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Are we strong enough to mount a play off challenge from such a lowly position?

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« on: October 25, 2018, 20:30:06 pm »

1.8 points per game from final 31 games would give us 71 points, which on current form over last 6 games suggest we could.
Obviously we would need to put together a long winning run or 2 to make up on lost ground and hope to be just outside the playoffs after the Christmas fixtures.
I believe theres a very capable manager in charge,  fighting spirit within the team, a bit of depth with some promising young players breaking through, Morias nearing fitness and a January window to strengthen, it's very doable.
But by my reckoning, Oldham has now become a must win game😂

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« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2018, 20:44:10 pm »

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« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2018, 21:22:57 pm »

1.8 points per game from final 31 games would give us 71 points, which on current form over last 6 games suggest we could.
Obviously we would need to put together a long winning run or 2 to make up on lost ground and hope to be just outside the playoffs after the Christmas fixtures.
I believe theres a very capable manager in charge,  fighting spirit within the team, a bit of depth with some promising young players breaking through, Morias nearing fitness and a January window to strengthen, it's very doable.
But by my reckoning, Oldham has now become a must win game😂
Possible yes. Likely no. Curly probably needs a bit more time.
As an aside, Morias was playing goalkeeper with the kids, on the market square this afternoon. He was clearly enjoying himself, and very enthusiastic. I did chuckle when I walked past him though, as two of the brats towered above him.  Grin

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« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2018, 08:36:53 am »

I must say its testament to how well the new manager has started for people to turn a relegation battle into a promotion one after a single win. Personally I'm waiting until the Christmas period is over and having a look at the table then before getting any hopes up.
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« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2018, 08:52:38 am »

I think the fact that the other teams in this league at the moment are so poor that it will always give teams hope of climbing the table.

For us to do it we would need to go on good run of winning 5 or 6 games on the trot and avoid another slump. For me I don't think we'll do it.

From KC's perspective, this season is almost a free reign and as long as there is a gradual improvement on the pitch he can set his targets higher next season once he's stamped his authority on he squad.
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« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2018, 09:14:12 am »

Let's wait until Xmas before we make an assessment of our potential for the rest of the season. By then we will see if this start is the new manager bounce or a really genuine improvement.
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« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2018, 09:33:30 am »

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/curle-appoints-former-sheffield-united-team-mate-simon-tracey-as-cobblers-chief-scout-1-8678522

Not sure if this has already been posted here:
But it may depend on if there is money available, from within or from releasing/selling existing playing staff, to meet any recruitment aspirations in the January transfer window, to add to the current squad.  Unless it'll be too late then for this season?

I believe that we have a decent relatively young squad of players (av 25.4) who have the potential, it's whether that potential is brought out with us.
http://www.transfermarkt.com/northampton-town/kader/verein/1302/saison_id/2018/plus/1

There are a number of contracts up at the end of this season and we only have one loan in the squad at the moment.
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« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2018, 10:02:38 am »

I don’t think so .
We have to build for next season in my view .
We were outclassed by MK last weekend and have some way to go yet .
There needs to be some churn before we are true threat
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« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2018, 10:47:52 am »

I don’t think so .
We have to build for next season in my view .
We were outclassed by MK last weekend and have some way to go yet .
There needs to be some churn before we are true threat


Which bit 'didn't you think so', there was more than just the one option/suggestion?
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« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2018, 11:04:49 am »

No as I think we will sell any assets of value in jan to keep us afloat unless a takeover is in place.
I think we need to get as many points as possible pre christmas
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« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2018, 11:12:33 am »

What makes you say that, Shoey? KT has said there are no financial issues with the club under his stewardship. Are you doubting his word?

On the thread itself, nothing is impossible but morale boosting though the thumping win was at Macclesfield let's not get carried away.  We were second best to MK by some distance it seems so the Donkeys may be a better benchmark than Macc. 
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« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2018, 11:50:05 am »

On Tuesday night, Carlisle drew 2-2 away at table topping Lincoln. The previous Saturday they lost 1-2 at table scraping Macclesfield. This only goes to show this league is a lot more even than you may think.

I agree that on the day, unfortunately, we were outclassed by MK. However, I believe that on our day, we could beat anyone in this league, and it is up to Curle to convince the players of this fact. So why not target the play-offs.
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« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2018, 12:06:58 pm »

On Tuesday night, Carlisle drew 2-2 away at table topping Lincoln. The previous Saturday they lost 1-2 at table scraping Macclesfield. This only goes to show this league is a lot more even than you may think.

I agree that on the day, unfortunately, we were outclassed by MK. However, I believe that on our day, we could beat anyone in this league, and it is up to Curle to convince the players of this fact. So why not target the play-offs.


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« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2018, 12:55:48 pm »

Which bit 'didn't you think so', there was more than just the one option/suggestion?
The title at the head of the thread is a closed question with no ambiguity , to which I replied “ I don’t think so”
I hope this is a satisfactory answer
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« Reply #14 on: October 26, 2018, 13:11:56 pm »

Yes it's possible, Plymouth proved that last year.

But very unlikely I'd say
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« Reply #15 on: October 26, 2018, 13:34:57 pm »

No, not with this group of players.
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« Reply #16 on: October 26, 2018, 14:03:34 pm »

What makes you say that, Shoey? KT has said there are no financial issues with the club under his stewardship. Are you doubting his word?

On the thread itself, nothing is impossible but morale boosting though the thumping win was at Macclesfield let's not get carried away.  We were second best to MK by some distance it seems so the Donkeys may be a better benchmark than Macc. 
It just reminds me of the DC situation where he continued to run the club but only to a basic level
KT seems less hands on now than before and gives the impression he’d rather someone else put money into the club rather than funding anything extra himself.
Just the impression I get,nothing more,nothing less
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« Reply #17 on: October 26, 2018, 14:04:22 pm »

The title at the head of the thread is a closed question with no ambiguity , to which I replied “ I don’t think so”
I hope this is a satisfactory answer

 Grin Thought that you were responding to my post immediately above it...
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« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2018, 14:40:36 pm »

Grin Thought that you were responding to my post immediately above it...

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I think he would have quoted you if his reply was to your post.
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I think he would have quoted you if his reply was to your post.

Probably, like you just did... Cool
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