and more of the same

1 The club clearly wants to go straight back up as evidenced by some recent board comments. And, much as I'm enjoying life in the third division, it's not somewhere I want the club to stay. Automatic promotion seems to be in touching distance now - the trouble is it does seem like a battle for second place. And going to Charlton needing a result may bring back some unpleasant memories.

2. When Gunn was first appointed his long-time legend status meant that we wanted him to succeed. It was clear at Charlton that this wasn't going to happen and the kindest and most dignified thing to do would have been to say farewell and thanks after that match. We didn't; we may still regret those first three results of the season but Lambert seems to be working miracles - the first manager we've had in a run of many who hasn't had the luxury of signing a load of his 'own' players and has got players like Hoolahan playing to their best.

3. Super Jens Berthel Askou, the Great Dane - no JBA, no WIN. And Grant Holt of course. Our most obvious loan signing is Fraser Forster, who despite a bit of MArshallesque kicking has been pretty damned solid.

4. Looking forward to Leeds at home, going to a couple more of the nice grounds (Yeovil next) but really enjoying any team who'd like to lose to us.

5. Why change the winning diamond - it took a while to find how Wes could play the best and now we've found it we'll continue to use it. Even though teams expect it, it's difficult to play against unless you park the midfield bus a la Carlisle.

6. Wasn't there - but sounds like we did the same as we've done a few times this season - wear out the opposition and take advantage later on.

7. Grant Holt of course - and listen out to see if he finally has his own chant. Super Jens. Little Weslington Hoolahoopahan who will wriggle. And one of our own youngsters - Korey Smith - who is going to go on to great things, we hope with Norwich.

8. Leeds look too comfortable. There'll probably be a surprise team making the playoffs but not much different from how things currently stand.

9. I really don't know, but you seem to have turned into one of those teams that are quite happy to be in this division and play to stay in that mid-table spot. Aim to be that surprise in the play-off!

10 Depends on whether you come to defend or come to play. If the former I'd think we'd still sneak a win, if the latter we'll probably score three. Just hope not to have a repeat of the WAlsall bore-draw.

Posted By: camcan, Dec 3, 09:41:16