A bit sick - 21/03/2003

It’s not been the best of weeks, last night’s reserve match was a nightmare and when the gaffer described it as the worst game he’s seen in four years – I’m not going to argue. As well as it being a bad game, I’m not happy about my back. It’s not been right for about five months now and it gave me more problems during and after the game. It’s affecting my legs as it feels like my hamstrings are really tight and even my knees are a bit sore. I’d like to get it sorted once and for all and I’ll probably have a full scan in the next few days. I needed a painkilling injection to get me through the game and even though I’ve been given specialist stretches to do, it hasn’t done me much good.

I was surprised to hear Terry Venables has left Leeds, and even more surprised to hear that Peter Reid’s got the job until the end of the season. With Mick McCarthy joining the Makems recently, he wont be off to Elland Road. I don’t know what’s happening down there as I’d have thought Peter Ridsdale would have gone after the ex-Ireland boss. I guess the departure of Venables wasn’t planned! One thing about Reidy, and I think this is why he’s got the job – he can do the business without spending money. He’ll get into them and I think they’re be a hardworking side until the end of the season. You never know, if they do alright Reid might be there to stay.

The Barcelona game was only disappointing as we didn’t get a result. I thought the lads played very well and if Beller’s had had a bit more luck, we’d have been collecting the points. You should see him in training, doesn’t miss much, I just think it was one of those days – anyone can have them! Blackburn tomorrow, and I don’t want to tempt fate, but I think we’re unbeatable at home in the Premiership. It’s a game that we need to win in that it’ll just bring our Champions League qualification that much nearer. The seven points gap between us and the rest of the chasing pack is great – but let’s keep it that way!!

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