Bit unfair on Baldock, in my view - which is about 25 yards out at the North end of the ground. Chances were hardly gilt edged, one was a very tight angle at the near post and the other came from an opponent's error and needed to be snatched at. He was the only one who really asked questions of their keeper (who, incidentally, was very impressive - as was our's).

The game was a test of Sam's "play well and keep the shirt" philiosophy which failed on this occasion as Maynard and Vaz Te was a totally impotent combination first half and it was only with the introduction of Carlton Cole that we started to cause them problems. Collison disappointed me again, although I hear he was excellent on Tuesday.

Also raises a big question mark on the "better without Nolan" issue, as we lost the midfield for most of this one.

As you suggest, though, a fairly typical early kick off game after exerting week and I'm not dissatisfied. After all, another game unbeaten, still well placed with a game in hand over most.

Shame I missed your performance in the Wakefield...