Cotterill's main achievement

Is the defence. They are fighting so hard, in fact the whole team are, and apart from a few nervous moments have looked very solid.

Yes, we've conceded a few soft goals, but I attribute that to the relentless pressure put on the back line by the lack of ball retention further forward.

We seem to only concede one or two goals a game now rather than receiving a real drubbing; put a decent midfield in front of them and that will decrease even further.

I would like to congratulate the players on putting in a shift these past few games. It's incredibly tough out there with no possession whatsoever, and there doesn't seem to be too much of a team spirit issue to me.

Whatever you think of Steve and his tactics (I haven't been his biggest fan), his team organisation and motivation are second to none and he deserves praise for that.

If January brings us skill in midfield, I'm confident that we will glide safely to a midtable finish.

Darren and Jeff, please check their work permit availability first this time :D

KRO and let's all try and be optimistic (tu)