Footballer fever, back again

It's getting nearer. Forget the cricket - the football season is edging closer.

That's a good thing.

It was press conference day at the training ground today.

And if Simon Cox is half as confident on the pitch as he is off it then he should score the odd goal or two.

It's not many 22-year-olds who talk about bringing 'swagger' and describe themselves as 'arrogant' to a room of people they don't know. Irony is that he was anything but aloof or smug. He was simply enthusiastic and desperate to stick on some boots.

Cox has the demeanour of someone who will bring character, as well as an eye for goal, to the table.

Bantering away with his new head coach and the assembled press, he isn't your average footballer. He's already promised you 15 goals next season. No pressure there then.

Whether or not he makes his debut at Histon remains to be seen but you can bet he'll be the first name on the team-sheet for the Swindon game if he gets his way.

Transfer wise, Youssouf Mulumbu should get done sometime on Friday.

Albion were surprised to see him report back to pre-season training when the players returned - not least as he wasn't their player.

Matters also haven't been helped by several different people claiming to represent him.

But things are moving along and should get done soon.

Albion hit the road for their first pre-season friendly on Saturday.

But a bit of advice for those of you heading to Histon, don't go setting the club's postcode in your satnav.

I did that the last time Albion played there two years ago, and ended up pulling up outside a field full of sheep. And some several miles from the ground.

If you know any Leeds fans, they might be able to help you...just stand well away when you ask them.