DevilDave
27 Apr 2007, 01:12 PM
It's quite simple. We win, and the chances are quite good we will be playing at least two (and hopefully three) additional matches at the end of the season. If we lose, then I honestly don't think the luck which has somehow allowed us to remain in the fifth spot in the table will last much longer.
When we are missing key elements of our defence, the players remaining need to increase their focus on defending. Those two early goals against Burnley should have taken the wind from their sails, but instead we were the club that lost momentum over the course of that match.
Fortunately for us, Paul McShane's red from Monday was successfully appealed and he will play tomorrow. Steve Watson has been recalled from his loan to help us with extra cover at the back should we need it.
When we are missing key elements of our defence, the players remaining need to increase their focus on defending. Those two early goals against Burnley should have taken the wind from their sails, but instead we were the club that lost momentum over the course of that match.
Fortunately for us, Paul McShane's red from Monday was successfully appealed and he will play tomorrow. Steve Watson has been recalled from his loan to help us with extra cover at the back should we need it.