Offside

Boombastic - Shaggy

These probably get given a lot but I don’t think it’s a pen. Their legs get tangled as they’re trying to get in front of each other. Although the defender seems to look up at the ref nervously as soon has he’s on the floor.

Yes, I was only a young child then in my early days of going to AG with my dad, but remember those! I think there were stickers to go on windows as well.

There’s no way Pring can take the blame for that goal. He showed impressive energy and determination to win the ball and drive forwards. It looks like he was fouled to me. We had every other player apart from Semenyo behind the ball when that counter attack broke down on the edge of their penalty area. Williams (I think) seemed slow in getting across to cover the space vacated by Pring. He reacted at first but then lost ground. Then when the cross went in Kalas and Vyner both switched off to give their player space for what was a good finish. But he was unchallenged.

Sad news about Barry Cryer. He was hilarious on Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.

If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys

Haha, he wouldn’t do any worse at defending set pieces!

Our home shirt is 21/92. Higher than I thought it would be! He likes the central badge, which is something I dislike about our kit.

It is shocking. In that second pic they’ve got 5 players in positions to attack the ball unimpeded.

Yep, that’s the one!

She’s Kerosene - The Interrupters

Two Italian restaurants I really like are Vincenzo’s near the top of Park St and Giuseppe’s near St Nick’s - nice family run places and good value.

Yes, it’s really good. Much better than his last one, which I really couldn’t get into. Get Happy!!! remains my favourite album of his.

It’s one of those places where we’ve always seemed to struggle, so I’d be very pleased with a point tonight. I’ve only seen us play there once, about 20 years ago. A ramshackle ground but I liked it, and the away end had good acoustics.

We are threadbare with limited options, but the team that ended the Cardiff game deserves to start. I expect (or at least hope) to see Williams involved at some point tonight from the bench - his physicality is a big plus.

Everyday Is Like Sunday - Morrissey

Lions In My Own Garden (Exit Someone) - Prefab Sprout

After a really tough couple of seasons, we are starting to see a team we can be proud of for the first time in years. Players from our own youth system like Scott, Benarous, Semenyo and Pring have a great attitude and not only enormous potential, but they are showing their qualities now. Then there are the likes of Tanner and Atkinson, the sort of signings we should be making. Added to existing, experienced players like Weimann and Kalas, who are excellent role models, things are looking up. We are still in transition and there will be bumps along the way, but I really feel we have turned the corner and the future is bright.

Country Darkness - Elvis Costello

Yes, I remember that - he is deceptively quick, isn’t he?

I really enjoyed that! He seems like a proper football lover. I’m glad he had a good day!

I love watching Alex Scott play. He has been really impressive so far - not just his technique, maturity and awareness, but also that edge he has to his game. His attitude on the pitch is superb.

Max has been decent and deserves to keep his place. One thing I did notice today, though, was that a few times he could have played the ball to Pring who was in acres of space, but he either delayed or played it to the right instead - similar to how Bentley tends to be slow in his decision making when he’s got the ball. In previous games Max has been quicker on deciding who to give it to.

I thought he played well today and fair play to him for clapping the fans. He always seems to have a good character. I thought he was a good player for City, always looked for the ball and tried to dictate play.

What really pleased me about Semenyo’s performance today was that after a quiet first half he got stronger as the game went on. In the second half he was outstanding. Great to watch.