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This has been a problem which I have noticed in many of the games which I have watched since Aaron Nemane was lost to injury, in addition to the absence of Danny Wright and Ben Whitfield. The decision to ask Adam Randell to cover that position has, in my opinion, drastically weakened the centre of midfield. Asa Hall has done a sterling job, given his age, in trying to hold it together, and has also contributed some vital goals. Armani Little, on the other hand, perhaps due to several injuries but also perhaps not, has looked a shadow of the player we anticipated he would be a couple of years ago, and it would not surprise me if he were not retained.

Randell's ability and energy has been sadly missed along side Asa, and you are right to say that we have often been overrun in that area, even by teams like Barnet. I feel that it is essential that he should revert to that position for our last two or three games. One solution would be to push Ben Wynter forward permanently and have a back four of Lewis, Warren (if Sherring unfit), Cameron and Moxey. I don't agree with other people that certain players should be "rested" as we are sure of second place. Another draw (at Altrincham) would dent the confidence of the team as a whole even further, and we need to approach the play offs in as high a mood as possible. The age-old assertion that impetus is vital is not a myth.

Solihull can't make it owing to Halifax v Chesterfield. Depending on their result tonight, though, Eastleigh seem almost certain to get into the top 7. Notts County v Bromley will be another key game. Thank goodness our 2nd place is already secure.

Whoever makes it are sure to enter the knock out competition with their tales up.