Bantams 1 Chairboys 0

Three wins in a row, and we are now firmly back in the hunt for automatic promotion. This game was an excellent test of our credentials, Wycombe were runaway leaders at Christmas, and although they remain above us in the league, second to our fifth, they are now only two points ahead (albeit with a game in hand). The match started out brightly enough, we had the better of the early play, but Wycombe play pretty good football for this level, and should have been ahead, Furman clearing a header off his own line. Combine that with a fair penalty shout, and an absolute sitter that was spurned, we could have been a couple of goals down before we took the lead. A quick break, the ball worked out wide, and a good cross found Thorne in space, but he moved the ball out wide to Jones, who smashed a shot into the top corner at the near post. I thought he sliced his shot, but they all count. If he did mean it, what a goal. The second half was a good, both teams making chances, but the game was sealed in the with 15 minutes left, when Chris Zebroski of the Wanderers was shown a straight red, for a challenge that bordered on assault. He steamed into Matt Clarkes chest with his boot. Only the Shoutster thought it wasn't that bad of a challenge. Must have forgotten his contact lenses. With the opposition down to ten men, gaps were left at the back. Law, Colbeck and Thorne all fluffed easy chances to extend the lead. It was a good performance, but results in other games did us no favours. Brentford remain five points ahead of us at the top of the table, but we do have a game in hand on them, and play them in April. Unfortunately for me, that's the weekend we are in Munch. C'est la vie. Next up is Darlington on Tuesday night. They are four points behind us, and outside the playoff places, but have three games in hand. A win will see us leap frog Bury into third place.

Baz Watch- Warmed the bench for the full 90 minutes. Sported a rather natty blue beanie hat whilst doing his warm up runs. Will struggle to get back into the team if they keep playing this well.

Pie Rating- I had pie, as did Shouty and Lincoln, but I forgot to get any marks off them. So this week it's Big Phil who steps into the breech, with a healthy alternative to the no doubt bad for you pie. He gave his half time apple an 8/10.