Sky’s The Limit

Evil Sky

Wotcha. What to say about the Wolves game that hasn’t already been said?

Last year, Sunderland, West Brom, Everton and Wolves all came to our gaff for a point and, other than Wolves, they all got what they came for and we got 6/12 points from those 4 home games. This year, the same fixtures have now yielded 10/12.

Satisfied with a point at home to Wolves? Not really, but a recognition of our collective ability to overcome the boring brigades of this league this year is certainly due.

After being touted as Champions in waiting this time last week, only to be cleverly edited just 24 hours later on MOTD to show us wearing baggy trousers, clown shoes and red noses, (with big top music clearly being heard over the tannoy), we now travel to Sky Blue City in our familiar role of Sky fodder.

I went a bit mental after we lost 2-1 away at Chelsea towards the tail end of last season, claiming that neither of their goals should have stood (which is irrefutable), but that because Chelsea at the time were the only realistic challengers to Manure, having them lose or draw to us would have rendered the last few weeks of the title race a non-event, so them winning was certainly the most agreeable outcome. I agree, it is a bit mental, but the whole charade stunk of foul play and still raises an eyebrow when memories of that game flood back.

Anyway, a Spurs win on Sunday would probably suit all agenda’s (apart from City’s) in terms of making things more interesting, but realistically, the race for the title is one that most of the more pragmatic among us concede that we’re probably not quite in. Although it would sell a few more t-shirts if we were…

As for City, after being frankly terrified by their movement when they opened us up like a tin of old beans in August, they’re recent form has been less than impressive, losing at home for the first time in however long to a decidedly average Liverpiddle movement. Nasri, fizzing around our befuddled back line that day, has gone a little flat as journo’s strive to justify their wages by stirring debate about him not finding his best position. Dzeko too, has fallen somewhat from his goal scoring heroics of that afternoon and found the going a little tougher since.

Anyway, before I lose any further credibility (quiet at the back!), let’s put the mortgage on a 0-0 extravaganza of not-quite-knowing-what-to-do from either team. Rafa behind Defoe hasn’t yet worked, but it’ll be our only option in front of 2 banks of 4 I shouldn’t wonder. Rumours of Ledley having a chance would, as always, be a huge boost to whatever ambition we hold.