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getting the form and fitness to the desired levels, it’s probably that third “F” , finishing, that’s given he manager biggest reason to smile.

From the outside looking in, some observers felt goals would be a problem — certainly early in the campaign. By Ray’s own admission, when the Betfred groups kicked off he was lacking the outand-out centre-forward he feels he needs.

Ideally, he wanted two and yesterday he moved to rectify that situation with the signing of former Celtic striker Scott McDonald..

The Australian’s arrival has eased earlier concerns that goals could be hard to come by. When James Keatings, one who can play right up top, was ruled out for up to six weeks when he damaged ankle ligaments at Buckie, things did not look good.

Saying that, three goals were scored up there to follow two against Raith. Another four came against Cowdenbeath and particularly pleasing has been the way the goals have been shared around.

Sunday saw four men notch and the total of nine so far has seen seven different names go down on the score sheets.

Ray added: “Billy King’s chipped in with a couple, Paul McMullan’s as well and we had Scott Fraser, Matty Smith and Sam Stanton scoring on Sunday. That’s pleasing. We need that, we need that range of scorers and it’s good to see so many already on the scoresheet.”

while James Keatings’ finishing has been on point, Ray will hope the rest of the squad can stay fit and injury-free.