[Slick_Footwork]

Tuesday is going to be interesting.

Irvine has been stubborn in his selection so far, but after hearing the fans sign 'you don't know what you're doing', he must know he is on borrowed time. He also knows that if he gets sacked, he'll struggle to get another job again at any level.

He has a dilemma...

A) Pick a much changed, more attacking line up and actually attempt to win a home game and attempt to win back the fans - even though he believes this team will leave us too open.

B) Stay with the same defence minded personnel and face the wrath of the fans if we lose - even though in his mind, this is our best side.

I don't for a minute think that Irvine will wake up on Tuesday suddenly understanding that his team selections and tactics have been beyond inept so far, the guy has already showed that he is completely clueless time and time again in that respect. However, he might wake up and realise that he has to go against his own beliefs that save his job and any future career in management. It will be interesting to see if he straps on a set.

Regardless of what he does, it's going to be a tough game. West Ham look a good side this year and I think we'll struggle whatever he does. However I don't think the fans will settle for us losing with a wimper again (think Everton and Newcastle at home). If that happens with the same lousy personnel, I think he might not make the Villa game.

I just hope that the forced changes he will have to make will make the difference.