IT WAS a disappointing weekend with defeat at West Brom, particularly with the first half chance I missed when I hit the post.

On another day it may have gone in. But a frustrating match also resulted in a recurrence of Jay-Jay's injury which is a big blow.

Anyway I have to get off to see the doc as I may need an operation on my ankle.

Some of the lads are away on international duty again this week so it's the perfect opportunity for the rest of the squad to take a training break in Portugal. It won't be a relaxing holiday though; whilst there we'll be working hard getting ready for the busy month ahead of us.

The lads are really looking forward to it; it'll be really nice to spend a few days in the sun because it's starting to get a bit chilly here. I also want to say good luck to all the lads who are off to represent their countries, 10 of the squad have been called up for international duty, that's fantastic and really shows what a strong squad we've got.

Don't forget all Junior Whites members are entitled to a free match ticket for the Barclays Premiership game against Crystal Palace a week on Saturday.

To receive your free match ticket either call in at the Reebok Ticket office and present your Junior Whites TeamCard along with the payment for a full price adult ticket or call the ticket office on 0871 871 2932 and quote your TeamCard number.

Children under 16 will also be able to watch the Wanderers in action free of charge during the October half term when they take on Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the Carling Cup.

For this fixture up to two children will be admitted free of charge with each adult, senior citizen or student ticket purchased. Any additional children or unaccompanied children will be charged the reduced rate of £5.00 each.

Wanderers have also reduced the prices of adult, senior citizen and student tickets for this tie.

Call the wanderers ticket office on 0871 871 2392 for further details.

The next Junior Whites party on October 25, will be a Halloween party in the Lion of Vienna suite. Come along as a ghoul, ghost or even a witch and enjoy all the creepy games we've got planned. Another fun packed event not to be missed.

All children must be accompanied by an adult, tickets are £2 per member, adults pay £1 on the evening. Members must bring no more than two adults with them to the event. If you don't purchase a ticket in time you may be turned into a frog by an evil witch!

Junior Whites and their parents are invited to join us for the first ever Junior Whites pre-match party ahead of the Newcastle United game on October 31.Instead of enjoying just 90 minutes of football you can now come down to the VIP event for Junior Whites and their families where the atmosphere will be electric ahead of the big match.

Tickets, which must be purchased by Friday, October 29, are £2 for members £1 adults.