October Month Review

3 wins, 2 draws and 1 lost. Not too bad, but can be better.

October began with one of the toughest game of the season, away at Chelsea. And we lost 0-1, which is perhaps a bit unlucky. Then there is the international break and we didn't have another game until 10/16 at Fulham. We started poorly and was 2 goal behind in 30 minutes. In second half Alonso played and the whole game was transformed. Even Biscan scored a goal which is quite an achievement. The next game we hosted Deportivo, which we played very well esp 1H but didn't win. Then we host Charlton at home and it was a easy win. After that the B team played and we win 3-0 at Milwall in the League Cup. The month ended in a bad mood as Cisse was cruelly injuried and will be out for a long time in the Blackburn game, which the result was not too good given Arsenal drawn and Man United lost.

We gradually climb up the league table and is now 6th, if we win our game in hand we will be 4th. The 3rd place is still ours and Man United's battle for, but with Cisse now out Rafa need to do his tricks on Sinama-Pongolle or Mellor or Kewell. In the League Cup we will play the defending Champion Boro at home, which will not be easy. But the B team gotta come up and prove. In Champions League, we need to get something in the next 2 away match or else we will be out.

Players of the month: (1) Carragher 7.5 (2) Baros 7.33 (3) Alonso 7.2 Carragher was very consistent in the month and is the worthy winner of the PoM. Baros started to show his Eurp form, and we need him to do so consistently now. Alonso still need to maintain his consistency. At Chelsea he was crap but after that he played very well, especially the Fulham game.

November Predictions:
11/3 Deportivo La Coruna (A) At least a point is needed.
11/6 Birmingham City (H) A game that we have to and should win.
11/10 Middlesbrough (H) It's clear League Cup is not Rafa's first priority, so the B team need to show their worth
11/13 Crystal Palace (H) Another game have to and should win.
11/20 Middlesbrough (A) A double on Boro!
11/23 Monaco (A) We can win this game. Go for it!
11/28 Arsenal (H) A draw won't be too bad against the top dog. But we can win.
11/30 League Cup Quarter Final Depend on opponents and whether we go thru, a winnable game.