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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: selby on April 20, 2024, 09:30:54 pm
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Two games to go to finish the most unusual season for years, when what looks like a grandstand finish looks like rescuing what was looking like one of our most depressing just in January past.
For long periods of the game against Barrow we were distinctly second best, got back into the game with a penalty, and some great substitutions and change of formation rescued what looked an unlikely result.
The game at Colchester will be no easier as they need the points to remain safe for another season after losing 1-0 at Notts County today, being unfortunate not to rescue something from the game hitting the Woodwork twice without the luck of it going in.
In the past I have seen us win at Colchester and also give some of our worst performances when we were Favourites to win, and the standard of the playing area will be questionable them having to postpone games this one as well just a short time ago.
We have no half way houses now, we must go for the win, as they will to allay all fears they have at the bottom of the division.
What line up after today and the successful substitutions and the rare sight of Anderson impersonating Franz Beckenbauer bursting forward I will leave to others as nerves got the better of me today I admit.
At least we seam to have a team that doesn't rely solely on one or two players, different ones standing up to be counted in different games a great thing to have in a team, and going on todays game an ability to alter our tactics and formation mid game, a great ability to have that is hard to put into practice.
We will no doubt have to show the same resolve and adaptability in this game as we did against Barrow and we may have to as they fight to stay in the EFL.
What the casual supporter thought of todays game is anyone's guess, the lows and high's over the full game so extreme more like that and getting to 78 yrs old could be in questionable I found it admittedly for the majority of the game a hard watch.
So a lot to discuss, another very important game, a game that can put us in the driving seat for the playoffs, and as today showed it will not be easy.
What do you think? are you going to this game? what team would you go with? can we get in the playoffs? what emotions went through your mind today? the crowd especially the Black Bank played a massive part in us getting over the line today, a massive well done to everyone, just two to go.
Lots to discuss, lots to look forward to, please have your say.
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I was at that last FL game against Colchester, they were getting promoted while we were relegated. There some Colchester fans in the main stand terrace near the drink kiosk goading home fans, a pc stepped in and told them off. Let’s get some revenge on Tuesday stuffing them 6-0 and give Sutton of staying up.
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I was at that last FL game against Colchester, they were getting promoted while we were relegated. There some Colchester fans in the main stand terrace near the drink kiosk goading home fans, a pc stepped in and told them off. Let’s get some revenge on Tuesday stuffing them 6-0 and give Sutton of staying up.
...wonder if Alan Brown's coming Tuesday night to chain himself to the goalpost :laugh:
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I think Colchester are safe already, as they have a better goal difference, so long as they don’t concede too many in our game.
Am I right in thinking that if we beat Colchester by 3 clear goals, we go fifth? Amazing to think that would be possible as far back as the end of January!
Another interesting matter for Tuesday is Barrow v Bradford - Bradford can gate crash the play-off’s themselves if they win their remaining 2 games (their last one is at home to Newport, I believe).
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Colchester are safe, they have 3 PTS and 7 goals advantage over Sutton, who are away at MK next satdi..
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Agree it’s a long shot, but could happen.
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We could go 5th with a 2 goal victory as we have scored more than Crewe.. that’s if Barrow fail to win of course..
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MK Dons have nothing to play for as they have a playoff spot, whereas Sutton do have something to play for.
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There is more rain on the way Monday night and possibly Tuesday too, so their awful pitch could be soggy which would equalise things a bit.
There GD is not all that comfortably better than Sutton’s and they host Crewe in their final game who will very likely be in need of a win, so their cushion is not really comfortable.
If they do not go into next Tuesday to really slug it out I’d be very surprised.
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An ifollow game for me this one.
Just cannot, no way see us losing this game.
Feel free to tell me how Colchester will match us & win.
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They need a point to be mathematically safe, so expect them to play defensively for the draw.
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I got my cheek broke by a Colchester fan in 92-ish. Friday night game just before Christmas. I think Rovers lost 3-1
I'd like to see us batter them on Tuesday just for that.
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I have a fairly strong feeling it will be a draw on Tuesday.
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Colchester are not safe. They are almost safe. There is a difference.
Dafter things have happened in football than having a 7 goal advantage overturned.
If we won say 4-0 on Tues ( that would be ok, understatement )
Then it’s down to + 3 swing for the U’s
If Sutton win 2-0 v MK Dons and Colchester lose 2-0 to Crewe or equivalent results for both then Colchester go down.
This is not an easy 3 points on Tues eve. We will have to earn the win.
Can we win, of course we can. I just think the desire and determination will get us over the line again.
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I have a fairly strong feeling it will be a draw on Tuesday.
I was thinking the same before yesterday.
But after that second half I honestly don’t believe anything is going to stop us.
I also think some of those around us will faulter and one win in the end will be enough.
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They have a poor home record over this season, third worst in League Two, while their away record is better, as fifth worst. Reasonably ok recent home record - last five they’ve lost twice (to strong sides in Stockport and Wrexham) drawn (Walsall) and won twice (Newport and Grimsby). A decent run.
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Campsall (Paul) you have hit the nail on the head when you quoted desire and determination winning the game yesterday.
For long periods we were played like a fiddle by Barrow, but the penalty and the changes in personnel changed the game on it's head.
Credit to the off field management and credit to the substitutes who upped the tempo of our game as soon as they came on, something that is very hard to do as a lot of players on here will know who have been subs in games.
The early season raft of injuries hit us hard and our confidence and identity as a unit low, a good question is are we now benefitting with the strength and fitness of the squad and players coming back fresh and looking to impress, while clubs like Barrow, Crawley, and Crewe are feeling the pressure and running out of steam?
