OVER to you, Mr Chairman.

Mike Moseley’s tweet, written in the minutes after Witton had breezed past Barwell, was succinct.

It was apt too.

Anthony Sheehan could not have made a more convincing application; Albion have accumulated seven points in the three matches he has been in charge.

They have twice shut out opponents, climbing to third in the table.

The visitors played more than half of a one-sided contest a player down following Neil Harvey’s dismissal before the break, fitting punishment for a retaliatory elbow to Callum Woodward’s provocation.

“We only need 10 men,” sang Witton’s followers close to full time.

So in control were they that fewer would probably have protected a two-goal interval lead.

Those same supporters also chanted Sheehan’s name, leaving Mark Harris – ‘Mr Chairman’ in this instance – unable to doubt who they want to see succeed Brian Pritchard as manager.

Witton’s players, both with their determination and when forming a huddle with Sheehan at its centre post-match, have done the same.

After a stuttering start, they have found form.

Four of the past five matches have yielded maximum points, though none as easily as this.

Barwell’s defence, playing a high line despite an obvious shortage of speed, were served an early warning when Harvey ghosted in behind to fire Danny Andrews’ assist straight at goalkeeper Liam Castle.

The Canaries’ net-minder was taxed more by Iain Howard’s drive, though he could do nothing to prevent Ben Harrison from putting the visitors ahead after quarter of an hour.

After his initial attempt was blocked, the defender – left with the freedom of Leicestershire by careless markers – stroked in the rebound.

Captain Richard Lavery sent a free header too high from Scott Lower’s cross at the other end, but it proved only a momentary deviation from the pattern.

Josh Hancock steered in a stylish second for Witton after Andrews and Howard, both moving cleverly, had swapped passes in the build-up.

“Our goal of the season so far,” mooted Sheehan afterwards.

He will have been less effusive about Harvey’s indiscretion, a deliberately flexed arm connecting with Woodward’s face when the two clashed while play was stopped.

Barwell bolstered their attack by sending on Jon Stevenson, but managed only one shot on target in the entire second period.

Danny Jenno’s direct free kick from distance was diverted onto the crossbar by Witton goalkeeper Chris Sanna using his fingertips.

Jamie Hood was wasteful with a header from Woodward’s corner, but in truth his teammates did not demonstrate any belief they could breach a defence marshalled expertly by Anthony Gardner.

Instead, Witton were more likely scorers.

Hancock shot too high, while Andrews was surrounded by yellow shirts in the nick of time after bursting clear.

Moseley, Pritchard’s number two in the dugout for three seasons, is convinced his former teammate – along with Nigel Deeley and Dave Andrew – should succeed them.

After watching this performance, Mr Chairman may well concur.

Barwell (3-5-2) Castle (GK), Hood, Hadland (Stevenson 46), Jenno, Lower, Woodward, Brehon, Lavery (Julien 42), Nisevic, Murphy (Barlone 67), Carney Subs not used Kirby, Fulford

Witton (4-4-2) Sanna (GK), Moyo, Harrison, Gardner, Lea, Andrews, Davidson, Powell, Hancock (Dawson 81), Howard (Titchiner 72), Harvey Subs not used Swift (GK), Corbett, Sherratt Goals Harrison 15, Hancock 31 Booked Lea (foul) Sent off Harvey (violent conduct)

Referee Matthew Jones

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