Dear syd, The team gave absolutely everything today. Iâve been saying that for the last couple of weeks now, the effort has been fantastic, but today it was overwhelming. I really couldnât speak any higher of these lads. Their effort was fantastic; the crowdâs was too. They really helped get us over the line. Simon Mignolet has just come into training this past week. He had a mask fitted about 10 days ago and with Keiren Westwood being ill, he stepped in and was fantastic. Sebastian Larsson has been ill, he couldnât get out of bed yesterday but decided this morning he would go for it, whether he lasted 10 minutes or half an hour - he did fantastically. Lee Cattermole was also brilliant and the two fullbacks - who are midfield players â put in an incredible effort throughout the game. The three points are of paramount importance to us as weâre in a real dogfight. I know that sounds strong, but itâs true - we need points and itâs so important. We had chances ourselves and I accept the fact that Manchester City are a brilliant side and theyâll go very close to winning the league this year. They camped outside our box for 10-15 minutes and we couldnât get the ball. We threw bodies in front of shots and it was just a great effort all round. When Ji came on to score that goal, icing on the cake seems to spring to mind! It was sensational, fantastic and it was shared by 40,000 of us. All the best, Martin O'Neill
As happy as he may be, he's not as happy as me. I can't remember the last time I felt so euphoric when that goal went in. It was pure Hollywood magic.
Injury hit,players playing out of position,where have i heard that before??? difference was 100% effort and belief and a refusal to be beaten...keep it up lads!
Larssons at Blackburn for me Marra! Was running around the living room like a loon screaming at 1am... im sure my neighbours woke thinking "who the **** just murdered that poor wee lassie..."
