Talking Points - February 2011

The lads always have a word or two on the latest issues in the Football League, here's what they had to say during February 2011:


The Devil and the AFC
Nobes looks at why neutrals are especially interested in who comes out on top between AFC Wimbledon and Crawley in the Conference title race.




Tired Of Hanging Around
With a clutch of Football League sides battling for a second successive promotion, Nobes considers how previous teams have done after a quick ascent.




Let Me Hear Your Trumpets Ringing Out
With so many managers doing good jobs yet not receiving the acclaim they deserve, Nobes does his best to redress things.




Trouble Brewing
After a combination of bizarre circumstances sees Burton drop into the League Two relegation zone, Nobes reports on the perils of inactivity.




Always On My Mind
With three West Country sides battling to avoid the drop from League One, Nobes suggests psychology could play a crucial role in surviving.



Like The Fox On The Run
With Leicester surging up the Championship table, Nobes delves into the history books to look at the late runs which took sides to promotion.




The Great Escapees
As Crystal Palace look to stave off the drop from the Championship again, Nobes reflects on the sides who consistently pull off escapes from relegation.




Stuck In A League You Can't Get Out Of
With Grimsby sacking manager Neil Woods, Nobes wonders why relegated sides find it so hard to win promotion from the Conference at the first time of asking.




Everybody Hates Gary
Turls on why new Sheffield Wednesday boss Gary Megson isn't popular in Nottingham, Bolton, with footballing purists, and soon won't be with Owls fans either.