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I suppose statistically that means we're bang average!
We will end up with between 61 and 65 points.
We have played a lot of dross in those last 10 games including the current bottom four (Sutton, Tranmere, Forest Green and Grimsby).
I think if we can get to the top 10 this season that's good progress ready for a really good go at it next season.I'd say we have better players than some.of those up the top but they have momentum, we are just starting to get some now.Whilst we've done ok against some of the poorer teams we've not done much against those up there (results wise rather than performances) bar a hard earned point against Mansfield. Though I'd argue we'd have more chance if the injury list was smaller.
Quote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 29, 2023, 06:59:25 pmI think if we can get to the top 10 this season that's good progress ready for a really good go at it next season.I'd say we have better players than some.of those up the top but they have momentum, we are just starting to get some now.Whilst we've done ok against some of the poorer teams we've not done much against those up there (results wise rather than performances) bar a hard earned point against Mansfield. Though I'd argue we'd have more chance if the injury list was smaller.Gillingham and Crawley were both in the top 3 when we played them, Swindon were up there too
Quote from: dickos1 on October 29, 2023, 07:23:48 pmQuote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 29, 2023, 06:59:25 pmI think if we can get to the top 10 this season that's good progress ready for a really good go at it next season.I'd say we have better players than some.of those up the top but they have momentum, we are just starting to get some now.Whilst we've done ok against some of the poorer teams we've not done much against those up there (results wise rather than performances) bar a hard earned point against Mansfield. Though I'd argue we'd have more chance if the injury list was smaller.Gillingham and Crawley were both in the top 3 when we played them, Swindon were up there too The Swindon match wasn't in our last 10.It's clear that we've had, on balance, an easier than average ten games. Regardless of that, we've still done well to gain 18 points. But we'll need to up our standard to keep that average up for the rest of the season. It's not easy to "just" keep gaining points at a rate that would put you in the top 4 over a full season.
Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on October 29, 2023, 07:45:09 pmQuote from: dickos1 on October 29, 2023, 07:23:48 pmQuote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 29, 2023, 06:59:25 pmI think if we can get to the top 10 this season that's good progress ready for a really good go at it next season.I'd say we have better players than some.of those up the top but they have momentum, we are just starting to get some now.Whilst we've done ok against some of the poorer teams we've not done much against those up there (results wise rather than performances) bar a hard earned point against Mansfield. Though I'd argue we'd have more chance if the injury list was smaller.Gillingham and Crawley were both in the top 3 when we played them, Swindon were up there too The Swindon match wasn't in our last 10.It's clear that we've had, on balance, an easier than average ten games. Regardless of that, we've still done well to gain 18 points. But we'll need to up our standard to keep that average up for the rest of the season. It's not easy to "just" keep gaining points at a rate that would put you in the top 4 over a full season.Impossible to agree with that when we’ve played 3 teams who were 1st, 2nd and 4th in those ten games. And also the favourites to win the title.
Quote from: dickos1 on October 29, 2023, 07:23:48 pmQuote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 29, 2023, 06:59:25 pmI think if we can get to the top 10 this season that's good progress ready for a really good go at it next season.I'd say we have better players than some.of those up the top but they have momentum, we are just starting to get some now.Whilst we've done ok against some of the poorer teams we've not done much against those up there (results wise rather than performances) bar a hard earned point against Mansfield. Though I'd argue we'd have more chance if the injury list was smaller.Gillingham and Crawley were both in the top 3 when we played them, Swindon were up there too The Swindon match wasn't in our last 10.It's clear that we've had, on balance, an easier than average ten games. Regardless of that, we've still done well to gain 18 points. But we'll need to up our standard to keep that average up for the rest of the season. It's not easy to "just" keep gaining points at a rate that would put you in the top 4 over a full season.
