[themaclad]

With the international break over it's time for real football to return, the Bluebirds make their first visit since they relegated us with a 1-0 four years ago which was a rare victory at Deepdale. Over the years they have had some real hammerings at Preston 9-0, 5-0 and a 6-0 battering about 10 years ago which included possibly the best own goal of all time when Mark Kennedy majestically headed past his own keeper.
Since then the Bluebirds have had a slightly roller coaster existence mainly down to the eccentric Mr Tan, who allienated the fans by changing the colour of the home shirt from blue to red although they are back to blue again. They have had a spell well ene season in the top division certainly were not disgraced and are now looking to get back under Russell Slade who appears to be doing a decent job at the moment whilst the club seems to have reached a period of stability.
Last time out drew 1 all at leaders Brighton with Joe Mason scoring an early goal, they still have Peter Whittingham playing for them always tends to do well against us.Up front Kenwynne Jones is always a physical presence, they have won at Forest on their travels but will be no push over.
McCarthy and Beckford still injured, Garner suspended with Doyle not able to play against his parent club means a probable forward line of May and Hugill, Gallagher will probably start for the first time in six weeks. Also Wright will now be free of suspension so will go straight back into the back line given that Huntington is still injured.
Will our forward line finally score a go this season, game 11 and all goals have come from midfield. Time to start winning some games in my view and also in the Owner's view who thinks we should finish mid table this year and go up next season so no pressure on Mr Grayson then.