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Northampton is where I was born and my mum and dad are season ticket holders so I always look at how they are doing.

Over the majority of the season (even last week after the Tuesday game!) the talk has been about should we get rid of Wagner. Interesting thing now is that given how successful the performance has been since January there might now be a question mark over can we keep Wagner (regardless of division). His 'stock' will probably be at its highest at the end of the season so he may be receiving offers from other teams. Given that he has been derided by large parts of the fan base, the poor atmosphere at Carrow Road and booing whilst we weren't doing well, lack of backing in January and a potential conflict of approach with Knapper... I can easily see him wanting to move on regardless of what the club wants.

I am a fan of Gibbs but dont think he works as a forward player. Looking at your description there we might as well just bring a jack russell on... they love chasing balls! (Mind you I would rather play a jack russell than Idah!)

I was firmly in the Wagner out camp a few months ago but even if we do narrowly miss out on play offs it would be a really high risk strategy to sack him at the end of this season. As already mentioned he is clearly a nice guy. That alone isnt a reason to keep him but the fact that all the players seem to like/respect him and are clearly working hard for him means it could have a really detrimental impact sacking him. If you watch the city view video there is a level of togetherness in this squad now that we havent had for ages. Wagner must have been a big part in creating that. Would be a huge risk by Knapper to replace him.

It's great to see the spirit and togetherness back in the team, something that seemed to be missing for so long. The old pros like Barnes, Duffy and Stacey showing the same spirt and joy as the newer lads like Sainz, Nunez and Rowe. If we can keep this going over next few weeks then could be a special end to the season.

People have been very quick on here to complain about all our defenders but they were excellent today. Stacey deservedly man of the match with an exceptional performance. He’s been quality most the season. McCallum was probably most consistent all game that he has ever been. Both Duffy and Gibson were strong and dominant. Particularly pleased for Gibson who has been subject to a ridiculous amount of ott abuse. Great performance lads and a deserved clean sheet OTBC

Hugely disappointing result and in particular performance but the level of anger and criticism across this forum is ridiculously over the top. Such fickle fans on here

McCallum really struggling today which is frustrating. I’d be tempted to take a risk and put Montoya at left back and play McCallum in front of him. Also won’t be popular but other than the goal Sara has been poor, giving ball away too easily.

You wouldn’t keep Stacey? Thats ridiculous, he’s excellent

Whilst it may be unfair….the best managers make harsh decisions in favour of the team over any individuals. Id have gone for Duffy today but hoping nice guy Wagner”s faith in Sorensen pays off!

I "heard" this at Stoke and couldn't work out what on earth was being sung? Just sounded like an almost inaudible whisper?!?

To be honest I'm glad this means we will have to give McCallum a decent spell in the team. I think he has more potential than DImi and of the two he's the one I'd be offering a new contract to (that is unless he is rubbish in the next few games!!)

I think our season depends on the scum and Leicester fixtures. Win at least one of those (obviously v scum!) then i reckon we’ll make play offs lose both and I think the mental impact will be too much for this group of players.

I certainly reckon Sainz will score. im going 3-0 but first goal not until late into first half by which time the crowd will have started booing because every pass isn’t forward and we haven’t gone 2 up in first half hour

Kenny or Duffy for me. Hanley as club captain and put Hernandez in the captain canary suit……sadly that’s the only roles either of those two should have next year and I’d hope we will have brought replacements for both on the pitch.

Great news....pity we cant get back the 3 points we'd inevitably have got with him still on the pitch! Could cost us promotion

Obviously we wont know what happens behind the scenes but I must admit I've remarked previously that on a number of the videos the club produces when a new player arrives Hanley does seem quite dismissive when introduced. Always seems to be in the canteen and he just looks up, grunts hello and gets on with eating. Maybe that's because he doesn't appreciate the set up introductions on videos but he certainly doesn't come across as friendly or welcoming. I cant be bothered to go back and find the videos as evidence but have commented on here before about it.

Can I just remind you all that most people thought Sargent was absolute garbage!! for Christ sake give the guy a chance!

Still room for a moan….don’t understand why we aren’t playing McCallum over Dimi? Be nice to see Sydney and at least one of the youngsters get some minutes later in the game (hopefully when we are comfortably in the lead!)

What?? It’s been a brilliant game

But that’s the point, football isn’t played on paper! Confidence and momentum is far more important than how your team looks ‘on paper’. It’s why the scum are doing so well now and we have in recent history

Christ we’ve been playing really well recently and have drawn a game we should’ve won. Can we not just give Wagner a break and fully get behind him and the team for the rest of the season? Is that really asking too much for supposed fans of the club?

Decent half, been in control and playing within ourselves I’d say. IF we get a second could easily turn into 4 again

Last few games suggest that Wagner does indeed know best…so we’ll give him the benefit of the doubt ( until 5!)

Decent but disappointed mccallum isn’t playing. I really rate him and would rather he stayed than Dimi. Doesn’t appear Wagner agrees though