Good Saturday to you all!. This is the fifth episode of this season with Colwyn Bay.

Let’s get it underway!

Game 24

Sheffield United 0 – Colwyn Bay 2

Mmm-bop! Classic instrumental performance from Jamie Savage and Gabbiadini and Sheffield United are disposed of with ease. It’s a rather poor display from their side.

Game 25

Colwyn Bay 2 – Oxford United 0

Scrappy win to be fair. First half was mainly Oxford’s and in the second we came with a very different attitude. Felgate first and a penalty converted by Pike sealed the deal.

Just as the match finished, I went into the Squad menu and I noticed the UNH sign next to Damien. What’s going on, pal?

Ahh so you want out already. SMH

Anyway, I have a couple of prospects waiting on the wings in my shortlist so if he decides to leave, at least we’ll be covered.

Game 26

Tranmere Rovers 1 – Colwyn Bay 2

We seemed to be cruising around to a comfortable lead when Goss tripped Thompson in the penalty box and was ejected. Phillips brought Tranmere back one goal and the remaining minutes were filled with uncertainty. But we held on, and it’s a narrow win for us.

Game 23

Colwyn Bay 4 – Bradford 0

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The injury bug has hit us. Davies I don’t mind that much because I’m not playing him regularly. I can use Barnes for Cross, but I hope he stays fit enough for a month. He’s the only right winger that I have as a backup.

Game 27

Colwyn Bay 4 – Nottingham Forest 3

Lineup changes:

Richard Barnes for Mark Cross

Holy moly, what a game! Van Hooijdonk had an inspiring night and managed to put Forest ahead at some point in the match. We looked doomed to be looking into the abyss but we bounced back and turned the tide in our favour thanks to the contributions of Chris Pike and Felgate.

FA Cup 3^rd Round

Colwyn Bay 2 – Hull City 1

Lineup changes:

John Nogan for Jason Goss (red card suspension)

The visit to Millwall served as a remainder to avoid getting too cocky. Both teams failed in the accuracy department, but at least Millwall managed to score twice out of 12 shots they attempted at our goal. Bad day at the office, if anything.

A bit concerned here due to the fact that we played against a D3 team and we were hanging by a thread in the last minutes of the game. All the action was packed in the first half with Pike netting twice and Hull sucker punching us just a minute after the second goal was scored. The second half we traded blows but the score remained the same, with both goalkeepers doing a terrific job in saving their nets.

Hell, important games coming up and a month away. Well, chill it son and get ready

Game 28

Stoke City 0 – Colwyn Bay 3

Lineup changes:

Jason Goss for John Davey

The win away at Stoke is wonderful (not on a Tuesday’s cold night but still works LOL). Solid beating.

Too bad for him as he was regaining rhythm. Well, time for Andy Legg to come back.

League Cup Quarter Finals

Derby County 0 – Colwyn Bay 2

Gritty match against a team which is fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League. After a very hard-nosed first half, we found two goals in succession (literally in the same minute) and we just waited in the shadows. Derby harassed us the remainder of the game but Russell had a great night and repeatedly denied their efforts. Onwards to the next round.

No big worries here. Maybe a break will cool him down from wanting to leave

Game 29

Colwyn Bay 2 – Birmingham 3

Lineup changes:

Aled Griffiths for Damien Felgate

The string of victories comes to an end against Birmingham.

It’s a lively start where we find ourselves leading with just 1 minute into the game. By the end of the first half we were tied up 2-2. Birmingham had turned the score around but they barely had time to regroup as a long pass from Barnes was converted by Griffiths. We only had one more shot in the second half while Birmingham was trying their best to reach our goal, which they eventually did and they managed to score one more time. Disappointed faces in our supporters but well, every once in a while I guess it’s fine to have a bad day at the office.

Before leaving, a quick look at the standings:

We’re catching Coventry steady and slow. Let’s keep our hopes up!

Do join us again next week as we play the FA Cup 4^th Round against Everton and the League Cup Semi-Finals against Liverpool.