It does have the feel of an important game which seems crazy this early in the season. Lose and the wheels are in motion for a mini crisis with zero improvement to the starting XI and very little improvement to the overall squad. Off-field upheaval with Mitchell and Eales looking amateurish at best whilst a case can be made that Eddie is being hung out to dry. Not a good mix for an ‘excitable’ fan base such as ours!

Win and we progress to the next round of a winnable cup competition. A win will stave off any need for panic despite us having a summer, so far, to forget. Yes, an important game.