A thoroughly enjoyable day with a cracking performance on the pitch and greeting 5 SUEPA legends back to the Hall, all followed by our Trust Quiz Night.
I thought Yearwood and White were both outstanding, White battled and won every challenge and it's part of the reason MK looked as poor as they did as nothing worked for them until that incredible double save from Oxley very late on...when it still didn't, but it would have if it weren't for Ox! Yearwood impressed more than ever with his midfield performance - I had friends with me who don't come along often but run a ladies' team and both love their football - they both were very impressed with him. Robinson deservedly MOTM with our first hat-trick in several years - noticeable for me how much more focused he is since "someone" is no longer associated with the club.
Oxley - 8, untroubled for 88 minutes of the match then pulled off an incredible double save which earned a deserved standing ovation. I do hope he is one of those who is, at least, considering a contract offer
Demetriou - 8, was surprised to see him stay on the right as would have expected the more senior pro to play "out of position". He'll have enjoyed himself
White - 9, a very convincing centre half performance, lots of battles, lots of decent and important challenges
Ferdinand - 7.5, very solid and mugged a couple of their players off once or twice, he'll also have enjoyed that - hope his injury isn't too bad
Bwonomo - 7.5, the youngster did very well on the whole, there's still the odd touch of naivety but I'm sure that will go as his confidence grows. Does need to make sure he looks up more before passing
Kightly - 7.5, keep him fit next season and we'll definitely be a force to reckon with
Yearwood - 9, I know he's on a long contract but we need to offer him an improved one. What a prospect this young man is, I loved Lenny to bits but Yearwood is beginning to grow into the role more and more and can only continue to improve while he's learning by playing. Good work from him in Theo's 1st
Timlin - 7, does so much well, the tackling, the hassling, the organisation, the passing - as seen for Theo's 2nd - and then misplaces passes...and that free kick, really badly
McLaughlin - 8, another very good performance from Mac, thought he was going to go off early as he got a foot trapped under him and he looked to be struggling. Thankfully not, and another headed goal for him
Robinson - 9.5, can't quite give him a 10 as there were a few mistakes but, really, this was the Theo of old and the Theo who so inspired Lincoln and gave Phil Brown reason to sign him. A very well taken hat-trick
Fortuné - 7.5, thought he worked really hard and enjoyed some freedom for once - when they didn't have him round the neck! Defied his years with some very good runs
Subs:
Harrison for Kightly - 7, did ok, but still a bit lightweight for me
Kyprianou for Ferdinand - 7, an enforced change. It would worry me having Harry Kyp and Elvis on the same side at the back if Anton's not fit for the next game or two but nice to see him back and playing
McGlashan for Robinson - 7.5, lovely to see him back on the pitch and showed that lightning turn of pace that we all reckon makes him such a good substitute for running at tired defences. He's great at turning players and showed it several times in the short time he was on.
Officials - well, Mr Ward gave one of his usual fussy performances but he didn't get much wrong, apart from one advantage which clearly should have been played. He is an annoying little bloke though!
No doubting MK were poor, they're playing like a team being relegated but let's not take away from the fact that we were very good. Hopefully we'll see some of that confidence at Oldham and Bradford.
Good luck to the boss and to Chris Phillips in their London marathons today.