Three 1-0 defeats to mid-table sides have blotted the the away day copybook - so today will be a big test for Billy and the boys.
Apparently it's ok to say we're contenders now but i'm still too jumpy about jinxing things. Billy is right though 70-odd points is play-off territory, 80-odd puts us in auto contention. That's why any doom or gloom is thoroughly unjustified.
However those defeats (4 if you count the FA Cup) mean that the quest today is to reverse the fortunes on our travels and get back to the gritty, tough, hard-earned points of "the run".
In a way the fact that it's Leicester may help. It's a semi-derby and they're a play-off contender. In that respect you'd think Billy will return to a West Brom-esque formation - with Dexter at the tip of a packed midfield and Cohen, Ando, Raddy getting up in support.
If that's the case then the quartet of Wes, Kelvin, McKenna, Moussi will be crucial as a solid base in a tough game. Leicester were very direct at the City Ground - but I expect them to play a little more football at home. Moussi in particular must show discipline and follow his captain's lead. Dominating the midfield will be the key.
A point would be a very good result at the Wa**kers - they will want to settle a score from the 5-1 hammering they got in Nottingham and they are a strong side. Three points is a tall order but could well be a catalyst for a grandstand season finale. Today won't decide anything but will set the tone for the coming weeks.
Whisper it quietly as well but it'd be nice to see the dirty Sheep win today too....
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