I Feel So Much Better

[Caveman]

We were careless - a lot of misplaced passes, decision making was poor and we played a Mick McCarthy side of 'they shall not pass' mode. It was a game we could have won in the last ten minutes, it was also a game we could so easily have lost to an Ipswich breakaway.

And all of it not helped by a crud of a ref.

Same Ipswich side drew with Leeds today, no team is a certain 3 points in this league, every team have players that on their day can be the difference. I wouldn't mind making a bid for that Lawrence lad IF we do make it up.

One game at a time, Reading next !

 

[LVGull]

It would be a proper foot planted in the top 2.

Promotion Mellotron..... Promotion.

 

[Mellotron]

Promotion Mellotron..... Promotion.

I can't. I can't let myself believe it just yet.

 

[Caveman]

I can't. I can't let myself believe it just yet.

Like me, too much football to be played, we could lose the next two and everyone will be in melt down...again!

It's a funny old game ..

 

[sparkie]

Big win today.

16 days of gloom since the loss to Huddersfield lifted somewhat.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Went straight home after the Ipswich game and did not have my usual beers.... have to make up for that tonight. Still a lot to go but it really is like a dark cloud has gone....I know I need to enjoy this season (like last) but i am getting quite nervy with each game...

 

[TheDuke]

Went straight home after the Ipswich game and did not have my usual beers.... have to make up for that tonight. Still a lot to go but it really is like a dark cloud has gone....I know I need to enjoy this season (like last) but i am getting quite nervy with each game...

I felt exactly like that after the Tractor Boys. We didn't play badly but we were off! I couldn't get rid of my black cloud either... "We're Doomed" and all that crap. However, doesn't this Barnsley result just cheer you up tremendously. Oh boy, it's not easy this Albion malarky.

 

[Pavilionaire]

We ARE a top team and proved it today. I believe we are the best in the division and this victory means the players AND the fans will go into the Reading game brimming with confidence.

 

[Triggaaar]

I know I need to enjoy this season (like last) but i am getting quite nervy with each game...

I contemplated not even listening today, it's all too much for me.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

It would be promotion in the bag.

Not if Huddersfield keep on winning. A lot to play for, yet . . . .

I just hope the McCain Stadium Outfit (yes, I know) have their heads turned by the prospect of playing at The Etihad. Take their eye of the proper ball, etc. One can only hope.

 

[wolfie]

I felt exactly like that after the Tractor Boys. We didn't play badly but we were off! I couldn't get rid of my black cloud either... "We're Doomed" and all that crap. However, doesn't this Barnsley result just cheer you up tremendously. Oh boy, it's not easy this Albion malarky.

This is me to a T.

 

[wolfie]

I contemplated not even listening today, it's all too much for me.

Me too - so I went instead !

 

[warmleyseagull]

Good result. Was at a funeral so missed everything until saw result at 5.15. Quite cathartic really as puts football in perspective.

Seems to me that the simple truth is that we won last Sat, drew last Tues, and won today. And we have another game next Saturday.

When you let your emotions focus on other things, it is quite easy....


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[kentgully]

I contemplated not even listening today, it's all too much for me.

I went fishing... but had player on my phone

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

I contemplated not even listening today, it's all too much for me.

I didn't, left my phone indoors and washed the car and mowed the lawn, first time I checked the score was on 80 minutes, needless to say I was very happy.

 

[BadFish]

Like me, too much football to be played, we could lose the next two and everyone will be in melt down...again!

It's a funny old game ..

Football fans are bi-polar. A loss and we are out of the promotion race, a win and we are going to win the league

All part of the fun of the game, a long way and a lot more mood swings to go yet.

 

[maresfield seagull]

Mostly yes But a couple of players didn't hit the high standards they've set previously

 

[SUA Seagull]

That was a really fantastic team performance today, with a huge contribution from all involved. Apart from the odd stray pass it was a fine example of how Albion can control a game when they set their minds to it. The team's work rate was incredible and they challenged for every ball, and didn't once sit back. This was Albion at its best tactically and strategically.

After the game, my son and I chatted with a number of Barnsley fans who said that was the best they'd seen Barnsley play at home in ages, which makes today's win seem even sweeter. [On a side note, I must say what a friendly and complimentary bunch they all were - at least the fans we met both before and after the game. All very sporting and genuinely interested to see us doing well bearing in mind where we were just 20 years ago.]

Today was a massive morale booster for the squad and fans alike. Well done to CH on his 100th game in charge and his 50th win; what an achievement. Very much felt that we were back to our old selves today - the Huddersfield 1-3 "blip" seems a lifetime away.

There's a long way to go yet (one game at a time, and all that) but we now know for sure that our fate is in our own hands. I cannot think of anyone other than CH I'd want to be in charge of the squad to see us across the finish line. Hopefully, we'll soon be singing "we're on our way" as a matter of fact rather than optimism! If we continue to perform like we did today then the omens are good.

What a fabulous position to be in after 32 games. This is a truly great time to be an Albion fan.

 

[Dolph Ins]

I thought we played well against Ipswich?

Agree after the first 20 minutes

 

[stss30]

The performance wasn't convincing for me. We defended extremely well but we still looked a bit devoid of ideas going forward and it took an absolute screamer out of virtually nothing to get us ahead. We will need to play better in the next two home games, but yes, it was a massive result.