Some folk turn their noses up at the notion of kicking off the Premier Sports Cup so early and having a group stage.
But I’d have loved this format in my playing days. I’d much rather be playing games – and cup ties with a hint of danger – than the old days of running myself in to this ground. Even to this day I can’t go back to Arthur’s Seat. My missus has been saying for years she wants to go and see it but I’ve told her no chance! Bobby Williamson ruined it for me.
It might be one of the best views of the country but it makes my stomach churn even thinking about it. We used to have to run up those steps, 100m sprints up and down, until we collapsed or threw up. I can barely even look at pictures of the place now, never mind going back.At least these days pre-season for players is a different story.
