spyinthesky

I suppose yesterday was indicative of the Championship. Millwall won comfortably against a team in form and yet they were comfortably despatched last week by the team down the road who now sit in the relegation zone. Unless Saints can manage to shore up their defence and find a robust target man and possibly a top rated 'keeper, then the team is destined for mid table this season and the possible loss of better players in the summer. There is, of course, the possibility of sneaking into the play offs but even if we did go up there would have to be some inspired sourcing of Premiership ready players and the owners finding the money to finance the necessary purchases.

Eckhert reckoned he was pleased with Aribo's performance yesterday according to his interview with The Echo!!

Dont some of the boats start their journeys in French rivers/canals so passengers dont always get aboard on the coast?

That bit of info is doing the rounds. Believe he may be a bit injury prone

Is he any good with crosses?

Couple of random thoughts from last nights game. Baz made a very important save to prevent an equaliser at 1-0. He also concerned me when passing across the six yard box with an opponent in close attendance which could have gone horribly badly. Begovic made a great save when Leo went through at the end of a terrific rum. Both Fellows and Robinson should have done better when in good positions. The Ref did well for us with some of his decisions. The attendance was disappointing after a very decent performance at Charlton. Leicester fans ticket take up was very poor for a club of their stature. Smallest away following so far this season? Downs touched the ball once (?) and seemed to be injured in the process.

If the team's form and results continue as has been the case since Tonda has been in charge, definitely give him the job until the end of the season with a decent bonus if we go up. However part of me thinks that the team are getting the rub of the green, which wasnt the case under Still. The first goal would have been ruled out for offside in the Prem and possibly the second. The Ref was on our side too, especially with the second goal when Leicester could have had a free kick in the move which led to Azaz scoring. Downes could easily have been sent off for his rash challenge later in the game. All that said, how nice it was to walk away from the game with a spring in my step!!

One of the things that is really noticeable with Downs, he never gets close to an opposing player to defend the ball. It seems he is actually adverse to winning the ball just as he is to hit the ball towards those white posts.

Trying to remember when Cam Bragg made his debut. Think it was a Cup Game a few years back when we were in the Prem. He was involved in the game with another youngster who scored.

Watched the Sheffield derby this afternoon. Typical hustle and bustle with little class from either side. That said Sheff Utd dominated Weds a bit more than we did. Danny Ings didnt show up much which probably shows he is a bit of a bit of a busted flush but only time will tell.

I still have the scars from that game too!! Ted MacDougalls debut?

We should all be proud and thankful to our relatives in this country who fought against the Nazi regime. Despite what many flag waving 'patriots' may believe, us Brits did not win either of the two World Wars without significant manpower assistance from Commonwealth countries and later the economic power of the USA.

And to be fair, the younger European generation have enjoyed a relatively affluent (ie 'softer') life than their forefathers. I dont blame them for that but that is a fact of life. For example, the Danish Govt are starting to call up 18 year olds (both male & female) to spend time learning the type of skills they may need in a conflict. That is not going down too well. In comparison, Russia, led by a State controlled media, are telling their population that are under sustained attack by the West (particularly the UK) and they are obliged to defend their Motherland. Very worrying times.

Alex, If you were PM at the time Russia invaded Crimea would you have sent our under resourced Military into the Black Sea to prevent the incursion?

It would. The record attendance for a 4th Division game (ie equivalent of League 2) was Palace v Millwall in 1960/1 of 37,774. Something to aim for I guess!!!