Managers are loathe to read too much into pre-season performances and results but after having a staggered return to action of his international players it looks like a very definite pattern of play has already been established by the champions.
As with many issues there are a few In The Know sources on message-boards that are one step ahead with details, quickly on Kerrydale Street Chelsea, Manchester City and DC United were put forward as the likely opponents.
Collynore is very much a traditionalist, growing up in an era when Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa could expect to win the the First Division title under inspired management and a few key players in a squad of 16 hitting a rick seam of form.