Mick

But I then got home, and it's been wrecksome away since then, so I'm ready to talk to you.

I didn't get to Wales, but I know a sounder who did, because he very kindly messaged Pompey Sound to ascertain that I hadn't passed away, to explain my absence immediately.

from the airwaves.

That was extremely kind of him.

And so I'd like to thank Peter McGreal for his thoughtfulness.

He was the only one, Sounders, the only blighter who was prepared to show any concern at my absence.

And in return, I hope he enjoyed his night at the Racecourse ground, because he told me he was going with a mate.

He said, and I quote,

I hope we get a point or more.

Perhaps I'm being greedy.

I don't think you were, Peter.

I think it was perfectly reasonable to look for something out of the game after the previous two away performances.

In retrospect...

And everything's easy to analyze in retrospect.

Three away games in 70 days.

Three away games in seven days is demanding.

Draining.

Draining energy, concentration, and I suppose squad resources.

But two things to say about the defeat.

The three games increased in difficulty as they went on.