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EFL Playoffs 23/24

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  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    Bolton really need a goal as soon as possible.

    Promotion is drifting away very quickly for them, they're falling to pieces
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,728
    This is a staggeringly bad performance from Bolton. 
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    edited May 2024
    That pitch invasion at the Reebok / whatever it’s called nowadays looking more cringe by the second 
  • WRICURKINCAM
    WRICURKINCAM Posts: 327
    Nug said:
    Boltons final ball is awful.
    Is that in response to Indianaaddick's comment about Oxford's physio? What inside info have you got on Bolton's balls? Could it be useful in planning our matches against them next season. Or is it too soon to say? This match has one on the edge of one's seat!! Not..
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    Murphy’s wiki page says he scored twice today to secure Oxford’s promotion. Bit premature.
  • Croydon said:
    This is a staggeringly bad performance from Bolton. 
    This, really poor from Bolton. Oxford have looked well organised and Bolton just look like they don’t know what to do. 
  • CAFC_boi
    CAFC_boi Posts: 271
    That pitch invasion at the Reebok / whatever it’s called nowadays looking more cringe by the second 
    Totally agree - the players drinking beers in the stands now looks shocking and infuriating for all involved! I couldn’t believe what I was seeing - their moment of hubris. 
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,845
    That pitch invasion at the Reebok / whatever it’s called nowadays looking more cringe by the second 
    Tough Sheet!
  • WRICURKINCAM
    WRICURKINCAM Posts: 327
    Bolton must be so sick at drawing those three last few games of the season. Draws suck! Solid defences win games. On that you can build and go on ahead. Thought this is quite simple. Don't denounce Bolton; at least they've scored shedloads of goals this season.  This afternoon, Oxford showed how to defend. Lessons. Alas, Charlton are now in the ownership of deluded Wannabees who are scared of their accountants. Congrats to Portsmouth as well. Portsmouth does, and Charlton Disney. (Apologies to the Big Yin!)
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    That Des Buckingham has got his tactics spot on today…
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  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,623
    Awful performance from Bolton not threatened at all.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    Congratulations Oxford
  • drawnablank
    drawnablank Posts: 775
    That Des Buckingham has got his tactics spot on today…
    This! The players had the discipline and patience to carry it out, especially in the first half.
  • bromleyjohn
    bromleyjohn Posts: 5,985
    Well done Oxford
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    Well done Oxford, will be interesting to see what happens at Bolton. Will Evatt survive? Will their team break up? 
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,619
    congrats to Oxford
  • WRICURKINCAM
    WRICURKINCAM Posts: 327
    and at the end of the day......... I remember thinking this. Thanks, Curbs. Alas, never again in my lifetime....

    Luton have an almost - but not entirely - impossible task on the final day, but what a first Premier League season it has been for the Hatters.

    We asked you how you were feeling before Sunday's game and how confident you are that Rob Edwards will stay at the club.

    Here are some of your replies:

    Russell: This team, this manager and everyone involved with Luton Town have been absolutely brilliant this season in the best league in world football. It has given the club confidence and belief to progress in the future.

    Christian: I am excited for the future. I grew up in the 80s with legends Harford, Stein, Foster, Hill, Sealy, etc. We won the League Cup in 1988 and would have been in Europe if not for the English ban. But never, yes never, did I expect in my lifetime we would ever be top flight again. Money dictates, but we spent so carefully and we are set for the next decade now.

    Amelia: I am so proud of Luton. They have shown why they got promoted. The players show what Luton means to them every single game whether it is celebrations or tears. They feel what the fans feel and that is what football is all about. Kenilworth Road is a great atmosphere to be in. I would class it as my second home.

    Jamie: Edwards just simply has to stay. What a Herculean effort from the Hatters. We will be back.

    Elliott: Sunday is just a chance to end on a high. I am personally excited for next season with optimism high for an immediate return with the right man in charge and the best group you could have asked for. They have given it their all despite the countless injuries. To even take it to the final day is a massive achievement!

    Jonathon: I think Rob will stay. We had the near impossible task of staying up, and all Luton fans are proud to have him here. This summer we will regroup, rebuild, and come back stronger.

    Ross: I am desperate for Rob to stay with us next season. Whatever players we lose or sign, he feels like the best man for the job. He gets the club, he gets the town - and that is vital as the Luton manager. Some neutrals think we are top six certainties, if not promotion candidates, but I am not so sure. A year to build again would not be a bad thing.

  • LTKapal
    LTKapal Posts: 1,312
    Remember when we were supposedly blocked from approaching Buckingham, sad times
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,010
    When they met in the league in March, Oxford didn't have a shot on target and Bolton won 5-0. Today Bolton didn't have a shot on target. How things change.
  • Rock Spectacle
    Rock Spectacle Posts: 1,441
    Bolton were truly dreadful. Looking forward to the 12.30 away fixture I December already 
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  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,737
    Bolton were truly dreadful. Looking forward to the 12.30 away fixture I December already 
    Midweek, December or January, surely ! 
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,728
    When they met in the league in March, Oxford didn't have a shot on target and Bolton won 5-0. Today Bolton didn't have a shot on target. How things change.
    To get to Wembley and have a shot on target is crazy. I'd be livid if I was a Bolton fan
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,150
    What does the Oxford female physio do if a player has a groin injury, Is there a happy ending just asking.
    No you’re not, you’re just being a dirty boy…  :D
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    Pleased for the Oxford fans, who have been nearly promoted a few time, but a massive shock that they've won the playoffs, and probably not good for us next season, as you'd expect Bolton to be more competitive. 
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,261
    Wasn't someone on here at the start of the season adamant that they wouldn't amount to anything this season? I seem to remember saying some of their summer signings were players we should have been aiming for. Congrats to them
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,032
    Bolton were truly dreadful. Looking forward to the 12.30 away fixture I December already 
    With engineering works on the trains.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    LTKapal said:
    Remember when we were supposedly blocked from approaching Buckingham, sad times
    Ironically I recall there not being many too impressed with the prospect of us having either Buckingham or Challinor as Holden's replacement, both of whom have got their sides promoted this season.
  • Southendaddick
    Southendaddick Posts: 5,314
    Gotta say I wanted Bolton to do it, whilst both clubs are proper bogey teams for us at least Oxford isn’t 4 hours up the M6, another hell hole northern trip for our loyal away supporters 

    Expect Bolton to still be up there next season and I am not sure Oxford would have been

    Good performance from Oxford 
  • Dippenhall
    Dippenhall Posts: 3,919
    To be polite accepted invitation of my Oxford supporting son in law to accompany him to the play off final. Wondering what will be easier, pretending I’m happy if they win or sad if they lose.
    Sit there comparing the Play-Off to 2019 and 1998, wondering when its going to liven up like those two days
    Shit atmosphere. Bolton fans sat motionless, silent and disgusted. Oxford don’t have any songs. Enthusiastic family audience obviously enjoying the day out - like they would at a picnic with a Punch and Judy show.
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,314
    That pitch invasion at the Reebok / whatever it’s called nowadays looking more cringe by the second 
    But hey, they were going to Wemberley