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  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,753
    Fully expect Stockport to beat Wycombe, and we should beat burton. 

    And against Wycombe over 2 legs I’d have us as the fancy and I personally if away 1st wouldn’t bother going after going there last Monday it’s crap. 
    You think it’s crap after winning 4-0?

    Try going when we only have one powder puff shot on target, and lose 1-0 (last season).

    Yes, the ground is crap but I’m surprised that would put anyone off going again.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,157
    MrOneLung said:
    I think every team who is going to be in League One next season is hoping we go up in the playoffs this year 
    Just like i did with Bolton 

    last years losing play off 3 currently 8th,12th and 17th 

  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,874
    MrOneLung said:
    I think every team who is going to be in League One next season is hoping we go up in the playoffs this year 
    Just like i did with Bolton 

    last years losing play off 3 currently 8th,12th and 17th 

    There's usually an overachieving smaller club in the playoffs who if they don't go up, lose their best players and/or manager, and struggle the next season.

    That doesn't apply to Bolton, so a real mystery why they've been so poor this season.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,052
    MrOneLung said:
    I think every team who is going to be in League One next season is hoping we go up in the playoffs this year 
    Just like i did with Bolton 

    last years losing play off 3 currently 8th,12th and 17th 

    There's usually an overachieving smaller club in the playoffs who if they don't go up, lose their best players and/or manager, and struggle the next season.

    That doesn't apply to Bolton, so a real mystery why they've been so poor this season.

    Held onto Evatt too long out of loyalty when the results weren't there , would consider them a threat for next season under Schumacher with his own squad. 
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,796
    Controversial opinion maybe... but I think we are better off having the first leg at home. We have shown on a couple of occasions recently that we can win 3 or 4 nil at home. I worry about a performance like today, Peterboro or Rotherham. I feel more confident about us holding a lead than pulling one back... Just me?
    Got ya wish today mate...
    If we win next Saturday, and Wycombe or Stockport win, we'll get 4th

    I think this result has put 3rd beyond us
    we need to win seven nil and hope Stockport and Wycombe draw to get third. If either wins and we win, we get fourth. 
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,733
    I think I would prefer the first leg at home if we play Wycombe. We can potentially put the game to bed but if we cock up, we know we can win there. I certainly don't think the home/away order is as big a deal as some seem to believe.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,641
    I think I would prefer the first leg at home if we play Wycombe. We can potentially put the game to bed but if we cock up, we know we can win there. I certainly don't think the home/away order is as big a deal as some seem to believe.
    The only advantage in being at home 2nd is if there is extra time and pens. 

    Our away form has been patchy this season. If we go away 1st leg & put in a performance like yesterday or at Peterborough then I doubt we could turn around a 2 or 3 goal deficit. 

    However, play 1st leg at home where we know we are unbeaten for months & I think we could go away & defend a 2 goal lead. 

    In any case, I'm just happy we are in the play offs because 4 months ago you'd be locked up for just suggesting it. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,874
    The away second leg and potential penalties at a hostile ground with a raucous atmosphere might be tough, but that hardly applies to Wycombe.

    Stockport away would be way tougher, I'm not sure I'd enjoy that away entrance in such a crucial game either.
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,173
    We don’t just need to win next week for the home advantage, we need to win because a loss or draw to Burton would be deflating whatever 11 we put out 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,357
    Home first or away first, what we need to do is win the round. All these superstitions are tosh i m o, don't rubbish yourselves into a depression.  Just support the team whatever the outcomes.
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  • CafcWest
    CafcWest Posts: 6,171
    Don’t think it matters that much where we finish as long as all our key players are available for the playoffs. For Burton rest TC, Small, Jones, Gillesphey, Edwards, Berry and Godden.  Start some of the youngsters and the likes of Mitchell and give Ahadme a chance - obvious be great to win it but far more important to keep our key players fit and ready for playoffs.
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,860
    I'm assuming we'll have Terry Taylor back for the play offs?
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,028
    Fully expecting Wycombe and Stockport to play out a boring draw.

    Unless we go crazy, a draw ensures they finish 3rd and 4th and both get home second legs. I really don't see either club pushing too much for a win.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,384
    I'm assuming we'll have Terry Taylor back for the play offs?
    No
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,860
    Scoham said:
    I'm assuming we'll have Terry Taylor back for the play offs?
    No
    That's a shame. I assumed he is registered as our player once the regular season is over.
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,587
    Controversial opinion maybe... but I think we are better off having the first leg at home. We have shown on a couple of occasions recently that we can win 3 or 4 nil at home. I worry about a performance like today, Peterboro or Rotherham. I feel more confident about us holding a lead than pulling one back... Just me?
    Got ya wish today mate...
    If we win next Saturday, and Wycombe or Stockport win, we'll get 4th

    I think this result has put 3rd beyond us
    we need to win seven nil and hope Stockport and Wycombe draw to get third. If either wins and we win, we get fourth. 
    Mmmm...now that ain't so daft as it looks, might be worth a punt.🙄
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,028
    Controversial opinion maybe... but I think we are better off having the first leg at home. We have shown on a couple of occasions recently that we can win 3 or 4 nil at home. I worry about a performance like today, Peterboro or Rotherham. I feel more confident about us holding a lead than pulling one back... Just me?
    Got ya wish today mate...
    If we win next Saturday, and Wycombe or Stockport win, we'll get 4th

