So the fixtures for next season have arrived.
I've taken the time to have a nose through them and see if I can spot any of particular interest. (Difficult in the third division).
I suppose to state the glaringly obvious the first thing I spotted was that we start and finish the season with exactly the same games as last term. (Lets hope that's where the similarities with 2010-2011 season end).
In the first two months of the season we play 4 of the sides expected to be vying for promotion. (Colchester away, Scunthorpe at home, Sheffield Wednesday at home, and FC Franchise away). I think this will let us know nice and early what type of season we are likely to enjoy/endure. And should also either cement Sir Chris Powell's position as manager or see a new one incoming.
London derbies are sparse and rather uninspiring again this season. The first not coming until November when we entertain Brentford, who we then play at home on New Years Bank Holiday Monday. We play away to Leyton Orient on New years Eve, and then at home on 31st March.
The business end of the season, from February onwards will see me making the post work mad dash to the Valley for floodlit games no more than 4 times. The really interesting one will be the MK Dons game, which is set for Valentines day. (Best get that conversation out of the way with the missus now).
The April run in looks on paper quite favourable. Preston away being the only potential 6 pointer in my eyes. Having said that in Oldham, Wallsall, Carlisle, Wycombe and Hartlepool we may well be playing teams that are all fighting for their third division lives.
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