Talking point

We’ll know a lot more about Dunfermline’s title credentials by the time September is finished as Morton, St Mirren and Dundee United all have to be played this month. seeing the baby and coming to training,” he said.

“The last three months has been pretty full-on but we’re getting settled in the house now.

“The wee one is in her own routine, putting on weight and it’s been fantastic,” he said.

“So the football has gone well, considering what’s been going on.”

Cardle has scored eight times in 10 games this season, including five in three consecutive games last month. It is a huge contrast to last term, when he started just eight matches after August.

The 30-year-old said: “The difference in six months is ridiculous. It’s the highs and lows of football.

“I’m just enjoying it so much this season, just being in training every day and being with the lads, playing games and scoring goals. It’s going so well at the moment.

“My confidence is high just now and I’m thriving on that. It can’t get any higher, when you’re scoring goals and making goals every week. It’s fantastic – every day of life is amazing.

“It’s about keeping that level up, and picking up points every week is the goal.

“Everyone’s on a high right now and it’s a great place to be, so we want to keep that going.”

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