    I think this result has put 3rd beyond us
    we need to win seven nil and hope Stockport and Wycombe draw to get third. If either wins and we win, we get fourth. 
    Mmmm...now that ain't so daft as it looks, might be worth a punt.🙄
    If Burton get a point tomorrow night v Wigan to ensure they are mathematically safe then maybe they'll put out their U18s against us.......
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,280
    An all London final would be nice
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,587
    Scoham said:
    I'm assuming we'll have Terry Taylor back for the play offs?
    No
    That's a shame. I assumed he is registered as our player once the regular season is over.
    Not until the next transfer window opens I believe.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,157
    sam3110 said:
    An all London final would be nice
    All down side for us , so what if we beat a minge of a club like orient I'm hardly gonna give it to them , if we lose the shit orient fans will give us though , although serves me right living the wrong side of the river 
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  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,280
    sam3110 said:
    An all London final would be nice
    All down side for us , so what if we beat a minge of a club like orient I'm hardly gonna give it to them , if we lose the shit orient fans will give us though , although serves me right living the wrong side of the river 
    Stockport and Wycombe are minge clubs too, all of them are only going to bring 20k tops 
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,587
    edited April 28
    Controversial opinion maybe... but I think we are better off having the first leg at home. We have shown on a couple of occasions recently that we can win 3 or 4 nil at home. I worry about a performance like today, Peterboro or Rotherham. I feel more confident about us holding a lead than pulling one back... Just me?
    Got ya wish today mate...
    If we win next Saturday, and Wycombe or Stockport win, we'll get 4th

    I think this result has put 3rd beyond us
    we need to win seven nil and hope Stockport and Wycombe draw to get third. If either wins and we win, we get fourth. 
    Mmmm...now that ain't so daft as it looks, might be worth a punt.🙄
    If Burton get a point tomorrow night v Wigan to ensure they are mathematically safe then maybe they'll put out their U18s against us.......
    Their safe anyway, unless we beat them 13-0 that is...🙄
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,157
    sam3110 said:
    sam3110 said:
    An all London final would be nice
    All down side for us , so what if we beat a minge of a club like orient I'm hardly gonna give it to them , if we lose the shit orient fans will give us though , although serves me right living the wrong side of the river 
    Stockport and Wycombe are minge clubs too, all of them are only going to bring 20k tops 
    i don't know any stockport or wycombe fans 
    i reckon o's could have 25-30k there with the arsenal, spurs and west ham lingerers that watch them cos they struggle to get / afford their first teams tickets
    loads that my kids know fall in to this category
  • GNelson
    GNelson Posts: 564
    Fully expecting Wycombe and Stockport to play out a boring draw.

    Unless we go crazy, a draw ensures they finish 3rd and 4th and both get home second legs. I really don't see either club pushing too much for a win.
    If I were Wycombe / Stockport I'd want to win (1) because you'll play the 6th placed team who are on paper a slightly easier opponent and (2) to take some momentum into the playoffs / put a marker down in case the two teams meet again in the final.

    Of course, if the game is level coming up to the end of the game I wouldn't be taking unnecessary risks to get the win.
  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 5,982
    edited April 28
    Fully expecting Wycombe and Stockport to play out a boring draw.
    I think it's in both their interest to try and go for the win, the reward being playing the 'weaker' team in the semi final. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,785
    edited April 28
    If Wycombe and Charlton both win:

    - Stockport v Charlton, Sat 10/5/25, 7:45pm
    - Charlton v Stockport, Thu 15/5/25, 8:00pm

    If Stockport and Charlton both win:

    - Wycombe v Charlton, Sat 10/5/25, 7:45pm
    - Charlton v Wycombe, Thu 15/5/25, 8:00pm

    If Charlton win and Wycombe/Stockport draw:

    - Charlton v Wycombe, Sat 10/5/25, 7:45pm
    - Wycombe v Charlton, Thu 15/5/25, 8:00pm

    If Wycombe win and Charlton fail to win:

    - Charlton v Stockport, Sat 10/5/25, 7:45pm
    - Stockport v Charlton, Thu 15/5/25, 7:45pm

    If Stockport win and Charlton fail to win:

    - Charlton v Wycombe, Sat 10/5/25, 7:45pm
    - Wycombe v Charlton, Thu 15/5/25, 8:00pm

    If Wycombe/Stockport draw and Charlton fail to win:

    - Charlton v Wycombe, Sat 10/5/25, 7:45pm
    - Wycombe v Charlton, Thu 15/5/25, 8:00pm

    If Wycombe/Stockport draw and Charlton win by seven clear goals:

    - Reading/Orient v Charlton, Sat 10/5/25, 12:30pm
    - Charlton v Reading/Orient, Wed 14/5/25, 8:00pm
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,678
    Fingers crossed Stockport & Wycombe kick lumps out of each other and take some knocks into the semis
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,436
    Can you run that by me one more time Callum?
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,028
    CAFCTrev said:
    Fully expecting Wycombe and Stockport to play out a boring draw.
    I think it's in both their interest to try and go for the win, the reward being playing the 'weaker' team in the semi final. 
    Stockport don't need to go for the win.

    But i agree it's in Wycombe's interests after 2 defeats without scoring, to at least get some form back to build confidence.