Well, I didn't expect that ! Superb result and a great performance from everyone.
A good day at the office for Marco (second correct prediction of the season and 2 in 4) and Foxy Freddy (also his second of the season). Well done chaps!
Captain Utd still leads the table as he has done most of the season but it's close.
1) Captain Utd - 87
2) JFWqwerty6 - 87
3) Foxy Freddy - 84
4) Stuart44 - 74
5) Don Touched My Boots - 72
6) Marco - 72
7) Emnez - 71
8) Otep - 68
9) Derby Yellow - 66
10) OldBrookender - 66
11) Steve1210 - 66
12) Terraceman - 61
13) Burton Boy - 60
14) Ady1963 - 53
15) Brewer Dave - 48
16) Frank Ashton - 38
17) BAFC 123 - 26
Brewers Match Predictor League Table (37)
posted on 10/3/13
After a shakey first 20 we really did take control of the game and the deflection for our first goal was the catalyst to spur us on. Cheltenham were not what I expected, they lacked any cutting edge.
MacDonald was brilliant but for me Weir and Bell really stood up to what is recognised as one of the best midfields in the league. Defensively great to see Zander back in there and battling but disappointed that Marcus was on the bench he has been oustanding the last couple of games.
That's two games in a row Billy/Symes haven't scored and both I thought had good touches, with Zola/Pato still to come back into this squad we have a magnificent strikeforce to (fingers crossed) keep us in the automatic promotion places.
A workmanlike and professional performance all round 9 home wins a row, cannot remember a time more rewarding at the Pirelli, brilliant
posted on 10/3/13
Yes, another great performance.
Was a bit concerned at the start as I though they played the better football, though no cutting edge up front. Wonder what Mr Harrad would have done had he been on the pitch?
Our gain, because once the two goals went it there was no looking back.
Absolutely delighted to see Robbie on the score sheet at last. He and Belly were superb again.
Best I've seen of MacDonald. One chase back and tackle late on, and a 40 yard sprint to put their keeper under pressure that typified a determination to fight for every ball.
No goals for Symes and Kee but I think a big oart of our success this year has been that goals have come from all over the pitch. Alex's opener makes him the 18th Albion player to net this season. Last term there were just 11.
Pleased to see Zander back. Can't argue that 'Bob' was a more than capable deputy but the vocal and organisational element to Diamond's game gives him an edge for me.
And in an age where there appears to be little room for sentiment, how good was it see Andy Corbett on the pitch, albeit for a few seconds. Good reward for coming back from Hereford without much prospect of a lengthy run, but willing to be part of a successful squad. Deserved his warm reception.
62 points now. Equals our best in 2009-10 with nine still to play. And after yesterday's results, anybody fancy us for top team in Staffordshire? Vale at Bristol on Tuesday whilst we go to Aldershot. Dare to dream of 2nd?
posted on 10/3/13
Fabulous performance from the team as a whole.Great to see my player of the season get two goals and the man of the match award,WELL DONE ROBBIE.Now lets hope we can collect some points away from home where we found it hard to do all season.The dream is still on so hang on to your scarfs gentlemen its bite your nails time.
posted on 11/3/13
It is getting so exciting! A below par start but after the deflected goal we were streets ahead of Cheltenham, in fact I was disappointed in them, they just seemed to capitulate!
There wasn't a poor player in a Burton shirt, every one of them battled throughout, what a squad we have!!
I agree one point though, we ran some of the players into the ground Kee/Symes/MacDonald and McCrory looked dead on their feet with about 15 to go, so it was a bit strange that we didn't make any substitutions to try to keep them a little fresher for Tuesday night.
Onwards and upwards