Micah Richards

I think it does show that if players are given jobs that work for them and a system that works, I mean, people say, yeah, why don't they always try that?

I think you do as footballers.

You always try and give your best, but for various reasons, sometimes you can't and then confidence saps and stuff like that.

And then you get a fresh, fresh impetus coming in with a new manager and

And he brought in, oh, surprise, surprise, Cobby Mayne, who came in and looked very comfortable in midfield.

And he hasn't started, what, since August or something.

So, yeah, I think it was a mixture of different things, probably the players.

And also putting Bruno Fernandes slightly more forward.

Bruno was absolutely outstanding, I thought.

And it just looked more like a fit.

You've got, you know...

I know he's been away in Africa, Cup of Nations duty, but Ahmad on the right, but not playing as a wingback.

And I mean, players that suit the positions and they just look more comfortable in their roles.

And with that comes an energy and with that comes an enthusiasm and a belief.

Yes, you're right, Alan.

They've got to keep that, maintain that.

And they've got every chance to do it.

They're not going to be playing too many games because they're not in any cup competitions now and not in European footballs.

So they need to work on that.

And they're very close, of course, to Champions League spots.