"But for the two of them, picking themselves up mentally might be more of a problem as Wednesday night is bound to have been a massive disappointment for them."We'll see how they are and then make a decision based on the knowledge of what happened the last time they were away with Wales." The leaders lost at home to Sheffield United after the last international break in October and Megson is keen not to suffer a repeat. Managers are used to checking the queue outside the physio's room after players return from international duty but Gary Megson has other matters on his mind before West Bromwich Albion's match with Reading today - namely the minds of his players. Their last result was an impressive 4-1 win at Brighton but they had previously gone five without a victory."Barnsley is now a very big game for us," Wilson said. Gudjon Thordarson , appointed in July, is the sixth to take charge in five years since Wilson left for Sheffield Wednesday in 1998.So far, the former Stoke manager looks to be the right man for the job. Barnsley have been in a play-off position for most of the season and though they suffered a setback in September, slipping to 11th place, a run yielding 16 points from seven matches has seen them soar to second.Bristol City, winners of the LDV Vans Trophy at the Millennium Stadium last season but unable to get past Cardiff in the play-off semi-finals, have some ground to make up. Barnsley travel to Bristol City tomorrow eager to demonstrate their improvement to their former manager Danny Wilson after coming out badly against the Robins both home and away last season.
We've discussed it and, as far as I'm concerned, we should let nature take its course. If Charlton are doing well and I'm doing well then I'm sure I'll still be here next season." The reality is that both are thriving - this season and, in all probability, the next also.. We're no longer seen as favourites for relegation."A top 10 finish is still the aim - although yesterday the manager, Alan Curbishley, said top six was possible. "The last few weeks have opened everybody's eyes to the reality that we can push on," says Stuart. It is a big season for him for another, crucial reason as well.
His contract - as with many other players at Charlton - expires at the end of it."I've spoken to Curbs about it and he's very clear how I feel about the situation and I know what he's saying as well. When that scenario happens this year it's not the same."Lots of things feel different now Resolve has been hardened, belief strengthened. "People realise that we are not just a hard-working side," Stuart says "We have the quality to go along with that, and the desire. "When we first came into the Premiership and, say, lost two or three players for a game it would hurt us really badly.