Cherries: Seaborne targets victory as Saints team-mates go head to head (From Bournemouth Echo)

Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

Too right Frank!

Frankiesbackfromholl
ywood wrote:
Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players.
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But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us.
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Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us.
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Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead.
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Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything.
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Regards

Clean sheet would be great but I think Barnard will cause us some problems.

Strikers must take their chances! A draw would be a good result and 4 points from 2 away games a good return.

I hope Eddie retains the set up as for our last home game with no high balls into the box as their tall defenders will gobble them up. So frustrating to see Donny win everything in the air. Harry, Foggy and Eunan have the ability and guts to attack their defence and get into the box....if only if it means another pen for Brett to put away

lofty1971 wrote:
Clean sheet would be great but I think Barnard will cause us some problems. Strikers must take their chances! A draw would be a good result and 4 points from 2 away games a good return.

Agreed - But a point is not enough, especially if those sides in front of us get a win.
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We only have eight games left and we are now in the business end of the season and need hit the road running.
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A point would be ok if those in front loose.
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Regards

smhinto wrote:

lofty1971 wrote: Clean sheet would be great but I think Barnard will cause us some problems. Strikers must take their chances! A draw would be a good result and 4 points from 2 away games a good return.

Agreed - But a point is not enough, especially if those sides in front of us get a win. . We only have eight games left and we are now in the business end of the season and need hit the road running. . A point would be ok if those in front loose. . Regards

Agreed SMH. A draw is no good.
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Be sure your mistakes will come back to haunt you and letting go Barnard was one of 'em. We had no one else to lead the line and eventually our luck ran out. Its no coincidence that we are not now scoring goals.
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Can't see us getting anything out of this game.
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The recent cuts are a reaction to the promotion chance fizzling out, and there will be more to come in the summer.
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Again, I am concerned about Mr Demin's mind set concerning managers. I just wonder whether he will stick with Eddie or will he want another change. Remember he is already on manager number 3. I know he is low profile, but he who pays the piper calls the tune. He is the de facto chairman. Very worried on this.

Big things happening at Dean Court at present. Auditors everywhere apparantly. Ready for a total take over or the beginning of the end?(Or just run of the mill end of year activities?)

canfordcherry wrote:
Big things happening at Dean Court at present. Auditors everywhere apparantly. Ready for a total take over or the beginning of the end?(Or just run of the mill end of year activities?)

The end is nye for Edmund and the clingers on.

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl

ywood wrote:
Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players.
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But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us.
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Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us.
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Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead.
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Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything.
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Regards

You really dont have a clue pal. I was at the Sheff Utd, Coventry City & Donny Rovers games and having conceded first in all three games we did indeed outplay and open these teams up time & time again. The fact we lost all 3 games owed more to our lack of finishing than lack of oppertunities.
You are constantly preaching that we should answer your posts in a sensible fashion and yet you make such rediculous comments about losing the ability to open teams up when you dont even attend our games, so clearly are not in a position to make that judgement. As for season over if we "lose"(not loose) have you not been suggesting that for the few weeks now, and are we still not in contention.????.
Here's a prediction for you, if we win tomorrow you will not be on here till sunday at the earliest, however shluld we lose you will be on here gloating as usual within 5 mins of final whistle, and that is what gets fellow SUPPORTERS backs up. REGARDS

Football banning order yob wrote:

canfordcherry wrote:
Big things happening at Dean Court at present. Auditors everywhere apparantly. Ready for a total take over or the beginning of the end?(Or just run of the mill end of year activities?)

The end is nye for Edmund and the clingers on.

Let's hope so especially the "clingers" on part of em's entourage.

The Accounts are due for publication shortly, but would have thought tthat the Auditors have already been in. The "cuts", and I see that four players were released yesterday could be in reaction to the draft accounts, or maybe our Russians want a true picture of the state of the business and have put their own Accountants in to investigate. We can only speculate. It's what happens next that will matter. Meanwhile, good luck tomorrow lads.

