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League One 25/26

killerandflash
killerandflash Posts: 70,091
in Other Football and Sports
Early days yet, but quite a few surprises in L1. And how nice to post this in "Other Football and Sports" rather than "General Charlton"  :)

Stevenage on top with 4 wins out of 4, with Jamie Reid scoring 5 goals.

Peterborough and Plymouth bottom with 4 losses out of 4, while Wycombe have also had a terrible start to the season with just 1 point from their first 4 games, and Reading have zero points from 3 games.
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  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,176
    Wycombe on just the 1-pt after four games... How long before Dodds gets sacked? - He's started the season as badly as he ended it
  • WHAddick
    WHAddick Posts: 1,167
    Stockport near the bottom too. How much difference a new season makes!
  • DyerConsequences
    DyerConsequences Posts: 2,650
    WHAddick said:
    Stockport near the bottom too. How much difference a new season makes!
    I wouldn't class 8th as 'being near the bottom'
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,176
    Migbt be an ideal time for Peterborough to replace Ferguson with McCann
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,311
    Might be in minority, but not surprised with Peterborough being near bottom again. They had a poor season last year, and eventually pulled themselves away from a really poor relegation lot. 

    Just feels they've finally ran out of steam with manager, players as a collective, and ownership getting things right. 
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,774
    killerandflash said:
    Early days yet, but quite a few surprises in L1. And how nice to post this in "Other Football and Sports" rather than "General Charlton"  :)

    Stevenage on top with 4 wins out of 4, with Jamie Reid scoring 5 goals.

    Peterborough and Plymouth bottom with 4 losses out of 4, while Wycombe have also had a terrible start to the season with just 1 point from their first 4 games, and Reading have zero points from 3 games.
    Was loads of Plymouth fans on twitter calling Cleverley the best manager in the league when he took over. Not quite working out how they'd expected 
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,906
    WHAddick said:
    Stockport near the bottom too. How much difference a new season makes!
    Stockport are 8th
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,143
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Wycombe on just the 1-pt after four games... How long before Dodds gets sacked? - He's started the season as badly as he ended it
    They've been so poor since he went there, just 8 wins in 25 games.

    Home to Reading this weekend who've lost all 3 games so far. If Wycombe lose that then surely he has to go.
  • Crispy
    Crispy Posts: 589
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Wycombe on just the 1-pt after four games... How long before Dodds gets sacked? - He's started the season as badly as he ended it
    Wanted to put a bet on him being first manager being sacked in League One before season started but couldnt find anything online. If I did now, I'm sure it would be pretty short. Dodds is a PE teacher rather than a football manager
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,176
    stoneroses19 said:
    Might be in minority, but not surprised with Peterborough being near bottom again. They had a poor season last year, and eventually pulled themselves away from a really poor relegation lot. 

    Just feels they've finally ran out of steam with manager, players as a collective, and ownership getting things right. 
    Especially after losing Poku, Mothersille, Jade-Jones as well... Must be the first year where they've not really been successful at replacing their danger men that they've lost? 

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  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,147
    Would expect Dodds to be the first manager sacked. Should have gone after the Playoff semi loss. 

    Peterborough starting badly isn't a surprise, they've lost their key attacking threats and haven't adequately replaced them. Also get the impression Mcanthony is one Twitter rant from selling them. 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,932
    MarcusH26 said:
    Would expect Dodds to be the first manager sacked. Should have gone after the Playoff semi loss. 

    Peterborough starting badly isn't a surprise, they've lost their key attacking threats and haven't adequately replaced them. Also get the impression Mcanthony is one Twitter rant from selling them. 
    Don't think he'll find a buyer too easily, they have a lot of debt and some of that is linked to the last time he tried to get outside investment in. Sounds harsh but I actually think they need a relegation reset
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,147
    fenaddick said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    Would expect Dodds to be the first manager sacked. Should have gone after the Playoff semi loss. 

    Peterborough starting badly isn't a surprise, they've lost their key attacking threats and haven't adequately replaced them. Also get the impression Mcanthony is one Twitter rant from selling them. 
    Don't think he'll find a buyer too easily, they have a lot of debt and some of that is linked to the last time he tried to get outside investment in. Sounds harsh but I actually think they need a relegation reset
    Yeah I wouldn't expect it to be an easy deal for anyone to do but I also get the impression if they don't pick up results he'll get bored again. 
  • NorthheathAddick
    NorthheathAddick Posts: 4,040
    So glad we are not part of the conversation regarding us in this league…🥳😁
  • RC_CAFC
    RC_CAFC Posts: 1,771
    Interesting one with Wycombe is that they’re playing better each game but are continuing to find new and exciting ways to throw games away. 

    Wouldn’t surprise me if they hit some form soon but equally reckon they could hit the panic button. Dodds doesn’t inspire confidence.

    Leyton Orient’s start is a testament to Richie Wellens and how he’s managed to recover from a complete upheaval in the Summer.

    Stockport are probably playing the best football in the league for the first 60 mins in each game, but they are continuing a worrying trend they started last year of throwing leads away. They’ll need to cut that out if they’re going to challenge at the top.

    Plymouth’s start is the most alarming. They’re really not playing well and are not looking at turning it around any time soon.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,091
    ForeverAddickted said:
    stoneroses19 said:
    Might be in minority, but not surprised with Peterborough being near bottom again. They had a poor season last year, and eventually pulled themselves away from a really poor relegation lot. 

