oafcmetty Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, League one forever said: Their league position . ? Ah but football's random, so that's irrelevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, League one forever said: Their league position . ? 31 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Ah but football's random, so that's irrelevant And respective league position doesn’t always dictate the result of the game* (*) see Norwich v Reading April 10 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseowl Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Wardie said: Last five games Swindon: LLWDD Oldham: DLWWW Purple patch? Some fans are making unnecessary excuses already. I wasn't making excuses - just passing on the info from a dyed in the wool Swindon fan. He says they are playing very well - best they've seen under Wellens. I spoke with him again an hour ago (he's the reason I may break my boycott i.e. to catch up with him) and he's says, incidentally, that they are unbeaten in last 5 games? Just checked their last 5 results on their site, Wardie, and it reads DWWDD ? Edited April 11, 2019 by wiseowl spelling erroe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, wiseowl said: I wasn't making excuses - just passing on the info from a dyed in the wool Swindon fan. He says they are playing very well - best they've seen under Wellens. I spoke with him again an hour ago (he's the reason I may break my boycott i.e. to catch up with him) and he's says, incidentally, that they are unbeaten in last 5 games? Just checked their last 5 results on their site, Wardie, and it reads DWWDD ? Wellens loves a draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 2-2 Lang & Clarke in front of 3,654 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, Paul said: 2-2 Lang & Clarke in front of 3,654 Swindon took 319 to Bury recently. So expect maybe 350 as they are on a reasonable run and add in the Wellens factor. i would expect a few more home fans but the boycott will still have an impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: Swindon took 319 to Bury recently. So expect maybe 350 as they are on a reasonable run and add in the Wellens factor. i would expect a few more home fans but the boycott will still have an impact. The Wellens factor would persuade more Swindon fans to travel to Oldham than Bury? I know football fans are a bit weird but I'm not sure they're that weird. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 You automatically get more away fans as the season draws to a close, when you have something to play for. I'd expect more to come than went to bury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 The wellens factor ? Is that a thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 10 hours ago, Dave_Og said: The Wellens factor would persuade more Swindon fans to travel to Oldham than Bury? I know football fans are a bit weird but I'm not sure they're that weird. I personally know two Swindon fans who are coming up for the game solely to support Richie on his return to his former managerial club. There must be others I might have made that up.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDHAMADE Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, oafc1955 said: Based on what exactly? Consistency over a season might cover it, their last two results were a 1-1 at home to yeovil who are going down and a blank at newport but they also struggled at home to port vale. We'll be above them in the table tomorrow evening. Edited April 12, 2019 by OLDHAMADE Missing word lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I'd say there's 8 teams still fighting for 2 playoff spots (assuming that Tranmere don't have a massive downturn in form). Of the teams outside the playoffs Swindon probably have the best run in of the lot after playing us, as all the teams they play are bottom half and only Notts on the final day have anything to play for. So a win tomorrow for us would be massive. We've got a difficult run in, but the big carrot for us is that if we keep our good form going against top half teams to get us into the playoffs, then our form will be an advantage over the other three teams that we face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, the_mighty_bosh said: I'd say there's 8 teams still fighting for 2 playoff spots (assuming that Tranmere don't have a massive downturn in form). Of the teams outside the playoffs Swindon probably have the best run in of the lot after playing us, as all the teams they play are bottom half and only Notts on the final day have anything to play for. So a win tomorrow for us would be massive. We've got a difficult run in, but the big carrot for us is that if we keep our good form going against top half teams to get us into the playoffs, then our form will be an advantage over the other three teams that we face. Yes. And the fact there are 4 games against similar teams, is making so many 6 pointers and giving us a real chance. So difficult, but am enjoying the unexpected ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careca9 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 21 hours ago, bozman said: Or will he stay true to his relegation excuse and play hoofball for this game because it's impossible to play passing football on our dreadful pitch ? weather has been good. expect pitch to be ok actually and it be a decent game for league 2 level. plus didnt think we ever hoofed it under him. he had some weird formations that didnt help, remember him not playing a left winger in one game and we got roasted down the flanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozman Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, Careca9 said: weather has been good. expect pitch to be ok actually and it be a decent game for league 2 level. plus didnt think we ever hoofed it under him. he had some weird formations that didnt help, remember him not playing a left winger in one game and we got roasted down the flanks. I don't disagree - I'm referring to an interview he did a few months back where one of the excuses he came up with for our relegation was that he had to change the playing style that was succesful at the start of his tenure to a more direct approach because the pitch was so poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meat pie sausage roll Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I’ve seen comments from people on here saying that they’d settle for a draw on Saturday, and I understand why; it’s the fear factor, the fear of losing or undoing what we have recently achieved. But in truth a draw would do nothing for our play off aspirations and would likely put us further behind Exeter in 7th place. The players need to be bold Saturday and go for the win. Nothing less than 3 points will do. This mini run has brought back memories from way back, checking the league table every few minutes, looking who’s got to play who. I know it could all be over Saturday but please try and forget your woes and get down Saturday to get behind the team. