We are back: Wolves 3 Barnsley 1

What a great night.

In the build up to the game, I was excited, but nervous. And I think so were the players. Until the first goal there were a few nervous moments in front of our own goal and we didn't keep the ball great. But when Stephen Ward intercepted, played a one two with Ebanks-Blake and coolly slotted home we really were up and running.

It was a brilliant moment, and the man who started the scoring had a very good game. A bit shaky defensively but he was one of our main threats going forward, and he could have had more than just the one goal!

Our confidence rose in a fifteen minute spell that saw us control the game and play some excellent football. Peszko and Jarvis linked well in their narrower roles and our full backs got forward to good effect.

Our two strikers were much improved too, due to better service and more space around them to play in. Sylvan was particularly impressive, defenders bouncing off him and he looked a real threat whenever he was in a forward position. He fully deserved his goal, a cool finish after a brilliant chipped pass by Doyle. Doyler had a tough time on Saturday but last night he was much improved. He moved the ball, got into good positions and was unlucky not to score. He badly needs one.

Most impressive for me was Roger Johnson, my man of the match. You can really see who is marshaling the back four, he reminded me of the start of last season when you could hear him bellowing instructions and if Stale needs some to organise the defence (and the particularly impressive offside trap we played) he's got a good 'un in Roger. I don't think he lost a single header in the second half.

Still plenty to work on but this was very encouraging and it was just nice to actually win!

Now for Derby, who we can certainly beat if we play the same way and with the same enthusiasm.