to see /hear that we have been able to produce another good performance off the back of midweek. Really need to get a goal though. Be a shame for all that good play to go to waste......

Anyone got a link for a livestream? Hesgoal not working for me today......

Similar to Hammell getting the managers job, I have my reservations. But also couldnt want anyone to succeed anymore than this guy. Welcome home Louis!

True. I dont mind tinkering around the edges for tactical reasons, but unless you are in regular European competition and playing every midweek / weekend, Im not a fan of squad rotation. Unfortunately, we blew our chance of that, so it would be nice to see some consistency of selection and see if we can develop an "identity" in the way we play.

Maybe a question mark over submission of the appropriate paperwork?

Waiting........ Nothing on Sky Sports (unsurprisingly). Sitting waiting on Twitter to say something

Firstly, thanks for the clarification. In respect of the points made........ I accept there is a gap in quality between championship and premiership. Others on here would contest that it is far from a gulf. Regardless, my challenge to the players would be to go and prove it wasnt a flash in the pan and they can produce a consistency of performance against a better opponent. If I recall, Mugabi had to play against Aberdeen as Lamie was suspended and despite winning we did concede 2 goals. I think there is still an argument to be had as to who our best 2 centre halves are, but it looks like Stevie Hammell has decided its Sol and Lamie. Not sure I understand your thinking re the last point. Continuity as a reward for a good performance would appear good man management to me. The challenge is to maintain those levels if there are others waiting to take your place. Obviously, continuity, for continuity sake wouldnt be, we saw how that turned out in the past when some players knew they wouldnt be dropped regardless of how bad they played as the alternatives were no better.