So the season has finally drawn to a close, and ultimately ended in relegation, after the team could not quite pull off the greatest of all escapes at Grimsby Town.

There was a moment when we went 2-1 up in the second half, and with Stoke drawing at home to Reading, I'm sure there was hope among the fans that Sidders (Steve Sidwell) or the Rouge (Tony Rougier) would place the final piece in our survival jigsaw, but it was not to be.

Despite us being relegated, the fans were amazing, both inside Blundell Park, where they sang throughout the 90 minutes and beyond, and at Tuesday's end-of-season dinner at the Metropole Hotel.

That really helped the lads, who were absolutely gutted by the outcome.

It was indicative of the support we have received all season long, and as it is traditional at the end of the season to dish out awards, I think the Albion fans should receive one for being the best in Division One!

Last week was Dodge's (Paul Rogers) final week as a pro, and he got the usual farewell present of a training ground debagging and shoeing (covering with shoe polish) but we had to be careful not to get any on his gums.

Seriously, Dodge has been a great servant to the club, and a great captain.

On behalf of all the lads I wish him well in his new role in the commercial department.

He will certainly need it working with Hicksy and Kevin Keehan!

As you can imagine the trip back from Grimsby was a miserable one, but even more than you would have thought for Paul Kitson.

Keen to get home quick, Kits thought he would hijack Keelo and Ken's kit-van express back south, and decided to give the team coach a wide berth.

The only problem was Keelo and Ken had already left and were already on the M25 by the time Kits realised the coach too was well on its way.

After several frantic mobile calls, that were all diverted to voicemail, one option emerged for Kits: to share a lift home with Tony Millard, but instead he opted to walk.

Or at least try and thumb a lift from one of the fans. He was last seen on the outskirts of Grimsby getting on to a supporters club minibus, organised by the Albion's answer to the Only Fools & Horses character Boycie, none other than Darren Bloom.

Finally, Dean White still remains poorly after a dodgy mutton tikka from the Hastings Tandoori. Seriously Dean, hurry up and get well soon otherwise the training ground canteen will be out of business next season!