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl ywood wrote: Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players. . But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us. . Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us. . Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead. . Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything. . Regards

You really dont have a clue pal. I was at the Sheff Utd, Coventry City & Donny Rovers games and having conceded first in all three games we did indeed outplay and open these teams up time & time again. The fact we lost all 3 games owed more to our lack of finishing than lack of oppertunities. You are constantly preaching that we should answer your posts in a sensible fashion and yet you make such rediculous comments about losing the ability to open teams up when you dont even attend our games, so clearly are not in a position to make that judgement. As for season over if we "lose"(not loose) have you not been suggesting that for the few weeks now, and are we still not in contention.????. Here's a prediction for you, if we win tomorrow you will not be on here till sunday at the earliest, however shluld we lose you will be on here gloating as usual within 5 mins of final whistle, and that is what gets fellow SUPPORTERS backs up. REGARDS

What in fact meant was the ability to open sides up and SCORE!!.
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The three points at Stevenage was indeed very welcome, but we failed to score from open play against poor opposition which is not good enough if we harbour aspirations of getting out of this league.
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We have eight games left and we have to hit the grounfd running. Taking a point is not good enough and as well you know it.
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Oldham are no mugs and are scrapping for their lives. If we let them score first it could be game over unless we be more incisive in front of goal.
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There was no gloating and I do not intend to do so. I will post congrats if we win depending on where and what I am doing at the time.
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Obviously i cannot attend as many AFCB games as I would like mainly because I am marooned up here in 'hill-billy' land and the fact that I am often attending other games.
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By the way is it 'should' we lose and not 'shluld' we lose.
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Regards.

Good luck tommorrow boys now we know how to win again!!
3 points please and let's creep back into the play-off zone!
COYR!

"Bournemouth will give fitness tests to midfielder Harry Arter (ankle) and defender Matt Ritchie (facial injury).
Centre-half Tommy Elphick is nearing a return from a knee injury that has kept him out of action since early February"

Anyone got any news on Charlie Daniels?

Cheers

Ian

ianbthomson wrote:
"Bournemouth will give fitness tests to midfielder Harry Arter (ankle) and defender Matt Ritchie (facial injury). Centre-half Tommy Elphick is nearing a return from a knee injury that has kept him out of action since early February" Anyone got any news on Charlie Daniels? Cheers Ian

Personally I would have thought that Ed would not consider putting Elphick and Daniels back in at least until thay have played one ideally two reserve games first.
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By playing them both now would in fact weaken our back line more than it is at the moment due to their lack of match fitness.
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Ritchie will play tomorrow as Ed said that it took too long to patch him up at Stevenage so we played the sub. So he will be alright for tomorrow.
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I can't see Arter making it as he was wheeled off at Stevenage, but I suppose we will have to wait and see.
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Regards

So a draw away from home is a bad result? Rubbish. I would take four points from two away games in a week all day long.

We need to pick up points where ever we can and that is a good return.

Those expecting us to win every game otherwise we won't make play offs or even automatic are quite frankly on another planet as their many negative posts conclude (and that's not directed solely at Shim-Into)

smhinto wrote:

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl ywood wrote: Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players. . But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us. . Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us. . Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead. . Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything. . Regards

You really dont have a clue pal. I was at the Sheff Utd, Coventry City & Donny Rovers games and having conceded first in all three games we did indeed outplay and open these teams up time & time again. The fact we lost all 3 games owed more to our lack of finishing than lack of oppertunities. You are constantly preaching that we should answer your posts in a sensible fashion and yet you make such rediculous comments about losing the ability to open teams up when you dont even attend our games, so clearly are not in a position to make that judgement. As for season over if we "lose"(not loose) have you not been suggesting that for the few weeks now, and are we still not in contention.????. Here's a prediction for you, if we win tomorrow you will not be on here till sunday at the earliest, however shluld we lose you will be on here gloating as usual within 5 mins of final whistle, and that is what gets fellow SUPPORTERS backs up. REGARDS

What in fact meant was the ability to open sides up and SCORE!!.
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The three points at Stevenage was indeed very welcome, but we failed to score from open play against poor opposition which is not good enough if we harbour aspirations of getting out of this league.
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We have eight games left and we have to hit the grounfd running. Taking a point is not good enough and as well you know it.
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Oldham are no mugs and are scrapping for their lives. If we let them score first it could be game over unless we be more incisive in front of goal.
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There was no gloating and I do not intend to do so. I will post congrats if we win depending on where and what I am doing at the time.
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Obviously i cannot attend as many AFCB games as I would like mainly because I am marooned up here in 'hill-billy' land and the fact that I am often attending other games.
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By the way is it 'should' we lose and not 'shluld' we lose.
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Regards.

