The Fans voice.

Simon MacKintosh, gives his Verdict on the clubs and players to look out for in 2003/04.

Simon MacKintosh

 SPL Positions:-

1:   Celtic:- Would have won last year if not for their excellent European run.

2:   Rangers:- Yawn.

3.   Dundee:-  If they had shown their post-New Year form all year they would
have been fourth. Will improve this year.

4:   Hearts:- Still good but some of their pre-season results must have scared
their fans.

5.   Killie:- 'Cause Jim Jeffries knows his stuff.      

6.   Dunfermline:-  Hit the skids a bit at the end of last year. Don't see them
doing quite as well this year.

7.   Hibs:-  Ran Dundee pretty close last year, won't do a lot better this year.

8.   Aberdeen:-  Some good signings, but unlike United, not too many.

9  . Falkirk oops United:- McCall may have made some good
signings, but it will take time to see.

10. Motherwell:- Escaped relegation by politics last year. Will escape by
football this year - just.

12  Livvy:-  A Brazilian manager in the SPL? Can't see it lasting.

12. Partick Thistle:-  A long sad season coming up for Thistle. Biggest
question: will the team that wins the first division be accepted into the
SPL?