I’m encouraged that we’re going all out for a win (while looking like actually getting a win!). This is in clear contrast with last season when we didn’t have the likes of GJ and a fully fit Agger to provide penetrative options. This policy can cost us, e.g. against OL, but it can also yield rich results e.g. Sunday’s game. All these make me wonder if people ever read our results or league placing. We win quite a bit, score quite a lot, and the reason they harp on our losses is because they aren’t many to start with.

The good thing is, whether anyone wishes or not, it’s only a game at a time. We return to London for Arsenal (Carling Cup), and then Fulham. I suspect the “kids are alright” – The Who.

All of a sudden there is the debate on our squad, another area I’m always willing to be disproved about. How many “fringe” players shone yesterday? Lucas a.k.a. Scapegoat, Aurelio (lightweight), Benayoun (another lightweight, supposedly not up to Anfield standards)and N’gog (alias Eggnog). Another established player, Carra, proved he’s never heard of the term wash-out. The Dagger just keeps growing from strength to strength.

While not excusing Masche’s lunge at VDS, it was noticeable that both he and his fellow “2″ (Lucas) had actually committed to chase after the ball and just put MUFC’s keeper under more pressure!

Yesterday’s performance smacks of last season’s fixture at Anfield, with Riera (debut game) and Keane harassing the Devils to no end and causing crucial mistakes to be made that led (especially) to our first goal.

It’s also not lost on me that much-maligned Lucas has now had two consecutive excellent games against MUFC, proving solid in both.

I agree that we’re not out of the deep end yet but surely this outcome will send shock waves to all who dare write us off – eat that journos!

Thanks Rafa, thanks coaching staff, thanks Reds, thanks fans. Siempre es posible and may we never, ever walk alone (ever)!