We fought hard. Nobody gave us much of a chance to win this game, nobody expected us to hang with them. But we did. I thought we played well.

They're kicking it away from me, so that makes it that much tougher. I'm not really worried about it too much. Last year is last year. I'm just trying to get better and do what I can do to help this team win.

Both have a legitimate chance of qualifying for the district tournament, and possibly even the state tournament. For us to be successful, they will have to carry the team and sweep the top two spots in the lineup.

I believe there is a chance for progress if countries worried about services and market access can make some concessions and America and Europe can look again at agricultural protectionism.

If we win we have the chance to wrap up the title with another home game next week, when we play Edinburgh Accies.

Obviously there is an element of relief and a much improved chance that the deal will be done before the end of the year.