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It's an interesting one with Shan, 3 wins from 3, but the team selections and performances are dreadful...

One thing he's got in abundance so far is blind luck, I just hope that continues.

Yeah, nail on the head for me.  It's Big Dave selections, tactics and performances, but with the extra stroke of good fortune that eluded Darren towards the end.

But a great derby game in spite of a dire first-half showing from Albion.

That does not sound like you ska'd,  Big Dave's selections? Mozza and Brunt restored to the starting eleven, Edwards and Townsend starting (granted I doubt Townsend would start if Gibbs was fit) and the substitution of Mozza for HRK at halftime was inspired.  On tactics, I did not see us trying to play out from the back on every occasion or 1 foot forward 2 feet back balls.  I also think it a touch harsh to suggest that the 3 wins are down to luck, there is always the need for a touch of luck in a game and yes the penalty decision may not been given on a different day, but even on playback the decision was probably correct.

Was commenting after a few pints, right before going to bed! I did think about qualifying the remark by mentioning how we've stopped the more suicidal passing routines, and you're right that Shan is giving different players a go, but for brevity's sake I was trying to get across that I don't think we've magically transformed in terms of performances. And to be honest, with the exception of Leeds at home when we absolutely outclassed them, I think we've been relying on luck all season against decent sides. We're not stamping our authority on opponents as often or as easily as the teams above us.