Bolton 0-0 Coventry VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

Got a point- looks like a minor miracle

It's POLITIC YOU TIT!

It has sounded like a fantastic atmosphere again this game.

I'm so glad Parkinson and the boys got the result they deserved.  It was great to hear the crowd behind them all the way.

Let's hope we are about to turn the corner.

In a way we have got what we want team wise with 11 lads playing with passion who are hungry to prove themselves in the first team.

The atmosphere so far these last 2 games has sounded fantastic and it hasn't been like this in a very long time.

I'm very tempted to go and watch the next home game!

According to a very breath and voiceless Connor it was a hell of a day. The fans shouted themselves hoarse supporting the boys and even Phil Parkinson got a cheer and ovation when the match ended. It maybe minus 11 points but as Cajun pointed out on the portal it felt like an FA Cup final win to the fans. Obviously there's a long way to go before we can truly say we're out of the woods but this is the first hopeful sign we've seen for a while and I'll take it.

This is what I was saying last season about watching a team who didn't give a shit vs a team who give everything.

The crowd reaction says it all - fuck the players who refused to play.

Was proud of everyone involved today. Everyone.

That was strange / great on many levels, i found myself feeling quite emotional just being in the ground then seeing the kids warm up struck fear in me they really are still boys, the two keepers in the warm up i thought they looked like schoolboys. The first half we competed well but you feared that if they tired then Coventry's physical strength would come into play.

End of first half Coventry score the flag stays down the crowd go mad shouting off side the referee decides to ask the linesman and they rule it out, the same happened again mid way second half a delayed flag, then in the third minute of extra time they score again and the same linesman puts his flag up. The whistle blows and the kids do a lap of honour to a standing ovation 

Some really good performances and total commitment can't ask for any more, this was a match that all Wanderers fans will talk about for years to come, if you missed it then take a look in the mirror?

Unfortunately I had to miss it wessy. I got a ticket late yesterday but this morning my boss called me into work. I'm not really in a position to say no to my boss when he needs a favour because he's (a) stood by me when I was off ill with PTS and depression and (b) arranged for me to move sideways into a much less stressful job as the training manager in January. He didn't have to do that, in fact there are some people higher up the chain who question his judgement because of it so when he calls me and says he needs help I have to give it.

However the ticket wasn't wasted, my son went in my place and he's absolutely hoarse and shattered now. He says it really did feel like winning a cup final and that he'd never been to a match like it.

If you have an hour to spare listen to this very emotional calls.

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luckyPeterpiper wrote:Unfortunately I had to miss it wessy. I got a ticket late yesterday but this morning my boss called me into work. I'm not really in a position to say no to my boss when he needs a favour because he's (a) stood by me when I was off ill with PTS and depression and (b) arranged for me to move sideways into a much less stressful job as the training manager in January. He didn't have to do that, in fact there are some people higher up the chain who question his judgement because of it so when he calls me and says he needs help I have to give it.

However the ticket wasn't wasted, my son went in my place and he's absolutely hoarse and shattered now. He says it really did feel like winning a cup final and that he'd never been to a match like it.

No problem with that Peter works important, my dig is at those that say they wont go until Parky goes, and cant see the bigger picture. Glad your lad enjoyed the moment.

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It's good to hear so many positive comments!

I hope we can continue to play with this attitude but we have a mountain to climb just to stay in League One. In a curious way it might be better in the long term for us to go down fighting this season and hopefully bounce back next.

Wonderful result. 

League two beckons but with a years experience in league one these lads could do well in league two.

What a game i have only just come down from it! What a performance from a young team with an average age of just 19. The young lads who played made me proud to be a Wanderer and they all deserve enormous credit and praise.

I don't care if the so callled senior pro's don't play again, they have been shown up and should be embarrassed this morning. Why did they not play anyway? They are under contract and may be still owed some money but haven't they been paid the majority of their back pay?

The three non-goals -

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Yesterday was one of those special days that only sport can throw up. When people come together who support the common cause and magic happens.
BUT
Is it sustainable ? we all know how fickle fans can be, if these kids have a few blips and get caught up in a few real beatings will the fans still feel the pride and love and still support them unconditionally? the juries out. 

After watching yesterday and coming off buzzing with pride i have seen enough football to know that at this level those kids will struggle to score goals at best we are looking at 0-0 or a 1-0 win.

So reality means we have to bring back some experienced players and protect the kids to some degree (without being afraid to play some of them)

 Those senior pros played last week, so what changed if it was insurance then why play at Wycombe, if the dispute is cash then they will get the same amount at this stage if they play or not. If they want to stay then they have to accept this club is in crisis and help out by doing a job. 

The strike made everyone aware but now it's damaging the club. so to the senior pros nail your colours to the flag or do one.

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The kids were absolutely magnificent, I saw more heart and passion from the youngsters yesterday than I've seen from our senior pros in years.

As for the "senior" players, there should be no place at BWFC for players who refuse to play, it would be an absolute outrage if any of them played again.