Talking Points - March 2011

Here's what the lads had to say for themselves during March 2011:


I Can't Get Started
New managers failing to turn the tide at their relegation-threatened clubs, Nobes considers the plight of Preston and Sheffield United.




Like The Proverbial Millstone
Tipped for the top again, Nobes analyses the struggles of Bradford City to live up to their hype and punch their weight in the lower divisions.




Hero Takes A Fall
As Northampton sack playing legend Ian Sampson as boss, Nobes reflects on how it worked out for those who made a similar transition at other clubs.




Let's Get Physical
Experiencing a solid first season in the Football League, Nobes gives credit to the work of unpopular Stevenage boss Graham Westley.




Three Is A Magic Number?
With struggling Bristol Rovers onto their third boss of the season, Nobes looks at previous examples of high managerial turnover.




Non League: Focus
Nobes takes some time to delve into the Non Leagues and look at how the promotion and relegation issues there are shaping up.



Don't Look Down
As the season enters its final straight, Nobes on why he believes the tight races will be at the top, rather than the bottom, this term.




More Than Words
With a tight race for promotion from the Championship, Nobes observes the mind games being played by the managers involved.




A Little Goes A Long Way
With Championship struggles Scunthorpe parting company with boss Ian Baraclough, Nobes says now is the time for the Iron to use some perspective.




JPT Final
Turls and gives his thoughts and Nobes too previews the Football League Trophy Final between Brentford and Carlisle United. And Nobes reviews it.