*ground. Not 'grounfd'.

Pedant.

lofty1971 wrote:
So a draw away from home is a bad result? Rubbish. I would take four points from two away games in a week all day long. We need to pick up points where ever we can and that is a good return. Those expecting us to win every game otherwise we won't make play offs or even automatic are quite frankly on another planet as their many negative posts conclude (and that's not directed solely at Shim-Into)

If we had been in mid-season then a point away at Oldham would have been acceptable.
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But if we have aspirations of promotion with eight games to go and the fact that we are two points off the play-offs. We really need three points tomorrow.
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Bearing in mind that if we do draw tomorrow and everybody in front of us wins it will be more or less Endex for us
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Regards

Smhinto I come in peace and hopefully make a sensible response to what you have been saying.

You keep saying that Elphick and Daniels should play at least one game in the reserve team.

Unless I am very much mistaken we no longer have reserve teams I believe that even Chelsea don't have one there are no more reserve matches played, if they are they are certainly not as they were few years ago. Maybe they can be played in one of the youth games.

If I am wrong in this I apolosise here and now so please don't jump on my throat.

I am however pleased to read your passionate support for our team and the fact that you want them to win and play well. It is a departure from some of your previous comments so well done on that front.

Regards

Posted on your site 6 games or so back. At the time it was a discussion regarding if you or Swindon were going to finish top of the league. How things have changed over the last few games. Didn't rate Brentford or Sheff utd as serious contenders and could't really see anyone but Yeovil and Doncaster as having any chance of keeping pace at the top. Now look at the table. Saying that I cant believe some of the negative posts you have on here. Win tomorrow, and with the right results you could be 3rd!. Cant see you droppping many points over the next 5 or so games. How do you guys see the league at the moment.

Now is the time for the team to start 'Bombarding' the Opposition,s goal from all round the pitch instead of trying to walk the ball into the net! C,mon Lad,s ,we need Goals,Goals Goals!

dustbindanny wrote:
Now is the time for the team to start 'Bombarding' the Opposition,s goal from all round the pitch instead of trying to walk the ball into the net! C,mon Lad,s ,we need Goals,Goals Goals!

In my opinion we need to have a few more pot shots at goal. Yes it could just be blocked, go wide or over the bar but a lot of goals come from a lucky ricochet.

3 points tomorrow and indeed we could go third. I feel that is going to be mighty close all the way up to 5pm on Saturday 27th April.

Come on you reds!!!

nonnogeppetto wrote:
Smhinto I come in peace and hopefully make a sensible response to what you have been saying. You keep saying that Elphick and Daniels should play at least one game in the reserve team. Unless I am very much mistaken we no longer have reserve teams I believe that even Chelsea don't have one there are no more reserve matches played, if they are they are certainly not as they were few years ago. Maybe they can be played in one of the youth games. If I am wrong in this I apolosise here and now so please don't jump on my throat. I am however pleased to read your passionate support for our team and the fact that you want them to win and play well. It is a departure from some of your previous comments so well done on that front. Regards

Daer Nonno
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May be I should have said that they should have a run out in the development sqaud in order to assertain some much needed match practice.
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It would not do the players themselves or the team any justice to throw them in at the deep end after such a long layoff and could be deprimental to all parties. Such a move could invoke further injury due to lack of match fitness.
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Note: I would not jump down anyone's throat for making a sensible point of order
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Kindest Regards

Red & White Dragon wrote:
Posted on your site 6 games or so back. At the time it was a discussion regarding if you or Swindon were going to finish top of the league. How things have changed over the last few games. Didn't rate Brentford or Sheff utd as serious contenders and could't really see anyone but Yeovil and Doncaster as having any chance of keeping pace at the top. Now look at the table. Saying that I cant believe some of the negative posts you have on here. Win tomorrow, and with the right results you could be 3rd!. Cant see you droppping many points over the next 5 or so games. How do you guys see the league at the moment.

