Cowdenbeath are raring to go as they begin their Lowland League campaign this weekend.
The Blue Brazil travel to Shielfield Park to face Berwick Rangers on Saturday, following a strong pre-season that saw them win all five of their friendly matches.
Player-manager Paul McLean said: "All our games have been against decent opposition, who provided different challenges each time, and Saturday’s game at Tynecastle was no different.
"They had a strategy of sitting in and trying to deny us space but we worked hard at breaking them down and although it took time we created a lot of good chances and got another victory.
"The experience was excellent for the lads because there is no doubt that we will come across these sort of tactics in some games this season and they learned ways to prize open such well-organised defending."
Cowdenbeath scored 15 goals and conceded just two across their pre-season fixtures, with McLean keen to carry that momentum into the league.
He said: "Berwick have recruited well during the summer and will provide tough opposition but we are going there to look to open the season with a win.
"We will be travelling with a positive strategy to create chances and hopefully we can convert some of them to get the win we want."
The only injury concern is right-back Conley Adamson, who was substituted with a tight hamstring during the final pre-season match.
However, McLean remains optimistic about his availability for Saturday.
Midfielder Nat Wedderburn, who missed the last three friendlies due to his brother’s wedding in Greece, will return to training this week and is expected to be fit for the season opener.
Cowdenbeath could line up with new striker Zack Tomany alongside Darren Downie, supported by recent signing Dylan Mauchin.
Defensively, Dion Gear is set to start in goal, with captain Jack Denham and Scott Cameron forming the central partnership, flanked by Adamson, if fit, and Sam Newman.
After the wee Rangers, Cowden's first home league match of the new season will be against Bo'ness on Tuesday night.
Kick off is at 7,45pm.
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