[spireitematt]

The result surprised me, but didn't shock. I don't think Rotherham were over-interested were they? It wasn't their best team. They didn't field Kieffer Moore for a start who I wanted us to sign when Forest Green were releasing him (how they must regret that now!).

At least Wiseman partnering Evatt is a contrast - he's apparently yards quicker. We did also manage to score two in a game, which you often need to win, and we only conceded one, which gives you a decent chance of a point/points. If we can translate that to a real game ........

Worrying points - well Tommy, if that selection represents his level of fitness he shouldn't be playing on Saturdays ..... Weir was captain wasn't he, now that might be the making of him with us, or a disaster waiting to happen. McCourt - before he came to us he'd only ever scored once in proper football - so I'm not getting over-excited. I can't get past the thought that the pair of them are both the fourth guy you select in a four-man midfield - makeweights, not make a difference. BUT I'm often wrong. Up front we took the chance to try and make something out of what we've been trying instead of trying something new - only time will tell whether that is a good idea.

Pooch, you are a better judge of a player than a manager on recent form. Fans always reach vastly different conclusions from professional clubs' managers. You do notice some interesting stuff about players, like the rest of us you're far from always right about who should be selected and why ...... but that's one of things for which we never get the proof. Jack's team won 2-1, who is to say that any one of our selections wouldn't have made it five? I'd settle for Jack getting it wrong regularly and winning 2-1. He'd be a good manager then, but we could never tell how much better he might have been had he gone with our optimum selections ......

Long term we are going to need a keeper, however Tommy goes on ? Agree? Every week Tom McHale of Truro City earns raves. Other clubs keep an eye on him. I'd be tempted to dangle a wage packet. (I'll list my other non-league suggestions at a later date!)

Devon a Rotherham fan was pretty annoyed they lost because did say that was a strong Rotherham side.