A mate of mine just said bitterly that if Boufal hadn't scored a wonder goal Saints wouldn't have won. That's exactly why we bought him. Because he does that.
Many years ago I used to referee at Sunday League matches. Just after I started I got a phone call from one team to ask if I would like to be their regular ref! I don't think that's allowed even on cow field pitches.
Claude shaking hands with all his players on the pitch, then pointing them to the Northam. Now shaking hands with the referees and making his way over there himself!
Tonight has been absolutely perfect in my eyes. Won the game Rested almost every first team player. 90 mins and goal for boufal Lots of youngsters involved Chelsea out Man city out (TBC) Can't ask for more! only negative was Jay's injury. Brilliant stuff Claude.
Good experience for the youngsters and Reed equipped himself well. Boufal's moment of quality was the difference. Sunderland looked ordinary and little threat until Defoe came on.
What a beautiful goal. Splendid stuff Although I recall a previous record signing that scored a great goal, and it went ever so slightly downhill from there