Win it for Keith


By Nathan Jackson
November 13 2003

With the events of this week, a lot of Imps fans are expected to go to the new Reynolds Arena in a game that most are expecting the Imps to win due to their inredibly poor form. So come on City, let's win, let's win for Keith.

  • Saturday will go down as one of the most infamous games of the Imps history, not because of the game itself but because of the week that has built up to the game. Gary Simpson will be taking control of the team due to Keith Alexander's health problems during the week. The Imps fans are expected to turn out in force to show Keith support even though the Imps manager won't be at the Reynolds Arena.
  • TEAM NEWS FOR THE IMPS
  • There are no new injury worries for the Imps as they look to extend a run of 1 defeat in 15 games. The only changes expected are the additions of Paul Morgan and Richard Liburd back into the squad. Yet again, it looks as though Ben Martin won't be getting his debut for the Imps.
  • City's record of 1 loss in 15 consists of 3 wins on the road. Also, the Imps have won 7 of the last 8 games with the 2 most recent results being victory's over two Division 2 sides. Brighton and Chesterfield both saw how the Imps could easily hold their own in Division 2
  • Darlington
  • Last Saturday's FA Cup game against Hornchurch emphasised Darlington's season so far. The Quakers embarrased themselves as the (considerably) lower league team beat Darlington 2-0. The was Darlington's 8th loss in a row.
  • THE CHANCES OF AN IMPS WIN
  • When you put together a team who've won 7 out of the last 8 against a team who've lost the last 8, it hardly takes a rocket scientist to figure out who will be the favourites to win. I tend to agree with this as the events of the last week will be the major factor in the Imps performance. I am expecting the Imps to go out their and give it 200% as usual and win it for good ol' Keith
  • LAST 5 LEAGUE RESULTS AGAINST CARLISLE
  • CITY 1 DARLO 1
  • DARLO 0 CITY 0
  • DARLO 2 CITY 1
  • CITY 1 DARLO 1
  • CITY 2 DARLO 2
  • PREDICTIONS
  • With more than just points at stake, I expect the Imps players to wipe the floor with a team in the relegation zone who can't win at home to save their lives. Sorry Darlo fans but I suspect to see an Imps win of 3 goals to 1.