1. Freestone
2. Evans T
3. Evans S
4. Sharp
5. Bound
6. Smith @
7. Phillips #
8. Coates
9. Cusack
10. Tyson
11. Sidibe

12. Todd
13. Lacey #46
14. Casey
15. Jones
16. Williams @62

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 Torquay

1. Dearden
2. Hockley
3. Williamsom
4. Russell
5. Canoville
6. Woods
7. Hill
8. Rees
9. Graham
10. Brown
11. Richardson

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12. Northmore
13. Tully
14. Brandon
15. Williams
16. Roach

Pics courtesy of JackArmy.net

We travelled from London and the South East more in hope than expectation. The infamous Boots and Laces venue for a pre match beer was closed to away fans so after a pint in an Irish boozer watching Dagenham v Northwich and debating what it would be like going to the likes of Yeovil, Woking, Stevenage and Hereford, we found the massed hordes of the Jack Army. Half of the North Bank seemed to want a pint at the same time in that pub.

For the first 30 minutes or so I thought we were quite simply dreadful. Freestone kept us in the game on more than one occasion, saving superbly one to one at least twice. At £60K QPR would have had a steal, thank goodness for us he turned it down. Defensively the 5 at the back formation still doesn't appear to be the answer, even with the return of Smudger, Bound particularly looks lost. Phillips is no right sided midfielder even when he's fit which he clearly wasn't. Tyson has pace and is tricky but finishing is not his forte and even his biggest supporters might say his style is direct rather than him being greedy. Coates as always is an enigma, Cusack beginning even more to show his age.

But this is now Addisons side, although the off field problems will have inevitably had an impact, we now need to see some progress. At least Addison and Nicholas are doing something that Hollins never did. They're making use of their contact list, both full backs, S and T Evans were excellent throughout. For the first time in a long time Sidibe actually had some great crosses to get on the end of.

After conceeding an early sloppy goal and a couple of further scares including hitting the bar, we actually started to take control before half time, without really creating anything substantial. The second half started brightly and gain we dominated without creating anything clear cut. Then the excellent Smudger limped off, and we instantly looked much more comfortable at 4-4-2 with Tyson going left side midfield, Williams coming on up front, Sharp going to right back and Terry Evans sweeping up behind Bound. It worked a treat, Boundy's confidence visibily grew, spraying the ball around like Bobby Moore and dominating their front line whilst the midfield certainly looked more secure. Only word of cation I wouldn't like to see Tyson too often as our last defender. Lacey replaced Phillips and we seemed to be on a roll. Once we got one a second looked like it would follow. Great cross from the left on the run by Steve Evans and despatched with aplomp by Sidibe, who continues to impress this particular correspondent. He looked rampant against Macclesfield first game of the season, and again saturday it looked like Hollins had actually managed to pick up a gem. We had all said that Dearden in Torquays goal was small and useless and should be tested. The first half he was a virtual spectator but the second he was tested and he failed.

The second goal was difficult to see, we were at the far end, but I think Sidibe collected the ball again from Evans' pass from the left, turned and placed it right in the corner. Que scenes of almost delirium from the Jack Army. Surely we wouldn't let this one go and we didn't. They had a couple of half chances, most notably a couple from Eifion Williams I think it was, one particularly which richotted away for a goal kick when it could quite easily have sneaked inside the far post with Roger standing motionless. For those suggesting Wlliams was a Barry reject, you would do well to remember T Evans ex Barry, N Sharp ex Barry, P Nicholas ex Barry. Now whos the Barry reject...I rest my case.

But we also had chances to put the game beyond doubt and so at almost 5 o'clock after about 15 mins injury time we had the three points that mean we're on 20 points. If we can string a few results together, Scunthorpe on the edge of the play offs are not too far away. Lets hope this turns our season round. Some enthusiasm has returned, the weekend was certainly much more palatable in Berkshire and we are now picking up some points to move away from the danger zone. The away support of 500 / 600 or so was excellent, voiciferous and supportive throughout. The only shout of Petty out was as we filed away from Plainmoor to our cars and coaches. There was also no home support to speak of some much of the atmosphere at Luton for example was not there, it was a little subdued at times. But most of the players, particularly Cusack,were most appreciative, thanks to those who acknowledged our support. As at Southend, for those who disappeared down the tunnel, you know who you are and thanks for nothing. In contradiction to Lawrie McMenemy on 5-0-5 on Talk Sport who was brought to order by Adrian Durham the co-presenter, the game is not about the players its all about the fans !!!!!! Even some of our own players would do well to remember that.

