The last time I posted, I think that I and most Burnley fans were looking forward to three points at home to struggling Colchester United, but that was not to be. A deflected free kick sent Colchester back south with a point, and we were left hoping for something from the game at Loftus Road the following Tuesday.What happened away at QPR is no secret, and was possibly the highlight of an exciting season so far, Andrew Cole’s hat-trick will go down in history, and people who were lucky enough to be there will have fond memories of the night for many a year to come.
A friendly in Ireland, an unfortunate defeat in Plymouth and three more home points against Chris Coleman’s Coventry City and we sit two points of the play-offs with just twelve games remaining.
Owen Coyle has talked about consistency, and although it is obvious, that is the key to finishing in the targeted top six position. Many teams will believe they are capable of a coveted play-off spot, but this season I’m genuinely beginning to believe that we could be that team that sneaks in there, under the radar.
The next five games are key; Watford, Hull, Stoke, Charlton and Wolves. These are teams in and around us, who believe that this could also be their year, so points in these games will be key. I believe if we can come out of these games with three wins, then the top six is well within our reach.
Alan Mahon and Michael Duff return for the reserves tonight, and all the press reports suggest that the players spirit and confidence is high, and that is going to be vital in the run in.
Whether we finish in the top six or not it is great to be going into the last quarter of the season, and still having something to play for. That, coupled with the free flowing football that Coyle has bought to the club, ensure that this will be a season to remember. Lets hope that three points are achieved against Watford at the weekend, and lets hope that this time next week we cant still all be dreaming about a play-off final at Wembley!
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