CRAIG Easton may not have the strongest nose for goal but the midfielder's hooter will at least have reminded incoming boss Maurice Malpas he offers more to the team than just his defensive capabilities.
THE County Ground has already been the venue of one of Paul Fairclough's fondest footballing moments but, as he dreams of another giantkilling act, he insisted the belief was always there lightning could strike twice.
AS he milked the County Ground applause sporting a Town scarf and a huge smile, Simon Cox must inwardly know he is facing the biggest few weeks of his young career.
BARRY Corr might not have instantly appreciated his boss's attempt of half-time humour but, after a crucial second period brace, the Town striker was the first to recognise Ady Williams' expert man management.
A FREEZING bath would not have topped Barry Corr's list to Santa but after giving Town only their second away win of the season yesterday, the battered and bruised Irishman insists the sacrifices are worth it.
DAVE Byrne has warned his misfiring Town squad their Swindon futures could be in real jeopardy - insisting his under 18 side would have given Brighton a tougher time on Saturday.
CHRIS Allen's tears summed up a harsh end to one of the darkest weeks in Town's history but, with youngsters coming through the ranks like him, a brighter future looks on the cards.
IT was written in the script, or perhaps somewhere among the stars, that the name Sturrock should steal the limelight at the end of the most turbulent week in the family's history.
