From my perspective as a punter in the South Stand, I appreciate what Ange tried to do. There is no way we could have have sat back and held them out for the time of the game we had left, would never have worked, not with the players we had available (thats another story !!!! ), losing the defence was key. .
We had a chance, only a slight one, but it was there in the front foot approach. The Dier non-goal, Sonnys chance and Bentacurs header. None of them would have happened if we had sat back. It would have been a slow slow process of conceding ground and territory with just getting picked off. In the end we ran out of legs and luck.
What it did allow was for the supporters to show tremendous support, to sing and cheer like we did at that point just shows how things have turned round. If we had sat back it would have just soured the whole situation with little hope, in my view..
Also, Ange's press interview should be shown to young and upcoming managers on how to conduct yourself. I am sure he was inwardly seething, but to me came over so well given what just happened.
Just need to ride out the next few games, December will be tough and hopefully we can strengthen in January with another gem or two of a find.
COYS !!
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