I think it was always going to be a tall order turning things round dramatically, especially with a group of contracted players taking up a percentage of the budget. In dogfights like the one we are in you need fighters and I think we have that in the likes of griff, Lee Phillips, Rob Dean and Tindle but there are also a few others that perhaps aren't going to jump out of the trenches and battle alongside them. I still think we should have just enough to avoid relegation and I think Mark should be judged well into next season when he's been able to start with a clean slate over the summer, recruit a better squad and have a good pre-season with them.

So although we may feel disappointed at the moment it's important we still get behind them, do our bit as fans and stay positive.

Is the game definitely on tonight? Is there a pitch inspection planned at any time?

Nice piece in the gazette today on the return to form of Ben John but no mention of who the new goalie is who has been on the bench the last few games? Perhaps competition for the number 1 jersey has helped? There is no doubt Ben is a good goalie on his day so good to see him playing well again and he could play an important part in our end of season run-in and bid for safety.

http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/sport/chippenhamtownfc/ctfcnews/10974839.CHIPPENHAM_TOWN__Ben_hopes_the_good_times_are_returning/

 

Brian Smith and Rob Dean have both worked well as a centre midfield pairing in the last two games and Rob is proving to be a great signing by Mark with a great work rate and an eye for a goal.

Another pairing that is starting to work well together is Tindle and Oakley and behind them Ben John was excellent tonight.

Good to see Joe McClennan back tonight and although a slightly disappointing performance from him no doubt he will get back to his better form from earlier in the season once he regains match fitness.

6 big points this week and jumped out of the bottom 4 so a positive week, even Knappy Talks was rumoured to have broken into a smile (though it could have just been wind  )

Charlie Griffin signed for Gloucester City Inside left

Joe let's not be silly we all know you are too tight to buy anyone a drink