Alloa Athletic Manager – Tom Hendrie Good cup form with victories over Verdict - Inconsistent | Arbroath Manager – Stevie Kirk Pressure is already mounting on boss Steve Kirk after four straight defeats including First Round exits from both Cups at the hands of the Third Division clubs. Verdict – Must do better | Manager – Starting to adjust to life in Division Two, as witnessed by a hard fought win over Berwick Rangers last week. That compensated for defeat at the hands of Dumbarton on the opening day of the league season. Verdict – Need time to settle |
Berwick Rangers Manager – Paul Smith Made a great start with a win over Morton but then came of the rails at Verdict – Show considerable Promise | Manager – Dick Campbell Dick Campbell must have been choking on his bunnet after their 3-0 home defeat at the hands of ourselves last week. They needed extra time to beat Cowdenbeath in the CIS Cup and currently have no league points. Verdict – Not fulfilling Potential | Dumbarton Manager – Brian Fairley Two wins in the league and two first round cup defeats. A reasonable start to the season in line with what Brian Fairly would have wanted. Verdict – Excellent Progress |
Forfar Athletic Manager – Ray Stewart Ray Stewart will be cook-a-hoop and with six league points and Cup wins over Morton and St Mirren. They can expect to give Verdict – Top of the Class | Manager – John McCormack Got their act together with a 3-1 win over Stranraer last week. Many people are predicting the demise of manager John McCormack. Verdict – Need to sort themselves out quickly | Stranraer Manager – Neil Watt Good win over Alloa and still in both cups. Last week’s defeat at Morton will have been a significant disappointment. Verdict – Have the potential to do very well |