THE Leeds game was the same old story. Lots of possession, plenty of nice football but nothing in the final third of the field.

Pederson gives his all but just doesn't seem to have the cutting edge.

The knives will soon be out for big Sam. But why? He has done a fantastic job on a minimal budget. Plenty of Premiership clubs would love him as a manager but he'll stay because he loves the club.

The finger should be pointed at the board, who have failed to make funds available. If Burnden Leisure is pulling the club back -- dump them fast.

A message for Mr Gartside - speculate to accumulate. You never know, the gamble might just pay off.

Andy Stott

Derwent Close

Horwich