Romared Match Thoughts Wigan Athletic v Barnsley

[animallittle3]

Today could be pivotal in the season.

The full hearted cries of "Jocky Collins Red and White Army" could be ringing around the DW Stadium as McAtee scores his second and Barnsley's third to seal an outstanding performance with a 0-3 win. The players milk the adulation of the fans, a total contrast the silence and sporadic abuse descending from those that remained at Oakwell at the final whistle last Saturday. From 5-00pm tomorrow the feel good factor could be back with talk of, "Al tell thi wot, this lot are up automatic this time".

On the other hand Wigan could overtake the Reds in the table after only five games, overturning an eight point deduction, taking advantage of an unorganised shambles of a defence to score a number of goals.

Ahmad has not got the £million plus deals over the line yet and Collins could get frustrated at broken promises give at his appointment interview but there are six days to go and Ahmad is known for doing his business under the radar, often late on. The lack of clubs clamouring to buy Styles or increasing the £2.5 mill offer for Kitching may be forcing him to look further into the Division Four/ Non League market and looking at what loans may be available.

I can recall standing on the grass bank at Springfield Park in the late 70's, p1ssing into a communal hole which was the Gents Toilet. Can't remember who scored but a repeat of the 1-1 Division Four classic that day would be a good result today.

# Go Well Barnsley

March 1979 SB , Allan Clarke last minute penalty to equalise .

[SBRed48]

March 1979 SB , Allan Clarke last minute penalty to equalise .

Thanks Animal.

The days of England internationals such as Clarke and Hunter playing for us and, little did I know, the wonder team of the early 80's-Glavin, Banks, Macca etc was just round the corner.

I suppose we are bristling with full internationals in the side now with Russell (Jamaica) and Styles (Hungary).