[yonmon]

My brief analysis of last night's game echoes much of what's been already said..
Ian D...did all that we have come to expect and admire about his goalkeeping this season,
The performance of the Back Four outlined the fact that Leam's defensive nous is clearly having the desired effect and a couple of the blocks from powerful shots showed that they are willing to lay it all on the line for him !.
The midfield duo supported by Lee and the Prince of Benin controlled and saw off all that Ferguson MBE and his lot could muster.
The performance of James Beattie showed the class and expertise built up via a career at the highest levels..with clever hold-up play..his winning and placement of headers...and his link-up with Rommy in particular...and who could forget THAT audacious forty-yarder which no-one, including the Smelly-ones goalkeeper expected and almost created the goal of the season !!..
Another bouquet must go to Leam Richardson who 'got it right on the night'....both tactically , and for preparing his team to provide a performance which overshadowed their opponents all over the field !.
My final cry is ..' FIAT LUX !!..
Now I know that my eyesight doesn't function quite as well as it has done over the years...BUT was it my optical shortcomings, or does the Highbury Stadium really have the worst set of Floodlights in the Football League ??..especially as they can boast high-tech turnstiles....high-tech loos wherein the 'receptacles' were actually compatible with my stature !....AND high tech Meat and Potato Pies which were passable ( Crust slightly overbaked.....yet tastily filled !) ..£3.OO ?.
But I mustn't allow the fact that I couldn't make out just why the Reds were awarded the penalty...or see the flag in the far corner detract from the fact that it was a great result...a great performance from our Team...and an entertaining and satisfying night out...SO THERE !.