NIGE WATCH 5

Arguably, the highlight of Tuesday evening`s game between Saints and Leicester City was not Stern John`s winning goal, but the antics of new manager Nigel Pearson. He`s got loads of passion and commitment, which is most refreshing and it reached its climax after one particularly lax moment of concentration as the chance for a quick throw-in went begging.

Nigel`s reaction was to hurl his bottle of Lucozade Sport to the ground which resulted in an impressive splash as the bottle made its way towards the touchline. He really does look the part and behaves like it too. Constant encouragement, barking instructions and, at the end of the game which saw his first win as Saints` manager, shaking hands with the players, applauding the supporters and putting an encouraging arm around the shoulders of young Simon Gillett - a promising product of our academy who had only come on from the bench with just two minutes of added time left to play.

Well done, Nige - we like it. But go easy on the Lucozade - after all, we`re trying to stave off administration.