NL: Altrincham v Torquay United 3pm 22 January 2022

After a two week break we have 2 games in quick succession before another mini break starting with an away day at Altrincham. Incidentally they have played twice since our mudfest against Dagenham and not sure if that will have any impact. They were a difficult team to play against last year as we contrived to only gain one point from the 3 games we played against them in 2021 although the two losses coincided with a slump in form during the middle of last season and at the beginning of this.

The good news is that we play Altrincham in a slump of their own as they have just one point from their last 6 leagues games with their last win coming against Weymouth back on 20th November - enough said! To be fair they have been playing mainly teams in form and at the top end of the division, Stockport x2, Wrexham and Bromley but Grimsby managed a win with only Barnet dropping points in a 1-1 draw.

With the rise of Martin, our defence is now looking very good. We have one new loan signing, Wearne to boost our attacking options and maybe someone else will be on their way? Wright and CLE are still an handful though. Our midfield was some cause for concern last time out but if Little and/or Lapslie are back then that will alleviate matters particularly if Hall is fitter after his layoff. A win is needed to keep in the top half of the table and try and narrow that 8 point gap to the play offs. COYY!