Loads of positives for the players involved, and all the other players in the academy.

Oldskool, I too stood and applauded at the end, and yes, there was a ‘proud parent’ element to it. Quite a surreal moment, one that will always be with me.

Somehow being knocked out in round 3 again, doesn’t feel so painful. Am I p1ssed off? Certainly, but that’s with the events earlier in the week, nothing to do with last night's 16 valiant debutants.

Also, I’m very proud of the way the club handled it all, no blarting just got on with it.