coalman

A big shout out to Peretz there as well. He made two saves that he had no right to get to. Makes such a difference. A bit flappy in places but he was there when it counted.

The big question is how do we offload Manning to one of our rivals before the window ends?

Were Stoke poor or did we compete and make it hard for them to play?

Have to say that Tonda was spot on with his team selection today. I've been critical and my big fear was he was another SR manager wedded to a system but he's actually adapted over the last month.

With Leo on one side and Fellows on the other we're actually an attractive proposition for a striker if we play like this.

How many minutes will this ref play is the big question

True but we're not passive. We're putting players under pressure and making it hard for them. Usually we just sit back and let other teams play about now.

I may be tempting fate but I still think we look pretty comfortable.

I think Peretz got a touch on that. Great save. Down low to his left, hit hard. No way Baz is even in the same postcode as that

If Azaz gets a yellow then surely that has to be too.

If you play well enough it doesn't matter if the ref is a joke. Hiding behind bad referees was the loser mentality that helped us get there.

Another thing I really like today is we're tight on their players. When they get the ball they are immediately under pressure and don't get a chance to get their heads up to look around.

I don't hate these subs. Scienza hasn't been at his best and the let's give Oyekunle a go.

Yes, but whisper it, this is a really enjoyable game to watch.

Stoke are getting away with a ridiculous amount of holding in the box

It has been a long time since we've been all over a team like this.

Great to bundle that in despite the ongoing assault he was under.

Get in!

Nice to see the player that had THB in a bear hug end up in a heap in the goal.

Wellington has brought it out really calmly a couple of times and been there with key tackles. I never want to see Manning in a Saints shirt again.

Stoke's offside trap is begging to be exploited though.

I think if he doesn't give a penalty he has to book him. Have seen those given but Azaz was already on the way down before contact was made.

This is the crazy thing. We have the players to rip through teams in this league but we've been set up to nullify our own strengths for so long.

And then comes for a cross.

Glad we've been practicing set pieces this week....