Things are getting better.

So, whilst we haven't exactly been playing with the style and fluidity of the early part of the season, things are picking up. And just in time too, with Guildford coming back to the Dome on Saturday. Banging 6 past the Bees will have given the lads a bloody good boost to their morale, and seeing Huppe play like he is will boost that even further.

Which is good. And what is also good is that Andrew Sharp coming in seems to have boosted the confidence of the Brit lads in terms of their physical play. The number of big hits has risen noticeably since his arrival, and about fucking time too! I was starting to get flashbacks to last season where we were all too easily out muscled near the boards. Not any more hopefully.

And Harabin... what a fucking peach Mr Hand got us there! I have rarely seen a player work as hard as he does every shift. He hits hard, holds his position well, and isn't afraid to give some verbal (or hand gestures) to players he has taken a disliking too during the course of a game. Just wait for the fireworks when he next meets Tubby Boy (aka Nicky Chinn). That will be a corker if Harabin decides he fancies a bit. Which I've been told he very well might. And to top it all, his end to end goal on Sunday... stunning!

Back to Mr Sharp, who has only really slipped up once in the manner in which we were 'warned' about, on Sunday. Although reports from ice level suggest that it was another case of an opposition player talking shite, then shitting a brick when Sharp asked them for a dance. He'll get a chance soon enough, mark my words (I'm looking at you, Payette). Other than that he has been reliable for the most part, and is surely due a goal if h can keep finding those gap in front of goal.

And finally, to finish up this surprisingly polite and calm posting, I'd like to thank Five Minute Majors Becky aka ladyhathaway) for making the fine birthday cake I received on Sunday. I enjoyed it, Mrs. Learned enjoyed it, the Barmy Bunch enjoyed it, Russ did, and Caz & Ang too! Hell, we all enjoyed it! And yes, I am officially as miserable old bastard now (like I wasn't before).

See y'all Saturday (and Sunday too)!