The festive period.

Now that we're entering the festive derby season, it may be a good time to put what has happened behind us, learn from it and move forward. The Osprey's game promises to be a cracker with a packed Stradey Park and two teams ready to go at each other - hopefully the temperature will rise a bit by then as we don't want a repeat of two years ago.

I find it quite confusing that Simon Easterby has come out defending the team and rubbising all criticism. Ok, it's natural to defend you team mates and take a step away from the criticism that is flying about, but its almost as if he's saying the recent performances have been of an acceptable level and we're just 'unlucky' to be losing. I just hope that behind the scenes Easterby is asking for alot more from his players. Unfortunately too many key players are underperforming and the team is suffering as a result of the packs inability to compete for 80 minutes, let alone actually take the game to teams.

On a positive note, Lou Reed looks like he is going to get some game time up at Rotherham. I and many others know he is a talented player, so a months loan in English League 1 could do him the world of good and experiencing some of the tougher packs means he'll be ready to step up to regional level.

Back to the festive period - a win against the Ospreys will at least give us some bragging rights closer to home and would be a huge boost to the confidence, so take it easy on the Mince Pies boys and bring us the Evening Post Cup, Ta.