AS awful as Saturday’s performance against Wolves was, it was still heartening to know that we can play badly and grind out a victory – something which we were once past masters at.

ATMOSPHERE-WISE, the short trip to Fulham is always one of my favourite outings of the season, as with Arsenal fans being allocated the entire Putney Stand, the craic in our stand behind the goal at Craven Cottage is invariably up to ninety.

ANOTHER week, another record to add to Chelsea’s ever expanding list — most consecutive away wins in top flight football.

AVRAM GRANT is determined to restore the swagger to Stamford Bridge, but for the time being he will take success by stealth.