I haven't had any real belief that we will go up since the Cardiff game, so weirdly I'm not that nervous. I might be if we were to make Wembley, but even then I'd fully expect a Leeds win. We have the talent, but I just don't think this side has the bottle.
I think the only things that would really upset me about losing, would be if we don’t turn up and put in a **** performance, or if the officials screw up. If we play well and lose then so be it. There are people with more to worry about than what league their football team will be playing in next season. It’s all about perspective.
I'm just about to head out. Very nervous, but hoping that those nerves turn into excitement at some point. See you on the other side. UTS!
Matchday. Haven't been so nervous about a semi since I watched Brokeback Mountain It might be because I'm in Eastleigh tbf
I can`t believe that this open goal for cheese puns has been missed - I hope the team aren`t so profligate this evening!
I had a dream it went to penalties. Sulemana not known for his lack of self belief, snatches the ball from Armstrong and said "give it to me, at least we'll get one on the board". He then scores with a Rabona Panenka. Next up is Che. His eyes screwed up in concentration, picks the right hand corner and hits it straight at the keeper. But the keeper hadn't been watching Che all season and dives out of the way. Goal! KWP would have been next but Ardarma who was still outside the area and with KWP unmarked on the penalty spot, shoots from 30 yards out. The ball hits the previous WBA penalty taker on the back and flies out of play. Next is Rothwell. After a couple of aborted run ups he turns and whispers something to the referee. The ref picks up the ball and throws it in the air, Joe locks on to the flight and whacks a volley into the top corner. He turns to face his celebrating team mates with no expression. Finally KWP steps up to the ball, short run up and slots it into the corner of the net with the calm ability he's shown all season. KWP then shouts out "I love this ****in' club, I'm not going anywhere". Saints win the shootout, next up Dirty Leeds.
Looks like they have a bar set up out the front. Not too many fans there yet for the players arrival but there’s still 40 minutes to go.
Need a fast start tonight, none of this settling into keep ball in our own third after 5 minutes. Need to get at them from the off and maintain it. Keep the energy in the ground.
