But at 3 o' clock and kick off time we have to support the team. City are facing a huge month, 8 games between now and the 30th March and then after that a bank holiday double header against Swansea and Forest. If we think the squad is stretched now then in just 30 days time they will have played another 10 games.
If then they are still in the play off shake up then we must have a chance of making it this season. They will be pushing themselves as there is no cover from loan players or a large squad.
So come on City, lets pick up a league double over Middlesbrough and show everybody that despite the adversity we can still have a say this season.
Overly optimistic? Probably but then as a fan I hope we can win every game.