We’re gonna lose it on penalties , whoever we play against . weve used all our play off final luck up in 87-98-19?? Although looking at that after this years final 2050 is our next play off final
We’re gonna lose it on penalties , whoever we play against . weve used all our play off final luck up in 87-98-19?? Although looking at that after this years final 2050 is our next play off final
Solly 2. Bowyer got it wrong today by playing him upfront in the biggest game for years, especially as it meant leaving Taylor out. Thought Yao and Maynard-Brewer looked good. Jackson did well in his 500th game, but looked out of his depth at Right Back. I’d have taken a 1-0 defeat before the game, but losing 7-0 is bit of a blow.
I think I'll stick with my thoughts that the playoffs are something of a lottery in which we have a 1 in 4 chance of winning. This means that there is a 3 in 4 chance that we are still in League One next season.
Whilst we will never know, I am certain that if we were to have lost this game we would have not had the success that followed.
This victory will always be more important than 1998. I dread to think what would have come of the club being in the second division playing to crowds of 3,000 at Sainsburys.
I think Page will play in the run in, overcoming the weakness in our diamond. RB for me a problem. Neither CS or AD up to it. I have been shouted down for suggesting Beliek but we don't need two defensive midfielders (him and Cullen). He has pace, ability to beat players and decent range of passing. Midfield shoe ins Cullen Aribo and Williams with options of Lapslie, Reeves, Fosu? Pratley, Marshall and perhaps JFC. My personal preference would be Morgan. If either striker is out, we are bolloxd
I think Page will play in the run in, overcoming the weakness in our diamond. RB for me a problem. Neither CS or AD up to it. I have been shouted down for suggesting Beliek but we don't need two defensive midfielders (him and Cullen). He has pace, ability to beat players and decent range of passing. Midfield shoe ins Cullen Aribo and Williams with options of Lapslie, Reeves, Fosu? Pratley, Marshall and perhaps JFC. My personal preference would be Morgan. If either striker is out, we are bolloxd
I think Bowyer knows if he really wants to improve the team then a new RB is needed I agree.
But given Bowyer and most of the team might not be here next season RB could be one of many problems to solve before next season begins.
I think we have one of the best keepers in the league, best CDs, doubt any midfielder in the league would even be 2nd choice off the bench. Although there are prolific goalscorers in the division, would not swop them for our front two, who will have a field day in the open spaces of Wembley, walking distance from where I grew up
Whilst we will never know, I am certain that if we were to have lost this game we would have not had the success that followed.
This victory will always be more important than 1998. I dread to think what would have come of the club being in the second division playing to crowds of 3,000 at Sainsburys.
Long live Sir Lennie and Peter Shirtliff.
Was it ticketed? I seem to remember paying on the gate. I’ve still got the programme/teamsheet and I would have expected to have kept a ticket.
Totally agree that it was the most important game I’ve ever seen
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weve used all our play off final luck up in 87-98-19?? Although looking at that after this years final 2050 is our next play off final
3 - 3 after normal time.
4 - 4 after extra time.
Phillips (2), Quinn and Sumerbee; Taylor (3), Bauer.
7 - 6 on pens to them.
I’d have taken a 1-0 defeat before the game, but losing 7-0 is bit of a blow.
I remember it well. Still, my favourite game although I was abroad when we beat Sunderland. Was it really only £3 to see this memorable game?
Lose 6-0
But given Bowyer and most of the team might not be here next season RB could be one of many problems to solve before next season begins.
Totally agree that it was the most important game I’ve ever seen