Take Your Pick Brian

Management's all about big decisions, and Brian Carey has a few to make for tomorrow's game. The mere fact of Ryan Valentine's eligibility doesn't guarantee he will start: Carey has appeared a little wary about making him first choice and Lee Roche, who has been in good form, didn't get back in last Saturday.

Mind you, Mike Williams was hardly a favourite of Carey's until lately-he didn't really get a look in until injuries forced the boss' hand, and he even brought Scott Barron in ahead of him.

Steve Evans' return is a trickier one. Current Welsh international admittedly, and on paper a better defender than the rather basic Richard Walker. But then, is being basic such a problem in the position we're in? He's a big, hard, no-frills centre back and we've yet to concede with him on the pitch.

Mind you, that's no guarantee he'll hold firm tomorrow; he gave me kittens in the first half against Mansfield when he kept unilaterally stepping up, leaving a hapless Shaun Pejic to play Town's strikers onside.

So who should Carey pick? No idea! Fat lot of help I am!!!!

Beating the deadline

Anthony Williams, eh? The Pepe Reina of the lower divisions! Well known for his penalty saving but, as I recall, not that hot when it comes to commanding the box. Mind you, in the circumstances I can't imagine us getting anyone better, and he could turn out to be a good acquisition.

Interestingly, Brian Carey's been able to make some experienced signings in the loan market, which is unusual for this season. We've tended to only get kids, damaged goods or favours from Martin Allen to Denis Smith on loan so far, but Walker, Williams and Proctor are all players who've been around a bit. Let's hope they can settle in quickly!