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Worth staying up for - 2:05 am in Australia. What a win; the signs are good for promotion!

Agree with every word of this - just hope Nigel does too.

Agreed, and you can include Nathan Dyer in that category - he's had an outstanding season for Swansea.

Well both these lads are going to enjoy living on the Whitsunday Coast - it is beautiful. If they display the talent showed in the UK for Saints I'd say they could be picked up by one of the three "A" Leagues clubs in Queensland - one of those clubs, Queensland Roar has gone 24 games without defeat.

This was my observation too - we were lucky in the end to get a point. Our main attack seemed to rely on hoofing high to Lambert; no width or speed on the right which made us vulnerable to their attacking runs on the flank. It seemed as if we set up and played for a draw; N'guessan looked so sharp and dangerous last week with his pace out wide - this week apart from an early surge or two from Oxo we were narrow and lacked pace and cutting edge up front.

Ive got nothing against JW but looking back he was terrible for us in the Championship which tells you something about George Burley's "eye" for a player - I think JW played most of his football under Burley, and it stands as a reminder of how bad a manager he was for us.

Did our Nigel (Pearson) bring him to Leicester?

Agree completely. There's a big difference between selling our best young players to stay afloat and taking a big payout for someone like AOC which will finance the continued strength of the club.

Good player who was hampered by knee injury when with us, but I thought he did enough to be retained - there's quite a list of attacking players we've let go who have kicked on.....Fuller, Blackstock, Best, Dyer....I really hope Puncheon is one who doesn't slip away.

JP is a skilled player, and it is puzzling how so many slag him off. Watching Nathan Dyer for Swansea the other day reminded me of the criticism and impatience he was subjected to - he was impressive in the Championship with his trickery and pace, and JP will be veryeffective at that level to if he stays and is given the chance.

"Baby, please don't go"

Great highlights indeed. As others have mentioned, Rickie looked very involved and effective; Barnard lively; Guly's goal sublime; Puncheon looked classy - I hope Nigel had a word with young AOC for shooting rather than supplying JP for an easy tap in late in the game.

Terrific news - and well done to AL for committing now rather than waiting for the season's end. He ticks most criteria you would want in a player for SFC - skillful; down-to-earth; British born and a local lad.

Good Manager - hope he does well at Newcastle. He brought SFC back from oblivion with astute signings and a turnaround of culture and attitude.

I see it the same way.......Surman a fringe Championship player who has peaked; Lallana an untapped, improving player with special skills.

I see it the same way.......Surman a fringe Championship player who has peaked; Lallana an untapped, improving player with special skills.

Yep, AP will always have a tick from me for his contribution in re-establishing the Club's credibility on the pitch. There is no need to compare AP and NA....both are good managers with differences in style and personality. AP would probably have guided us to promotion this season; NA will probably guide us to promotion this season.

Thanks Wes, and to many others for the encouraging and detailed analysis of the game. The lift in mood among supporters after a couple of good displays comes through to this forum, and it's great for ex-pats to pick up on that. Watching the Brighton v Bournmouth game tonight made me think they are not promotion threats judged on their display. So good to hear that Guly clicked; Puncheon hitting form and Fonte back to his best. Where did Guly play today? Up front with Ricky or central Mid. ?

I agree. LB is innocent unless proven otherwise, but if he has assaulted someone resulting in serious injury he is a bloody idiot and his immediate playing future should be in doubt.

Good summary Smirking!! You've covered all the context bases.

It does seem as though the team is still unsettled by the method of Aps exit.

This is the thing isn't it. The situation that's going on with sacking of AP and the yes/no new appointment drains the enthusiasm away. I'm feeling similar to when Pearson was removed - sapped of the joy of following SFC. It'll come back though!!!! Adkins will do.

Not playing Waigo regularly and appearing not to back his retention was one of the few criticisms I had of AP.

Watched the game on Bet 365 - Guly looked promising and once he settles will be an asset. It must be a bit bewildering for him to take in all the happenings of the last couple of weeks. The whole side looks shell shocked and dis-spirited...I thought young Oxo looked really good though not yet the finished article; Connolly ok; Ricky awful.

What shocking news. Let's hope the club name the stadium or a stand within to perpetuate the memory of this generous human being.