stˈɜːlɪŋ wʊd ˈɛɡzɪt ðə tˈɑːp fˈoːɹ kˈʌp ɪnðə fˈɜːst wˈiːk, bˌʌt ðə sˈaɪnz wɜː ðɛɹ ðeɪ wɜː ɹˈɛdi tə mˌeɪk ɐn ˈɪmpækt nˈɛkst sˈiːzən.
Stirling would exit the Top 4 Cup in the first week, but the signs were there- they were ready to make an impact next season.