ECHOSPORT talks to Halifax Town fan and podcaster Luke Walsh ahead of tomorrow's match with Southend United.

Halifax are currently eighth in the table. What have you made of the start to the season.

"Overall it's been a strong start to the season.

"It's similar to previous years, holding our own against some sides with budgets well above ours."

What are the main reasons for the good start to the season?

"This Halifax squad is very hard to break down and usually organised.

"Although we’re an industrial side the positives are that we’re particularly hard working and solid defensively with that ability to quickly catch sides out on the break."

What do you feel can be achieved this season?

"Personally I look at the squad at the moment and the sides around us and I don’t see why we can’t maintain a playoff spot for a second year.

"The league's particularly open this year and on our day I think we can beat anybody so if we can finish inside the play-offs who knows."

Who is the dangerman?

"Halifax aren’t blessed with much fire power going forward however we have got Andrew Olowabori who will frighten the opposition and cause problems.

"If he can take his chances then he could be a dangerman.

"Billy Waters is also a shout as he usually takes the chances that are given to him."

What's the team news?

Scott Highs loan has been recalled so he won’t be playing which is a shame.

Apart from that it’s a full squad