With Colchester United Supporters' Association chairman Jon Burns

The U’s losing run had to end at some point and, thankfully, it did on Tuesday night, despite having to come back from behind again against Carlisle United.

It was also thanks to a slight spur-into-action from our old friend, referee Trevor Kettle.

The U’s were dismal at Forest Green, it’s fair to say.

The first two goals were poor in the way they were conceded and to not even register a shot on target, despite playing against ten men for the second half, was beyond explanation.

Wayne Brown could have easily said 'thanks but no thanks' for the temporary chance to be boss and disappeared back to Maldon.

Not his style, though, and, as a result, he would have been utterly delighted, as were the players, judging by the smiles and hugs, when the final whistle went against Carlisle.

Straining his eyes through the fog, Shamal George made several crucial and very decent saves to keep us in the game.

His performance was a massive confidence-boost for the team.

As was that of Callum Harriott.

He may try more tricks and skills with the ball than he needs to at times but when it comes to striking the ball clean and true, there's no-one better.

Add to that a 17-year-old in Junior Tchamadeu, brimming with confidence thanks to the opportunity given to him, who looks completely unfazed - despite being asked to play in numerous positions over the last few games - and it all brewed nicely together into a fine team performance and win.

Colchester Utd 2-1 Carlisle..Callum Harriott after the final whistle.

Yes, there are still areas to improve on and there are still players who aren’t quite on top form yet.

However, a win does wonders for morale, especially for the fans.

You could hear the collective sigh of relief sweep across Colchester and beyond at the final whistle.

The U’s cannot rely on a kick up the backside from the referee every game to help, though.

The shock award of the penalty against Omar (Sowunmi) and concerted pleading from our players to talk to the assistant before having the decision thankfully overturned seemed to galvanise the U’s.

With the boost of Shamal in goal doing his stuff, we started to play further up the pitch to win our own penalty and eventually the game.

There is still lots of football to be played this season and after Newport come to town tomorrow, the U’s have a run of three tricky away games, which does include a relegation six-pointer at Grimsby.

Let’s be honest, the drop zone is still a threat.

Many former League teams still wallow in the National League and we must not become one of them.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a non-foggy day so we can see a bit more of the pitch this time.

More importantly, Wayne Brown will hopefully continue to use the players and system that overall looked a much better fit on Tuesday.

Even the substitutes played their part and that's important, given the football overload this next month or so.

If one little bird can bring this much happiness to the U’s fans, just think what a small flock of them could do.

It has been a good few days for us after so much pain, so let’s keep our fingers crossed that tomorrow afternoon continues in the same vein.

Good luck U’s and thanks, as always, to the supporters at home.