Hughie McKermitt, Pierce Higgins and Paul McConn epitomised that spirit as they drove forward relentlessly, urging their colleagues to steady the challenge as played with the benefit of the strong wind.Untypical for Adrian Freeman, the usually very accurate freetaker struck two early wides. A pointed free by Keith Higgins was the only score of the first quarter. Made a significant burst around the 20th minute when Keith Higgins and Niall Murphy combined to put Liam Lyons through for a fine point.Massi, the bass player who is also a talented vocal arranger, is quirky and funny, but lacks drive and selfconfidence. Valli, though immature at first, comes of age personally and professionally. There is no denying the unique quality of his expressive falsetto singing or his singular ability to become a star and eventually front the group..

Goalkeepers Brad Jones and Alexander Doni will be harder to shift while Martin Skrtel may be sold if they can't agree a new contract. Ramirez