Defend first - counter-attack second

It seems to me that bossing possession doesn't suit our style of play. We alook far better on the counter-attack.

When we began to turn things around last season we were rock bottom. With Blackburn at Newcastle and Wigan at Huddersfield, the chances are we will emerge from this weekend still 6 points clear of the drop zone. There is bags of time for Hecky and crew to steady us again - 28 games to be precise.

There is a lot to work with, and our coaching team are more than capable. But first and foremost the priority has to be to concentrate on not conceding. Anything we can nick over and above that will see us alright. And one assumes that there is still money in the bank should it be needed come January.

There is every reason to think we can achieve safety this season, and that will be good enough this year.