Thank you for your excellent comments!! League One must be one of the tightest leagues in Europe at the moment.

Crawley in 12th and MK Dons in 13th are still very much involved, as they both have a couple of games in hand over the top 11. Also, Crewe in 14th with 50 points have 3 games in hand and are not out of it yet!!

All very exciting and I cannot see anything decided until the penultimate or last game.

Cheers :)

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl

ywood wrote:
Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players.
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But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us.
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Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us.
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Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead.
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Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything.
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Regards

if we lose will it end you?!

matt68 wrote:

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl ywood wrote: Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players. . But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us. . Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us. . Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead. . Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything. . Regards

if we lose will it end you?!

An uncalled for remark after I posted a constructive point and overview.
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Just Typical !!

smhinto wrote:

nonnogeppetto wrote:
Smhinto I come in peace and hopefully make a sensible response to what you have been saying. You keep saying that Elphick and Daniels should play at least one game in the reserve team. Unless I am very much mistaken we no longer have reserve teams I believe that even Chelsea don't have one there are no more reserve matches played, if they are they are certainly not as they were few years ago. Maybe they can be played in one of the youth games. If I am wrong in this I apolosise here and now so please don't jump on my throat. I am however pleased to read your passionate support for our team and the fact that you want them to win and play well. It is a departure from some of your previous comments so well done on that front. Regards

Daer Nonno
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May be I should have said that they should have a run out in the development sqaud in order to assertain some much needed match practice.
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It would not do the players themselves or the team any justice to throw them in at the deep end after such a long layoff and could be deprimental to all parties. Such a move could invoke further injury due to lack of match fitness.
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Note: I would not jump down anyone's throat for making a sensible point of order
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Kindest Regards

No problems Smhinto

I would hope that Eddie would be sensible enough (in fact I would expect him to) to give the two lads some match fitness test before re-introducing them into the team.

I can see that people are still shooting you down on here. I guess you just have to take it as a complement rather than react to it.

Kind regards

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl

ywood wrote:
Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players.
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But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us.
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Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us.
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Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead.
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Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything.
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Regards

Pretty much agree with all of that apart from the last part, we would if we lose be back where we were probably before the Stevenage game, not out of it but making it ever harder for ourselves, that's why we have to get something from these games. Thanks to the bad run we have had we have left ourselves with zero room for mistakes, all I am doing is now trusting in the Manager and the team, I no longer have that confidence I had a month ago, just taking every game as it comes, like I said it's cliche time!!

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl


ywood wrote:
Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players.
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But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us.
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Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us.
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Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead.
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Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything.
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Regards

You really dont have a clue pal. I was at the Sheff Utd, Coventry City & Donny Rovers games and having conceded first in all three games we did indeed outplay and open these teams up time & time again. The fact we lost all 3 games owed more to our lack of finishing than lack of oppertunities.
You are constantly preaching that we should answer your posts in a sensible fashion and yet you make such rediculous comments about losing the ability to open teams up when you dont even attend our games, so clearly are not in a position to make that judgement. As for season over if we "lose"(not loose) have you not been suggesting that for the few weeks now, and are we still not in contention.????.
Here's a prediction for you, if we win tomorrow you will not be on here till sunday at the earliest, however shluld we lose you will be on here gloating as usual within 5 mins of final whistle, and that is what gets fellow SUPPORTERS backs up. REGARDS

In 17 attempts this season when we have gone behind first we have not once recovered a game to win it, so I am going to defend shminto on this one as I have been at games and have seen for myself our lack of goals of late, and I hardly would call banging crosses into the middle against defenders who out muscle and out jump our strikers us opening sides up! that is why we need to keep it on the deck and play through sides like we did during the unbeaten run, we have fast and agile players we need to use them properly, these bigger defends cannot turn as quickly as our lads and that is where we can get our goals. We must though keep it tight at the back as our record shows, we just don;t have the metal to come from behind sadly!

lofty1971 wrote:
So a draw away from home is a bad result? Rubbish. I would take four points from two away games in a week all day long.

