I think ‘resting’ him a few weeks back may have helped concentrate his mind! It’s also noticeable how much better he seems to play when we’re kicking towards the Gresty RoD End - I had previously thought he just got better as the opposition tired but he was really on it during the first half on Saturday, despite running into a strong wind and, at times, driving rain; these are the sort of conditions that he might not have liked in the past but, fair play, he rolled up his sleeves, didn’t play in ridiculous gloves and was outstanding. Faded a bit towards the end of the second half and was the right man to come off and give Powell some game time (although he didn’t do much).

I think the arrival of Walker has gingered up the whole front line (pardon the pun) and Powell, Dale and the others have their work cut out to displace him after Saturday. Still at it in the 90th minute and a left back’s nightmare.