Taken in isolation, 5-2 is a fantastic result putting us firmly in the driving seat and favourites to progress.  It is only because of the previous round that we become worried/concerned.  Yes Roma turned the tie against Barca around, but we are a different prospect - we won't change the way we play.  We also stopped City ("the best team in Europe") from getting close to us.  I suppose it depends which view of the last round you take.

While giving up the 2 late goals takes some of the gloss off the result, it was still a great performance, showing what sets us apart from other sides.  The 20 minute spell before half time (and then the start of the second) is what we do so well (and what City couldn't do to us) - we just seem to build up that momentum and have a period when we become unstoppable.

While Mo takes all the plaudits, and rightly so, I thought the catalyst was Hendo who midway through the first half got a grip on the game and turned it in our favour.  It is this type of game where he shows us the player he is at his best. I thought he was excellent.

Think the second leg will be tense, but I think we showed that we are a much better side than them and should have nothing to fear if we play our natural game.

Can't say he was exactly impressive.

LOL - when i first saw it live, i thought "Does John know about this?"

Gutted for him.

Some performance that,mesmerizing!