Name checking those that I knew, Messrs Haynes and Sumbler good luck with Big Rog's testimonial, Uppy from Essex, Big John, Mark Evans of course, Chris now of Malvern ex of Leicester, the boys from the Ireland trip a few years ago and of course Helen who always brightens up those long winter journeys, great to see you all there.

And on to QPR. Lets hope that the distraction of the FA Cup does not interfere with the more important ascent up the table.

And finally those Cornish pasties were awful and the toliets worse than the North Bank.

BIG Mamady Sidibe repaid a huge slice of gratitude to Swansea as he bagged the strikes which just might preserve his club's Nationwide Football League status come May.

And one glance at Vetch boss Colin Addison's facial contours at the whistle reflected just how momentous the Swans' fifth League win of the campaign was.

Brave Swansea had turned events on their head down on the English Riviera.

It all looked black at the interval, though - an early Marcus Richardson strike creaking that conference trap door a few inches wider.

But up stepped ex-CA Paris raider Sidibe.

The gangly Frenchman - who looks more a basketball star than soccer pro - struck inside 17 startling second half minutes to leave the Gulls gasping.

That had Swansea chief Addison in seventh heaven. He boomed, "Make no mistake, this is a very big victory for us.

"It's so important. Not just for our marvellous fans, but for Swansea City Football Club itself. Events off the pitch mean we have come through a very difficult period.

"But we have shown our character and commitment here - we battled back, just when things looked against us."

Swansea's boardroom wrangles continu in the County Court on Tuesday when owner Petty grapples with former Vetch director Mel Nurse trying to enforce administration via a debt of £801,098.

But 61-year-old Addison is used to life on the front line. He is a past master of soccer miracles at Hereford, Newport County, Merthyr and Cadiz. He must take great credit for this marvellous win down in freezing Devon.

The introduction of greater width in Damien Lacey and increased muscle with John Williams worked a treat.

It was the perfect cocktail and Sidibe profited as outstanding debutant Stephen Evans - borrowed from Crystal Palace last Friday - made inroads down the left.

The giant Frenchman's first on 65 minutes was a sparkler. Stephen Evans did his bit and Sidibe rose to majestically power it into the net.

The winner - eight minutes from time - was equally satisfying. Lacey, what a display, pumped in from the right, Williams guilefully knocked down and Sidibe span before firing in a crisp left-foot finish.

And Addison was literally thanking Evans - the two of them - later. He beamed, "I thought Terry and Stephen did exceptionally well.

"Terry Evans did his job wonderfully well at the back and Stephen has made a very encouraging start.

"He is a great prospect - no wonder Peter Nicholas spoke so highly of him." And the Swans might yet attempt to make the Palace man a permanent acquisition. The First Division Eagles will allow the Welsh under 21 left-back to play in next Sunday's AXA FA Cup First Round clash with QPR - an indication he's available for transfer.

And Caerphilly born Evans is relishing his career with the Swans already. He declared, "It's just nice to get a first team game. At Palace, I don't get a sniff because their squad is so big. I enjoyed myself out there."

This excellent victory propels the Swans further away from Third Division Whitewater. But the three points looked unlikely at the interval as the Welsh side counted their fortune just to be only one down.

They had trailed to a real booty after just eleven minutes. And the game could have been out of sight for the Swans as David Graham smacked the bar with a vicious drive. Keeper Roger Freestone also did his bit as he made great stops from David Brown and Lee Canonville.

Nathan Tyson had almost landed a stunning sucker punch for the visitors on 23 minutes, though. But the tide was definitely turning well before Sidibe's first goal.

With Bridgend born Lacey so effective down the left and Stephen Evans prominent on the opposite flank an equaliser looked likely and Swansea thought they had it on 51 minutes.

Jon Coates delivered the perfect free kick from the byline. Jason Smith's header cleared off the line by Steve Woods.