Sunday 18th March 2012 - Brighton at Home
What a difference a win makes. After a fortnight of negativity around the club it took a win in a crucial game to restore some normality and optimism to Pool supporters. Going into the game, there was a sense that the season might be slipping away after the furore over the dividend to Owen, the hotel bill issue last week and two defeats, plus bad publicity following a contract offer to Robbie Fowler deemed to be derisory. To then go a goal behind following slipshod defending of a set piece could have really set us back.
However, the team responded magnificently to really go after a good Brighton side undefeated in 2012. Two goals in the first half was scant reward for some irresistible attacking play that carved them open time and time again. I thought the return of Southern helped the midfield to look a lot more solid and with good movement from Ince in particular we got back to looking the part again.
The sending off of Jara for a two footed lunge on Southern played its part and took off the pressure and we looked comfortable, topped off by another goal from Kevin Phillips. He is so consistent at doing what he does and is providing an invaluable contribution with his goals.
Wednesday now becomes another huge match for us. If we can take another three points it basically removes them from the play off picture. The crowd were hugely supportive on Saturday and need to repeat that.
STAR MAN: Kevin Phillips
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