Best Of

I just re-watched the highlights, and the winning goal showcases something from Kone that I don't think has been mentioned in this thread... movement.

When GMac takes it down the wing and is originally in a position to cross, Kone moves towards the front post, whilst Lubala is steaming to the back post. Then, as GMac takes that time to consider things, Kone immediately backpedals – finding a mass of space between the two centre-backs – which GMac, and Kone, exploit.

It was also quite fun to see Humphreys briefly consider who to celebrate with. He choose the creator.

In the cold light of day rewatching the second goal it just gets better and better. Following the successful press the way GMac slows down his initial burst to allow strikers time into the box is bettered only by the way King Richard checks his run to loose his marker, takes five quick steps backwards to meet the header and still manages to readjust to meet the cross which is slightly behind him, even then getting body position and neck timing spot on to create both power and direction. Possibly one of the greatest technical goals ever at AP. For better or worse one that every analyst in The Championship and beyond will be dissecting.

I like to think of them as the two Sammies.

Who needs “Big Sam” when we’ve got the Two Sams?

I have this (silly little) dream where Wrexham fade away, Huddersfield don't make a serious dent in the 10 point gap and by mid April we're worrying about catching Birmingham rather than staying in second.

It seriously seems Kone is better from one game to the next at this point. Following his career (hopefully a good chunk still with us) is going to be a joy!

Agree with this. I still think it has been a very strong L1 top to bottom this season - I personally think the deepest ever - and this "anyone can beat anyone" element, rather than being top heavy, should mean a lower total needed.

I would recommend Jack Grimmer’s interview on the website. He correctly points out that there are bound to be setbacks between now and the end of the season, the important thing is that we stick together and keep believing.

The six point gap is only important if we can hang onto it. Every game is vital now for everyone...even Birmingham could slip up. Nice to be worried about losing automatic promotion rather than relegation though!

45 points from 18 games to end the season would be quite something!