Bristol City boss Lee Johnson was in no doubt that Saturdays hammering of Sheffield Wednesday was the best performance so far since he took over.
City went into the game needing points to put more light between themselves and the drop zone and they moved 10 points clear after a positive performance that saw the Robins score four against top opposition.
There was a bit of fortune about the first goal, Lee Tomlin got in a shot that goalkeeper Wildsmith was credited with after a bit of pinball between him and two defenders.
Bobby Reid then fired a shot into the top corner of the net before Tomlin got his goal from the penalty spot.
Jonathan Kodjia converted another penalty in the second half to make it 4-0.
Then the Owl’s got their slice of luck when a free-kick from Wallace cannoned back off the post to hit O’Donnell and go into the net.
O’Donnell was the second of the two keepers to have seen the ball deflect into his own net in a game that has greatly improved City’s chances of another season in English football’s second tier.
Tomlin, who had to go off at half-time with an injury, was awarded the hosts’ opener by the referee despite Owls keeper Wildsmith having the final touch after the City striker’s volley deflected off a Wednesday defender.
Speaking to BBC Radio Bristol, Johnson said: ‘The lads wanted Monday off, but I said no because it’s important we realise the job is not done yet and avoid any complacency creeping in.
‘It was a fantastic afternoon for us. Richard O’Donnell made a very important save early on, we got ourselves on the front foot and our game plan worked perfectly.
‘Bobby Reid was superb. He has needed to find consistency and has done that in recent games. He scored a goal, won a penalty, and had a really positive effect.
‘I rate Sheffield Wednesday highly. We had to be strong in all areas, so I think it was the best display since I took the job.’
Next week, City take on Brentford at Griffin Park.
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