Oakwell, the aftermath

So the fog settles after the South Yorkshire Derby and we look at the aftermath with a knowledge that the return fixture will be just as controversial. These are the games I thrive on, as I thrived on the battles with Chester City and the taking of points from Scunthorpe.
The noises from Oakwell seem to be that they , in reality, would have won 6-3 if Andy Warrington hadn't saved all those shots from Barnsley players (ooh the rotter) and that Barnsley were the dominant side for 80 mins, although they were in front for none of them. Doncaster players were also thugs, according to the Tykes, who fell down and rolled round like girls at every opportunity. Not very good thugs then, or are they scared of little girls in Barnsley?

I will not defend Doolan for the tackle, but suggestions it was pre meditated and the surrounding accusations are uncalled for.

This is why I love the needle matches, the Derby's and the games with history. They have life and passion and a real sick feeling if you lose but elation if you win. The return leg at Belle Vue will be just as spicy and I will love it or loathe it depending on the result.

Football once once the game of the working class male and played as a contact sport.