Gary Waddock - You read it here first!

The day after Chris Wilder walked out on Oxford, I added a piece to my usual rambling report asking whether Gary Waddock might not be suited to the job. I was delighted to see that he has now been installed as manager and believe that - whatever happens this season - he will eventually get Oxford promoted to League One and he'll do it playing good football.

Meanwhile, my finger wasn't quite on the pulse at Bristol Rovers where John Ward had taken a job upstairs as the Gas fight the dreaded drop out of the league. However, Ward is one of the most honourable men in the game and fans should have no doubts that he will play his part in ensuring their survival.