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Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment.
Quote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).
Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s
Quote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.
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Win this Saturday and let others worry about us, we shouldn’t play with fear
Quote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).How do you figure we have "by far" the hardest run-in?Average current league position of teams left to face in the run-in, not taking into account anything more than current league position:Wimbledon 8.2Donny 8.7Bradford 9.4Notts Co 10.4Vale 13.2Walsall 16.6We have one of the harder ones, but not by far the hardest. Interestingly SoccerStats run-in analysis, taking into account home/away PPG ranks the run-ins as follows, from statistically most difficult to least:BradfordNottsWimbledonDonnyVale WalsallClick this link and on the 'statistics' drop-down select run-in analysis: https://www.soccerstats.com/table.asp?league=england4&tid=10Swindon and Chesterfield away should both be tricky games for Bradford whether they've got anything to play for or not. Wimbledon have got us, Port Vale, Grimsby, Chesterfield (in good form) and Gillingham who appear to be improving. Plenty of twists and turns to come still I think. We really need to find another gear in the remaining games.
Quote from: pib on April 07, 2025, 10:22:46 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).How do you figure we have "by far" the hardest run-in?Average current league position of teams left to face in the run-in, not taking into account anything more than current league position:Wimbledon 8.2Donny 8.7Bradford 9.4Notts Co 10.4Vale 13.2Walsall 16.6We have one of the harder ones, but not by far the hardest. Interestingly SoccerStats run-in analysis, taking into account home/away PPG ranks the run-ins as follows, from statistically most difficult to least:BradfordNottsWimbledonDonnyVale WalsallClick this link and on the 'statistics' drop-down select run-in analysis: https://www.soccerstats.com/table.asp?league=england4&tid=10Swindon and Chesterfield away should both be tricky games for Bradford whether they've got anything to play for or not. Wimbledon have got us, Port Vale, Grimsby, Chesterfield (in good form) and Gillingham who appear to be improving. Plenty of twists and turns to come still I think. We really need to find another gear in the remaining games.I would say that he having an extra game in a short space of time where Wimbledon don’t makes ours harder.
That’s a pretty woeful record in games against sides in the top half. It would be interesting to know how our competitors have done? Normally I’d say it does t matter who your points come against when it’s all said and done, but obviously we are going to have to buck our season trend to make it
Quote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 07:54:35 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment.I thought dickos logic determined that you can’t just pick a “random number” of games to make a point?
Quote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 07:54:35 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment. Are you sure you want to mention form?
Quote from: ncRover on April 07, 2025, 10:16:01 amQuote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 07:54:35 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment.I thought dickos logic determined that you can’t just pick a “random number” of games to make a point?Pick however many games you like, Swindon away is as tough as it gets currently
Quote from: DonnyOsmond on April 07, 2025, 08:00:34 amQuote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 07:54:35 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment. Are you sure you want to mention form? In the context of the discussion of which games are tougher I don’t think there’s a better measuring tool is there?
I think looking at records is a bit negative and pointless, the facts are we are 3 points off the top of the league with a game in hand which would indicate that even though other teams may have better records against the top teams than us, they also dont have as good a record against the rest like we do.4 of those 8 defeats were to Bromley and Chesterfield, both the Bromley games 9 times out of 10 we wouldve won with how many chances we had. Chesterfield were both just poor performances and they took their chances.The other 4, Port Vale and Grimsby beat us at our place but we beat them at their place. Walsall were smashing everyone and in such rich vein of form, and we never do well at Wimbledon away.Port Vale last week alone beat Bradford, Walsall and Crewe yet still only are 3 points ahead having played a game more...
Quote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 04:31:46 pmQuote from: DonnyOsmond on April 07, 2025, 08:00:34 amQuote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 07:54:35 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment. Are you sure you want to mention form? In the context of the discussion of which games are tougher I don’t think there’s a better measuring tool is there?You just post on here for a wind up don’t you?https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=293165.msg1364890#msg1364890
Quote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 04:29:37 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 07, 2025, 10:16:01 amQuote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 07:54:35 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment.I thought dickos logic determined that you can’t just pick a “random number” of games to make a point?Pick however many games you like, Swindon away is as tough as it gets currently Just not true that is it.
Quote from: ncRover on April 07, 2025, 08:44:25 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 04:31:46 pmQuote from: DonnyOsmond on April 07, 2025, 08:00:34 amQuote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 07:54:35 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment. Are you sure you want to mention form? In the context of the discussion of which games are tougher I don’t think there’s a better measuring tool is there?You just post on here for a wind up don’t you?https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=293165.msg1364890#msg1364890If you can’t see the difference between discussing form in reference to the difficulty of upcoming matches and discussing form in reference to our league position then you need to have a think!
Quote from: GazLaz on April 07, 2025, 06:32:30 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 04:29:37 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 07, 2025, 10:16:01 amQuote from: dickos1 on April 07, 2025, 07:54:35 amQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 10:16:15 pmQuote from: dickos1 on April 06, 2025, 07:06:24 pmQuote from: BillyStubbsTears on April 06, 2025, 12:13:07 pmQuote from: ncRover on April 06, 2025, 09:15:15 amWalsall remarkably still favourites on skybet That's because they have by some way the easiest run in of the top 5.We on the other hand have by some way the hardest.I'm desperately hoping this becomes a month to live in the memory for decades. But it's still the fact that we haven't beaten a side in the top 10 for approaching 6 months, and we've got another 4 of them to play.I would rather have our fixtures than Bradford’s Fair point if you take into consideration the H/A form of each opponent.But then you really ought to factor in more than just form. For example, at least 3, arguably 5 of our remaining opponents are likely to have something major to be still competing for when we play them. (Bradford, Wimbledon and Colchester, plus Tranmere and Notts County depending on how results go. Arguably Salford too, although they are a long shot for the play offs, but will still be mathematically in the hunt)Conversely only 2 of Bradford's remaining opponents will almost definitely still be in the hunt (us and Notts C - arguably Chesterfield if things go very much in their favour over the next couple of weeks).Swindon have been in title winning form over the last 15 games, so them away is probably the toughest game you could wish for at the moment.I thought dickos logic determined that you can’t just pick a “random number” of games to make a point?Pick however many games you like, Swindon away is as tough as it gets currently Just not true that is it. https://www.soccerstats.com/formtable.asp?league=england4Last 4 Home match form table has Swindon in 14th place.Last 8 match table has them in 7th.