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We're four points off the playoffs with nineteen matches to go. If we were four points adrift at the bottom we would be fighting hell for leather for every single point, so why not now?
Fitness and injuries can be addressed mid-season. Get that right and we're in a great position.
On a similar note, after we scored at West Ham, Jmmy Dunne left the celebration and went way, way out of his way to drink out of the West Ham keeper's bottle (and maybe have a look to see if he had penalty notes on there?).
I'm not sure what the thinking was, but I'd bet quite a bit that there was definitely some thinking behind it.
I think it's a great question, but I've been thinking about the reasons I kept following us as well.
It would have been easy to stop, or even switch teams when I was a kid. We moved to Ireland for a lot of my childhood and my brother deserted Rangers and most kids I knew were swapping teams all the time. There was no shame to it, it seemed.
And my Dad didn't really care any more.
I think I stuck with us becuase loyalty was big in the comics and books I read as a kid, heroes were loyal, and I wanted to do the heroic thing. The kit was definitely a factor - it was just SO. DAMN. COOL. I think the style of football was also a factor - whenever we were on Match of the Day we were artistes compared to the other caveman teams.
Also, it was just great to be different! It felt good. Felt right.
The absence of Edwards' ball-carrying, coupled with the possible absence of Mbengue's pace might tempt Stéphan back towards a deep back-line. That would also suit Cook, who's at his best with a low-block and a backs to the wall scenario.
The only problem with a deep back line is Burrell's pace would be ideal for the out ball. With Burrell missing, would it be worth considering Smyth in the Burrell role?
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