Before leaving the subject of Lethal Lynex behind, you are right – he did score against Northampton having found the net in the previous match at Wigan (must admit I had forgotten completely about that goal) and after only netting the once for us in his first season, he became something of a goal machine in his second and last campaign for City by scoring three times – maybe we got rid of him too soon!

Back in those days thought we weren’t a “proper” football club – we were in the third tier and I think if even the most loyal supporter was being honest, there was no real expectation of another promotion any time soon. We are now in a position where the national media are beginning to see us as favourites for a top two place – expectations like that mean that we cannot have comedy players in the team any more and, although he was making a contribution towards the end of his time with us and there was a genuine affection towards him from the crowd, Eddie Johnson fell into that category at times during his spell here.

Eddie is the biggest cult hero (for similar reasons) since and the Doncaster celebrations must’ve been the loudest Ninian had been all season. But I cannot understand those on the messageboard longing for his return. He was a hero BECAUSE he was so bad, yet people want him back.

Decent enough fella in interviews, etc, but if he ever comes within 5 miles of the training ground again we might aswell put up a sign saying “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” on the dressing room door.

I think there are a few positives to take from the game, the glimpses of Koumas’ quality are hopefully a sign of things to come from him. If he and Chopra can get on the same wavelength, Chopra is going to get 20+ goals easily this season.

With the midfield being potentially the best its been in a long time in terms of quality & depth (burke, whittingham, drinkwater,koumas,mcphail, olofinjana, wildig, rae & taiwo) the defence does need looking at.

I find it hard to see the logic in signing Martin John. He doesn’t appear ready for the first team and lets face it, there must have been (and still are) better options out there. I realise he wont be first choice (McNaughton is likely to be first choice left back now), but if he’s not ready, why have him on board?

Hopefully we can get another centre back signed up before the deadline. I think that is one area that we are seriously lacking in terms of quality. Hudson is dodgy at best, Gypes is painfully slow and in y opinion, Gerrard looks unfit and out of his depth.

But any way, a great win (eventually!) and bring on the glamour trip at Peterborough

You were still saying it mid-March!!! [You just knew I'd have to mention it some time - ].

Not unusually I think I agree with most everything you say above, including your conclusion. At the moment I have very low expectation of us reaching the play offs again. Given the number of mood players we depend so much on – (Does that include Dave Jones although he always says not?) – I’m nervous we could end up in a relegation-haunted dog-fight for which past performance suggests we may have little stomach.

I want to thank you, Bob, for continuing to pen your pieces – unlike that petulant scallywag Caliburn. I used to rib you about being long-winded. Today I enjoyed the reading so much I didn’t want it to end. The regular dross to which MM’s board has descended makes you stand ourt even more.