Offside

I loved that tackle and his determination to get back and make amends for the mistake. That sort of thing gets the crowd going and really endears players to the fans.

In real time yesterday (albeit from my seat at the other end of the ground) it didn’t look like a pen because of the obvious change of direction of the ball when Naismith made the tackle. Looking at the footage, VAR might have given it, but as @Davefevs has pointed out, that would have been contrary to the way the game had been reffed (and I thought overall the ref was good yesterday). I really don’t like the way VAR can over-complicate things to the extent where these grey areas occur. There are justifiable reasons for arguing that a penalty should have been given. But in real time it looked like a good tackle, Naismith got the ball and the ref’s decision to not give the penalty was sound in my opinion.

Entertaining game. City were excellent in the first half. In the second half we never really got going and WBA improved. A draw was a fair result and I’m happy with the point because they looked the more likely winners as the game wore on.

Tango Till They’re Sore - Tom Waits

Really hoping for a good performance and a win tomorrow to get our home form up and running. And to avoid seeing Brummies celebrating for the second time this season.

I’ve never been keen on all black as our away kit, but I think it looks good. Thumbs up from me.

Daisies - Katy Perry

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

Filthy/Gorgeous - Scissor Sisters

Sin City - The Flying Burrito Brothers

Our Little Angel - Elvis Costello

Demolition Lovers - My Chemical Romance

Top Of The World - The Carpenters

Yes, my son is back to his league games tomorrow. In weather like this it’s difficult to imagine all those afternoons standing in the freezing cold and the rain in winter - but that will come around soon enough. I wouldn’t change it for the world.

I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

For me, the 1989-90 team at it’s best was absolutely sublime. Sinclair Llewellyn Humphries Newman Bailey Gavin Shelton Rennie Smith Taylor Turner

Watch Your Step - Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Girl From The North Country - Bob Dylan

Heart Of Glass - Blondie

Sinner - Neil Finn

Superb finishes for both our goals. Very calm from Sykes and Bell.

Excellent win - COYR!!!

Step Right Up - Tom Waits

A good away point last night, especially after going a goal down. Our away form is good. We really do needs to improve at home, though. Our performances at AG have been very drab and lacking in excitement to get the crowd going.

Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes