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Originally Posted by Exile on Spencer St

Great result tonight. Phew. Well done all.
17 shots! Brilliant for Gornell to bag the winner in 'Murphy' time. How did Snr.Bruna do?
Can't wait for comments, drunk or sober.

I agree Exile. It was a much improved performance by the whole team. Snr Bruna had a very good game. Very close with one curling left footed free kick in the first half and he played in a similar way to how Pierro plays out wide. Second half he smacked a super shot from the left against the crossbar with their keeper well beaten. He looked quite fit too seeing that he might not have played much football recently.
The whole team played with a passion and fire that was called for! Procky had his best game since his return and hit one 'thunderous, drive very close! Terry Gornell had a great third debut! He acted as a target man but also turned his defenders well and laid off some great passes. He linked up with Bruna and Pierro as if he had been playing with them all season. He fully deserved his goal near the end. Although I fully expected the 'Numpty Referee' to cancel it out as Terry outjumped their keeper and defenders with a great early leap and he was strong in the air. As he fell down the ball bounced up for him and I think he hooked the ball in over his head as he was upside down!
The atmosphere was superb in The Clayton End and it was good to see more flags waving!
Stanley got stronger as the match continued and although Oxford played some good football and missed one 'Sitter' we eventually got on top of them in the second half. Deano looked more comfortable at Centre Back. Nicky hunt had a good solid game as did Rob Atkinson. Adam Buxton had a good game but perhaps he needs to be allowed to get this niggling injury out of his system. Scott Davies looked solid in goal and 'captained' the defence very well using his experience well. Captain Luke Joyce got better as the match went on and he played a much 'higher line' in the second half with Procky which is where I think they should be! Josh Windass had a really good match and ran and ran. Pierro was superb as usual and he covered so much ground in defence and going forward. Terry just edges the MOM performance for me taking into account his winning goal!
A great perfomance and result which could be a turning point now for the rest of the season. Well done to Coley, Jimmy and all the players and supporters for a super night!
My word, I will certainly sleep well tonight!!
ON STANLEY ON
KEEP THE FAITH