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We ought to be expecting a victory on Saturday but we have got to perorm a lot better than we did against Fleetwood. I wasn't there on Tuesday, but that didn't sound particular inspiring either.

Hopefully we show a lot more attacking ability.

2-0.

Connor Brown isn't very good as a League One defender. He's improved slightly, but he's as average as they come.

That doesn't mean Wilson is my preferred choice at right-back. They both underwhelm me. Massively.

I'm happy. I would have taken a point this morning.

On to Saturday.

Simple answer is that it would only appeal to people who were going to vote Labour anyway (or not vote - but high turnouts tend to drag more apathetic Tories out than Labour voters). He's going after a shrinking constituency in unionised workers, and to make it worse, previously reliable groups including gays and several ethnic minorities aren't leaning left any more. And Ukip have scope to destroy him in working class seats.

 

A lot of this applies to a more centrist Labour leader as well but Corbyn can't hope to win without the votes of some people who preferred Cameron to Milliband

If you look at the polling - old polls, new polls, always showing a consistent run of public thought - Corbyn is appealing to those, including half of all Tories polled, who support the nationalisation of utilities and transport.

It doesn't sound like an inspiring performance from either side, but we appear comfortable.

237 to Oldham in August from Fleetwood is shocking.

In fairness, they've spent their entire history until 2012 playing in the non-leagues.

Ok - I've just listened to his comments on the BBC site.

Be honest, Darren. :censored:e.

A disgusting performance. As I type, I have not read or heard Darren Kelly's post-match analysis and comments but he has to be honest and say that those 90 minutes fell far too short of what is required to not just do well in this league but to remain in it.

Continue playing like that and we'll suffer a hiding very soon. That is not to say we won't improve - I think we will.

It wasn't gutsy, we didn't grind a result. But for a few good stops, some decent defending and a tremendous lot of luck we were able to gain three thoroughly undeserved points and remarkably keep a clean sheet.

I don't think I'm being unreasonable in my assessment here. Really poor.

Our lass is a Mackem and her family, bloody loads of them, are all Sunderland supporters. Her cousin's young'un suddenly announced he liked Man Utd, which is absolutely disgusting considering they're over one hundred mile away.

His grandad is a Red, which again is disgusting. Anyway, the lad's father took him to the MK Dons League Cup game last season - mental game.

He now wears nowt but Mackem tops. He let it run its course and used a game to persuade him otherwise, but it was a touchy subject cause it should be the father encouraging that sort of stuff.

(The young'un did have Hartlepool as his second team but a little bet between me and him on FIFA means it's now Latics! He's 7 and I'm 25... I won't lie, I took the game very seriously).

My ballot paper is due in the post. I am genuinely excited to take part in this.

Corbyn all day long.

The use of Dunn will be interesting. I can understand both arguments for him starting a game and coming off the bench.

The lad, on from the 55th minute, against a tired League One midfield. They would not stand a chance.

The very fact we can talk all day about our midfield should fill us with joy!

Out-classed in most areas but there's lots to learn from tonight and a bit to be proud of.

Crofty was exceptional. David Dunn - if we get 25-30 games out of this season we will be in for a treat.

On to Saturday.

Middlesbrough sold 979 for today's game with pay on the day as well

Impressive.

It should be an excellent game tonight as long as we remain in the match for most of it. I'm not expecting a victory but a decent-paced game where we manage to get one or two and it'll be well worth watching for a tenner.

Expecting a loss, but a victory would be a bonus to our season.

I'd be more worries if the Mirror had a quoted source from the club. It'll be a recycled story taken from the MEN, which is owned, like the Mirror, by the Mirror Group.

It's like the Sun, Times and Sky, all owned by that :censored: Murdoch Whenever the Sun has an 'exclusive, as long as it merits placing in a 'quality' (for several years now its reputation has collapsed) paper i.e. not celebrity nonsense, the Times will carry the story and Sky will focus heavily.

Anyway, relatively pleased with the draw. I had to give up my ticket at the last minute so I did not attend. The reports sound pleasing. The strength we have from the bench will gain us 10-20 points this year.

Come on blues!

3-1 victory, 1378 away supporters.

38.

For a 25-year old who has only known League One football, I'm pleasantly surprised.

The Saddlers Club.

http://www.thesaddlersclubwalsall.com/#!football/c124m

Cheers, Diego.

Doubt it will be reserved

 

Walsall still have that little reform room...club...pub...thing next to the ground that lets fans in?

 

Decent in there

Aye, The Saddler or summat? Decent.

I went and Kelly was a moron. I've returned and Kelly is suddenly a media-competent, come-and-have-a-go-if-you-think-you're-hard enough bloke embarking on his debut season in football management.

The tide is turning just before our first league fixture. A movement is building, the nay-sayers are converting, a mass will descend from the north to see the lads record an opening day victory.

Come on! COME ON!!

Good luck to him if he signs. He has potential but has limited impact in games. He needs time, considerable coaching and experience.

If we profit on the deal, which also includes a sell-on clause, I would not be too concerned.

We can't fault the deal. It's a month where the lad can earn some money, improve his fitness and hopefully demonstrate some ability.

Me and my lass went last year. Absolutely adored the place.

We stayed on the edge of the city. Public transport was decent enough. The price for an 'all-day saver' as they are over here are cheap, but hope you're relatively central. Going back to the hotel was not ab option because it took 20 minutes, plus the walk, wait etc. That meant be tramped about from morning til midnight. City of a but of romance? I wslas in, lolled out and out cold within two minutes.

Splendid city. They take pride in their local water system ao all water from fountains etc is free. We found a blinding ice-cream stall on the left of the Venezia as you look at it from the roundabout. For something so central, I had to query the lad serving when he announced the price. Dirt cheap (in comparison).

Crossing roads. When you experience it let me know what you thought and how you got on. Terrifying. They work on a system of trust and fearlessness.

That's pretty mint if he's just pulling our leg. It's a pity he forgot about his satnav being in the video.

Signing or not, I like it.

I priced up Boro, Sheff Utd and Luton at 243/1.