Gary67
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Now 13 days before we play again as our players disappear across the globe to represent their countries, probably not returning until Wednesday week. On their return, and up to the next international break in November we have 7 games in 23 days. 5 league games and 2 in Europa League.
Both EL games are against Ferencvaros and will decide whether or not we will have European football post Christmas. We probably need at least 4 points from these 2 games. In the league we have 3 away and 2 home and to keep in touch will probably need 13 out of 15 points, 4 wins and a draw.
Sat Oct 16 Motherwell a
Tue Oct 19 Ferencvaros h
Sat Oct 23 St Johnstone h
Wed Oct 27 Hibs a
Sat Oct 30 Livingston h
Thu Nov 4 Ferencvaros a
Sun Nov 7 Dundee a
From what Ange has said both Jullien and Juranovic should be back for at least some of these games but possibly not Forrest who has had a 'setback'. Giakoumakis should be up to speed as well so gives us more options up front.
Get to the next international break no further behind than we currently are, and hopefully closer, and we should be on course for what should be our realistic target of getting to the winter break still in the title race. Then we can strengthen the squad (midfield especially) with 2 or 3 new signings as per Ange's comments this weekend.
Both EL games are against Ferencvaros and will decide whether or not we will have European football post Christmas. We probably need at least 4 points from these 2 games. In the league we have 3 away and 2 home and to keep in touch will probably need 13 out of 15 points, 4 wins and a draw.
Sat Oct 16 Motherwell a
Tue Oct 19 Ferencvaros h
Sat Oct 23 St Johnstone h
Wed Oct 27 Hibs a
Sat Oct 30 Livingston h
Thu Nov 4 Ferencvaros a
Sun Nov 7 Dundee a
From what Ange has said both Jullien and Juranovic should be back for at least some of these games but possibly not Forrest who has had a 'setback'. Giakoumakis should be up to speed as well so gives us more options up front.
Get to the next international break no further behind than we currently are, and hopefully closer, and we should be on course for what should be our realistic target of getting to the winter break still in the title race. Then we can strengthen the squad (midfield especially) with 2 or 3 new signings as per Ange's comments this weekend.