Bantams 1 Imps 1

I keep saying the Bantams next game is a must win, but then all the other teams around them fail to win, and prolong the agony. Three decent chances in the first half were spurned, twice by Boulding who was in a two on one , and failed to find the open man, and Colbeck, who had one of those days that make you wonder how in the Hell you didn't make it as a pro. Lincoln kept it tight at the back, and after a bright opening, we reverted to the big lump forward. 0-0 at half time, but the news in other games was promising. Then with just a couple of minutes gone, the woeful Graham Lee, under barely any pressure, did a full 360 degree turn, tackled himself, and let in a Lincoln striker to open the scoring. I know he was great for the first half of the season, and is the club captain, but he has been nothing short of useless of late, and to me looks in need of a break. Stick Rehman in his natural position, and not at right back where he looks like a fish out of water, and try something different. And why on earth Law was on the bench and Colbeck starting McGod only knows. But in McCalls defence, he finally did something he hasn't done all year. Made a substitution that mattered. Mullins and Law came on for Colbeck and Boulding, and all of a sudden we looked dangerous. Mullin is the bluntest of weapons, but he definitely rattled the Imps defence, and with 25 minutes remaining, Bullock equalised to set up a barnstorming finale. Thorne nearly latched onto a Mullin through ball, Jones had a decent penalty shout refused, and we began to exert decent pressure, although the best chance fell to a Lincoln striker, who headed wide, when left unmarked.

So this result leaves us two points off Chesterfield, in seventh, our last opponents of the season. More worrying, and a sign of just how poor ourselves and Shrewsbury have been, Morecambe could find themselves sweeping past both of us if they win their game in hand. I also notice on various club forums that the Omar Daley haters have gone to ground. Since his injury in late February our form has disintegrated. One win and two draws. I know it's only one player, but he did give us a different dimension, and scared the crap out of opposing teams. But for the time being, the dream, no matter how tenuously, remains alive. Next up are the Daggers, who are immediately below us, by a mere two points. If they fail to get a result in this one, I shall personally apply the last rites to our disappointing campaign.

Kev Watch- Crespo mirrored City's performance on the pitch. A bright beginning, followed by a lull, with a strong flourish at the end. At one point he seemed to be heading for "Right laugh" territory, as he went all quiet, and answered in only grunts and nods. But after I gave him a strong half time team talk, he came round nicely, and I even got a smile out of him. I think his recent form has been hampered by the fayre he is having to watch on the field of play, which is fair enough. His best line of the day was grumbling that he was paying for Colbecks wage, and thought a refund was warranted. A thought shared by everyone bar Joe's mum. 7/10

Pie Watch- Mmmmmmmm I like pie. 7/10