Richard Money has got some problems tomorrow. He’s caught in something of a cleft stick, in that the team have certainly faltered as the pressure of trying to get into the playoffs got to them. With the need now to win, probably, four or five of the remaining six games, the task is near enough impossible. That means the players might relax and start performing again, giving us that outside chance. However, they could, just as easily, “do a Spurs”, who, after winning the League Cup, seem to be on the beach for their summer holidays already. What does he do? Stress that we can still do it and run the danger of them freezing again, or let them relax, with the danger of them falling asleep?

On top of the psychology of the situation, Money also has selection problems. Darren Wrack, Edrissa Sonko and Kevin Betsy all missed the 1-0 defeat at Southend with a bout of flu, as did Michael Dobson, the pick of the midfield against Crewe, and Ishmel Demontagnac, both with knee injuries. The first three should be available again, having played in the reserves in the week, but Dobson and Ishy will still, more than likely, be missing (although they might be fit for Cheltenham).

New defender Aaron Brown could be in line for his first-team debut but he would be most likely to start the game on the bench.

Tranmere’s injury worry has been former Walsall loanee Chris Shuker, who may return for the game. The diminutive midfielder is always a creative threat, so his absence would be welcome.

Predictions?

Bugger it. Nothing but a win will do, so does the form really matter? For the record, Tranmere’s away form is nothing to write home about, having won five, drawn seven and lost eight. They have scored fewer away than we have and conceded more. Normally, I’d be predicting home win, but today I’m just praying for one.