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Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on March 19, 2024, 03:12:21 pmI think there's some reality checks needed here.If we make the playoffs, we'll have had to win something like 42 points from the last 17 games.That's equivalent to 113 points over a full season.It's better than even Penney's juggernaut of a team managed in the best spell of form I have ever seen from a Rovers side in Autumn 2003.We have improved a lot, but we are a long way off being that good. Do you still think we’re a long way off being that good?
I think there's some reality checks needed here.If we make the playoffs, we'll have had to win something like 42 points from the last 17 games.That's equivalent to 113 points over a full season.It's better than even Penney's juggernaut of a team managed in the best spell of form I have ever seen from a Rovers side in Autumn 2003.We have improved a lot, but we are a long way off being that good.
Quote from: dickos1 on April 04, 2024, 05:51:51 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on March 19, 2024, 03:12:21 pmI think there's some reality checks needed here.If we make the playoffs, we'll have had to win something like 42 points from the last 17 games.That's equivalent to 113 points over a full season.It's better than even Penney's juggernaut of a team managed in the best spell of form I have ever seen from a Rovers side in Autumn 2003.We have improved a lot, but we are a long way off being that good. Do you still think we’re a long way off being that good? Probably, but let's hope I'm wrong, eh?
I'm maybe going to upset a few people here, but I don't want promotion this season. There's been so much whining and rubbish talked that I'd rather have a solid promotion season, next season (I know that isn't guaranteed), rather than creep up and then have the same whining and anger on here because we're not throwing millions at getting promoted into the championship.Let's continue to build, it looks like it's been working behind the scenes, for most of this season.
Model says 7th place points now down to 71.I'm thinking it might end up a bit lower than that, looking at fixtures.Wouldn't surprise me if it ended up as low as 69. In which case, a draw or even, perish the thought, a defeat on Tuesday wouldn't be the very end.
Of our remaining six games, half of them are against sides genuinely competing for seventh spot. Beyond this, the Barrow game probably won’t fall into this category given their point position, but not absolutely out of the question. We have some chance here to influence events very directly.
Vague point of interest - best that McCann did last time with us was a four game winning run in the league (twice). In one run beating Luton and in both runs beating Plymouth.
We need to win ourselves, but the following teams in CAPITALS would help us out if we do.Wimbledon v SALFORDACCRINGTON v CreweBRADFORD v Gillingham GRIMSBY v NewportMANSFIELD v CrawleyNOTTS COUNTY v HarrogateTRANMERE v WalsallOnly Crawley who actually play against a team above them in the league.
Quote from: karldew on April 06, 2024, 10:43:33 amWe need to win ourselves, but the following teams in CAPITALS would help us out if we do.Wimbledon v SALFORDACCRINGTON v CreweBRADFORD v Gillingham GRIMSBY v NewportMANSFIELD v CrawleyNOTTS COUNTY v HarrogateTRANMERE v WalsallOnly Crawley who actually play against a team above them in the league.Not sure I want to see Accrington getting a lift at this stage of the season, just before we play them. Keep them down. Probs a draw or Crewe win would be the best outcome. Definitely fingers crossed Mansfield get their act together v Crawley
Quote from: DonnyBazR0ver on April 06, 2024, 10:56:17 amQuote from: karldew on April 06, 2024, 10:43:33 amWe need to win ourselves, but the following teams in CAPITALS would help us out if we do.Wimbledon v SALFORDACCRINGTON v CreweBRADFORD v Gillingham GRIMSBY v NewportMANSFIELD v CrawleyNOTTS COUNTY v HarrogateTRANMERE v WalsallOnly Crawley who actually play against a team above them in the league.Not sure I want to see Accrington getting a lift at this stage of the season, just before we play them. Keep them down. Probs a draw or Crewe win would be the best outcome. Definitely fingers crossed Mansfield get their act together v CrawleyNo, no, no, no.If Crewe lose that, they are slipping badly and might not make much more that 70 points.
Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2024, 11:33:18 amQuote from: DonnyBazR0ver on April 06, 2024, 10:56:17 amQuote from: karldew on April 06, 2024, 10:43:33 amWe need to win ourselves, but the following teams in CAPITALS would help us out if we do.Wimbledon v SALFORDACCRINGTON v CreweBRADFORD v Gillingham GRIMSBY v NewportMANSFIELD v CrawleyNOTTS COUNTY v HarrogateTRANMERE v WalsallOnly Crawley who actually play against a team above them in the league.Not sure I want to see Accrington getting a lift at this stage of the season, just before we play them. Keep them down. Probs a draw or Crewe win would be the best outcome. Definitely fingers crossed Mansfield get their act together v CrawleyNo, no, no, no.If Crewe lose that, they are slipping badly and might not make much more that 70 points.Yes, yes, yes. I understand your point, but we don't want to be coming up against a rejuvenated Accrington next week We only need access to one play off spot. To get there we need to win games and we can't do anything about Crewe.
Lower mid table will be alright given where we have been. I’ll take that. I agree we’ll finish on somewhere towards 60ish points, maybe just short. Again that’s okay and we have a platform from which to build for next season.
Quote from: Jonathan on March 18, 2024, 09:31:11 pmLower mid table will be alright given where we have been. I’ll take that. I agree we’ll finish on somewhere towards 60ish points, maybe just short. Again that’s okay and we have a platform from which to build for next season.I agree with all of that. Sadly the side has hit form just a few games too late!Bodes well for next season if Grant can keep the side together however!
Quote from: DonnyBazR0ver on April 06, 2024, 10:56:17 amQuote from: karldew on April 06, 2024, 10:43:33 amWe need to win ourselves, but the following teams in CAPITALS would help us out if we do.Wimbledon v SALFORD Think Crewe are the team to catch. Expect Crawley to finish above them.ACCRINGTON v CreweBRADFORD v Gillingham GRIMSBY v NewportMANSFIELD v CrawleyNOTTS COUNTY v HarrogateTRANMERE v WalsallOnly Crawley who actually play against a team above them in the league.Not sure I want to see Accrington getting a lift at this stage of the season, just before we play them. Keep them down. Probs a draw or Crewe win would be the best outcome. Definitely fingers crossed Mansfield get their act together v CrawleyNo, no, no, no.If Crewe lose that, they are slipping badly and might not make much more that 70 points.
Quote from: karldew on April 06, 2024, 10:43:33 amWe need to win ourselves, but the following teams in CAPITALS would help us out if we do.Wimbledon v SALFORD Think Crewe are the team to catch. Expect Crawley to finish above them.ACCRINGTON v CreweBRADFORD v Gillingham GRIMSBY v NewportMANSFIELD v CrawleyNOTTS COUNTY v HarrogateTRANMERE v WalsallOnly Crawley who actually play against a team above them in the league.Not sure I want to see Accrington getting a lift at this stage of the season, just before we play them. Keep them down. Probs a draw or Crewe win would be the best outcome. Definitely fingers crossed Mansfield get their act together v Crawley
We need to win ourselves, but the following teams in CAPITALS would help us out if we do.Wimbledon v SALFORD Think Crewe are the team to catch. Expect Crawley to finish above them.ACCRINGTON v CreweBRADFORD v Gillingham GRIMSBY v NewportMANSFIELD v CrawleyNOTTS COUNTY v HarrogateTRANMERE v WalsallOnly Crawley who actually play against a team above them in the league.
Thanks Mansfield for ending the dream
Quote from: belton rover on March 29, 2024, 05:09:43 pmQuote from: belton rover on March 19, 2024, 11:53:11 amI have a number of goals in my head for our run in, to chalk off one by one:1. Climb above Notts County2. Climb above Bradford3. Top half4. Top 105. 7thOne step at a time.No 1 crossed off.No 2 crossed off.
Quote from: belton rover on March 19, 2024, 11:53:11 amI have a number of goals in my head for our run in, to chalk off one by one:1. Climb above Notts County2. Climb above Bradford3. Top half4. Top 105. 7thOne step at a time.No 1 crossed off.
I have a number of goals in my head for our run in, to chalk off one by one:1. Climb above Notts County2. Climb above Bradford3. Top half4. Top 105. 7thOne step at a time.
Quote from: Padge_DRFC on April 06, 2024, 05:02:13 pmThanks Mansfield for ending the dreamWrexham beat them on Tuesday and we beat Walsall and it’s only 4 points behind. Crewe aren’t exactly flying either