That has to rank as one of the best performances I have ever seen a team, and I don't just mean us, put in. It was one way traffic for 90 mins. Stats don't lie. I saw and 82% in their third at one point, and later a 1% in our third. Yes, we lost. Yes, I'm gutted. But my god, they looked good. Kept the ball so well, stroked it around like Barca. The composure some of the lads showed when under pressure I our own box was amazing. LJ has them drilled so well. Never mind Dickovs old 'they're just not listening' crap. These guys are listening to him.
Not many teams will get that much fortune. And to be fair, Prestons defence did well. Big and strong, didn't give us much space in the final quarter. Ours on the other hand, while not really looking too troubled, allowed themselves to be stretched a bit, which gave them chance to get a few shots in. I thought Prestons defence looked better as a unit when we were trying to break through. And their keeper was pretty outstanding. If not for him punching clear, palming over and catching cross we could have been in double figures.
Onwards and upwards. I know it's a cliche but if we play that we'll every week we'll be promoted, never mind top half. They just couldn't live with us.