An expensive night

Whilst we may welcome the chance to get get back on track at home against Plymouth on Tuesday, we should perhaps spare a thought for Plymouth supporters. Having done a long distance midweek trip to Hull recently I can empathise with any loyal Argyle fans coming up to London for this game. It ain't cheap when you consider the time off work, fares, food, beer and match day ticket. I know! Let's just hope it's an expensive and miserable day out for them and we get three points.

I'm not sure how much we have in common with Plymouth, except that a few years ago we swapped commercial managers with them. It was all recorded for a documentary on TV. We got a modest, mild mannered chap; they got our Steve Sutherland who endeared himself to the locals by declaring 'I don't make tea'. Unsurprisingly they wouldn't do a premanent deal, and sent our bloke back at the end of it all. It was all amiable stuff which presumably allowed us to forge a few bonds. Not exactly a tie up with Inter Milan, but harmless enough.

However that will all change if we don't get anything out of the game on Tuesday. We've played eleven games now and struggled against the teams just below us. Plymouth fall into that category. It's time to step it up a gear.

As for me, I'll be going to the game straight from work in central London. We'll probably meet up in the Horse and Groom, though the Royal Oak should be opening soon. Might have a look in there if I get there early enough. I see tickets for the next couple of away games are now on sale, so might pop round the ticket office for the Southampton tickets before the game. Best to do it before Tuesday's game as it always seems that much harder to muster enthusiasm if we don't get a win.

But of course we will win. Won't we?

Up The Addicks!

Robin