Addicks Cup run continues

The U18's knocked mighty Woking out of the F A Youth Cup last night to set up a third round clash with Chelsea. There should be a significantly larger crowd than the 553 who were tempted last night. It was a case of the Tamer Tuna show as he hit a hat-trick which started with two goals in the opening ten minutes to effectively end the contest. I will be making the effort for the visit of Chelsea.

The Daily Mirror carried a piece yesterday about Sullivan and Gold's West Ham ownership ambitions but was firm that they are negotiating with Charlton as their Plan B in case West Ham's debts present an insurmountable problem. The Q & A with Richard Murray next week will be interesting assuming it actually goes ahead. It will be good to hear if he's not allowed to comment and probably even better (for those desperate for new ownership) if they have to cancel once again.

Looking forward to Yeovil on Saturday, it was encouraging to learn that we have sold our initial allocation of 1400 and that we have been rushed another 300. I'm guessing that will give us north of 1500 at the match which should be a tad more than a third of the gate. Fuelled by local brew and banded together in defiance against the elements, I can see us creating plenty of noise from the open visiting end. It won't be lost on our players as we will be very close to the pitch; that couldgo either way but I think it will be inspiring.

COME ON YOU REDS!