Skating on thin ice

The events of yesterday afternoon were enough to convince us that, despite the significant upturn in performances and results recently, we remain in very real trouble in the league. Our inactivity coupled with victory for Sheffield Utd over bottom side Charlton meant we slipped back into the relegation zone, while Blackburn's win at home to Fulham also took them three points clear of us. Victory over Reading on Wednesday night has become even more imperative...