We need to pick up points where ever we can and that is a good return.

Those expecting us to win every game otherwise we won't make play offs or even automatic are quite frankly on another planet as their many negative posts conclude (and that's not directed solely at Shim-Into)

We are running out of games to drop points in though lofty, that's not being negative but being realistic, if we drew tomorrow yes it is a good point as Oldham are a tough place to go but if we want to get promoted we need to keep the wins coming again, like I said if we hadn't had that 5 game run without a win then we would feel very much more positive but that run has left us wondering where the goals will come from and if we can keep a clean sheet! The injuries on Tuesday night haven;t helped, it's all about attitude and the side that wants it more tomorrow will get the win, let's hope the fight is back in our boys after the win at Stevenage which was a fight for 3 points. But please don't confuse this with negativity, I still think we can and will do it, I am just not going into games anymore expecting a win like I did at the turn of the year.

Lets not mess about if Elphick or Charlie are nearing fitness lets give one of them half a game tomorrow might as well as we havent got time for non existent reserve games.As for Seabornes comments about Barnard get stuck into him then he didnt seem very durable when he was here.It would be good to see Tommy back just for a bit of leadership at the back.

smhinto wrote:

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl ywood wrote: Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players. . But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us. . Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us. . Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead. . Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything. . Regards

You really dont have a clue pal. I was at the Sheff Utd, Coventry City & Donny Rovers games and having conceded first in all three games we did indeed outplay and open these teams up time & time again. The fact we lost all 3 games owed more to our lack of finishing than lack of oppertunities. You are constantly preaching that we should answer your posts in a sensible fashion and yet you make such rediculous comments about losing the ability to open teams up when you dont even attend our games, so clearly are not in a position to make that judgement. As for season over if we "lose"(not loose) have you not been suggesting that for the few weeks now, and are we still not in contention.????. Here's a prediction for you, if we win tomorrow you will not be on here till sunday at the earliest, however shluld we lose you will be on here gloating as usual within 5 mins of final whistle, and that is what gets fellow SUPPORTERS backs up. REGARDS

What in fact meant was the ability to open sides up and SCORE!!.
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The three points at Stevenage was indeed very welcome, but we failed to score from open play against poor opposition which is not good enough if we harbour aspirations of getting out of this league.
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We have eight games left and we have to hit the grounfd running. Taking a point is not good enough and as well you know it.
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Oldham are no mugs and are scrapping for their lives. If we let them score first it could be game over unless we be more incisive in front of goal.
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There was no gloating and I do not intend to do so. I will post congrats if we win depending on where and what I am doing at the time.
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Obviously i cannot attend as many AFCB games as I would like mainly because I am marooned up here in 'hill-billy' land and the fact that I am often attending other games.
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By the way is it 'should' we lose and not 'shluld' we lose.
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Regards.

You can all imagine my surprise, shock, awe and wonderment can't you.
.
Season over.
.
Everybody around us has won.
.
I refer you all to my posts on Thursday and Friday.
.
Serves you all right to those who argued with me..
.
My thanks to you who along with me saw the light.
.
Next season is now our only hope.
.
Regards to all


Yes shiminto I to can cut and paste as well you say there was no gloating well I think the above post by you the second the Doncaster loss report was published is evidence enough re your gloating as for your comments re its endex if we lose tomorrow is total TOSH there still will be 21 points to play for come final whistle tommorrow

canfordcherry wrote:
Big things happening at Dean Court at present. Auditors everywhere apparantly. Ready for a total take over or the beginning of the end?(Or just run of the mill end of year activities?)

