On the same day that chief executive John Neal should have been pretty pleased with what appeared to be green shoots of recovery for QBE, he was mired in a scandal which effectively overshadowed the result. (afr.com)
In conclusion although win draw or lose today we would still be fourth (yeah, of course our favourite position) small green shoots of recovery were seen in this Santi-less team, but sterner tests lie ahead where a more robust solution to cover the little Spanish maestro's absence will be needed. (7amkickoff.com)
Economic green shoots of recovery or not, the evening provided just the high - spirited fuel injection London needed to remind itself of its indomitable upper lip and famously plucky style. (artforum.com)