Oh I do like to be beside.... ....the seaside. Lake Michigan is Chicago's very own ocean but slightly colder than even Blackpool's beach this time of year. Chicago has Navy Pier, Charlton fans will be scoffing candyfloss on one of Blackpool's three piers and of course the famed Blackpool Tower, sticking out like a beacon of fun is around 1,000ft shorter than Chicago's Sears Tower. Ok, comparing Blackpool and Chicago ain't easy but for me tomorrow my heart will be at Bloomfield Road, although my arse will be sat on my sofa listening and following whichever way I can tomorrow's absolutely crucial match.

The players have been in Marbella this week preparing for the rarefied sea air of Blackpool and everything the tangerines can throw at us. After a run of just 3 wins in 12 league games, yet only 3 defeats the next run of games are so important to our season.

Pardew said that we will need to "spread the play" and I would personally like to see a change in wide men tomorrow. Lloyd Sam I think, has been treading water for some weeks now, so I would start with Thomas on the right and then replace Ambrose with Lee Cook.

There will be a lot of Addicks in Blackpool tomorrow (and probably tonight), I really hope that they all out on the Pleasure Beach afterwards and not in the cold Wintery Gardens.  ¶ 13:31