Earlier in the season Huddersfield were hailed as the invincibles, but it all went sour for the draw specialists and manager Lee Clarke exited under a cloud. Now Stevenage have been the subject of a certain amount of media hype.
We have to remember that their 0-0 draw against Spurs was achieved against a team playing below their best on a bobbly pitch. If Parker hadn't made an otherwise good goal offside, Spurs would have won. But it does seem that the replay is serving as something of a distraction for the players. During the week they lost 1-0 at mighty Notts County.
They will result to physical tactics and unfortunately these are likely to result in a blithe smile or a mild rebuke from the referee. Their long ball tactics I think that our centre halves can handle.
Our midfield has disappointed recently and I would bring back Hughes in place of Stephens who has disappointed since his return from injury. Hughes formed a great partnership with Hollands in a winning run.
Bradley Wright-Phillips needs to find his scoring boots. Someone remarked that he was putting in the effort, but he seemed to do better when he gave the impression of being lazy.
The nervy Valley crowd may be a factor. Victory at home is expected as an automatic right and after twenty minutes if we haven't scored and aren't winning every ball the discontent will make itself felt.
I find this a difficult match to call, but I fear a 2-2 draw.
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