    Just feels they've finally ran out of steam with manager, players as a collective, and ownership getting things right. 
    Especially after losing Poku, Mothersille, Jade-Jones as well... Must be the first year where they've not really been successful at replacing their danger men that they've lost? 
    Another player they lost is their captain  last season Hector Kyprianou, who joined Watford on a free in the summer. 

    The whole business model of the club relies on them getting big fees for players they discover or bring through, enabling them to buy the next generation of talent, but without these fees it becomes much harder to do this. Jade-Jones went to Germany on a free, so like us with Aribo, they'll only get a tiny development fee.
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,932
    killerandflash said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    stoneroses19 said:
    Might be in minority, but not surprised with Peterborough being near bottom again. They had a poor season last year, and eventually pulled themselves away from a really poor relegation lot. 

    Just feels they've finally ran out of steam with manager, players as a collective, and ownership getting things right. 
    Especially after losing Poku, Mothersille, Jade-Jones as well... Must be the first year where they've not really been successful at replacing their danger men that they've lost? 
    Another player they lost is their captain  last season Hector Kyprianou, who joined Watford on a free in the summer. 

    The whole business model of the club relies on them getting big fees for players they discover or bring through, enabling them to buy the next generation of talent, but without these fees it becomes much harder to do this. Jade-Jones went to Germany on a free, so like us with Aribo, they'll only get a tiny development fee.
    Think the players have seen through it now, it's a great chance to bump yourself up the leagues and then get a nice big signing bonus on your next move
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,516
    Burstow starting against Reading today on the tv.
  • ForestHillAddick
    ForestHillAddick Posts: 103
    Am I alone in not absolutely hating league one?

    Tickets were easy to get, drinks were easy to buy, stewards were for the most part relaxed. Also I actually quite enjoyed seeing these random northern towns which otherwise I would never have seen.

    Don't get me wrong, I wasn't happy us establishing ourselves as a league one team and am over the moon we're competing higher and much closer to where I feel we should be.

    But having gone up and down the country, including some midweek aways, I actually didn't mind it.
  • AndyG
    AndyG Posts: 5,951
    ForestHillAddick said:
    Am I alone in not absolutely hating league one?

    Tickets were easy to get, drinks were easy to buy, stewards were for the most part relaxed. Also I actually quite enjoyed seeing these random northern towns which otherwise I would never have seen.

    Don't get me wrong, I wasn't happy us establishing ourselves as a league one team and am over the moon we're competing higher and much closer to where I feel we should be.

    But having gone up and down the country, including some midweek aways, I actually didn't mind it.
    Part of me does in that for me there are a lot more local games I could go to for away games as I’m up north and also the amount of 12.30 ko’s at the valley are a proper pain in the arse but adding it all up I’m glad we are where we are 

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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,091
    edited August 20
    ForestHillAddick said:
    Am I alone in not absolutely hating league one?

    Tickets were easy to get, drinks were easy to buy, stewards were for the most part relaxed. Also I actually quite enjoyed seeing these random northern towns which otherwise I would never have seen.

    Don't get me wrong, I wasn't happy us establishing ourselves as a league one team and am over the moon we're competing higher and much closer to where I feel we should be.

    But having gone up and down the country, including some midweek aways, I actually didn't mind it.
    Agreed, I used to enjoy the Fleetwood trip especially. And interesting that a few of them are now even further down the ladder.

    And not just random northern towns, but also the attractive southern/southwestern/western places like Exeter, Cheltenham and Shrewsbury.
  • arny23394
    arny23394 Posts: 1,206
    Don’t quote me on this, but I’m fairly certain Shrewsbury isn’t in the south. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,091
    arny23394 said:
    Don’t quote me on this, but I’m fairly certain Shrewsbury isn’t in the south. 
    I agree it isn't, but it doesn't feel like part of the West Midlands either.

    Honorary south  ;)
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,516
    Burstow goal tonight against Reading. 
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,416
    Not going well for Appleton. 
    Pic due soon I reckon. 
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,516
    Still unbelievable we chose him to be our manager. 

    "Michael Appleton is now 1 win in 24 league games. Thats a 4% win ratio"
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,147
    Valiantphil said:
    Not going well for Appleton. 
    Pic due soon I reckon. 
    Director of Football that appointed him went last week , I'd expect him to follow 
  • RC_CAFC
    RC_CAFC Posts: 1,771
    edited August 20
    That Bolton v Reading game was a poor standard. A couple of stand out players in Cozier-Duberry and Cissoko but overall, the standard felt a long way off and Bolton will be fuming with themselves for not putting that to bed.

    I know he scored a heavily deflected goal, but saw very little from Burstow to suggest he is the man to lead the line in a League One promotion campaign.
  • Crispywood
    Crispywood Posts: 747
    Not sure Brighton would be willing to let him go permanently but Cozier-Duberry looks like he would really suit our RWB/RW role. Doesn’t have the size but looked to have the energy pressing and getting stuck in that Nathan Jones loves as well as being a creative outlet. If we’re still looking for another RWB/RW in January someone I’d love to look at to provide competition with Apter
  • CAFC_boi
    CAFC_boi Posts: 286
    Watched Bolton twice now and Cozier-Duberry the standout by far in both games - far too good for league one 

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