Gawd, almost an Ainsworth style result. Barnsley goal was unfortunate, but it gave them something to hang on to. Their goalie has to be their man of the match.
We stuck at it, and I thought Udoh and Kone had them rattled throughout. Some very bizarre reffing decisions, but at least he had no choice with the Fred pen and the sending off, which looked bad even from the main stand with my dodgy eyesight.
We deserved the win,though we failed to turn the screw on the ten men.
Agent Revel did us a favour as well.
Well done Sam Grace and team.
The only problem is a lot of teams seem to be finding form. Cambridge won't be an easy game.
@frequentstander good advice to click onto the SG interview - just listened to it. So much intelligence and common sense there, and also a very clear explanation about how they are integrating the new arrivals. Also agree with @Fidget’s assessment of Sam’s assessment!
No chance to read through every other post here, but after the week we've had (especially on here!) that was the perfect tonic. A reminder as to why we all absolutely love this club, come rain or shine. Dan Rice - do not sell Kone for any price whatsoever. Days like these don't come around too often. What a club.
That Kone winner was incredible. The ball is behind him as he heads it. We can't sell him!
Pathetic attendance sadly but those there created a great atmosphere tonight. Really got behind the team and despite the sparse crowd made it intimidating for the Barnsley players. Great support but come on the numbers are dreadful for a team flying high.
Just got back, what a fantastic entertaining night that was ! Great performance tonight, leaps and bounds above Saturday, even at half time and 1-0 down I was happy as we looked and was playing so much better !
First 15-20 was tough but after that, wow.
Scowen, Kone, Humphreys, Bradley, Leahy I thought were superb tonight.
Only slight niggle for me was Franco, kicking was poor again, out of position a LOT, and looked a bit panicky at the end with ball at feet. (OK I'll duck for cover)
Great night though ! One of the best of the season
From the Luton forum - I'd advise reading this imagining a child pressing their nose up against a shop window, looking longingly at something they can't have:
He does absolutely brilliantly. At that point in the game the calmness to slow it down just enough for us to get men in the box, beat his man and then drop a perfect cross onto the striker's head is superb.
One of the best signings of recent times. He has been fantastic and consistently delivers what's needed in big moments. At 37 he's still having a massive impact on games and looks as fit as ever. Genuinely inspiring.
As if tonight couldn't get better, just heard Grace say Harvie and Low's injuries are minor niggles and potentially back at the weekend. That's great news.
Not really related to the game but an older chap on the terrace waited to find me at the end to wish me luck with the new baby we're expecting soon. Overheard me talking about it on Saturday. Lovely gesture. I've never met them before but it was such a nice thing to hear.
Probably not on the GR. But if you are then thanks for the words of support!
On Westergaard, definitely felt as if he was probably lacking a bit of sharpness which is understandable, but equally he seemed to get himself into really good areas, and with his height he should be an asset from crosses. His teammates just need to get used to playing with him and sensing when he’s going to drift away from his man and create space for himself.
But considering he probably had fewer than 10 touches of the ball and a number of those came in the opposition box (and he should have received a cutback from Bez across goal), I think he’ll be a goal threat for us.
I would have an ounce of respect for you if you admitted that you were wrong about the team selection and apologised for saying that Sam Grace - the man who brought Mehmeti, Forino, Skura and Kone to the club- doesn’t have a clue. Seven out of nine points after being thrown in at the deep end suggests that he does indeed have a clue.
100% agree and personally I’d be sorely tempted to keep him in the role till the end of the season (unless he really doesn’t want that). Feels like much less of a risk than bringing in a new manager at this stage.
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That was me... he's defo always struck me as a homer
Gawd, almost an Ainsworth style result. Barnsley goal was unfortunate, but it gave them something to hang on to. Their goalie has to be their man of the match.
We stuck at it, and I thought Udoh and Kone had them rattled throughout. Some very bizarre reffing decisions, but at least he had no choice with the Fred pen and the sending off, which looked bad even from the main stand with my dodgy eyesight.
We deserved the win,though we failed to turn the screw on the ten men.
Agent Revel did us a favour as well.
Well done Sam Grace and team.
The only problem is a lot of teams seem to be finding form. Cambridge won't be an easy game.
Onwards and upwards.
Anyone able to come up with lyrics to turn King Creole in to King Kone?