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, meat pie sausage roll said: I’ve seen comments from people on here saying that they’d settle for a draw on Saturday, and I understand why; it’s the fear factor, the fear of losing or undoing what we have recently achieved. But in truth a draw would do nothing for our play off aspirations and would likely put us further behind Exeter in 7th place. The players need to be bold Saturday and go for the win. Nothing less than 3 points will do. This mini run has brought back memories from way back, checking the league table every few minutes, looking who’s got to play who. I know it could all be over Saturday but please try and forget your woes and get down Saturday to get behind the team. Can you direct me to the people who have said they will "settle for a draw" or people who have a "fear of losing what we have recently achieved" please. I haven't read one comment that says that and I would like to challenge them on this particular viewpoint Its amazing what a decade of fighting at league 1 relegation seems to now get people excited about or current predicament. If we'd got our act together and just been run like a normal football club then rather than looking at an outside chance of getting in the play offs, we would probably be in the top 7 and looking at a realistic chance of getting in the top 3 or even higher. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehobbit Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) 0--1 away win written all over this (usually) But Lang seems to be on a bit of a goal scoring run and the defence have been superb recently. Too much play off talk recently - but the team have made me eat my words. Win this we have a chance. Need everyone down there backing the team. The chairman won't be going anywhere soon, we aren't Blackpool with a wealthy bloke on the board who's owed money. Fingers crossed for some luck for a change Edited April 12, 2019 by bluehobbit - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Paul said: 2-2 Lang & Clarke in front of 3,654 Ever thought of joining Prediction League Paul? Edited April 12, 2019 by lookersstandandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meat pie sausage roll Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 1 hour ago, GlossopLatic said: Can you direct me to the people who have said they will "settle for a draw" or people who have a "fear of losing what we have recently achieved" please. I haven't read one comment that says that and I would like to challenge them on this particular viewpoint Its amazing what a decade of fighting at league 1 relegation seems to now get people excited about or current predicament. If we'd got our act together and just been run like a normal football club then rather than looking at an outside chance of getting in the play offs, we would probably be in the top 7 and looking at a realistic chance of getting in the top 3 or even higher. Agreed, and I suppose i’m Just being thankful for small mercies but i’ll take what’s presently on offer. It’s the hope that kills you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 hours ago, bluehobbit said: 0--1 away win written all over this (usually) But Lang seems to be on a bit of a goal scoring run and the defence have been superb recently. Too much play off talk recently - but the team have made me eat my words. Win this we have a chance. Need everyone down there backing the team. The chairman won't be going anywhere soon, we aren't Blackpool with a wealthy bloke on the board who's owed money. Fingers crossed for some luck for a change To be fair, Pete W has crushed all play off talk and rightly so. PErsonally I'm going into tommorow hoping we can get a result, seen at least oen comment saying expecting a win. That's insane and a surefire way to get a kick up the arse. If you are a United fan, or more recently a City fan you might expect it was the last millenium we could play a game an expect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 1 minute ago, singe said: To be fair, Pete W has crushed all play off talk and rightly so. PErsonally I'm going into tommorow hoping we can get a result, seen at least oen comment saying expecting a win. That's insane and a surefire way to get a kick up the arse. If you are a United fan, or more recently a City fan you might expect it was the last millenium we could play a game an expect it. The hashtag after every defeat in the last 10 years says different #totallyunacceptable ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvlatic Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Just seen four swindon players in a petrol station near bury - stocking up on treats! - must be staying at the village hotel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, rvlatic said: Just seen four swindon players in a petrol station near bury - stocking up on treats! - must be staying at the village hotel.... Showing off to the Bury players that they can afford a couple of Crunchies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 25 minutes ago, rvlatic said: Just seen four swindon players in a petrol station near bury - stocking up on treats! - must be staying at the village hotel.... Get that fire alarm hit at 2am... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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