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I write this blog ahead of training, which I hope to be involved in.

I've been working with physios and doing some light gym work, as well as swimming.

I'm still really hopeful of being able to face Sheffield United this weekend.

It was hard to watch on Tuesday night for the game with Plymouth - it's always that bit different.

It wasn't one of our better performances and the gaffer was spot on when he said if we perform similarly in the first half at Sheffield United then we'll be more than two goals behind and won't have the opportunity to fight back for a point.

We need to work on a few things before the trip to Bramall Lane and address the problems of the first half on Tuesday. We need to get some confidence back.

I felt all three substitutes affected the game, with both John Akinde and David Noble scoring - and Lee Trundle looking really sharp.

That may sound biased because I'm good mates with Nobes and Trunds, and always want them to do well, but John was a real livewire too and deserves as much praise.

Finally, from all the lads, I'd like to congratulate Jamie McAllister on his recall to the Scotland.

I know the Scottish FA have been sending people to watch Jamie, as well as Michael McIndoe and Lee Johnson.

It's great news for Macca and everyone's made up for him

Enjoy the weekend.

Louis Carey

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