We were strong defensively for the whole of the second half of last season after McNulty came in, so in that sense not much has changed. How many games did we actually lose after Christmas ? Cheltenham, Wrexham and Welling were the only defeats I think. However, we have now got greater quality up front so we are winning games we may have drawn or lost last year, particularly at home. Added to which, the players are more familiar with one another, so there is a greater understanding and confidence in the side. At least, that is my interpretation.
I don't think there has been any change in philosophy: Brabin is approaching games exactly the same way as he did last season.