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Difficult one for Tonda - a win would be a great way to end the season, but how many does he rest ready for the play-offs?

I would say the last team we need to face in either the semi’s or final is Ipswich. They’re a damned good team and clearly very well managed. There’s every chance we’d lose.

It was a great game ruined by a joke of a Ref in terms of consistency. Lost count of the number fouls against us he ignored. Ipswich are a good team though - well drilled and can pass well. We are in general the better team IMO and I felt the difference between the teams ultimately was tired legs and lack of decent subs. Felt that Tonda didn’t help when we went 1 up by not protecting midfield more and the lead - Edozie was not the right player to bring on. Funny, but it feels like a loss rather than a draw, even though we knew deep down it was highly unlikely we’d get auto’s. Preston still matters - hope the players recover.

Can only begin to imagine how tired some of the players must feel, but hopefully a decent recovery session or two will help. I hope we see a very competitive game - I’ve managed to get a ticket so I’m really looking forward to getting back to SMS for what could be a season defining game. It’s not going to be easy though - both teams have so much at stake…thinking 1-1 might be likely. An early goal to set up a big win would be awesome. COYS!

I managed to miss a large proportion of the live game as I was ‘otherwise engaged’ sound-checking at an evening function (timing of the game was rubbish for me). I had to wait to get home in the early hours and watch catch-up TV of the game. I have to say, the club…management, team, supporters, the lot…can justifiably say that whole event was an epic success despite the score. The players gave it everything and Tonda got the game plan absolutely right. Azaz’s goal was top draw - of course the City winner will be talked about as a great strike, but make no mistake the Azaz goal was better in terms of control and skill. We have undoubtedly shown that we can compete with the very best in the country…we just need that little bit of extra quality…10% more in the big, strong, skilled striker department…and we’ll be competing for all competitions in the future. The basis for an excellent team is right there providing SR/Spors can keep the main core of management and squad together. MOTM? Have to say it’s Jander for me - he was a very mobile, strong CM presence. He didn’t shrink in the face of the City ‘stars’ and made his mark from the start. One of those players that quietly goes about his business effectively. And he’s just a kid who will grow even more with experience. Peretz gets a honourable 2nd place - his command of the defence is awesome to watch alongside his crucial saves.

I’m gutted - just realised the kick-off time is 5.15pm which means I’m going to miss it as I have another function to attend. Might get to stream a bit if I’m lucky. What a crap time for a kick-off! 🙄

Pretty clear that Leo is being protected for the City game - he’ll be essential if we’re to compete. Probably get some game time in the last 15 mins. Reckon Wood might start again and Matsuki. Think Stewart starts and the Larin/Archer partnership is used later in the game too. Bragg and Downes to start perhaps. Rest of the team is the same as Swansea start. 2-0 Saints.

Yes - he joined with the team after the final whistle to celebrate. Why?

I can now reveal - @Turkish IS mystic Meg. 🤣

Jack & Edozie on. Fuck me Tondas done it again!

Yeeeessss!!!!

Archer on?

Shit from Azaz

Fellows on for Matsuki?

Think we’re in ‘don’t lose’ mode.