Peterhead midfielder Jamie Redman is frustrated the Blue Toon have failed to build on their promising start to the campaign.
The Buchan men followed up a stunning 4-0 victory at Stranraer by dumping Falkirk out of the Petrofac Training Cup with a 5-3 win and beating title favourites Dunfermline 2-1. But the momentum has stopped for Jim McInally’s men, who slumped to a 1-0 defeat by Airdrieonians before being held to a 1-1 draw against Albion Rovers last weekend.
Redman said: “The three wins against Stranraer, Falkirk and Dunfermline gave everyone a massive lift.
“We were really hopeful of backing that up at Airdrie and against Albion Rovers last week but we have let ourselves down on both occasions.
“The first-half performance in both matches was really good but we have not managed to turn that into a half-time lead.
“Similarly, in both games we have lost our way a little bit in the second half.
“Only one point from the last two games is not what we would have hoped for.
“It is very frustrating but it is still early in the season and the league is still taking shape. We regard it as a missed opportunity – especially the home game against Albion Rovers.”
However, Redman remains confident his side will still be in contention for the play-off places come the business end of the season.
He said: “We have already shown this season what we are capable of.
“That belief has not gone away. It does feel like a strong squad, especially with the additions we have made. The expectations haven’t changed just because of two below-par results.”
Peterhead will look to return to winning ways this afternoon at Central Park against Cowdenbeath, who were relegated from the Championship last term.
It will be the first time the Blue Toon have taken on the Blue Brazil for five years, when Peterhead won 2-0 in a third round Scottish Cup tie, and Redman is looking forward to a fresh challenge.
The former Arbroath and Brechin City player added: “I have played there before but not for Peterhead. A lot has changed at Cowdenbeath since I played them over that five years.”