Not long back. PNE were far better than a mid table SPFL team as suggested by some. Big and physical and quick to move the ball forward. A really good test. Team played well particularly second half, when we played some really nice one touch football, just the final ball was lacking, but promising nonetheless. If Marv and Lionel can carry their form from this game into the season we'll be a thrilling team moving forward. Both Fletcher and Moult offered plenty, but neither were guilty of missing clear cut chances - despite what the twitter feed might have indicated. The chances first half fell predominantly to Johnson, with their keeper carrying off a couple of decent saves.
Second half a long range Ainsworth effort and a close range McDonald effort were our best chances (both excellently fielded by the PNE keeper, McDonald's turned onto the post) prior to Moult's excellent finish near the end.
Came away very heartened by the performance, particularly as there seem to be plenty of options throughout the squad to change formations and tactics without disrupting the rhythm of the team.
Thought Pearo had a triffic last 10 minutes when he took over centre midfield duties from Keith. Young Watt came on as a sub and slotted quite seamlessly into the back four and looked assured, composed and for a fairly short fella good in the air. He can also pick a pass when the need arises, witnessed by several arrow straight deliveries to both Lionel and Marv. Mention to for Jack Leitch who was ever eager to get on the ball and looks to have benefited from the change in fitness regime (looks to have added a yard in pace).
All in all quite encouraged by what I saw.