League: Tonight Buffs slipped to a 2-2 draw against a rarely seen Lesser Spotted European Counterattacking ND, who now lie 7th.

The opposition took the lead after 38 minutes from a double corner. With the Strikers struggling again the Buffs wingers once more stepped up to the plate with right winger Henderson equalising on 71 mins and leftie Robertson putting the Buffs in front on the 80th minute mark. But alas it was short-lived as the opposition forced another dbl corner immediately from the restart. The last 9 minutes were tense with Buffs maintaining the pressure but the opposition shooting from everywhere, Buffs Mad slumped as a CK was awarded to the opponent almost on the stroke of full-time, nerves jangled as Goram made the save........and everyone held their breath until it was clear Goram he;d on to it. <phew>

This was the only really poor team performance this season with 4x6 ratings creeping in.

Afterwards Buffs Mad said "Everyone has their starting slot almost secured, so its time to shake it up a bit with some players switching roles. Additionally, I take pride in my midfield's control of a match - there was none today, changes will be made."

Nevertheless, news came in that 2nd had lost to the now 5th placed side that had bought former Buffs' ST Dalglish - and he even scored 2. So more a missed opportunity rather than a slip.