TheBigDog

Got to agree with that - Allott was MOM today with Eardley (yes) not far behind. Alessandra needs a goal and he will come on a storm I reckon. As for Jarrett - he had a 'mare today and I really think he looks like he is carrying an injury as wellas not being match fit. Good to win comfortably though - make the long drive back a much nicer experience

Do we dare believe?

I'll be there but am waiting to hear if I have a complimentary - if so I'll stand or sit for free!

I read somewhere that from this Thursday Football League clubs can take on loan players for up to a maximum of three months - does anyone know if this can be extended should a club reach the play-offs?

Stam - decent player - ocassionally does get caught out of position and does not posess blistering pace - but he has played well alongside Gregan, alongside Trotman and latterly alongside Hazell - the question for me is who would be the first choice centreback pairing when both Gregan and Thompson are fully fit? Gregan and Stam for me - Hazell as first choice cover and finally- To sell Trotman was a mistake in my opinion but then again the way Trotman has been viewed by Shez mystifys me (only brought in when he was absolutely forced to and then to only hand the guy a short term contract )

I would look at clubs like Walsall, Leyton Orient, Trampmere from a locationperspective - edge of big cities, always having to live withthepull of the bigger clus etc. But from a spirit and culture? Definitely Luton for me too - and they have a decent set of fans, good crack in the pub before the game when we are down there.

Let's get things into perspective huh? Not everyone who crticises Shez for some of his inexperience is calling for his head - there are a few I grant you but far more of us will give him time as he needs to learn - the problem is that this is a success driven game and yesterday was another example of a missed opportunity for the team (the team not Shez) to show the fans that they can play - they failed to do so. So ultimately the finger is pointed back at the management but once again too many players let us and themselves down - if we had a bigger squad then Shez would have more options but at the moment we don't and he doesn't. Too many players are too inconsistent (McDonald and Davies) and a number of them are so lacking in confidence (Smalley and Taylor) - however good management, really good management is all about making the best of what you have got. Is Shez doing that?

I love it - Black needs a chance as does Pearson and others - but Tuesday is against a decent Carlise team. Stam is getting better each gameand brings a great composure alongside Trotman - so the only change to the back four should be Lomax in for Hazell with Black on the bench as cover. Then we seriously need to only play two of Allot, Kalala and McDonald to allow for two wide players (where are you Andy Liddell?) so it would be Allott and McDonald with Smalley (last chance saloon) and Taylor (similarly) with Hughes and Wolfie up front.

I have to agree - very rarely did they get up a decent noise- and they were in the lead for 80 minutes of the game too! Still - wish them and Andy & Luke in particular all the best for the next round - Barnsleyor Middlesbrough away...

He hit the post twice and missed with two others - hardly a shocker

I'm not sure that it has been tried with the support from the club - that may make a difference.

It's time that the decent fans among us started to persuade the moaners to modify their insults/abuse or clear off. When the inevitable response of' I pay my money so I can say what I want is levelled' then I would respond that they and their money is not needed at the club. I also think the club should start a 'Total Support' theme whereby players/manager/directors appeal directly to the fans for this total support during the games - it would soon catch on I reckon and I would go as far as to say that the habitual moaners are not welcome at the club. I'm all for expressing disappointment and frustration with performance (because I do) but to single out a single player or to use abusive language is no longer acceptable in my opinion. Can you imagine the impact on the team if they knew that for ninety minutes they would only get the backing of the crowd? And the home form I'm certain would improve.

My own favourite from yesterday was the 'We play in blue and tangerine' - would have joined in but I haven't learnt the words yet and as for the 'two, three, four...' sheer genius!

Davies is a decent player who sometimes makes the wrong decisions - he should have had two or three today but then so should Hughes and if only McDonald... We are playing some good stuff and hopefully the goals will come - Doncaster are a good side and another that we should have beaten - as soon as we turn the draws into wins we will move up the table

Name? BigDog Location? Reading How Long Supporting the Tics? 41 Years Best away match you've been to? Wolves 3-2 The Moose hattrick All Time Greatest Player? Jim Fryatt Biggest Rivals (in your eyes)? Huddersfield