Backs to Hadrian's Wall...Down to Bare Bones Away at Carlisle - Sat, 27th Jan. 3pm

[DJBlu]

I wasn't getting off that couch to comment till it was done. 4-1 sounds dominant, but it was deserved. Carlisle weren't so hot, but they didn't lie down all game. All in all, great win. Love the look of the new lad, but Sheehan was M.O.T.M for me. Thanks for the Couch again D.J.B.

Yes, big thanks for the couch (I'm a relative newcomer to the couch this season, but boy is it comfy...)

Particularly like the little "The Wanderer" sticker on the bottom right of the window. Nice touch...

It's a dirty mark I just can't scrub off.

[BorsdaneWhite]

Once Carlisle scored, and it was a beautifully taken one (as I understand it: the same guy who scored a hat-trick at the Reebok), we sang We Are… relentlessly for almost the remainder of the half. It occurred to me how much I love that chant. We’ve not been blessed with witty, wordy ones, but that chant dominates a ground and shuts all else out. In that period, we gained confidence and absolute control. Perhaps why our loyal and copious and sodden away following are so integral to our form and, at home, nerves set in. Inevitable, but interestingly controllable.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Once Carlisle scored, and it was a beautifully taken one (as I understand it: the same guy who scored a hat-trick at the Reebok), we sang We Are… relentlessly for almost the remainder of the half. It occurred to me how much I love that chant. We’ve not been blessed with witty, wordy ones, but that chant dominates a ground and shuts all else out. In that period, we gained confidence and absolute control. Perhaps why our loyal and copious and sodden away following are so integral to our form and, at home, nerves set in. Inevitable, but interestingly controllable.

Well done to the travelling fans. The manager and players always mention how much that support means. And I think Ogbeta got it straight away

The home/away dichotomy is interesting. I think all clubs have it to some extent - the travelling fans really are the hardcore - but some get the home atmosphere better than others. I’m glad to see we are trying that, let’s hope it works.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

I love these post-win on-field videos.

[BWFC_Insane]

Somethings in football are pure joy and Ogbeta’s reaction when he scored and his huge beaming smile at the end (in video DSB has just shared) are that.

Clearly delighted to be here and it shows.

I really like that enthusiasm and joy being so evident.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Somethings in football are pure joy and Ogbeta’s reaction when he scored and his huge beaming smile at the end (in video DSB has just shared) are that.

Clearly delighted to be here and it shows.

I really like that enthusiasm and joy being so evident.

Amen to that, my friend. Is it dusty in here? Someone cutting onions?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

[BWFC_Insane]

Somethings in football are pure joy and Ogbeta’s reaction when he scored and his huge beaming smile at the end (in video DSB has just shared) are that.

Clearly delighted to be here and it shows.

I really like that enthusiasm and joy being so evident.

Amen to that, my friend. Is it dusty in here? Someone cutting onions?

There is also a video doing the rounds showing Maghoma giving it to the home crowd after we scored our third goal…

[DJBlu]

Somethings in football are pure joy and Ogbeta’s reaction when he scored and his huge beaming smile at the end (in video DSB has just shared) are that.

Clearly delighted to be here and it shows.

I really like that enthusiasm and joy being so evident.

Amen to that, my friend. Is it dusty in here? Someone cutting onions?

There is also a video doing the rounds showing Maghoma giving it to the home crowd after we scored our third goal…

This one?

[TonyDomingos]

Somethings in football are pure joy and Ogbeta’s reaction when he scored and his huge beaming smile at the end (in video DSB has just shared) are that.

Clearly delighted to be here and it shows.

I really like that enthusiasm and joy being so evident.

Amen to that, my friend. Is it dusty in here? Someone cutting onions?

There is also a video doing the rounds showing Maghoma giving it to the home crowd after we scored our third goal…

This one?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

I like the blend of heartwarming (Bax, Oggy) and shithousing (Demps, Paris). That record-breaking Todd side had both….

[TANGODANCER]

Last post tonight is for the travelling fans; Feeeeeweeeeenomminallll

[Prufrock]

Bax is some signing. How do you replace a future England number one? But he's come in, perfect attitude, talented and just been so competent, and seems a good egg to boot.

And we thought Evatt couldn't pick keepers

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Five extra minutes? Some of us have to check out of a hotel on the hour

Posh 0-0 at HT.

Paying by the hour? Isn't that what .....



edit: on the hour. Got you. lol.

missed this at the time….

[GhostoftheBok]

Five extra minutes? Some of us have to check out of a hotel on the hour

Posh 0-0 at HT.

Paying by the hour? Isn't that what .....



edit: on the hour. Got you. lol.

missed this at the time….

When one of their lads (Moxon?) was getting treatment some wags in the seated area were heckling the ref using the train timetable.

[GhostoftheBok]

So, slightly more composed thoughts after the elation of yesterday.

For me, Bod has now broken his duck. Lovely finish that should have stood and he he generally looked dangerous. So that's one issue chalked off.

Carlos came on and showed what he offers. Sheehanesque turning circle, ability to shift on either foot and real work rate off the ball. Again, chalk any sharpness concerns there off. He won't be great in every game, but he's ready for some football.

Ashworth is a player at League One level. Raw as hell and loads to work on, but a player. Another issue that's not an issue.

We didn't have Thommo and we still largely won the midfield battle, a lot of which was thanks to Vic stepping back and a defender stepping up as needed. Can we cope in a scrap without our new talisman? Yes. Chalk it off.

Can we win if Charles is out of form? Well, he's been off it for a few now and the answer seems to be that yes we can. Chalk it off.

We have some really horrible fixtures down the line and we're miles off being promoted with 19 games to go, but various issues you could point to as "We won't go up if we don't fix this..." are melting away. New minor concerns are Charles' dip and Santos looking (purely from a pitch view) like he's carrying a calf issue.

It's now all about recruitment. This group is fantastic. It still needs help. Can we get an impactful striker in? Can we sure up the rickety bits?

Really excited for the cup game and if we do what's needed in the market I'll back us all day to have a proper go at the autos until the end of the season.

[dave the minion]

Yes to all this. Quality replacements will always be welcome, but there's a sense that the existing bunch are pulling tighter together to see us through the current difficult patch (in terms of absentees/fixture congestion etc).

Love all those videos posted above - amazing how Oggy seems to be welcomed into the group so well after just signing less than 24 hours before. CMG giving it large with the others despite only being back in the country a few days.

Also noticed at the end Jerome was the one gesturing to the team to go over an applaud the trvalleing fans - little things like that are where he shows his worth - important to acknowledge the fans for their support, but equally as important for the players to enjoy the attention as well. Good man.

Don't want to get carried away - and lets see where we end the season - but with a full compliment back up to speed, we are a hell of a team......

[knobpolisher]

Oxford vs Portsmouth on Tuesday will be interesting

[DJBlu]

Oxford vs Portsmouth on Tuesday will be interesting

Oxford are in such a decline, can't see anything other than a Pompey win.

Dead cert home win.

[BorsdaneWhite]

I’m not sure how to post an image, but there’s a hilarious error on Port Vale’s post about the fan who entered the pitch. Worth searching up.

Always check your work.