[Oldgobbin]

Looking from the end of the Whinney Hill rerrace... (a) I don't think the Proccy incident was a penalty, nor did those around me. We felt there was maybe an attempt to foul, but no contact. The Grant one could have gone either way - very difficult to judge. These are just opinions of course, but unfortunately, it's the ref's opinion that counts - and I've seen penalties given for the likes of both incidents.
General feeling about the game? I felt Bournemouth were a physical, somewhat cynical and rather unpleasant outfit, but maybe that's what wins games, if not friends. It was no game for the likes of Miles or Grant who, in the words of Corporal Jones "Don't like it up 'em!". Also, it was interesting to see that the RNIB once again chose the MoM, as I felt Ryan was pretty invisible for most of the time, apart from his superb strike, which could have saved us a point.

I disagree with Shaky about Symes. I thought he put in a good shift, against a lot of physical challenges and with little support - on another day, he'll get his rewards. THe young lads at the back did, in my opinion, a sterling job, well marshalled again by the ever-dependable Phil Edwards, and I personally thought that the MoM award should have gone to Tom Lees who is starting to look a class act.

So, all in all, a slightly disappointing day at the office but nothing to be too disheartened about. I think we're on the right road and, if it contiinues, I foresee a top-half finish,if not quite the play-offs.