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Finally got home after no trains north out of Kings Cross for 3 hours. Which seemed a fitting end to a not particularly enjoyable day.

It was very much of a relief that the weather was pleasantly warm - that second half would have felt a lot worse in some of the temperatures we’ve had in recent games.

In amongst all the negativity (for me it’s just how slow we are in moving the ball at the moment) there were quite a few positives and I do think Simons will become a key player for us - although I thought he disappeared a bit second half.

i have seen us play a lot worse and I have been more bored than I was today before. But it’s a little bit frustrating for me that we are both playing well throughout a lot of the team AND being thoroughly boring to watch.

The highlight of the day for me though was an exceptional and extended murmuration above Wycombe Station. It was beautiful to watch, more entertaining than the football and somehow less predictable.

It was quid a kid!

How come no-one saw 0-0 as the obvious result?

I have no problem with Dodds or the team he put out. We had the best of the game and more chances, but we did need more confidence in pushing forward against quite a dour team. Fred scores a worldy after his solo run and we are all happy and he's back on the wing next week.

Frustrating yes...but I was not bored.

I literally did not mention Bloomfield until others brought him up. Dodds has nothing to do with the Bloomfield situation other than being the next to take up the same employment.

I'm literally trying to discuss current things like today's game, and being told to move on and grow up.

I'll explain - several on here thought it was a dull game and said so. We were then told to "move on" (from what? It's today's game) and "grow up".

In short: the same people who acted desperate to "move on" from Bloomfield then find a new issue to "move on" from when we try and talk about today's game. It's absolutely fine if you feel it was pulsating excitement - that's what debate is for! Acting superior and because you didn't find it dull and finger wagging those who did? Pompous.

Again, Dodds is the current head coach. It should be absolutely fine to say the football has been a little on the dull side so far. I very much want him to succeed, and he had nothing to do with the other thing people supposedly don't want to discuss but keep bringing up.

Birmingham draw with Reading and extend their unbeaten run. Would be very harsh on Reading to say Birmingham dropped two points, I think Reading had the better of the chances in the second half and both sides would have taken the result, and obviously we’ve got Reading still to come. But still, a win today for us allows us to chip away and with Wrexham playing tomorrow, a nice psychological advantage over them.

However, Birmingham picked up a number of injuries in that game and they looked leggy. They have Orient on Tuesday which is going to be tough, and then some tinpot club called ‘Little Wycombe’ four days later.

I’m still looking up as much as looking down. Please football Gods, shine your light on those famous quarters!!

You tried this on the last match thread.

I'm not defending some of the reactions...but can't you just give it up?

Malachi Linton scored in a rare win for Weymouth today. Quite a few ex-Wanderers plying their trade in the NLS.

Incredible next 4 games against the teams 21st to 18th.

Leave that run of games without substantially cutting that 7 point gap to 5th bottom down and you really can't see them getting safe.

Dave Winfield scored for Welling today in a match that also featured Anthony Grant and a second debut for Scott Kashket.

I remember being so gutted when Big Dave opted to sign for Shrewsbury all those years ago.