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Him and David Hirst are lethal in that 4-4-2. Big Ron’s really got them organised

Hence Crossley Place, named in his honour, next to Le Tissier Court just off Milton Road where the Dell used to be. But everyone probably knew that

Glad they’re focusing on this rather than sorting out pointless stuff like handball or interfering with play

Saints in great form coming up against an appalling opponent with nothing to play for and several key players out in a must-win fixture. 0-0

Æst/Leïgh

Bodø/Glimt The only team in world football with a forward slash in their name FACT

Rusty second favourite to get the gig. It's not for a couple of weeks, that's plenty of time for him to bed in the philosophy and get Rothwell in on loan. Go on Albion, you know you want to

Also worth noting that Bree's goal took a deflection. So four out of the five goals had 'help'. Azaz's was good though 😉 We were very good last night and it was great fun, but it was definitely one of those nights when everything just seemed to go in. But we've had plenty of games where it felt like nothing was going our way, so we were due one of those. And you can't get the rub of the green if you don't create the chances in the first place, so we deserved it.

They both look better because they're so much more comfortable in a back four and both know how to play it. Everyone's clear on what their jobs are. Also, having a proper gobby keeper behind them who, while far from perfect, does shout at people, come for crosses and make saves, makes a big difference. Furthermore, fewer crosses coming in when Welington and Bree are on the pitch as they're both proper full-backs who know how to defend, as opposed to the wide open spaces down the channels of earlier in the season. Bit by bit, Tonda's improved the defence in multiple ways. It's good, I like it.

The end of the poor Christmas period form and the start of the current run of great form maps pretty much directly onto two events: - The end of Armstrong / Archer starting at centre forward, and Stewart / Larin starting instead - Bazunu being replaced by Peretz So it turns out that in the Championship you need a keeper who can make saves and a target man with a physical presence up top. Amazing. However, ditching 3 at the back, bringing Bree back in and replacing Manning with Welington as first choice left back have had a big impact as well. Tonda learnt from that period and changed it, which is the sort of trait you want to see in a manager.

Tonda desperately trying to stay in character during his Sky interview but can't help but keep breaking into a shit-eating grin. Love it. Didn't realise QPR's captain actually got all their players together for a huddle after our fourth went in. Don't see that very often. QPR player also having what looked like a barney with one of their fans at the end. They haven't had a very good night really

Three

I know. I'm being harsh, I just think he's a knob. I feel bad now

Didn't realise Leo is a holy man Either that or he just really, really likes Alex Ostlund

Oh and fuck you Charlie Austin, you fat knacker