If there was a belief that lady luck hasn't shined on us recently, she was there in blazing glory today.
We really should have gone in at break three down.
Scottie, unusually, was hesitant for their chance that Sutton miraculously cleared off line and probably for the third when it was toe poked past the post and and empty goal.
But the balls should have been dealt with by the defence who looked like strangers to each other in first half.
If we'd have have scored their goal and had it disallowed we'd have been livid. Saw absolutely nothing wrong. A big let off.
Thought Cook had been booked after his first squirmish when ref showed two yellows so expected him to walk when he lunged at their player making a clearance.
The subs were a difficult call for MM. There had to be changes and thankfully the result was secured.
Dunn was good, lively and direct which ruffled Barrow.
Norwood was perhaps lucky not to go off but what great strength and determination for his goal. Tremendous stuff, and you know the impact the goal has had when you see half a dozen of their lads prostate on the floor.
Difficult to judge Waring, though probably did more than Alabi has done as a sub.
Norburn - best game for a while. Wanted the ball, regularly involved and forced two great saves from their keeper.
Bucko - great fan of him and he raided the right wing in second half to great effect.
Don't think McEvely adjusted to this league yet (though are we!). He doesn't seem to attack the ball and player 100%. It's as though he plays for 'the second ball' i.e. let him have it and I'll defend from that.
Good comments from MM and the club about the noise second half. Drummers worked up a sweat first half as usual with little vocal assistance.
But second half, when there was stuff on the pitch that had us taking our feet off the seat in front, the crowd rallied. And for me Dunn's introduction and his direct approach was a catalyst, some compliment from me who hasn't been his biggest fan. Can't wait for Tollitt to have us off our seats.
So - 14th is it and five points off the top?
Unbelievable really.
At least the vultures circling MM have returned to roost (for now).