I didn't go to the WotN but am encouraged by two particular things. Firstly, we are winning matches that we wouldn't have for the last 2 or 3 seasons (Vale and Barnet) and not losing matches we would have lost. The reason for that is my other reason to be cheerful - we aren't conceding as many silly goals. Therefore 1 or 2 goals scored each game is enough.

We have been crying out for an effective defence since Adam was a lad and to get one you have to make compromises. I'm more than happy that the Back 4 (or 3 or 5) looks more solid, without Raynes, Ng, Zooms or Ray for one or more matches each, and that we are creating enough chances to get 1-0 wins or decent draws. I reckon we will start to create and convert more chances as the season goes on and the players are integrated fully into the way Dave likes to do things. I don't think it will make us Top 3 material, though I hope I'm wrong, but it keep us well away from the bottom 3rd and, who knows, maybe a play off place if we keep our best players all season.