For fogs sake! Nicky Maynard scores for the MK Dons!!

With only a week to go until they meet in the FA Cup in Brighton next weekend the MK Dons and the Seagulls were both expected to be in league action last night. The Dons did strut their stuff at their hallowed two acres in Milton Keynes but the Seagulls were foiled by fog!

For the game against Swindon the MK Dons changed their formation to an old fashioned 4-4-2 formation and it worked a treat. Both of the front men were on target as they ran out 3-2 winners and moved 6 points clear of the relegation zone. Kieran Agard notched up a brace and the third was scored by the recalled Nicky Maynard. Maynard divides opinion among the Dons support but by all accounts he was on form yesterday

Marmite Man Nicky Maynard celebrates scoring for the MK Dons yesterday

Scot Watch: The only Scot in the Dons first team squad, Jack Hendry, was once again named as a substitute yesterday and once more the ex Partick Thistle man was not required to show his paces. The Dons Scots manager Robbie Neilson is being lauded for the tactical switch that apparently turned the MK men into a more potent attacking force. Neilson also drew praise for selecting marmite man Maynard. Maynard’s goal yesterday was the 100^th of his career but prior to the match yesterday had only scored 6 times in 52 outings for MK Dons.

The big match at the Amex Stadium in Brighton where Cardiff City were in town did not go ahead. With only two hours to kick off the referee deemed that the fog that had descended on the south coast was too much of a pea-souper for a football match to be played. 

The Ref and the Brighton boss Hughton agree - 'game is fogged off'

With such short notice of the postponement logistical problems abound. The food for the match had already been prepared. In a noble festive gesture Brighton and Hove Albion arranged for the food to be delivered to a hostel for the homeless in central Brighton. Nice one Seagulls.

And finally for 2016 … the last picture from that amazing night on the 13^th December in Milton Keynes … and yes … that is me and Colin Butler on the pitch with the match officials and the team captains just prior to kick off !

Your blogger, Colin Butler on the pitch before the MK Dons v Charlton FA Cup tie

The Dons and the Seagulls are in action for one last time before the cup clash. They both play important league matches on Monday. Come back here on Tuesday to find out how they fared and what sort of form they are in ahead of the FA Cup tie next Saturday when they meet on The Road to Wembley from Scotland. A happy New Year to all. Keep reading ….