#Frank
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« on: February 18, 2018, 20:14:44 pm » |
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Three points needed. Oxford are falling like a stone having taken only 3 points from their last 6 games. Our last six meetings with them have resulted in four wins and two draws with no losses. If we win we are just one point behind them. Pereira to start, score three and then get sent off.
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guest3114
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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2018, 21:28:55 pm » |
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I would play McWilliams instead of Grimes with a higher line to support and give him options when he wins possession. I actually quite like Grimes but I think it’s a case of Crooks or Grimes. Right from the start of the season many identified we need a leader on the pitch who can run a game and break up play. We are still short on that but at least McWilliams will bring more of that missing steel and protection in front of the back four. Comes with risk but I think we need to try and bring a bit extra to our performances. Our recent good results seem to be due to the opposition being below par as much as us being too good on the day? If we keep things as we are I feel we might be a point or 2 short come May, especially with our goal difference. Need to play a higher line though, our back four are mobile enough to cope with it, just a bit worried about the defensive decision making of Bunney due to the discipline playing a higher line would need? Having gone to a play off contender and come away with a point I know all this seems excessive, but these home loses against fellow strugglers have to somehow be addressed.
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everbrite
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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2018, 21:45:28 pm » |
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Three points needed. Oxford are falling like a stone having taken only 3 points from their last 6 games. Our last six meetings with them have resulted in four wins and two draws with no losses. If we win we are just one point behind them. Pereira to start, score three and then get sent off.
Well done Frank at least you had the courage to pin this fixture on here. Hope Aribiyi starts and yes wouldn't mind Berto too. Can see him leading Oxford a merry dance. Perhaps Rauldinho can forecast (accurately) team for Sat. One thing for certain it won't be easy, we are bound to be edgy after the last two home games. Perhaps vV will lead the line. Don't take any rubbish from Dc Feelgood!
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guest2487
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2018, 22:16:28 pm » |
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Let's hope they don't have a new manager by Saturday.
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Glastonbury Cobbler
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« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2018, 22:48:41 pm » |
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Let's hope they don't have a new manager by Saturday.
I see Craig Bellamy is 1/5, I know he was interviewed for the Welsh job but would be a left field appointment
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guest2934
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2018, 06:25:00 am » |
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Take 3 points on Satdee and Oxford will have well and truly joined the party. Any 3 teams currently in the bottom ten to join Bury I think.
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2018, 07:26:00 am » |
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We have to stop conceding goals at an alarming rate . If Bunney and Turnbull were JED signings they would be dropped . It would be great to see McWilliams back in midfield but he will not drop crooks or grimes . Ariyibi should start wide left but no one has gripped the wide right position. Hopefully VV will start . We have to win this game
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Snow Dive Larry
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2018, 09:08:52 am » |
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Three points needed. Oxford are falling like a stone having taken only 3 points from their last 6 games. .
This part worries me...
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Dr Feelgood
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2018, 14:22:00 pm » |
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We struggle with the easier games so I think we'll lose. Then beat Blackpool and Rovers away.
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For goodness sake Doc we are NOT going down you heard it here 1st (I damn well hope that does not come back to haunt me)
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Dr Feelgood
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2018, 14:39:57 pm » |
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I've been reading that KVV should be fit but any update on Facey?
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For goodness sake Doc we are NOT going down you heard it here 1st (I damn well hope that does not come back to haunt me)
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Wolvo
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« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2018, 15:12:12 pm » |
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We struggle with the easier games so I think we'll lose. Then beat Blackpool and Rovers away.
Blackpool are easier than Oxford But in all seriousness, Blackpool has to be up there with Southend for worst performances from an away side at Sixfields this season (and Oxford worst opposition on a Cobblers away day?). Hoping Pereira starts on Saturday. Looked absolute class in a spells vs Gillingham.
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Dr Feelgood
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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2018, 15:23:03 pm » |
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Blackpool are easier than Oxford But in all seriousness, Blackpool has to be up there with Southend for worst performances from an away side at Sixfields this season (and Oxford worst opposition on a Cobblers away day?). Hoping Pereira starts on Saturday. Looked absolute class in a spells vs Gillingham. Blackpool away is surely more difficult than Poxford at home. Poxford have lost 6 out of 7..
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For goodness sake Doc we are NOT going down you heard it here 1st (I damn well hope that does not come back to haunt me)
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#Frank
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« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2018, 15:27:32 pm » |
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Hoping Pereira starts on Saturday. Looked absolute class in a spells vs Gillingham.
Apart from his running with the ball (a rarity for us) his ability to hold up the play with his chest (a la Akinfenwa) seen against Gillingham was an asset. JJ in with Grimes with Pereira in front of them as a link to Long/KvV. 1-3-5-1-1
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everbrite
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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2018, 15:57:58 pm » |
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Apart from his running with the ball (a rarity for us) his ability to hold up the play with his chest (a la Akinfenwa) seen against Gillingham was an asset. JJ in with Grimes with Pereira in front of them as a link to Long/KvV. 1-3-5-1-1
Care to translate that to team for Saturday?
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Irchy cob
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« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2018, 16:22:53 pm » |
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I've been reading that KVV should be fit but any update on Facey?
I’ve completely given up on trying to keep track of the progress of any of our injuries - Jimmy’s now saying that van veen has a sore knee but I’m sure he was originally out with a knock to the hip. As for facey I just hope that it doesn’t turn into the kind of absence that Powell had last year where he was 50/50 for about 8 weeks.
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The Rauldinho
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« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2018, 16:27:50 pm » |
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Perhaps Rauldinho can forecast (accurately) team for Sat. One thing for certain it won't be easy, we are bound to be edgy after the last two home games. Perhaps vV will lead the line. Don't take any rubbish from Dc Feelgood!
Perhaps you could do it instead for a change? Seeing as you are always at the games, I think you should be able to do a splendid job of it.
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#Frank
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« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2018, 16:29:47 pm » |
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Care to translate that to team for Saturday?
Something like this Evers... Rod Poole Taylor Turnball Moloney Bunney JJ Grimes Ariyibi Pereira Long Cornell K v Veen Powell Hoskins Mc Williams Barnett Crooks This leaves out Foley, Bridge , Mathis etc. If no v Veen Foley on the bench.
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southofthecounty
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« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2018, 19:17:21 pm » |
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I think Oxford have two young inexperienced full backs on loan. Let's try to exploit that.
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Glastonbury Cobbler
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« Reply #19 on: February 19, 2018, 19:27:42 pm » |
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Care to translate that to team for Saturday?
Break it right down to give him a chance to understand!
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