During the second half of the season Fulham were the top side in the Championship in every respect. 56 points from 23 games, most goals scored and least goals conceded.A number of our fans feared Fulham would overtake us and finish second, which didn't eventually happen thanks to their bubble bursting on the final Sunday of the season. A deserved promotion was secured through the playoffs. Some thought Fulham's style of football would be well suited to the Premier League, boosted by a summer spending spree.

Given all of that, I was surprised at how shite they were this afternoon and are a side that seems to be getting worse. In contrast, we seem to be growing and are learning what is needed in this division.

I doubt many would have fancied us finishing above Fulham at the end of this season, but at the moment, I reckon that's likely. Of course there's a long way to go, but Jason Cundy's comment about us being the worst Premier League team ever look more than a tad foolish.