Day 74

Our attendance is set to sink even lower at tomorrow's match against Kidderminster, with estimates for ticket sales at just 2,000. There's really not much more I can do—I've signed players with international pedigree, we're doing well in the league, and we're playing good football. I hope it turns around soon.

Speaking of tomorrow's match, we're "comfortable favourites" to win. With Kiddermister rated 3-1 to win, though, it's no sure thing. The fact that they're on a three match losing streak gives me confidence, but I don't know how we'll play without midfield talisman Salomon Olembé. There's a lot of pressure on the other stars of the team—Shuker and Marques—to pull out something special to make up for the Cameroonian's absence.

Kidderminster manager Steve Burr hit out at our playing style in a pre-match press conference: "I don't enjoy the style of football Juan Day insists on his teams playing." I took exception to this remark, since I pride myself on an attractive passing and counter-attacking style. Left with few means of rebuttal, I questioned his ability as a manager. Take that!

I got reports on the rest of the potential left-wing loan signings. McCann is a talented young player, but he's better suited to a central midfield role, so he's out of contention. Elliott Frear could do well in the role, with a fair amount of pace and relatively good dribbling ability. I asked scout Mark Bradshaw to take another look at him.

Bradshaw's report on Zak Ansah cemented my desire to get the Arsenal youngster on loan, even if he is more suited to a striking role. His pace and flair would do him well at this level, regardless of his position on the field.