What do we expect? A backlash after our cup exit? Hardly relevant to matters of the league, as disappointing as it was to lose the tie so late on in the evening. Opponents should always feel like they're facing a backlash when visiting. Doesn't always play out that way. Today, at White Hart Lane, we await that elusive target of complete game domination. Bossing the tempo, pulling the strings in midfield and attacking with relentless energy down the flanks. Whether we're capable of doing so is the reason we tune in and turn up every other week in hope.

Tuesday to Friday evening. Just under four days worth of being on the outside looking in but not being able to see much because the curtains are drawn. What I do know are scraps that I've picked up simply from the quick browse or glance to a television. I've hardly been on the moon. Travel and work combined with ridiculously early starts thanks to my daughter deciding that 4am wake up screams is the new fad. In amongst all the unavoidable life obstacles and sleep deprivation I've also had to deal with this little olde blog and migrating it from one platform to a more polished newer version. And here it is. I hope you like it.