Chester40

Next weekend we would hopefully have buried Reading...and Oxford and/or Portsmouth would have dropped points. Really need to put a proper run together now and get into the mix for top 2.

This was my reflection. His single-minded attitude towards getting to the match. As a parent it always made me smile thinking of his Dad being organised and directed to get him to the game and how B4 expected everyone to have the same attitude as he did about his priorities. Speaks volumes for his family how he spoke of them and knew they would back him up, move heaven and earth to make him happy. Hopefully in the future being able to read all that will give them some comfort. Its been a noticeably quieter and less positive place over the last few weeks without him. The transfer speculation will be particularly less exciting without him too.

Surely B4 has opened more threads than anyone else? He just loved a positive pre/postmatch rant/prediction/call to arms. He never minded what other people thought and was always so good natured in all his posts. What about turning the forum pink for a day as a good natured tribute! Or maybe not... Thoughts go to everyone close to him.

It was the perfect 'Warne' performance I'm guessing. We looked like we wanted it much more. Had desperate last ditch tackles if needed, blocked the crosses, drew them in with short passes from the keeper and then went longer. Looked stronger, fitter. Scored from free kicks. Managed the game. Deserved to win. Wilson and NML beat their man from out wide. Collins bullied the centre backs. Players to come back. Warne will be happy tonight but I'm expecting to temper it until we do it more than once.

First player since Ebosele where there is that genuine 'up onto my feet' vibe every time he gets the ball. NML has it with his power/pace at times but Wilson is different class with his quick feet.

Collins looks like a different player. Using his size, little flicks, winning free kicks...just been a complete all-round striker's performance.

Cashin winning flick-on headers for fun, but can't direct it facing forwards. Wilson is lovely to watch with the ball at his feet. Just depends how many we want today.

Barks.... dreadful miss. Barnsley are shot to pieces, looked disinterested now.

Softest of soft penalties. Been the better team. Decent football.

So bloody clumsy Cashin. Decent start, passing on the floor.