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Saturday, 9 December, 2000, 19:02 GMT
Are Partick going all the way?
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Following your team in Scottish Division Two? Are you happy with your clubs' form?
And who are your promotion and relegation favourites? Tell us what you think. Who have been the team to watch this season? The champions are Partick Thistle. They hoisted the title trophy after yet another outstanding performance in the 4-0 victory against Stenhousemuir. Queen's Park are relegated although they beat Queen of the South 1-0, because Forfar won. Forfar were saved from relegation. Tell us the players to watch and your predictions for next season? Email us, join the chat and give us your views.
Arbroath FC are en route to be back where they belong.
Martin, Scotland
As a native of Stenhousemuir, I would love to se them go up to the first and challenge the likes of Falkirk again. Partick have won the league for sure, but my main concern is whether Stenhousemuir can afford to go up, and whether they will they break hearts like they have always done, with inconsistant play near the end of the season. Though iintentions seems right with the four latest signings, can we do it without the usual let downs for the long suffering fans like myself who held a season ticket at 15 years old?
It's definitely Partick for the title and Stranraer will go up with them. Arbroath and Berwick are the only threats to Stranraer, but if they get back to winning ways McLaren's team, the best footballing side in the division, won't be stopped!
David Ferguson, Scotland
Surely it is time something happened positively at Palmerston. For too long, they have languished in the lower regions and for a team with such a good base as Dumfries, it is high time they made a name for themselves higher up the divisions. I live in eternal hope!
Surely Thistle have the league in the bag now! They can only throw it away but I reckon they are too good for the rest this season. Thank God for Lambie and a forward thinking Board. Away the Jags.....
I think Thistle should win the league. We have the best squad and have been far more consistent than any other team in the league. Other teams have good patches and have climbed the league, yet no-one can maintain any sort of form (like Thistle can). Whilst we remain undefeated for 12 games, all the other teams are taking points off each other. The league is far from won, however...
I hope that Queens Park and Berwick Rangers will do well, but I think "money" will win the division, so Partick will walk away with it.
Alex MacLean, Glasgow
Thistle will win the league because they are on a good roll so far this season. Look at their supporters - over a thousand of them attend their games at Firhill and away games. This could be their season.
Providing Berwick can stay clear of suspensions, I think there's no reason why they can't go up. They are just as good as Stranraer, Partick, Queen's Park and Arbroath, as shown in their results against the top teams. Up the Gers!
As long as Stranraer continue to keep scoring goals like they have been recently, then they should be there or thereabouts at the end of the season.
Gary Callon, Scotland I think Stranraer will go up this season, they have got off to a good start and only faltered after a busy cup run.Their side is injury free and versatile, with a good goal scoring record from a number of players. They should under the guidance of Billy MacLaren maintain their current position at the top of the table.
If the proposed takeover of Clydebank goes through, The Bankies have as good a chance as anyone else of winning the second division. I fancy Stranraer and Partick Thistle to be there or thereabouts as well.
Even though Arbroath have recently had to replace their manager the team is now playing well and the players have handled the departure of Dave Baikie and the appointment of John Brownlie professionally. Their recent performances have been good and they are capable of promotion or winning the league.
Ian McCandlish, Edinburgh, Scotland
Although Stranraer have had a shaky start to the season, I am certain they will be fighting for a promotion spot on the last day of the season.
Partick Thistle should win the the Second Division title as in Danny Lennon, Ian Cameron, Derek McWillams, David McCallum and Martin Hardie they have the best midfield in the division. The game is won in midfield, but if that's not enough in Peter Lindau, Scott McLean and Paul McGrillen they have the best strikers in the league as well.
Stewart McIlroy, Scotland
Despite their extra time loss to Arbroath in the League Cup I still think Partick Thistle have the squad to put up a good title assault. The former Motherwell keeper Micheal Brown, who I rate highly, is a good signing for Partick.
Queens Park have started impressively. John McCormack has an excellent young team and they will give their more illustrious opponents a run for their money
Good luck this year to Forfar Athletic. They have been down among the dead men too long and it's about time they started moving towards the upper echelons of Scottish football.
Stranraer will be difficult to beat this season. If only they can stop drawing so many games they might be in with a shout.
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