So what do we all think?

Collin 7 – great agility to re-adjust from the deflected JCR shot, looked the part.
Tootle 7 – a bit exposed late on, but a superb cross for the Yates goal.
Duffy 6.5 – unfair criticism for their goal, generally in the right place.
Brisley 6.5 – did the basics well, looked unflustered.
Dickinson 7 – defended well and a genuine threat going forward.
Allessandra 5.5 – a few good bits but too often on the periphery of the game.
Yates 7.5* - normal service resumed. Always involved, good finish for his goal.
Milsom 7 – nothing spectacular but gave us shape and held the midfield together.
Grant 5.5 – missed a very presentable chance, tried but struggled to get involved.
Stead 5.5 – given a rough ride by Barnet, but didn’t offer much.
Ameobi 6.5 – offered a physical threat and kept the Barnet defence busy.

Fitzsimons 7 – superb save low down, looks a more than capable deputy.
Forte 6 – struggled to get involved, but nearly scored a goal of the season contender.
Hewitt 6 – not much time but offered a bit of protection late on.

Only a ‘just about deserved it’ performance, but the sort of game we would have ended up losing last season. In terms of quality we look a long way from top of the league, but Nolan has managed to instil the sort of fight and resilience we have lacked for so long. Happy as a pig in sh!t tonight, but I still cant help but share the manager’s view that we are that bit closer to safety!