What a fab time we had at Wembley,loads of friendly banter outside with the Croatian fans,they were very well supported and their fans all stood up for the whole game and didnt stop singing and dancing,the officials didnt bother to try and make them sit down.i still feel that the atmosphere was better when we were homeless and played around the country but that is just me.
I know Lennon got man of the match,but a few other stuck out for me,Barry had a very good game,Glen Johnson was brilliant pushing forward,but a bit dodgy in defence,he will come up against far superior forwards next year which is a bit worrying,but i think FC has high hopes for him and thats good enough for me.
Now for my girly bit
David Beckham got by far the biggest cheers and applause ,when he was announced as sub,and when he came on,i know he is no longer a 90 minute player,but very motivational for the team and the fans,
My biggest thumbs up goes to the manager,at last we have one who makes headlines on the back pages of the press instead of the front,who refuses to pander to players,and goes about his job in a professional way,and has managed to get Gerard and Lampard playing together,and has got the respect of the press and the fans.
Another thumbs up for the organisation after the match and the queueing systems set up for the trains.the match finished just before 10,we got a train to High Wycombe(less than half an hour journey)drove back home which is 12 miles past Birmingham,and was in the house at 5 past 12.
Edwuardo got booed everytime he touched the ball
Maggie
PS Now i just have to get through Sunday and the Villa Blues game,i feel ill at the thought of ever loosing to them