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Quote from: ravenrover on March 19, 2024, 08:40:56 pmWe write FGR off at our peril, I don't think they will come to the Eco to roll over. Sadly I'm in Devon for this one so good luck.They are the type of low possession team we struggle against. I don’t think we will win.
We write FGR off at our peril, I don't think they will come to the Eco to roll over. Sadly I'm in Devon for this one so good luck.
If we beat Crawly the dream is well and truly on
Another good win and things are finally starting to look good for next season, there are far to many teams above us to make the play offs, which could be a good thing in the long run
Quote from: bpoolrover on March 23, 2024, 09:50:03 pmAnother good win and things are finally starting to look good for next season, there are far to many teams above us to make the play offs, which could be a good thing in the long runThe number of teams above us is surely irrelevent. If 73 points gets you a play off spot then that’s what we need regardless of whether there are 2 teams above us or 12
PS. The point about there being a lot of teams above us is that it makes it pointless to talk about how many points off the top 7 we are at the moment. Because we haven't just got to overtake the team currently in 7th place. We've also got to overtake the teams currently in 8th, 9th, 10th etc. And even if by some near miracle we DID catch Crawley, that could only happen if they have a dip in form. Which would mean, chances are a few other sides would also catch them.That's why it makes more sense to look at a likely points target. And when you do that, it is a MUCH harder task for us.Not to say I won't get a tiny playoff sex tingle if we beat them next week.
Quote from: dickos1 on March 23, 2024, 10:16:48 pmQuote from: bpoolrover on March 23, 2024, 09:50:03 pmAnother good win and things are finally starting to look good for next season, there are far to many teams above us to make the play offs, which could be a good thing in the long runThe number of teams above us is surely irrelevent. If 73 points gets you a play off spot then that’s what we need regardless of whether there are 2 teams above us or 12 That's correct (IF 73 points is the target).The problem is, to hit 73 points would require us to have finished the last 18 games of the season with 15 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. That's not impossible of course, but as far as I can see, we've only once in our history had a run as good as that, at the start of the 1946/47 season. Be a grand end to the season if we did achieve that, mind.
Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on March 23, 2024, 11:41:51 pmQuote from: dickos1 on March 23, 2024, 10:16:48 pmQuote from: bpoolrover on March 23, 2024, 09:50:03 pmAnother good win and things are finally starting to look good for next season, there are far to many teams above us to make the play offs, which could be a good thing in the long runThe number of teams above us is surely irrelevent. If 73 points gets you a play off spot then that’s what we need regardless of whether there are 2 teams above us or 12 That's correct (IF 73 points is the target).The problem is, to hit 73 points would require us to have finished the last 18 games of the season with 15 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. That's not impossible of course, but as far as I can see, we've only once in our history had a run as good as that, at the start of the 1946/47 season. Be a grand end to the season if we did achieve that, mind.Not suggesting it’s something we’re going to achieve. Just pointing out the number of teams inbetween us and the playoffs is irrelevent. It’s the point target that’s the important thing
Put bluntly it would require a quite extraordinary set of circumstances for rovers to make 7th now. The likes of which may never have been seen before . Starting with a win in every remaining game . And even then reliant on the likes of Crawley having a sudden and catastrophic dip in form. It’s an exciting talking point. But in footballing terms it’s about as far fetched as it gets .
Quote from: Upton Rover on March 19, 2024, 11:36:08 amQuote from: DonnyBazR0ver on March 18, 2024, 08:56:58 pmI still think 67 or 68 points will sneak into the play offs, but alas I don't think WE will but, we want to see McCann and the boys keep going right till the end. I think we'll fall just short Still, as long as they treat every game now as a cup final, we're capable of beating anyone, particularly as squeaky bum time sets in and the nerves jangle.It always happens season after season that teams that have been in the playoff spots most of the season, some will fade in the last few games. It’s the same with you will always get a unlikely team that puts in a great performance, kicking out 7/8 wins in the final 10 games, and come from nowhere to clinch a playoff spot, and I believe that can be us, the unlikely candidates have nothing to lose.I think I if we win the next 2 games then there are a lot of people both Rovers fans and fans of other clubs are going to seriously think exactly what you have posted Upton. FGR is a game we should win but need to win, and Crawley I think could be the toughest game of all our remaining games and is just about a must win game. If we do win these 2 then the almost unbelievable is actually a realistic POSSIBLE but still not a PROBABLE.Bring it on. This could be a really exciting finish to the season. If as probable we don’t make the play offs so be it. The momentum going into next season will be a massive boost. We WILL be promoted next season. You heard it here 1st. If I am wrong then feel free to post this back to me in May 2025.
Quote from: DonnyBazR0ver on March 18, 2024, 08:56:58 pmI still think 67 or 68 points will sneak into the play offs, but alas I don't think WE will but, we want to see McCann and the boys keep going right till the end. I think we'll fall just short Still, as long as they treat every game now as a cup final, we're capable of beating anyone, particularly as squeaky bum time sets in and the nerves jangle.It always happens season after season that teams that have been in the playoff spots most of the season, some will fade in the last few games. It’s the same with you will always get a unlikely team that puts in a great performance, kicking out 7/8 wins in the final 10 games, and come from nowhere to clinch a playoff spot, and I believe that can be us, the unlikely candidates have nothing to lose.
I still think 67 or 68 points will sneak into the play offs, but alas I don't think WE will but, we want to see McCann and the boys keep going right till the end. I think we'll fall just short Still, as long as they treat every game now as a cup final, we're capable of beating anyone, particularly as squeaky bum time sets in and the nerves jangle.
If Haks is happy here, and he does seem to have found his mojo and created a niche for himself, then it’s down to wages. If Rovers don’t secure his services for next season then it’s back to the loan merry go round. And that would speak volumes to me personally in terms of the clubs actual ambitions.
If we keep winning, the points gap keeps closing.
Opta’s supercomputer has been predicting the final league 2 positions, or at least the percentage chance each team has of finishing in each position.Prior to yesterday’s result it thought we had less than a 0.1% chance of finishing 7th (0.3% chance of finishing 8th). It doesn’t seem to have updated yet after yesterdays results, but suspect our chances will have creeped up, albeit still very very unlikely