The match against Killie marked the end of a disappointing season, highlighting the reasons behind our relegation.
We showed promise during significant portions of the game, particularly with Stevie May delivering a standout performance reminiscent of his best days.
However, we soon lost our composure, conceding easy goals and collapsing to end the match well off the pace.
In the lead-up to the game, it was alarming to see players, set to leave the club, express reluctance to play for fear of injury.
While I can empathize with their concern about sustaining an injury that could jeopardize a future move and income, it raises questions about professionalism. How many other professions allow employees to be paid while opting not to perform their duties? It feels like goodbye, at least for now, to these individuals.
We also bid farewell to Danny Wilson, who has consistently put in hard work over the years and maintained his dedication until the very end, a testament to his professionalism.
On a positive note, the club has announced several new signings. Players like Sam Nicholson and Liam Polworth are set to bring considerable experience to the team.
If there’s one lesson we’ve learned from our “experienced” signings, it’s that we need younger, more energetic players willing to put in the hard work.
I’m particularly excited to see what talents like winger Tyrese Sinclair and young Arbroath defender Jack Wilkie will bring to the squad.
We can now see that the new coach will need to align with the existing recruitment strategy, as it appears someone else at the club will be making decisions about the team and tactics.
Whether this means it will be another internal appointment or someone completely new taking the reins, remains to be seen. I’m eager to find out who will step into the role and how long they will stay.