Klug Pays Tribute to Cup Winners

Last updated : 23 April 2005 By Site Editor
Speaking to the Official Club Website, Klug said: "The boys were fantastic and really dug in for the 120 minutes. Southampton are a terrific side and probably felt they were unfortunate still to be level at full-time but our defenders and 'keeper were outstanding.

"James Krause did well on the left side, Michael Synnott played in pain and was terrific and the two lads in the middle, Chris Casement and Aidan Collins, were great for us.

"Shane was superb as well, the double save in the second-half was top class and they never wilted under the pressure Southampton put us under.

"But it shows the character the boys have, the whole team gave their all and while we didn't match the level of performance from the first-leg, the spirit shone through again and got us that trophy."

Speaking of Edward Upson, the 15 year old who scored the winner after only being called into the squad at late notice due to the illness of Owen Garvan, Klug added:

"We took a chance on him but he's a level headed lad and we were quietly confident that he would handle the occasion. He's got a good strike on him and he proved that - and what a place to prove it."