We put 4 past Fulham, 2 past Wolves, a couple past Brighton, could have beaten Arsenal. We looked weak compared to the opposition but did pass the ball well in limited spells, and looked neat and compact.

We now look weary and generally worn out. Fit, yes, but the effort the players have put in during the early months is taking it's toll. In a league you're normally playing against sides, at least most of the time, with similar strengths. Our players are being asked to play week in, week out what are akin to cup matches against teams from a higher division. Every win is actually a 'giant killing'.

A lot are looking at our points/position to date and extrapolating an optimistic end-of-season outcome, whereas I really think we are about to completely run out of steam and fall away. 31,000 fans cheering the side on every home game deserve more. One La Ligue striker isn't anywhere near enough. New faces throughout the side, and I don't think they have to be better than we've got, just equally as good, which shouldn't be as difficult as our club are making out...