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We take on Elgin City for the first time in five and a half years on Saturday, our third match in this season’s revamped KDM Evolution Trophy.

We have claimed four points from our first two games, just ahead of our hosts in the league table following their 3-1 success over Dundee United B last time out.

The recent injury crisis has allowed Paul Hartley to give an opportunity to teenagers Mikey Milnes and Cole Donaldson – both featured in our win over Dundee B – and Mikey caught the manager’s eye when he started in last week’s draw at Hamilton:

“I thought he did really well, didn’t look out of place, worked so hard and could have got a goal. It wasn’t easy for him coming into a game like that and he can be really pleased with his performance.

“I’m hoping he’s got a part to play this season, but it’s up to him. We’ll certainly give Mikey all the encouragement he needs. Cole’s a bit different, he was out for a long time with the broken leg and he’s come back quicker than we thought. He’s got a lot of talent, a lot of ability, but we just need to be patient with him.”

The team dug in to secure a point at Broadwood, despite being down to the bare bones, their effort and endeavour highlighted by Mitch Megginson taking on a midfield role:

“Mitch was excellent, he used his experience to help the team, and he did a great job for me. The back five were solid, more like we had been during the Premier Sports Cup, and I feel the confidence is being restored.”

The squad will be considerably stronger for this one with Blair Yule free from suspension, Milosz Ochmanski fit again, and the arrival of Lewis O’Donnell, who goes straight in after signing on loan from Dundee United.

That is a welcome boost for the manager – who expects further additions before our next league game against Caley Thistle – and while that’s the most important target for Paul, he wants to keep climbing the table in this competition:

“It won’t be easy, I’ve watched Elgin and they’ve got a strong squad. It’ll be nice to go back up there, but every time I’ve been, even going back to my Alloa days, you know you’re in for a difficult game.

“I’ll be looking for another clean sheet, a good attacking performance, and hopefully picking up three more points.”

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