Dear danny, In a game where there werenât that many chances I thought we were worthy of the point. But it was tough. Like every game weâve played in this season, we were presented with problems that weâve had to overcome and I think weâre getting there. I changed it around a little bit today, something that has to happen at some stage in the season. I thought that when [Stephane] Sessegnon came on he looked sharp, and I donât think missing out on starting the game will have done him any harm. I think Lee, as captain of the side, gives us that little bit of steel. He brings drive and determination into the game. Before the game I was concerned that heâd been out of action for around a month and that he might have started to fade in the game, but he didnât. Simon Mignolet is an exceptional goalkeeper. He did very well indeed for us today and Iâm delighted with him. Iâm happy with the point after the way the game transpired. Stoke is a difficult place to come to. I know weâre racking up a number of headlines with the draws but thereâll be a point where those draws turn into wins. Todayâs point could be a vital one come the end of the season. When youâre away from home, not losing is the priority, itâs a point on the board and we need to keep going and build on that. All the best, Martin O'Neill
When you’re away from home, not losing is the priority, it’s a point on the board and we need to keep going and build on that. That's all well and good and for me anyway a point away to anyone is a good point however, it's the way we play in all games that is the worry home and away it's the same team and tactics which are just not working yet. Tomorrow is another day though and the world will continue to turn.
