They're far too organised to collapse with the loss of a couple of individuals. McQuoid left ages ago and it hasn't made any difference. Howe will be a bigger blow but can't see why Bradbury and Fletcher can't keep it going until the end of the season.
Is this 5 games in hand business up to or including the Plymouth Monday night game?
I also think we will be overtaken, but only by 3-5 points which we will comfortably overturn. Will be a shame if we do lose top spot but can't see it having any psychological effects on the players.
Is that a serious guess? It's just Poyet said he was in no hurry to sign him and will take his time deciding, which would indicate he doesn't think of him as much of a priority