Jackson injury leaves first real change of the season required.

So once again Chris Powell's class of 2011 fly in the face of the norm and actually ground out a result at Griffin Park. Five points clear of Huddersfield and 7 points clear of Sheffield Wednesday in third it's all set up for that tantalising home game against the Terriers on Monday.  The only fly in the ointment being the possible mid term injury worry to captain Johnny Jackson.

The timing and signing of left sided midfielder Ephraim seems an almost prophetic piece of business by Sir Chris. It will remain to be seen as to whether the 23 year old is a worthy temporary replacement for the club captain. Or even whether Powell opts to play with Wagstaff or Green on the left ?

On that note, if indeed Jackson is going to be out for a few weeks (as seems likely) who will step into the breach as fill in match day skipper. On the face of it there are quite a few contenders for different reasons. BWP is probably most influential player with his goals, having said that I really can't remember too many successful captain strikers.  Taylor is by far one of the most vocal players on the pitch so could be (excuse the pun) Taylor made for the role. (Groan).  Hollands is a solid rock in the midfield, and has looked even better than early season since he's been released to go forward more. Hamer who has made it very easy for us all to forget the once prodigal son that was Rob Elliott has always looked really confident behind the back four. There's even a case for Hughes after the way he has stepped in and looked like alot more than a squad player with his mature and sensible performance's. Or Wiggins, who by general con census has been one of the real stars of the season to date.  I just don't know!

Jackson, despite not being overly vocal has brought a calming influence and has lead by example with his tireless and honest displays (and his goals).

The change may well go in our favour for next Monday, as I'm sure Lee Clark would have done his homework on our regular first teamers, so the potential to have another type of player pairing up with Wiggins on the left may well be a bit of a curve ball for them.