Can we do it?

[Chris Black come back]

We’ve never lost a final in our history have we?

Stoke, 2003
Cardiff, 2007
Wembley, 2008

Should we make it, that’s a record to be proud.

[ncRover]

Why do assessments based on probability so rile some people?

Of all the things in the world to get upset about.

I guess it's because there are three kinds of people.

Them that understand statistics and them that don't.

This statement is going to blow peoples minds BST. MK are favourites because they have been better than us not only all season BUT also in the last 12 games. BUT WE WON TEN IN A ROW THEY CRY…

What have Mk dons been better at in the last 12 games; conceding a f*ck tonne of goals? I am open minded about it but can you dumb it down for us simple folk please?

[ravenrover]

Last 17 games
Mkd  w9 d4 l4
Dr  w13 d3 l1
Mmmmmm!

[Bills view]

Probably my favourite performance before the unbelievable started was against MK Dons.

Nothing to fear if we are anywhere near that level. Obviously Crewe first.

[danumdon]

I think some on here are putting the cart before the horse.

What we have just done in the final third of this season would be unbelievable if we had not demonstrated it too all. That's now done and dusted, i like many on here was quite happy to see us finish well and have the momentum for next season to kick on.

The fact we have done that and more now brings a different conundrum into the offing.We are all now desperate for us to go on and complete the job but we have to stay focused, we go again and need to beat a team at a time starting with Crewe over two legs.

GM has the right attitude to this, he knows he has a team capable to do this but it needs to be done methodically.

Four teams all wanting the same prize, we will have to earn it, no one will give it us because we have just done the nigh on impossible.

Calm heads and precision planning will see us complete the job.

[Filo]

I think some on here are putting the cart before the horse.

What we have just done in the final third of this season would be unbelievable if we had not demonstrated it too all. That's now done and dusted, i like many on here was quite happy to see us finish well and have the momentum for next season to kick on.

The fact we have done that and more now brings a different conundrum into the offing.We are all now desperate for us to go on and complete the job but we have to stay focused, we go again and need to beat a team at a time starting with Crewe over two legs.

GM has the right attitude to this, he knows he has a team capable to do this but it needs to be done methodically.

Four teams all wanting the same prize, we will have to earn it, no one will give it us because we have just done the nigh on impossible.

Calm heads and precision planning will see us complete the job.

Agreed, and not a word about a final until the two legs are done, do not tempt fate

[wilts rover]

Why do assessments based on probability so rile some people?

Of all the things in the world to get upset about.

I guess it's because there are three kinds of people.

Them that understand statistics and them that don't.

This statement is going to blow peoples minds BST. MK are favourites because they have been better than us not only all season BUT also in the last 12 games. BUT WE WON TEN IN A ROW THEY CRY…

Gaz tell me you are just taking the p@ss with that statement

MK Dons last 12 - w6 d2 l4
Rovers last 12 - w10 d2

you would presume he is?

[Ye-Aul-Tavern]

MK to bottle it and lose to Crawley. You read it here first.

[BillyStubbsTears]

Why do assessments based on probability so rile some people?

Of all the things in the world to get upset about.

I guess it's because there are three kinds of people.

Them that understand statistics and them that don't.

God I wish I was as clever as you.

You do realise there’s a reply button where you can politely reply to people directly?

I just thought it strange we weren’t favourites, it didn’t “rile me up”.

Since we signed the 3 loanees we are a different team. In all the form tables since then (5,10,15,20) we are above MK Dons.

And we have a more experienced manager, these are big games and IMO that is a factor that the bookies might not take in to account.

AND we beat them comfortably before we even signed those players.

*edit* there’s also that Lewington v Molyneux mismatch should we play them

For what it's worth, I wasn't replying to you. Apologies that wasn't clear. In fact I hadn't and haven't seen your post. It's a general comment about many responses over the past few months. And a little joke hidden in there.

[ncRover]

Why do assessments based on probability so rile some people?

Of all the things in the world to get upset about.

I guess it's because there are three kinds of people.

Them that understand statistics and them that don't.

God I wish I was as clever as you.

You do realise there’s a reply button where you can politely reply to people directly?

I just thought it strange we weren’t favourites, it didn’t “rile me up”.

Since we signed the 3 loanees we are a different team. In all the form tables since then (5,10,15,20) we are above MK Dons.

And we have a more experienced manager, these are big games and IMO that is a factor that the bookies might not take in to account.

AND we beat them comfortably before we even signed those players.

*edit* there’s also that Lewington v Molyneux mismatch should we play them

For what it's worth, I wasn't replying to you. Apologies that wasn't clear. In fact I hadn't and haven't seen your post. It's a general comment about many responses over the past few months. And a little joke hidden in there.

My mistake. I saw Gaz’ reply to you that ridiculed my post and assumed yours also was.

[andysly]

MK 3-0 H win and 1-2 Away loss when we gave them a 2 goal start then battered them
Crawley 2-0 wins H and A
Crewe 2-0 H win and 2-3 A. Lost to almost last kick

We have nothing to fear based on those previous results

[Colin C No.3]

Why do assessments based on probability so rile some people?

Of all the things in the world to get upset about.

I guess it's because there are three kinds of people.

Them that understand statistics and them that don't.

Oh how I laughed.

[Upton Rover]

Im gutted that I’m away on holiday for the play off home leg, tried to cancel but her-in-doors has put her foot down, so will be watching it in the nearest bar that’s got it on. So can we do it part 2. And get to the play off final? Yes for sure we can

[Campsall rover]

Who is to say Crawley won’t beat MK Dons.

No one is talking about Crawley. Very foolish in a two horse race
 v MK Dons

[streathamdave]

I would not be surprised at all if Crawley beat them over 2 legs.

[ravenrover]

My lovely wife has relented on the holiday front and has allowed me to buy my home ticket for the Crewe game

[ForsolongaRover]

I would not be surprised at all if Crawley beat them over 2 legs.

If you had to choose a wild card it would be Crawley and of course MKD let Sutton score 4 in their last match. That would be profoundly unsettling for them.

[BillyStubbsTears]

MK's recent form is bizarre.

They've scored 26 and conceded 23 in their last 10 games.

Must be a wild ride.

[dknward2]

Did mk rotate the team for the last match of the season as they had nothing to play for?

[Upton Rover]

My lovely wife has relented on the holiday front and has allowed me to buy my home ticket for the Crewe game

Mine won’t

[Upton Rover]

No, we can't. But there are still reasons to be cheerful if we continue to improve and have a strong finish.

Considering how we started the season and how we finished last season, a top half finish would be pretty spectacular. Also correct me if I'm wrong, but it would be the first time we've actually improved on the previous season's finish since McCann was here last time. That's the first sign of actual progress as a club in years. That could be massive going into next season.

I agree with this. There are still a lot of fantasists out there, but we have shown since the turn of the year what a good side we can be, and if we do finish above last season, that will be the first progress for several seasons.

While a number of existing squad players have definitely upped their game in the last few months, it is obvious the difference made by TLT, Craig, Adelakun and most recently Biamou. It is fairly likely that three of that four are not going to be here next season.

That’s disappointing but it is much more valuable that McCann is still able to identify and attract quality players. That bodes well for recruitment this summer when we have a lot of the current wage bill rolling off contracts and provides a major opportunity to invest in new talent.

[ncRover]

*smug face*