injury problems mount The defensive injury situation is starting to concern me. Traore's leg has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture, which according to the South London Press could keep him out for 2 months, whilst Diawara and Reid might miss the next two games with hamstring injuries, these much to the chagrin of fitness guru John Harbin. Luke Young is carrying an injury admirably and would probably be rested if there was someone to take his place.

It remains to be seen if Young will start Saturday’s game at left back with Kish at right back or they go with either Ashton or Youga. Young has deputized quite ably in the past at centre half, so this too may be an option. HH returns from suspension after Saturday and Jon Fortune is still a week or two away from fitness.

There may be room in Saturday’s line up for Omar Pouso, who according to this report impressed last night in the reserves at Stonebridge Road, unlike – shocker - Mr Lisbie apparently.

I mentioned the other day Diego Tristan, well according to Eurosport, the free-agent’s arrival at The Valley may well happen. Tristan has scored 87 goals in 4 seasons at Deportivo and has quite a reputation. I just wonder how much his potential wages and sign-on would bump up the already hefty outlay made by the board this season?  ¶ 22:30