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Monday, January 19, 2009

Bantams 1 Stanley 1

Didn't get into the ground in time to see City go behind, couldn't find a parking spot, but the rest of the first half was pretty much all Bantam traffic. The problem was, every time we carved out an opening, or seemed ready to pull the trigger, an Accrington boot, or in one case what seemed a definite hand, got in the way. So after steadying ourselves with a pie and a pint at half time, we were expecting better, and as usual, particularly when we play teams at home which we are expected to beat, were sorely disappointed. Nicky Law set up our equaliser, and that was about it. Daley ran around, but to no real effect, and there was a a couple of chances at the death, which the on loan O'Grady selfishly wasted, when he shot instead of passing to colleagues in a better position. Our main rivals, bar Brentford failed to capitalise on our dropped home points, but we still slipped to fourth in the table, with a few teams holding a game in hand. Performances will need to improve if we are to push for an automatic return to League 1. Next up Luton away.

Baz Watch- On from the beginning, our aerodynamic front man was his usual willing self. Of course this didn't mean he was any good, but was no worse than most of his team mates. Re deemed himself in the second half, when he smashed in the equaliser from all of two feet, after good work by Law. Strangely substituted after 66 minutes for O'Grady who appears to be a more sluggish version of our Irish hero. 6/10

Pie Rating- Finally we have a new guest reviewer, as Dr Shotgun made his first foray of the season down to Valley Parade. His choice of sustenance was the ever popular Meat and Potato, usually an above average performer. But the good Doctor must have got the runt of pie litter. It was soggy, and upon first bite, seeped out water and undercooked filling. He was not impressed. At all. 3/10

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