Message from Roy .... as we edge closer.

Dear Coxhoe Branch,
It was a hard afternoon which we expected, it was a good result. The performance was not great but it was a very good win. We got two goals, a clean sheet and we move on, simple as that.
We had lots of possesion in the first half but that does not win you football matches, we had it against [Crystal] Palace this season and we lost.
Barnsley are fighting for their lives an we're just delighted with the win. You always have to be patient - we felt the goal would come as soon as we got the chance.
Grant's got a quality strike on him and we've seen it in a few games this season. He scores goals left, right and centre in training, there's goals in this team.
Players get injured, I've been saying that all week, and others come in and get their chance; they took it today and did very well for us.
Even last night I was very relaxed, I thought the lads coming in would do a good job. I'm sleeping well these days, I have to say.
It was a great turnout by the fans and I'm glad we sent them home happy. It was like a carnival atmosphere, like a home game.
I hope the fans enjoy a few pints. It gives me great satisfaction to make them happy.
There are not many clubs in Europe who would take that many fans away from home, never mind in Britain. We keep telling the players that they are lucky to have fans like that.
Regards,

Roy Keane
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