To counterbalance the hyperbole, I fully expect us to be well clear of the bottom three or four by the end of the season, even without six points in the next two games, and I doubt I’ll consider it a miracle either.
While Lewis’ injury may be a source of celebration for some, it deprives us of one defensive shield option (and, imho, Adkins’ preferred option, now that he’s had a good look at the squad). O’Connor hasn’t been deployed in that position all season, so I’ll be curious to see how we do go about protecting the defence tomorrow.
I’d take FGR’s headline grabbing 12 injuries with a pinch of salt and, if Deeney alone is fit, our defence will need to be switched on. Must admit to not knowing much about FGR’s style this season, but it’s notable that they’ve veered from Cooper’s bully boy football to Edwards’ eye catching football to Dunc’s useless football in recent years, so a bit of an identity crisis there maybe. Like us, they turned to an unknown rookie to develop an identity and, like it did with us, it‘s not gone very well. So far. There‘d be a certain irony if that changed tomorrow.
Still, three points is there for the taking. I expect us to get them, but would be more disappointed than surprised if it’s a draw.
