Albion blog: White knuckle ride

I know Mowbray has stated he wanted the Baggies to be the entertainers of the Championship but Saturday was taking it way too far, writes Albion blogger Jarrod Hill.

Getting the three points was imperative, and we are now in a strong position to attack an automatic position, but I ask you, can your nerves take anymore of this high drama??

2-3 down going into the ninetieth minute, I was all doom and gloom, even when the equaliser went in I was still glum at the thought of only one point against the worst team seen at the Hawthorns this season.

Then up stepped bang bang Bednar, the will to win the game and with all of the Brummie Road End sucking the ball into the net we escaped with all three points. Colchester were poor, but had managed to score three goals from their three attacks, and it looked like being one of those days were we would outplay our opponents and not win. Dean Kiely had an awful game; his decision making was all over the place and both of the first two goals he could have prevented.

Many fans are now calling for Mowbray to give Danek an opportunity, but with us now entering into such an important week of football I am not sure whether that risk will be taken by our management.

We play Cardiff tonight and three points would see us move up to second spot, but our recent record against our Welsh friends has not been great and a point would not be the end of the world.

Chris Brunt had a great return to the team, he has been missed in recent weeks and we saw what we have been missing on Saturday, his wing play and delivery of balls into the box are a class above what most right backs see in this division.

His goal was superb, but what was even more impressive was when in the last minute with the pressure on he delivered the perfect cross for Bednar to attack. If he can stay fit until the end of the season our chances of achieving promotion will be enhanced.

It was also pleasing to see Morrison back; Mowbray's attacking options are now looking much brighter, and with club man Clement making a surprise return, my confidence is starting to grow. Clement looked very assured when introduced and could be the man to plug the defensive lapses that have threatened to derail our push for promotion. He also offers a threat from set pieces and we all remember the days when he used to bang in a free kick or two, yes it was great to see him in an Albion shirt again.

Seeing Robbo all bandaged up and still carrying the fight to the opposition was a fantastic sight, his displays this season have been consistently high and must be in contention for player of the season. Not only our best defender, he also has the most assists this season, which is amazing for a left back, he never stops going and his crossing is good for a full back.

I know many fans are worried about the amount of games we still have left to play, but I think it will help us, if we can get a result tonight we can build some momentum that can hopefully see us do enough for one of those top two spots.

Good luck tonight boys, shhhhhhh do not mention the W word, we must focus on promotion.

Baggiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeesssssssss!!!!!!!