Probably there swatting the flies that have been transported over from Poole Park in Edmunds car!

alasdair1967 wrote:

smhinto wrote:

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl ywood wrote: Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players. . But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us. . Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us. . Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead. . Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything. . Regards

You really dont have a clue pal. I was at the Sheff Utd, Coventry City & Donny Rovers games and having conceded first in all three games we did indeed outplay and open these teams up time & time again. The fact we lost all 3 games owed more to our lack of finishing than lack of oppertunities. You are constantly preaching that we should answer your posts in a sensible fashion and yet you make such rediculous comments about losing the ability to open teams up when you dont even attend our games, so clearly are not in a position to make that judgement. As for season over if we "lose"(not loose) have you not been suggesting that for the few weeks now, and are we still not in contention.????. Here's a prediction for you, if we win tomorrow you will not be on here till sunday at the earliest, however shluld we lose you will be on here gloating as usual within 5 mins of final whistle, and that is what gets fellow SUPPORTERS backs up. REGARDS

What in fact meant was the ability to open sides up and SCORE!!.
.
The three points at Stevenage was indeed very welcome, but we failed to score from open play against poor opposition which is not good enough if we harbour aspirations of getting out of this league.
.
We have eight games left and we have to hit the grounfd running. Taking a point is not good enough and as well you know it.
.
Oldham are no mugs and are scrapping for their lives. If we let them score first it could be game over unless we be more incisive in front of goal.
.
There was no gloating and I do not intend to do so. I will post congrats if we win depending on where and what I am doing at the time.
.
Obviously i cannot attend as many AFCB games as I would like mainly because I am marooned up here in 'hill-billy' land and the fact that I am often attending other games.
.
By the way is it 'should' we lose and not 'shluld' we lose.
.
Regards.

You can all imagine my surprise, shock, awe and wonderment can't you.
.
Season over.
.
Everybody around us has won.
.
I refer you all to my posts on Thursday and Friday.
.
Serves you all right to those who argued with me..
.
My thanks to you who along with me saw the light.
.
Next season is now our only hope.
.
Regards to all


Yes shiminto I to can cut and paste as well you say there was no gloating well I think the above post by you the second the Doncaster loss report was published is evidence enough re your gloating as for your comments re its endex if we lose tomorrow is total TOSH there still will be 21 points to play for come final whistle tommorrow

Once again you see, for the fifth time of saying I am not gloating, admittedly there may have been a pinch of faciciousness (unsure of correct spelling) in my post you have cited of which was born more out of frustration than intention.
.
I have to say that you are not listening or accepting what I am saying even after five attempts of explainIng myself.
.
Therefore, I can only very politely assume that the area between your ears must resemble the consistancy of a hardened re-inforced concrete mix of which is inpenatrable even by 7.56 calibre round fired frm the old service issue self loading rifle (SLR).
.
On a more sensible note you say that the are 21 points to play for assuming we lose at Oldham.
.
That is fair enough and very true, but if everybody in front of us wins tomorrow, we will be 5 points off of the play-offs with six games left of which is not good.
.
A defeat tomorrow would also indicate that we are not really Championship material and are not in a position to make a serious challenge.
.
Therefore, a win tomorrow is absolutely vital and paramount. A draw would be fine if those above us lose.
.
I do believe that there are some sensible posters on here today who are actually beginning to see the wisdom of my point.
.
Have a very good evening
.
Regards

My view is that tomorrow is not do or die. Of course victory is desired but realistically 5 wins will assure us of a play off position.

Tranmere have taken 30 points from 25 games. Assuming they continue their very average performance they would likely take circa 9 points from next seven games.

Assuming we win 5 of the next 7 and I think we will, we would be 4 points clear of them before last game.

Lets then consider Swindon who go to Yeovil, Doncaster and Sheff Utd in their run in.

Imagine if they drew all 3, that would be 6 dropped points.

Point is there is a long way to go and I would say it is far more likely than not that we will finish in the top six.

Personally I do feel top two is very unlikely now, even if we won all eight.

I predict we will finish 4th.

smhinto wrote:

alasdair1967 wrote:

smhinto wrote:

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:

smhinto wrote:

Frankiesbackfromholl ywood wrote: Any chance before kick off that we could do a swap? only kidding of course, or am I ? Dan played well Tuesday night, let's hope we have another clean sheet, this is another must win game, cliche time of the year is here. Oldham are fighting every bit for every point same as us, going to be another tough match. I think we have all seen from the cup games what Oldham are about, we need to keep it down and control this one, fingers crossed for another good win!!

