Squeaky bum time at the end. It was a shame we couldn’t hold on to that clean sheet, but glad we kept them out to gain a thoroughly deserved victory. We looked well in control for 93 of the 95 minutes and played very well in bursts. Good all over the pitch but a special mention for Ian Maatsen, who has had a dodgy run but was excellent today from start to finish.
Watson and Pratley means solidity and keep it tight nick a goal and it’s win win, first two names on the team sheet Keep this run going wasn’t keen on starting line up but respect to Bows his chosen team done the job comfortably, we have more than enough to beat crap like Northampton who are in the relegation zone for a reason .
this is game on time for the play offs we have the players to get there hold on tight
FairPlay to Washington he put himself about and deserved his goals morgan started really well but felt he faded Pearce returning to the old Pearce not the crap version of recent times .
2-1 home win to Northampton Town in the 3rd Division!
My cup runneth over...
I know what you mean, but a win is a win and a couple of weeks ago we wouldn’t have got anything out of that. Still don’t think we’re strong enough to get in the play offs but it’s a tight league
Just need to keep focus and try and finish the season as strongly as we can. Not convinced we’re finishing any higher than about 8th, but a lot of the teams up there seem capable of poor results as well, so it may be who can not slip up as opposed to who can go on a run
Thought we looked a different team when Shinnie came on. Weren’t particularly pretty but a deserved win. Wanna see more from Millar as he’s definitely got it. Shrewsbury and brizzle at home are surely winnable now.
”Drives me mad. We do so well away and not here. But we were good first 20 minutes, but final bit people gambling not there” ”Told them HT to do the same again.” ”Only way they were going to score was set piece” ”Everybody done well. Back four was solid. Pratley stepped in.” ”Albie deserved his start, played very well.” ”Conor important. Especially when we’re playing Jayden or Chuks. I’m pleased for Conor, he works so hard, unselfishly. Tonight he got his reward” ”We need to carry this on. Do the basics right. Keep concentrating on basics and not giving anything away” ”No easy games. They beat Portsmouth 4-1 at the weekend. Every game is winnable though”
Thought we looked a different team when Shinnie came on. Weren’t particularly pretty but a deserved win. Wanna see more from Millar as he’s definitely got it. Shrewsbury and brizzle at home are surely winnable now.
Obviously going to be harder games than tonight but if we can get six points we can start keeping a closer eye on the games others have in hand
2-1 home win to Northampton Town in the 3rd Division!
My cup runneth over...
I know what you mean, but a win is a win and a couple of weeks ago we wouldn’t have got anything out of that. Still don’t think we’re strong enough to get in the play offs but it’s a tight league
Just need to keep focus and try and finish the season as strongly as we can. Not convinced we’re finishing any higher than about 8th, but a lot of the teams up there seem capable of poor results as well, so it may be who can not slip up as opposed to who can go on a run
Lots of teams playing poorly at present. Even some of those teams that had about 27 games in hand on us are struggling...
A win is a win and 3 points are more important than the performance imo. Confidence will build and as I said yesterday still alot of points to play for. Other teams will drop points we just need to win our games 750-1 on 365 for us to win the league is still worth a punt imo
Very good win, wasn't pretty at times, but this is what we should have been doing all season against these teams. As weird as it sounds it was s nice to see us go in 0-0 at the break for once at home. We never do things comfortably so it was nice to see them score last minute to give us that sickly feeling for a couple of minutes at the end. Wouldn't have it any other way supporting the mighty reds!!
Small margins. We finally have started looking solid in defence, our run of bad form was all about defensive weakness at heart. In the second half we looked as if we were losing our grip before a dodgy pen, then comfortable until the last two minutes. 1 point off the playoffs amazingly and Portsmouth and others now on bad runs. Still all to play for.
Good performance. Washington is such a good pro and player. Modern day Gary Nelson. Next five games are the season. Next four are all struggling teams, three at home. Then Doncaster away.
I don't get people saying it was a dodgy penalty. If that happened in the street it would be assault.
