Lovin’ it, Lovin’ it, Lovin’ it

“Do you really like it.  Is it, is it wicked?”  These were the words famously sung by DJ Pied Piper and the Masters of Ceremonies back in 2001. If the context of this question was yesterdays game against Port Vale, then the answer is most definitely; “yes”.

 It goes to prove that it really does take a low to enjoy a high to its very full.  On 90 minutes the board goes up, 4 minutes added on.  “Where did he find them from?” we all thought.  Fears turned into reality 2 minutes in, with Vale getting a goal and their ecstatic fans understandably cock-a-hoop on the pitch.  “We are top of the league” they crowed rescuing a point in injury time.  However, they had forgotten that it was 4 minutes that the fourth official had held up, not 2.

They had also forgotten that they were playing Chris Wilder’s Oxford United, a team characterised by never giving up, tenacity and a competitive will to win.  And so it came to be that Matt Green’s flick out to fanny with the outside of his boot was beautifully converted and the Oxford United faithful, magnificent fans went into rapture.

This four-minute period served as a metaphor for our last four and a bit years.  To appreciate something good, you have to experience the lows.  The highs you get from achievement are only realised if you have worked hard for it.  Worked for it we have, and deserve it we do.

Do you really like it? We’re lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it we’re lovin’ it…

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