So it's debatable whether our playoff spot is now "secured" or otherwise, but obviously we're nearly there, and third place over Airdrie is now the main question. That question is unlikely to be settled until the very last game.
I'm wondering what Kris Doolan should do now. Our squad is incredibly stretched, Brian Graham is playing every minute, some other key players not looking their sharpest.
The playoffs are obviously bruising and personally I don't think we're currently in shape to get through them. Though a late season drop off to 4th place would do nothing for morale.
Would you:
(a) Prioritise 3rd place and continue with the strongest 11 available through to the end of the regular season, or
(b) Rotate the squad, even if it means trialling a few very inexperienced players, to give key players a chance to recover and focus on the playoffs?
I think I'd go for the second option. I might be tempted go full strength against Airdrie just to give us the best chance, but regardless of that result I think I'd use the last two games as a reset opportunity, and que sera on 3rd place. Appreciate the financial implications, but I think performance in the playoffs has to be the priority.