The only problem and disadvantage will be that Barnard will know the strengths and weaknesses of our players, no doubt this sort of data will be passed on to the Oldham management and players. . But you are right we need to keep it tight and retain possession. It is another one of those games where we must not cencede first, if that happens they will have their tails up and shut up shop and it will be game over from that point. At the moment we have lost the ability to open teams up that close up after scoring against us. . Alternatively if we can get our noses in front it will open them up which will suit us. . Whilst the three points from the Stevenage game is most welcome and the performance was good, we once again failed to score from open play which is still a concern. I would have bben a different story had Stevenage taken the lead. . Here's hoping for a positive result tomorrow as a defeat will just about end everything. . Regards

You really dont have a clue pal. I was at the Sheff Utd, Coventry City & Donny Rovers games and having conceded first in all three games we did indeed outplay and open these teams up time & time again. The fact we lost all 3 games owed more to our lack of finishing than lack of oppertunities. You are constantly preaching that we should answer your posts in a sensible fashion and yet you make such rediculous comments about losing the ability to open teams up when you dont even attend our games, so clearly are not in a position to make that judgement. As for season over if we "lose"(not loose) have you not been suggesting that for the few weeks now, and are we still not in contention.????. Here's a prediction for you, if we win tomorrow you will not be on here till sunday at the earliest, however shluld we lose you will be on here gloating as usual within 5 mins of final whistle, and that is what gets fellow SUPPORTERS backs up. REGARDS

What in fact meant was the ability to open sides up and SCORE!!.
.
The three points at Stevenage was indeed very welcome, but we failed to score from open play against poor opposition which is not good enough if we harbour aspirations of getting out of this league.
.
We have eight games left and we have to hit the grounfd running. Taking a point is not good enough and as well you know it.
.
Oldham are no mugs and are scrapping for their lives. If we let them score first it could be game over unless we be more incisive in front of goal.
.
There was no gloating and I do not intend to do so. I will post congrats if we win depending on where and what I am doing at the time.
.
Obviously i cannot attend as many AFCB games as I would like mainly because I am marooned up here in 'hill-billy' land and the fact that I am often attending other games.
.
By the way is it 'should' we lose and not 'shluld' we lose.
.
Regards.

You can all imagine my surprise, shock, awe and wonderment can't you.
.
Season over.
.
Everybody around us has won.
.
I refer you all to my posts on Thursday and Friday.
.
Serves you all right to those who argued with me..
.
My thanks to you who along with me saw the light.
.
Next season is now our only hope.
.
Regards to all


Yes shiminto I to can cut and paste as well you say there was no gloating well I think the above post by you the second the Doncaster loss report was published is evidence enough re your gloating as for your comments re its endex if we lose tomorrow is total TOSH there still will be 21 points to play for come final whistle tommorrow

Once again you see, for the fifth time of saying I am not gloating, admittedly there may have been a pinch of faciciousness (unsure of correct spelling) in my post you have cited of which was born more out of frustration than intention.
.
I have to say that you are not listening or accepting what I am saying even after five attempts of explainIng myself.
.
Therefore, I can only very politely assume that the area between your ears must resemble the consistancy of a hardened re-inforced concrete mix of which is inpenatrable even by 7.56 calibre round fired frm the old service issue self loading rifle (SLR).
.
On a more sensible note you say that the are 21 points to play for assuming we lose at Oldham.
.
That is fair enough and very true, but if everybody in front of us wins tomorrow, we will be 5 points off of the play-offs with six games left of which is not good.
.
A defeat tomorrow would also indicate that we are not really Championship material and are not in a position to make a serious challenge.
.
Therefore, a win tomorrow is absolutely vital and paramount. A draw would be fine if those above us lose.
.
I do believe that there are some sensible posters on here today who are actually beginning to see the wisdom of my point.
.
Have a very good evening
.
Regards

gloat
verb
Definition: to be smug or self-satisfied or to gain satisfaction from success, good fortune, or the failings of others

You can all imagine my surprise, shock, awe and wonderment can't you.


