It is hard to be optimistic, I agree. However, there was the season when we got hammered on Boxing Day, dropped Duffo and went on an unbeaten run.

I am not saying we can do that, but we are giving teams a game now. Some of the players are improving - Trafford was great against Brighton, Vitinho is a better player, Berge has improved and so on.

VK’s faith in JayRod, JGB and O’Shea is baffling to say the least. There is no point in having pace on the wings if no-one can keep up. Amdouni has pace but he seems forced back/ out by the presence of JayRod.

In the end, there are no easy games at this level and mistakes will be punished. That is how inexperienced, young players like ours learn.