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The ’sexy 69′ MSPs returned to the Scottish Parliament,

Proving the Scottish Nationalists ‘played a blinder’.

Labour down 3-1 in the opening minutes, no way back.

Half-hearted 2nd half revival, the consolation goals of

A few token regional list seats not making up for loss

Of star players Kerr, McCabe, McAveety, - disarray.

Captain Iain Gray standing down in the Autumn,

Hapless Liberal Democrat skipper Scott resigns with

Immediate effect after his team whittled down to

Five MSPs, 10 fewer than the Conservatives.

Incredulity even among SNP supporters’ ranks:

This overall majority landslide – the biggest come-

Back win since Liverpool won Champions League

In 2005 – not supposed to be possible with the

Top-up regional list system to give balanced

Result parliament. Now all to play for, for the

Victorious captain Alex Salmond; game-changer

Independence referendum vote to train for.