With five games remaining including today's against Preston, the survival race is really hotting up, with all the clubs involved desperately scrapping for points.

There are a quintet of teams at the bottom with five cup finals to play and it won't all be down to who has the best players, as nerves, pressure and who is best equipped to handle them will play a massive part in this relegation battle.

I firmly believe that we will not be affected by any detrimental factor as we have enough experienced players who are used to must-win games (just look at our last two years) plus a squad of players who are chomping at the bit for a taste of the action.

We have been written off too many times this season and we've always responded and we've given ourselves too good an opportunity to let it slip.

Last Friday saw us take on a familiar rival in Alan Pardew's Reading, and the Seagulls rose to the challenge superbly.

The Royals had the lion's share of possession and had a few good opportunities to score but, as has happened on almost every other occasion, they were unable to break us down. Then, with some quick thinking from Bobby and Bozzy (Brooker), plus a good headed goal from Kitts, we took a priceless three points.

Paul Kitson's goal was probably one of the most celebrated goals I can remember from an Albion player, which just goes to show that he is a popular and well-respected member of our squad. He's been very unfortunate with injuries but no player ever wants to be injured. And with the ability he's got, it's great to see him back.

I had three fellow Welshmen in the Brighton crowd on Friday, and all they kept saying to me was how good the Seagulls fans were, and what an atmosphere they created.

And these friends are big Cardiff City fans who are supposed to have one of the best followings, so now your reputation has been enhanced in God's country.

The Brazilians were back to winning ways at Worthing's Shank City ground where the only thing worse than the pitch was the pre-match music, as the South Americans were forced to warm up to the tones of some Muppet on a glockenspiel, as opposed to the Samba beat.

Apart from a 20-minute self-imposed dodgy spell, we dominated the game and came out 4-1 winners. Though in all honesty it should have been more.

John 'The Liar' Piercy grabbed two penalties, while Roberto 'The Caff' Carlos drilled the second with Steptoe Pethick saving the best for last, volleying home from an awkward angle. Hasselhoff (Dean White) was delighted with the win and so were KFC as their shares picked up overnight.

Mal (Stuart) came in the other day with what we thought was a giant ferret but what turned out to be his new pet, a whippet. Apparently he bought this kind of dog because it requires little exercise and loves sitting on the sofa munching biscuits (sound familiar). Rumours he's named it Geoff Pitcher have not yet been confirmed.

Louis got stopped the other day by the police for speeding in his Suzuki sewing machine and received a £60 fine plus a three point penalty. The officer immediately rang Norris McWhirter as it's the first Suzuki ever to go 38mph, hence the three points. Though the £60 fine was because the Mexican wasn't sitting on his cushion while driving.

And finally, all our best wishes go out to the Frying Dutchman Michel Kuipers, who underwent surgery on his injured thigh.

Apparently the leg will heal quickly. However they were unable to do anything with his Afro as it wasn't covered under our BUPA insurance.