David Gold never feels like a loser these days whatever the results may say.
And the co-chairman – talking to the official site – remains upbeat ahead of the game at Manchester United tomorrow afternoon (Sun).
And of course he’s delighted Andy Carroll is back in contention saying: “It is fantastic news. It has been a frustrating time for Andy but our medical team wanted to ensure he was 100 per cent ready and their diligence and patience have paid off.
I am sure that Andy will return to the team stronger and fitter and we hope he can stay fit for a long time now.
We have another big game at Old Trafford on Sunday and hopefully we can show the form that saw us compete so well against all the big teams last season.
I can remember a time when we would fear the worst going to a place like Old Trafford but I don’t feel like that anymore.
I am optimistic going into these big games and I believe Slaven and the players feel the same.
I said a number of times last season that we were capable of getting a result against the big teams and hopefully we can do the same on Sunday.
We are well aware that Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in world football and have some big name players.
But I know that when we are producing our best football we can be a match for any team.
It is important for us to have Mark Noble available after suspension and have the captain back in the squad rallying the troops.
I am sure everyone will agree with me that Winston Reid was outstanding against Tottenham last weekend and it is such a shame that he was sent off right at the end which rules him out of the game.
But if Slaven sticks with the same formation we have an able substitution ready to come into the side and James Collins never lets us down.”
Whistling in the dark?