As for the Colchester game, just go for it, have a right go, the door is open for the first time, grasp the moment.
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I expect them to play for the draw, given it’s all they need. Need patience and concentration from the lads- an early goal would be nice as well.
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All we need is three points, how we get them is irrelevant, play well and we have every chance, but getting a result is the most important.
How we handle the pressure will be just as important, a good sign was how we responded to adversity v Barrow when we upped our game after not playing that well, I would like us not to get in that position again and be on top of our game from the start at Colchester if possible please Grant.
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Hardest test yet. We're up against a team fighting for their lives and might be difficult to distinguish who wants it most.
We only have to think back to Hartlepool and Cheltenham in recent times to understand this will be just as difficult a task as any.
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Anybody that thinks this will be a walk over needs to think again. Saturday looked like it took a lot out of us physically and that’s before the adrenaline will have worn off.
Like has been said, conditions could be challenging. Massive banana skin this one. I always fancy us to score at the moment, so the key for me will be keeping another clean sheet. If we do that, we win the game.
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Anybody that thinks this will be a walk over needs to think again. Saturday looked like it took a lot out of us physically and that’s before the adrenaline will have worn off.
Like has been said, conditions could be challenging. Massive banana skin this one. I always fancy us to score at the moment, so the key for me will be keeping another clean sheet. If we do that, we win the game.
Itll be a tough game as they all are now, but lets not forget that Colchester have been playing 2 games a week for a while now so they will also be suffering fatigue.
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They were not playing that well when the original fixture was postponed, just our luck for them to be more up for it tomorrow.
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Extra tickets available - see DRFC website
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And lets not forget that their upturn in form is since they narrowed the pitch because of "waterlogging issues".
That will make the game more compacted than Saturdays first half.
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Anybody that thinks this will be a walk over needs to think again. Saturday looked like it took a lot out of us physically and that’s before the adrenaline will have worn off.
Like has been said, conditions could be challenging. Massive banana skin this one. I always fancy us to score at the moment, so the key for me will be keeping another clean sheet. If we do that, we win the game.
13 goals in 4 games!!! if theres one thing we do well, its score!!!!!!
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Not only are Rovers odds against winning at Colchester (23/20), but they are 11/2 against getting promotion with Skybet. Worth looking at for both I reckon.
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Good to hear the squad are travelling down today, at their request. And there's no injury issues following Saturday.
Hope the rain doesn't cause an issue again.
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Finally we are favourites for a game, hang on that might not be a good thing
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Not only are Rovers odds against winning at Colchester (23/20), but they are 11/2 against getting promotion with Skybet. Worth looking at for both I reckon.
I got a bet on with SkyBet last week, 12/1 for promotion.
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I was at that last FL game against Colchester, they were getting promoted while we were relegated. There some Colchester fans in the main stand terrace near the drink kiosk goading home fans, a pc stepped in and told them off. Let’s get some revenge on Tuesday stuffing them 6-0 and give Sutton of staying up.
...wonder if Alan Brown's coming Tuesday night to chain himself to the goalpost :laugh:
Shurley shome mishtake Herman - wasn’t that the Hull game?
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Looks like there’s 14 tickets left for this one! Not sure if they go off sale today or be available on the gate, even though that would be a bit risky with the distance and quantity left.
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Im pretty sure there is at least 1 block (possibly 2) that were not released so it shouldnt be an issue for those that do decide late and pay on the day.
Setting off in about 4 hours and really looking forward to it.
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I’m starting to get the pre match nerves now.
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Not only are Rovers odds against winning at Colchester (23/20), but they are 11/2 against getting promotion with Skybet. Worth looking at for both I reckon.
I got a bet on with SkyBet last week, 12/1 for promotion.
I did the same. The cash out is only £7.80 from a £5 bet, mental.
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Not only are Rovers odds against winning at Colchester (23/20), but they are 11/2 against getting promotion with Skybet. Worth looking at for both I reckon.
I got a bet on with SkyBet last week, 12/1 for promotion.
I did the same. The cash out is only £7.80 from a £5 bet, mental.
Early days yet nc.
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To bring everyone back down to Earth, we will not get away with playing like we did on Saturday for 70 or so minutes again.
They will be just as desperate as we are to win to allay thoughts of relegation, and we would be far better off trying to replicate our performance in the last twenty minutes of that game and go for it right from the start.
That is what I am hoping for, and know it will be hard to repeat, but we have shown we are a decent side when at our best, and we will need to be at or somewhere near our best to finish off the season how everyone wants the season to end.
No repercussions if we fail at the last hurdle from me, the ride has been great and now two hard games on the last lap, beyond imagination just two months ago when I was praying for just a three win run if you remember. just go for it lads what will be will be.
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Congratulations to all involved absolutely a brilliant effort and deserved apart from the odd moment we dominated that game, and we have goals right through the team.
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Fantastic performance tonight. They caused some real problems for much of the game. I thought ref was poor at times. We gave Akinde quite a few proper kicks without any bookings, and there were three occasions when our players got taken out but no cards. Maxwell at end was probably most obvious.
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I thought Fevrier looked a dangerous player. He certainly gave Maxwell a testing time in the first half. With a bit more tactical nous he should be very useful at this level and the one above.
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…and there was evidence of shooting accurately - very few wild attempts. In maintaining that target as the objective, goals will come even when shots are not at full power as they did today - all the result of controlled confidence and discipline and adherence to a plan.
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I thought Fevrier looked a dangerous player. He certainly gave Maxwell a testing time in the first half. With a bit more tactical nous he should be very useful at this level and the one above.
Off to Stockport I think. Looked very good against us.