We moved back to the top of the league on Wednesday but we were very disappointed not to beat Peterborough.

I felt the performance was a marked improvement on recent showings at Withdean but this time we had to settle for a draw. Their equaliser came as a real shock as up until then it had seemed like Groundhog Day.

Bobby Z scores to put us 1-0 up, Bobby Z is pictured on the front of the match programme and Steeley is named as man of the match! We certainly created more chances but their goalkeeper proved why he is so highly rated.

There was a stewards enquiry in the dressing room afterwards with the news that Steeley was named man-of-the-match again. The lads think there can only be three possible reasons why:

1 The sponsors had been drinking all night.

2 Steeley's family are spending a fortune sponsoring all the games.

3 Stevie Wonder made the decision.

Last Saturday we saw off the challenge of Shrewsbury in a tie that lacked the usual passion associated with the FA Cup. They rarely threatened our goal but there was a supposed controversial incident when Rodgers tried to go round the former Dutch SAS chef.

There was definitely no contact between the two and the little forward only dived for a penalty when he realised he couldn't stop the ball from going out for a goal-kick. My old friend Mr Crick certainly got that decision right.

The only other worrying moment was when Michel should have come off his line to clear a through ball. It led to a brief bust-up between the two of us but we soon sorted it out afterwards.

I told him my point of view, he told me his point of view, then he picked me up by the throat with one hand and we both agreed he was right!

The moral of that story is don't mess with huge ex-soldiers, even if they were only a chef!

We made up in the bar and he even bought me a drink, wonders will never cease!

Our cup reward is another home tie with Rushden. As we were one of the last teams to be drawn out I'm sure a few hearts were in mouths when the possibility of a trip to Cardiff reared its ugly head! Sky TV has also agreed to make their first visit to Withdean.

I understand the last time a Brighton home match went out live was the cup match with Fulham at the Goldstone. I was suspended that night so missed out on one of the most boring 0-0 draws ever.

I have to confess I started to watch the match but it was so bad I turned over, along with thousands of others probably, to watch the premiere of Mrs Doubtfire on Sky movies!

The game was still going on when the film had finished. I think both teams would still be playing out a goalless draw now had it not been for penalties.

Fulham goalkeeper Tony Lange scored the decisive kick to thankfully add a bit of late drama.

Kerry Mayo has got off very lightly this season with regards to receiving stick in this column but I can put that right today as the Ginger Prince wins the quote of the week award.

The gaffer set up a session this week where he split the pitch into quarters. "But gaffer," said Kerry, " how many quarters are there?"

Finally, the potential for a PFA strike came a step closer this week. It seems the football powers-that-be are acting in a very arrogant manner with regard to the players union.

We don't want to strike but will do so if an agreement cannot be reached.

What worried me was that three ballot papers were returned spoiled. Is it that difficult to put a cross in either the yes or no box?

No wonder footballers get a bad name for being a slice short of a full loaf.