The People's Forum: For the first time in many a long year…

… we can say that if we turn up and play our best game, we should win. They’ve been very hit and miss and are currently quite fragile,

BUT, almost always, that lot turn up for derbies and play out of their skin. We tend not to.

So, I’ll reserve any confidence in our prospects for now, thanks.

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I don't subscribe to the positivity that is being bounced around for the derby on Sunday. It is most likely due to my experience playing them over the years and usually coming home disappointed.

Whilst I dearly hope that we win, I would be happy not to lose. That will maintain some momentum and keep the confidence on track. That said, a win would be massive on so many fronts and give us 3 consecutive home wins for the first time at HDS.

I am nervous as I always am when playing that lot

Hopefully we come out of the blocks firing and keep at them all game with a fast tempo and getting in their faces.

A lot may depend on the referee and how he handles/mishandles the game.

The fans will be up for it and the noise will be off the scale. The coach welcome, tifo and banners will motivate the players and hopefully we bounce of each other.

COYB