Quote from: dickos1 on October 29, 2023, 11:03:03 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on October 29, 2023, 07:45:09 pmQuote from: dickos1 on October 29, 2023, 07:23:48 pmQuote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 29, 2023, 06:59:25 pmI think if we can get to the top 10 this season that's good progress ready for a really good go at it next season.I'd say we have better players than some.of those up the top but they have momentum, we are just starting to get some now.Whilst we've done ok against some of the poorer teams we've not done much against those up there (results wise rather than performances) bar a hard earned point against Mansfield. Though I'd argue we'd have more chance if the injury list was smaller.Gillingham and Crawley were both in the top 3 when we played them, Swindon were up there too The Swindon match wasn't in our last 10.It's clear that we've had, on balance, an easier than average ten games. Regardless of that, we've still done well to gain 18 points. But we'll need to up our standard to keep that average up for the rest of the season. It's not easy to "just" keep gaining points at a rate that would put you in the top 4 over a full season.Impossible to agree with that when we’ve played 3 teams who were 1st, 2nd and 4th in those ten games. And also the favourites to win the title. It IS impossible to agree with it if you only look at selected facts that support what you want to decide is true.We've also played sides that were13th, 16th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 23rd in the last 10 matches. Including 4 of the current 6 shortest odds side for relegation. We've won 12 of the 18 points in the last ten games against the sides currently occupying the bottom 4.It IS possible to be positive and optimistic about this run while still being realistic. We've done well to turn our form round given the injury situation. But we will need to be a fair bit better to carry on winning points at the rate of a top 3-4 side when the fixtures level out. That's all I'm saying.
Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on October 29, 2023, 07:45:09 pmQuote from: dickos1 on October 29, 2023, 07:23:48 pmQuote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 29, 2023, 06:59:25 pmI think if we can get to the top 10 this season that's good progress ready for a really good go at it next season.I'd say we have better players than some.of those up the top but they have momentum, we are just starting to get some now.Whilst we've done ok against some of the poorer teams we've not done much against those up there (results wise rather than performances) bar a hard earned point against Mansfield. Though I'd argue we'd have more chance if the injury list was smaller.Gillingham and Crawley were both in the top 3 when we played them, Swindon were up there too The Swindon match wasn't in our last 10.It's clear that we've had, on balance, an easier than average ten games. Regardless of that, we've still done well to gain 18 points. But we'll need to up our standard to keep that average up for the rest of the season. It's not easy to "just" keep gaining points at a rate that would put you in the top 4 over a full season.Impossible to agree with that when we’ve played 3 teams who were 1st, 2nd and 4th in those ten games. And also the favourites to win the title.
Quote from: dickos1 on October 29, 2023, 07:23:48 pmQuote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on October 29, 2023, 06:59:25 pmI think if we can get to the top 10 this season that's good progress ready for a really good go at it next season.I'd say we have better players than some.of those up the top but they have momentum, we are just starting to get some now.Whilst we've done ok against some of the poorer teams we've not done much against those up there (results wise rather than performances) bar a hard earned point against Mansfield. Though I'd argue we'd have more chance if the injury list was smaller.Gillingham and Crawley were both in the top 3 when we played them, Swindon were up there too The Swindon match wasn't in our last 10.It's clear that we've had, on balance, an easier than average ten games. Regardless of that, we've still done well to gain 18 points. But we'll need to up our standard to keep that average up for the rest of the season. It's not easy to "just" keep gaining points at a rate that would put you in the top 4 over a full season.
Dickos.I didn't say the run was "easy". Reading what other people write would be a good start.
Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on October 30, 2023, 10:56:24 amDickos.I didn't say the run was "easy". Reading what other people write would be a good start.The whole conversation was started with someone suggesting we’ve only played dross in these ten games
Dickos.I didn't say the run was "easy". Reading what other people write would be a good start.
As mentioned previously, if we are anywhere near top 7 after 30 games, it's all to play for, as there's only one realistic playoff contender to meet in the last 4 months of the season...