First time we are going to an away game since Wimbledon in 2019, first proper new ground (as opposed to the Don's temporary ground) in donkeys years. Looks a bugger to get to from the station, but we'll manage...
They seem to have started the first 4 games of the season with a rookie keeper who conceded 8 goals and had a save percentage of 38%. Sadly what I assume is their main keeper played their last match and kept a clean sheet, making 5 saves, which was the same amount the other guy managed to make in 4 games.
Will be a big test as to how we do against these direct teams, hopefully we have learnt from the Accrington game. Would take a point here tbh.
We need the three points in this one. GA teams are tough, physical but not beyond us. With every passing season (from their Championship days) they are weaker. I think they will make top 8 this season if that. If we harbour aspirations of going up ~ winning this one is vital. As was Cambridge and Stanley..
If Kirk and Raki-saki are really on their respective games we can do it. Anything less than 100% and we won't get the 3.
First time we are going to an away game since Wimbledon in 2019, first proper new ground (as opposed to the Don's temporary ground) in donkeys years. Looks a bugger to get to from the station, but we'll manage...
Cheers CE. Suspicions confirmed then. The number 16 bus mentioned does not exist according to the local bus website. The Only # 16 in Buckinghamshire serves Aylesbury?
First time we are going to an away game since Wimbledon in 2019, first proper new ground (as opposed to the Don's temporary ground) in donkeys years. Looks a bugger to get to from the station, but we'll manage...
Cheers CE. Suspicions confirmed then. The number 16 bus mentioned does not exist according to the local bus website. The Only # 16 in Buckinghamshire serves Aylesbury?
CB-T tore them apart last year for 20 mins. They couldn’t handle his pace. Not sure how much their lineup has changed since then, but I suspect they’ll be happier dealing with Kirk.
However, when we’ve been on song we’ve looked a much better side this season, so I’m going full happy clapper: 2-1 to the mighty Addicks.
Really ugly side that summed up League 1 at the Valley back in January where the highlight was Innis 'asking' their player to hurry his throw. Time wasting and shocking negative tactics. Really pleased they came unstuck against Sunderland. First goal is crucial, if we ger it we will get a result, if not....2-0 to Wycombe
Because we are three points behind target. Even if we win at Wycombe we will be one point behind target.
What target? We're 5 games into the season!
The target of winning every home game and drawing every away game in order to achieve 92 points. If we fail, like at home to Cambridge United and away to Sheffield Wednesday (3 points dropped) then you have to make those dropped points back somehow, which is why Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers are both must win games and that would bank a 1 point cushion against an away defeat.
Because we are three points behind target. Even if we win at Wycombe we will be one point behind target.
What target? We're 5 games into the season!
The target of winning every home game and drawing every away game in order to achieve 92 points. If we fail, like at home to Cambridge United and away to Sheffield Wednesday (3 points dropped) then you have to make those dropped points back somehow, which is why Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers are both must win games and that would bank a 1 point cushion against an away defeat.
By that metric, our target is to go the season unbeaten. That's ludicrous
Because we are three points behind target. Even if we win at Wycombe we will be one point behind target.
What target? We're 5 games into the season!
The target of winning every home game and drawing every away game in order to achieve 92 points. If we fail, like at home to Cambridge United and away to Sheffield Wednesday (3 points dropped) then you have to make those dropped points back somehow, which is why Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers are both must win games and that would bank a 1 point cushion against an away defeat.
By that metric, our target is to go the season unbeaten. That's ludicrous
Not really... 90 and 92-pts (Seth's target) was what won automatic promotion last season - So looking at it from that approach, it makes sense - 83-pts on the other hand was the requirement for the Play-Offs.
Because we are three points behind target. Even if we win at Wycombe we will be one point behind target.
What target? We're 5 games into the season!
The target of winning every home game and drawing every away game in order to achieve 92 points. If we fail, like at home to Cambridge United and away to Sheffield Wednesday (3 points dropped) then you have to make those dropped points back somehow, which is why Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers are both must win games and that would bank a 1 point cushion against an away defeat.
By that metric, our target is to go the season unbeaten. That's ludicrous
Not quite. You can lose two away games for example, but if you win the next away game you meet the target.
Really ugly side that summed up League 1 at the Valley back in January where the highlight was Innis 'asking' their player to hurry his throw. Time wasting and shocking negative tactics. Really pleased they came unstuck against Sunderland. First goal is crucial, if we ger it we will get a result, if not....2-0 to Wycombe
Totally agree with sentiments re last years playoffs. Its so rare to see justice done, MK Dons were the better team and Wycombe were found out in the playoff final. As for us...... brace yourselves....how tough can we be? or can we outplay them ? I have my doubts about both (but I have strong pessimistic streak..... so occasionally I'm pleasantly surprised.)
Really ugly side that summed up League 1 at the Valley back in January where the highlight was Innis 'asking' their player to hurry his throw. Time wasting and shocking negative tactics. Really pleased they came unstuck against Sunderland. First goal is crucial, if we ger it we will get a result, if not....2-0 to Wycombe
Totally agree with sentiments re last years playoffs. Its so rare to see justice done, MK Dons were the better team and Wycombe were found out in the playoff final. As for us...... brace yourselves....how tough can we be? or can we outplay them ? I have my doubts about both (but I have strong pessimistic streak..... so occasionally I'm pleasantly surprised.)
