The Wanderers skipper also reflects on Mike Williamson's injury and Ian Stonebridge's early retirement.

Hi everyone.

Our trip to Torquay was really disappointing.

We knew it was going to be difficult going to a team fighting for their lives, like they are. For 20 minutes we were comfortable but then they scored with their first attack. It was an error from us rather than good play from them. That makes it more frustrating. They then got another from another error. We were punished and we would expect to be.

Even at half-time, even though we were 2-0 down, if scored then we could have gone on and won the game. With their confidence at a low, they would not have expected the game to have been won at half-time. But we went out for the second half and our performance was not what we wanted.

The conditions were not great, but we had the sun and wind behind us for the first half. We were using it to our advantage. We had them under pressure for the first 20 minutes but they held out.

In a game like that, the first goal was going to be crucial. In the games we have scored first we have gone on to win the majority of the games. But we have a young side who are going for promotion and confidence is a massive thing.

Torquay have Colin Lee and Keith Curle in charge at the moment. I don't think you would find a more experienced pairing in our division. They have taken over a difficult job, but they are both professional and if they are allowed to do what they want, then they have a chance of keeping them up. But it'll be difficult.

I spoke to Keith before the game. I played against him a few times - he did not mess about with his defending. He was very straight down the line - that's how I imagine he is as a coach.

The results went for us - Stockport and the MK Dons lost while Darlington and Lincoln drew - but that makes it even more frustrating. If it was not bad enough that we let ourselves down on the pitch, looking at the other results the teams around us have done the same. It makes you think 'what if?' We are aiming for third spot and a win at Torquay would have given people confidence that we could do it.

We have Walsall at home on Saturday - that's a difficult game. After losing at Torquay though, it might be the sort of game we need. All the players know Walsall are going for the title so we will have to be up for the game. I'd rather be playing them than someone else.

They have done really well this season. I know their manager Richard Money - he was my youth team coach at Aston Villa, and he's done very well with them.

They, more than any other team, base their strategy on their defence. They have an excellent defensive record - the best in the league - and win a lot of games 1-0. If we can keep a clean sheet then we have a real chance. We had a difficult game up there earlier in the season. They scored then shut up shop before getting a second as we were chasing the game.

One player who won't be there is Mike Williamson, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a cruciate knee injury. It's bitterly disappointing to lose him, he's our main centre-half. It's a position where we are not blessed in terms of our squad. But I feel for him. I've had a long-term knee injury before and it will be a big test for him. But he's a fit lad and we just hope everything goes well for him.

On a brighter note, I was delighted to see Watford beat Plymouth on Sunday night. They did really well. It was a difficult game and the goals could have gone in at either end. They have Manchester United or Middlesbrough in the Semi-Finals - that's a massive game for them. It's been a difficult season for them in terms of the league, so it's fantastic for them to have reached the last four of The Cup.

It's great news that Wembley is open - I've seen the pictures and it looks fantastic. I was lucky enough to play there and I'm looking forward to going back, although I'm not sure if that will be as a player.

I played at the old Wembley in the Championship Play-Off Final with Watford - it was the highlight of my career. Everyone who plays there knows they are lucky. I guess it's different for the international lads - but for most people you are only going to get one chance.

What did you think of the recent news that Ian Stonebridge has retired from football at the age of 25 due to injury?
Andy Carpenter
It's very sad news. He has something called Reactive Arthropathy, which affects the joints. I have to say that Stoney is one of the best strikers I have worked with in terms of technical ability and his football brain. The problem is sometimes he struggled to take his form on the training ground into games. Having said that, he played a massive part in getting us to the play-off semi-finals last year. It's very sad for him. One thing I would say is that he's one of the brighter footballers. He is always good for a conversation over a coffee, unlike the stereotypical footballer who chats about the latest Playstation games. I'm sure he won't be struggling in his future career whatever he decides to do. It's sad that he's only 25, but on the flip side he has enough time to concentrate on his new career. He's a great lad. He was our PC World. Whenever any of our computers went down he'd be the man to fix it. We are holding a benefit dinner for him at the club on Saturday - I think there are a few tickets left. We have some excellent prizes up for auction. Rob Lee has donated one of his World Cup 1998 shirts, while I have put forward the shirt I wore in the first game against Chelsea in the Carling Cup. Hopefully a Wycombe fan would like to bid for that. Hopefully we can raise some money and give him some breathing space before he starts his new career. There are some details on our club website.

I am a striker for my local Sunday league team. I've scored a fair few this season either from outside the box, scrambled in or penalties, but my problem is one-on-ones. Everything seems to go blurry as I get nearer the goal. Is there any advice you can give?
Ryan Connolly
First and foremost, when the goals are going in don't moan! A goal is a goal, but if you are scoring a mix then that just shows the range of your ability. One-on-ones are the most difficult. It's a situation where the keeper can't lose. My advice would be to concentrate and don't change your mind about which corner you are going to go for or whether you are going to round the keeper. If you are feeling confident, have a look up and see if the keeper has left you a big area to aim at.

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