Thanks to Scunny the play-offs are now in our hands. A win Saturday against Rochdale and we're back in the lottery that is the play-offs. I'm still recovering from 2009-10 against Swindon when we went out on pens. The last time I was at the Valley unfortunately before emigrating. Working with a fella in Perth who is an Oldham fan and given the table he needs us to beat Rochdale to ensure their survival in league 1.
We're already in the play offs as long as there isn't a 6 goal swing to Plymouth if we lose .
So we’re not already in the play offs.
Unlikely as it may seem - we go to Rochdale as a must win cup final. Nothing less.
Its a shame because i quite like Rochdale and hope they stay up, but we need to be ruthless
As a neutral I feel like I'm in a difficult position... I want Rochdale to survive as quite like them, I also want Oldham to survive as been impressed with the job Richie Wellens has done there and feel he just didnt have the luck this season to finish in a better position (i.e. Injury to Eoin Doyle certainly didnt help)
Oh well, we need at least a draw and if Oldham are losing by more than one goal, maybe the Rochdale and Charlton players can come to an agreement
Its a shame because i quite like Rochdale and hope they stay up, but we need to be ruthless
If Plymouth and Oldham are both losing, a draw would suit both us and Rochdale. IF Northampton were leading Oldham 4-0 with 15 minutes to go, then perhaps we'd both agree to play out a draw!
It is always tempting to rest players and you should seriously consider it if players are carrying significant injuries, but it would be a massive mistake allowing Saturday to halt the momentum we are gaining. I'm sure that won't happen. Bowyer clearly understands the importance of confidence.
Our goal difference is six better than Plymouth, but we have also scored more, which makes it even better. We could lose 2 nil and still get into the playoffs so long as Plymouth don't win 4 nil at Gillingham. But the more important thing at this stage, is to maintain form going into the playoffs. A draw would be OK, but we really should try to avoid losing, even 1nil.
I thought Plymouth were shot - However, Scunthorpe would be the team I would rather miss in the semis though, which is good as there is no way we will play them. I fancy playing Shrewsbury to be honest - Yes, they looked good at teh Valley but it is a long season for a small squad who deserve more than they are going to get - and they probably know it too.
I think Scunthorpe and us are the danger teams! So a Rotherham v Shrewsbury final then?
Worryingly,i thought Scunthorpe looked pretty good last night,the forward line looked a handful.
Mind you, Plymouth were absolutely dire and allowed Scunthorpe to play well. Yes, they looked pretty good but I wonder how much of that was because of a very shitty Plymouth performance.
Worryingly,i thought Scunthorpe looked pretty good last night,the forward line looked a handful.
Mind you, Plymouth were absolutely dire and allowed Scunthorpe to play well. Yes, they looked pretty good but I wonder how much of that was because of a very shitty Plymouth performance.
Kind of agree with this, Scunthorpe did look good but the first half Plymouth showed nothing with the ball and didn't close them down enough. 2nd half looked like the real Plymouth came out to give them a game, they were on top when Scunny got the 2nd which killed off the game.
These playoffs are wide open, but i have faith we are the best team in it. just need to make sure we turn up for 3 games COYR
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Oh well, we need at least a draw and if Oldham are losing by more than one goal, maybe the Rochdale and Charlton players can come to an agreement
But the more important thing at this stage, is to maintain form going into the playoffs. A draw would be OK, but we really should try to avoid losing, even 1nil.
I think Scunthorpe and us are the danger teams! So a Rotherham v Shrewsbury final then?
Yes, they looked pretty good but I wonder how much of that was because of a very shitty Plymouth performance.
These playoffs are wide open, but i have faith we are the best team in it. just need to make sure we turn up for 3 games