It was in the context of 'the next 6 games'. Promotion wouldn't be guaranteed within those parameters. Regardless, I'm not sure I'd like that lot to inflict our record home defeat on us...
I don't think the 'dubious goals panel' or whatever it is called will even look at that goal. If he touched it at all, which I think he did, then it's Big Mak's.
His missed penalty at Ewood changed that whole tie. I agree with you on his ability though, you didn't get into that early 80s Liverpool squad if you were average.