Certainly think we can outplay them but we 100% need to be tougher as there shithouse team. Honestly thought they were worst team (bar us) id seen at The Valley all season.
Fully acknowledge that if we are going to be successful we need to beat promotion rivals.
Its a long season and whilst we will drop points, so will other teams so its up to us to take advantage.
I think we should aspire to reach a very high target. I worry if any defeat is greeted with a shrug rather than huge annoyance, because for me there lies complacency. A point is a point at any stage of the season. One thing to add is a old quote from John Robinson who said if you can reach 50 points by the end of January, then you can take it from there.
That's not really how this league works though, we know that. Blackpool were in the relegation places at a late stage and went on a late run to get promoted. You just need to keep picking up points in your bad spells and go on good runs and you can be right up there. It's rare a team goes the whole season winning left right and centre. And this team certainly isn't going to do that.
Think this game will suit us , Wycombe will attack us and we will hit them on the break ,if we can put in a top defensive performance and get that bit of luck I can see us winning this 1-2
Fully acknowledge that if we are going to be successful we need to beat promotion rivals.
Its a long season and whilst we will drop points, so will other teams so its up to us to take advantage.
I think we should aspire to reach a very high target. I worry if any defeat is greeted with a shrug rather than huge annoyance, because for me there lies complacency. A point is a point at any stage of the season. One thing to add is a old quote from John Robinson who said if you can reach 50 points by the end of January, then you can take it from there.
Nothing wrong with a high target but a realistic one....
Naturally you want the team to try win every game, I would be very worried if that wasnt the case! However, sometimes you have to look at where your most likely to get your points.
For instance, we have Wycombe and Bolton away as our next 2 games so if we got 4 points from that, I would consider that a decent return from 2 tough games then no disrespect to Exeter but that should be viewed as 3 points and anything less is a disappointment.
Fully acknowledge that if we are going to be successful we need to beat promotion rivals.
Its a long season and whilst we will drop points, so will other teams so its up to us to take advantage.
I think we should aspire to reach a very high target. I worry if any defeat is greeted with a shrug rather than huge annoyance, because for me there lies complacency. A point is a point at any stage of the season. One thing to add is a old quote from John Robinson who said if you can reach 50 points by the end of January, then you can take it from there.
Nothing wrong with a high target but a realistic one....
Naturally you want the team to try win every game, I would be very worried if that wasnt the case! However, sometimes you have to look at where your most likely to get your points.
For instance, we have Wycombe and Bolton away as our next 2 games so if we got 4 points from that, I would consider that a decent return from 2 tough games then no disrespect to Exeter but that should be viewed as 3 points and anything less is a disappointment.
A lot of posters thought we would turn over Cambridge United. We didn’t. I like the idea of taking each game in isolation and set up to win it. I actually think tomorrow will be very tough indeed, Wycombe were masters of shithousery last season, but we have to legislate for that, legislate for a crap ref, legislate for injury, legislate for a sending off, and legislate for falling behind even to a wonder goal. There is no space for excuses, we have been a work in progress too long for me, the owner, the manager, the players have to deliver wins.
One practical suggestion is if we win the toss kick the ‘wrong way’ for Wycombe. Use every little advantage we can muster.
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I'm predicting a 1-1 draw, McLeary to once again be taunted about his hair, and then score against us
Will be a big test as to how we do against these direct teams, hopefully we have learnt from the Accrington game. Would take a point here tbh.
We need the three points in this one. GA teams are tough, physical but not beyond us. With every passing season (from their Championship days) they are weaker. I think they will make top 8 this season if that. If we harbour aspirations of going up ~ winning this one is vital. As was Cambridge and Stanley..
If Kirk and Raki-saki are really on their respective games we can do it. Anything less than 100% and we won't get the 3.
Addicks to victory.
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1-1, maybe a cheeky 1-2 away win
i think as others have said it will be a good pointer as to where we are this season, as we dont look likely to be getting any one through the door.
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If we fail, like at home to Cambridge United and away to Sheffield Wednesday (3 points dropped) then you have to make those dropped points back somehow, which is why Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers are both must win games and that would bank a 1 point cushion against an away defeat.
You can lose two away games for example, but if you win the next away game you meet the target.
Fully acknowledge that if we are going to be successful we need to beat promotion rivals.
Its a long season and whilst we will drop points, so will other teams so its up to us to take advantage.
A point is a point at any stage of the season.
One thing to add is a old quote from John Robinson who said if you can reach 50 points by the end of January, then you can take it from there.
Naturally you want the team to try win every game, I would be very worried if that wasnt the case! However, sometimes you have to look at where your most likely to get your points.
For instance, we have Wycombe and Bolton away as our next 2 games so if we got 4 points from that, I would consider that a decent return from 2 tough games then no disrespect to Exeter but that should be viewed as 3 points and anything less is a disappointment.
We didn’t.
I like the idea of taking each game in isolation and set up to win it.
I actually think tomorrow will be very tough indeed, Wycombe were masters of shithousery last season, but we have to legislate for that, legislate for a crap ref, legislate for injury, legislate for a sending off, and legislate for falling behind even to a wonder goal.
There is no space for excuses, we have been a work in progress too long for me, the owner, the manager, the players have to deliver wins.
One practical suggestion is if we win the toss kick the ‘wrong way’ for Wycombe. Use every little advantage we can muster.