The ship has steadied and AFC Wimbledon appear bound for calmer waters, and not a moment too soon.

A 0-0 draw with Northampton might not rival May's 2-0 win over Plymouth in terms of prestige, but at this stage of the season it is just as important.

The big story from Sixfields was Ryan Clarke, and how he proved his professionalism with not only keeping a clean-sheet, but doing his duty diligently between the sticks.

Ryan, I hope you forgive the Wondering Womble for his mild outburst during the Bolton game.

AFC WIMBLEDON: Clarke knows the pressure is on to stay number one

Confidence around the club will – should – be high ahead of the Dons' trip to Rochdale on Saturday.

Not only are we off the mark, but the news that Sadiq Khan has handed Project Plough Lane back to Merton Council is equally significant.

Judging by past form, however, it’s unlikely to have much impact on the on-field performance.

But those extra butterflies in the stomachs of the Womble Army might just offer up a welcome 12th man.

Neal Ardley will likely pick the same starting XI against Rochdale as he did at Northampton, with Tom Elliott partnering Lyle Taylor up front.

Elliott's work rate is spirited and if he can find the net on Saturday then you get the feeling he will have opened a gate.

The back-line was much tighter at Sixfields, and with Jon Meades edging closer to a full return, the competition for places should spark a fire.

This as well as Ardley saying this week he’s close to bringing in one more defender.

We might be at the wrong end of the table, but by and large we've played like a team that doesn't deserve to be there.

We have our first point, our keeper has found his feet, and we're going home.

If you're going up north on Saturday, let them know you're proud to be a Womble.