Serves you right all those who argued with me

Fits the definition quite well

Hello Smhinto ;
On my computer desk is an ENGLISH DICTIONARY & ROGET ' S THESAURUS . Why don't you invest in one ? Your spelling irritates me more than your inane ( look it up ) comments !

Red & White Dragon wrote:
Posted on your site 6 games or so back. At the time it was a discussion regarding if you or Swindon were going to finish top of the league. How things have changed over the last few games. Didn't rate Brentford or Sheff utd as serious contenders and could't really see anyone but Yeovil and Doncaster as having any chance of keeping pace at the top. Now look at the table. Saying that I cant believe some of the negative posts you have on here. Win tomorrow, and with the right results you could be 3rd!. Cant see you droppping many points over the next 5 or so games. How do you guys see the league at the moment.

About the same time I said you boys top with us 2nd!I'll still take that!ha.but seriously,think both will make play offs,at least!though your more likely to make automatic than us!won't give up till it can't be done!you do have a hard run in so u come though that and you'll b laughing.good luck!and good luck to the cherries,hope for a nice 3 points!!utc

Bmthboys wrote:

Red & White Dragon wrote:
Posted on your site 6 games or so back. At the time it was a discussion regarding if you or Swindon were going to finish top of the league. How things have changed over the last few games. Didn't rate Brentford or Sheff utd as serious contenders and could't really see anyone but Yeovil and Doncaster as having any chance of keeping pace at the top. Now look at the table. Saying that I cant believe some of the negative posts you have on here. Win tomorrow, and with the right results you could be 3rd!. Cant see you droppping many points over the next 5 or so games. How do you guys see the league at the moment.

About the same time I said you boys top with us 2nd!I'll still take that!ha.but seriously,think both will make play offs,at least!though your more likely to make automatic than us!won't give up till it can't be done!you do have a hard run in so u come though that and you'll b laughing.good luck!and good luck to the cherries,hope for a nice 3 points!!utc

Hard game for you tomorrow. But after that good chance of picking up maximum points until the game at shrews. See that as a draw. Then your last game at Tranmere, not easy but we won up there with no manager. The great thing about football is you just cant really predict what is going to happen. However I can see you getting 18 point at least in the run in. Just maybe with the inconsistency that all the clubs at the top are suffering from that could be enough for a top 2 finish. Swindon still to play Yeovil, Sheff utd and Doncaster. Lots of points to win and lose. Good luck to both teams- Great season no matter what happens.

Red & White Dragon wrote:

Bmthboys wrote:

Red & White Dragon wrote:
Posted on your site 6 games or so back. At the time it was a discussion regarding if you or Swindon were going to finish top of the league. How things have changed over the last few games. Didn't rate Brentford or Sheff utd as serious contenders and could't really see anyone but Yeovil and Doncaster as having any chance of keeping pace at the top. Now look at the table. Saying that I cant believe some of the negative posts you have on here. Win tomorrow, and with the right results you could be 3rd!. Cant see you droppping many points over the next 5 or so games. How do you guys see the league at the moment.

About the same time I said you boys top with us 2nd!I'll still take that!ha.but seriously,think both will make play offs,at least!though your more likely to make automatic than us!won't give up till it can't be done!you do have a hard run in so u come though that and you'll b laughing.good luck!and good luck to the cherries,hope for a nice 3 points!!utc

Hard game for you tomorrow. But after that good chance of picking up maximum points until the game at shrews. See that as a draw. Then your last game at Tranmere, not easy but we won up there with no manager. The great thing about football is you just cant really predict what is going to happen. However I can see you getting 18 point at least in the run in. Just maybe with the inconsistency that all the clubs at the top are suffering from that could be enough for a top 2 finish. Swindon still to play Yeovil, Sheff utd and Doncaster. Lots of points to win and lose. Good luck to both teams- Great season no matter what happens.

After our start we can't really complain tho some do on this site!!myself included.with the way this season has been going you can't really predict results,like u say.it's like no one wants to win it!makes it more exciting tho,better than prem league!!!!!!!utc