Addicks striker Smith signs on loan for the U's (From Essex County Standard)

Shame about Jabo and Sears, typical for the U's luck that it happens when we are on a good run.

So tough having such week strength in depth to rely on short term loans so much. Could go either way but hopefully won't stop the current good run of form and the new lads do the business!!

I think JD should be commended for acting so quick as should RC for backing him to get these guys in. Jabo will be a huge miss for many reasons, particularly for his battling determination and how he brings others into play. But what JD has done here has simply kept the number of options the same by replacing the numbers lost by Jabo and Freddie with the new guys. It also gives us additional options when they are both back and ready.

I am hoping that this is a chance for Clinton Morrison to become the hero because by all accounts he is the one rallying the troops in the back ground. CM, I always felt, was bought in to do what Kay last year couldn't, ie finish chances created as a poacher. At the start of this year we weren't creating a lot to finish whereas I think now with George Porter, Massey and Clifford we can create things for him to get involved with.

Bottom line is we should be able to cope without these two guys. We've defended well recently, if we can keep that going then I'm sure we have enough to get through. Tomorrow could be huge with some of the other fixtures.

Let's hope we can get a decent crowd because the last three performances deserve that at least. Also, if it doesnt go to plan, we have to keep positive. 2 weeks ago against Tranmere looked like game over. Since then the reaction has been faultless.

(PS- Let's keep hold Garmston too!!)