Just like those who have gone before him, he will be judged on results, and rightly so. It looks from the outside, like he has been given a fair budget. If he has spent it wisely, then he will get a fair crack of the whip. We will see over the coming weeks and months.

I think the youth is has signed makes sense. As Brin points out above, it would appear that he is aiming for a more cultured approach. The questions in my mind are:

- does the cultured approach work in this league? Birmingham were a good footballing team but that was a different level

- where is the experience in the side? I’m particular worried about the centre halves and central midfield.

- who is our leader? Who will drag the youngsters though when times get tough?

- where are the goals coming from?

- is there anyone who can hold down the keepers jersey ?

Bring on Saturday