Excellent interview. Good insight on why new signings not playing. Also like the comments on Kone. Hope Dan Rice is listening.
@frequentstander good advice to click onto the SG interview - just listened to it. So much intelligence and common sense there, and also a very clear explanation about how they are integrating the new arrivals. Also agree with @Fidget’s assessment of Sam’s assessment!
No chance to read through every other post here, but after the week we've had (especially on here!) that was the perfect tonic. A reminder as to why we all absolutely love this club, come rain or shine. Dan Rice - do not sell Kone for any price whatsoever. Days like these don't come around too often. What a club.
That Kone winner was incredible. The ball is behind him as he heads it. We can't sell him!
Pathetic attendance sadly but those there created a great atmosphere tonight. Really got behind the team and despite the sparse crowd made it intimidating for the Barnsley players. Great support but come on the numbers are dreadful for a team flying high.
Just got back, what a fantastic entertaining night that was ! Great performance tonight, leaps and bounds above Saturday, even at half time and 1-0 down I was happy as we looked and was playing so much better !
First 15-20 was tough but after that, wow.
Scowen, Kone, Humphreys, Bradley, Leahy I thought were superb tonight.
Only slight niggle for me was Franco, kicking was poor again, out of position a LOT, and looked a bit panicky at the end with ball at feet. (OK I'll duck for cover)
Great night though ! One of the best of the season
Stop the count (said my bank account)
From the Luton forum - I'd advise reading this imagining a child pressing their nose up against a shop window, looking longingly at something they can't have:
He does absolutely brilliantly. At that point in the game the calmness to slow it down just enough for us to get men in the box, beat his man and then drop a perfect cross onto the striker's head is superb.
One of the best signings of recent times. He has been fantastic and consistently delivers what's needed in big moments. At 37 he's still having a massive impact on games and looks as fit as ever. Genuinely inspiring.
Very perceptive call!
Correct - only realised when I watched it back just now
As if tonight couldn't get better, just heard Grace say Harvie and Low's injuries are minor niggles and potentially back at the weekend. That's great news.
Not really related to the game but an older chap on the terrace waited to find me at the end to wish me luck with the new baby we're expecting soon. Overheard me talking about it on Saturday. Lovely gesture. I've never met them before but it was such a nice thing to hear.
Probably not on the GR. But if you are then thanks for the words of support!
Richard or Richardina, the names chose themselves I suppose @Glenactico ?
Good luck and best wishes!
On Westergaard, definitely felt as if he was probably lacking a bit of sharpness which is understandable, but equally he seemed to get himself into really good areas, and with his height he should be an asset from crosses. His teammates just need to get used to playing with him and sensing when he’s going to drift away from his man and create space for himself.
But considering he probably had fewer than 10 touches of the ball and a number of those came in the opposition box (and he should have received a cutback from Bez across goal), I think he’ll be a goal threat for us.
Congratulations, @Glenactico - all the best for the coming birth and beyond!
Suddenly we’re 10 clear of Huddersfield, and they’re as close to Lincoln in 11th as they are to us.
A footnote - the Barnsley keeper, while having a stormer, obviously hadn't researched Kone's penalties. Went the same side again!
Kone's interview certainly does not make it sound like he is going anywhere. Something along these lines.
"The people here are lovely. I love them, they love me. Keep coming, and hopefully we can get them that promotion."
I would have an ounce of respect for you if you admitted that you were wrong about the team selection and apologised for saying that Sam Grace - the man who brought Mehmeti, Forino, Skura and Kone to the club- doesn’t have a clue. Seven out of nine points after being thrown in at the deep end suggests that he does indeed have a clue.
Superb rallying call from Grimmer in his interview there too. That got me pumped up!
10 goals ahead of the nearest scorers, Birmingham and Peterborough. Incredible stuff!
King Rocker by Generation X might work. "King Richard, King Richard / score, score, score / King Kone, King Kone"
Still on cloud nine after that. Football, eh?
Think Kone did the keeper with a deliberate stumble
Only his second career headed goal - and what a header it was.
Absolutely tremendous. Great to see and well done to everyone tonight. Management team, players and fans all superb. What a night!
100% agree and personally I’d be sorely tempted to keep him in the role till the end of the season (unless he really doesn’t want that). Feels like much less of a risk than bringing in a new manager at this stage.