Vigilance and Vengence

I've been having a little look at the league tables.

Last week we were only just above the relegation zone in 21st place but after Saturday's performance we are at 18th. It's not earth shattering but in fact our record is not too bad. Of all the games we have played this season, including the League Cup, we have only lost 2. 5 have been draws and the other 5 wins. Our goal difference is 2, which is respectable.

Of course it is not simply a case of how well your team does. It is true to say (even if stating the bleedin' obvious) that the fortunes of a team are also dependant upon how others perform. So although we might bemoan our fate at having to play strong teams like Watford and Charlton, thank goodness for the QPRs, Norwich's and Sheffield Wednesdays.

The moral of the story then is that as a fan you have to watch what other teams are up to as well as your own. Be vigilant. Monitor the enemy. Watch the devil at your back.

Speaking of which, you may be wondering how Leeds are doing. 12th in Division 1.

No doubt you are as sorry for them as I am.

Mud, Beer And Cartwheels

I've been away for a long weekend. Here doing this again. Great beer, great parties and great trails. Yesterday's was particularly good with lots of shiggy and a beer and coleslaw down down for me.

It's a bit like entering an alternative universe for a few days. I had little contact with the 'real' world until I received a text from my lover informing me that Leicester had beaten Watford 4 -1.

I looked suspiciously at my beer. Had I had too much already? Could that really be true?

So as soon as I got home today I looked on the Talking Balls message board. Here are some of the reactions:

Alex: I feel like dancing. What a result
Melton Fox: Brilliant second half performance
Homer: Feckin' wonderful stuff
Mike Hunt Smells: Excellent performance, I've not left the Walkers feeling that buzzing for a hell of a long time

So the fans are quite pleased then.

As for me. I'm doing this.