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Derby should find it hard to score against us. Defensively we are very sound at the moment. Just looking at the numbers during the 16 match unbeaten run we have let in just 11 goals and 3 of those came in the 4-3 win at Leicester. The maths is simple - we have let in a paltry 8 goals in the other 15 matches ( that should be 7 but for the incompetence of the ref on Tuesday night). That is some turnaround considering we have always consistently shipped goals for fun. It all stems from the arrivals of Peretz and Bree plus the move to a settled back four.

Back to back home games against Derby and Blackburn coming up. Win both, as we should on current form, and we will all but guarantee making the play-offs barring a monumental collapse in the final 4 matches.

Pitchside Unseen video on official site is well worth a watch.

Fans the world over say what they see. It's often not a knee jerk reaction when criticism is dished out. Most times it's because fans have been worn down by inept performances from owners, coaches, players and those dealing with transfers. We seem to have struck gold with Tonda because his tactics work and he has a knack of getting the best out of his players. Right now it is great being a Saints fans because we are putting in a run of fantastic performances and results. We've put up with more than our share of bad times so let's enjoy this while it lasts and praise everyone involved because they deserve our plaudits.

His goal came at a crucial time yesterday. It restored our two goal cushion meaning Wrexham had to go for it. We then exploited the space they left to plunder another two goals.

This!

Azaz is by far the best footballer at the club. If the rest were on his wavelength he'd look even better. The guy is brilliant and we need to keep hold of him.

Agree but would you like to fall under the Tonda death stare? Up there with the Fergie hairdryer treatment I reckon.

I think we have a fair few players who could hold their own in the Premier League - this squad is far better than Russboy's and the coaching is streets ahead. I'm quietly confident that a few astute signings will give us a decent chance of competing - we've already beaten Fulham and Arsenal by playing a good brand of football.

Same as fans of every club in the world - always has been and always will be. Not an issue worth highlighting.

Said it a few times on here - every player improves under Tonda Eckert.

Like every other player at the club his performances have improved largely due to excellent coaching led by Tonda Eckert. Is there a single player at the club who has regressed since he took the reigns? I can't think of anyone.

We're unbeaten in 16 including cup games against two Premier League sides. Let Derby worry about us.

He was really unlucky with the header that hit the bar. If that is a couple of inches lower it's up there with some of the great Ron Davies headed goals.

Matsuki digs in and does his job for the team. Nothing too flashy but he quietly goes about his business and is very effective.

He's in the form of his life. Tonda is getting the best out of him but you could justifiably say that about every one of our players.

He's probably their only striker when fit and on form.

Another strong performance from Breezy. He's been a revelation.

What a goal that was tonight! He set off like a runaway juggernaut and there was no way any of their defenders were going to stop him. What a thunderbolt shot as well. This guy is beginning to click and with Ross in superb form we have two quality strikers to interchange. Just need to keep Ross fit because he is such a quality footballer - I was fully expecting him to get his head to that cross and score.

Can't wait to see Tonda give Pep the full false smile whilst giving him the death stare 🙂

Tonda will already have closed the book on this one and be concentrating on Derby. He doesn't wallow in victories he just draws a line and starts again. He must be coming on a few radars now.

Yeah, many saying we're the best side they've played all season.

Don't think you did 🙂

That's the way to fucking end a Hollywood dream! Brilliant performance and we outclassed them all over the park. Well played boys and Tonda, you are a genius.

Proves it was a foul then.