Following back-to-back home wins against Burton Albion and Bradford City, the Imps are on the road to Wigan Athletic at the weekend, where they will be looking to extend their impressive form and unbeaten run in League One.

QUIZ: Ahead of this match, we have published a quiz about the history of Wigan Athletic Football Club.

Pre-match Interviews: Ahead of this match, you can discuss what has been said by Michael Skubala, Tendayi Darikwa and Ryan Lowe HERE.

This is not a linear matter. All players have ups and downs, especially younger players who will have good and bad games. The challenge for all players is to consistently deliver their highest levels; it is the key to longevity within the highly competitive football world. Sometimes it takes loans to aid that, as seen by Rob Street and Freddie Draper, other times less so, such as seen with Jovon (Makama).

As a coach, the progress of players is something that MS loves to see, but it has to be in context.

“It’s a result-driven business, but we have to remember it’s the development of the team and development of the individual within it,...