I thought the Northampton player jumped for the ball - JFC on the other hand saw the opportunity and jumped into the Northampton player who was already in the air
If it was on the street it would be one of those instances where you see those idiots claiming they've been knocked down by a car yet its the person that has thrown themselves in front of the car
Bowyer got a bit more commitment from the players, it seemed to me. We played at a faster, more competitive temp throughout. Took us a while to really get started, though, and for most of the game we seemed to win very few balls in the air. I thought Watson and Forster-Caskey kept a grip on things in midfield and Washington's two goals were well taken. Thank goodness its a home win at last.
Good performance. Washington is such a good pro and player. Modern day Gary Nelson. Next five games are the season. Next four are all struggling teams, three at home. Then Doncaster away.
I’m starting to believe again. Bloody Charlton.
Crewe game might yet be called off as its during an International break
Gunter | Washington | Millar could all be called up for that to happen - Its frustrating actually as this run is potentially being put together right before that potential break, its a repeat of what happened in October!!
Enjoyed that. Thought some of Watson's interceptions and his accurate passing was excellent - seems to have found his best position. Thought him and Pratley starting together was bad news but seemed to work. Washington's work rate was amazing. Millar bit disappointing again but better on the left. Aneke excellent cameo - think he's better off the bench. Wanted a clean sheet but their goal won be £8! Two more home games coming up - 6 points would make a big difference.
We won at home (at last), have 7 points out of 9 and 2 more home games to come with an away at AFC Wimbledon. It was a more composed team performance today and I'm pleased for Connor, he worked his socks off and got his just rewards. 6 more points from the next 2 home games, and with other teams around us playing each other we could be in the 'mix'. Currently Sunderland beating Pompey 2-0 on the South Coast, Accrington getting smashed by Brizzie Rovers 4-1 and Doncaster losing, things are beginning to get a bit tighter. Curbs has said that if we are to go on a run, now is the time to do it. It wasn't an awe inspiring performance but we got 3 points and that's all we can do....for now!!
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nick a goal and it’s win win, first two names on the team sheet
Keep this run going
wasn’t keen on starting line up but respect to Bows his chosen team done the job comfortably,
we have more than enough to beat crap like Northampton who are in the relegation zone for a reason .
this is game on time for the play offs
we have the players to get there
hold on tight
FairPlay to Washington he put himself about and deserved his goals
morgan started really well but felt he faded
Pearce returning to the old Pearce not the crap version of recent times .
we’ve still got more gears to go up in to
25% play offs
65% 7th-12th
10% Bottom half
So he's benched at best for Saturday.
Just need to keep focus and try and finish the season as strongly as we can. Not convinced we’re finishing any higher than about 8th, but a lot of the teams up there seem capable of poor results as well, so it may be who can not slip up as opposed to who can go on a run
Is it enough to replace him with Smith... Probably not
Is it enough to replace him with Shinnie... Maybe
”Drives me mad. We do so well away and not here. But we were good first 20 minutes, but final bit people gambling not there”
”Told them HT to do the same again.”
”Only way they were going to score was set piece”
”Everybody done well. Back four was solid. Pratley stepped in.”
”Albie deserved his start, played very well.”
”Conor important. Especially when we’re playing Jayden or Chuks. I’m pleased for Conor, he works so hard, unselfishly. Tonight he got his reward”
”We need to carry this on. Do the basics right. Keep concentrating on basics and not giving anything away”
”No easy games. They beat Portsmouth 4-1 at the weekend. Every game is winnable though”
If that happened in the street it would be assault.
Next five games are the season. Next four are all struggling teams, three at home. Then Doncaster away.
Still not great on final pass but much more organised.
Win next two and might get interesting.
If it was on the street it would be one of those instances where you see those idiots claiming they've been knocked down by a car yet its the person that has thrown themselves in front of the car
Gunter | Washington | Millar could all be called up for that to happen - Its frustrating actually as this run is potentially being put together right before that potential break, its a repeat of what happened in October!!