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Title: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Jimmy Hill on November 13, 2014, 02:25:12 PM
The next five fixtures we've got are horrible.

H   GRIMSBY TOWN    
A   Wrexham           
H   KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS           
A      Woking           
A   Forest Green Rovers

It would hardly be a surprise to see us losing all five of them, especially the way we are currently playing (and our confidence levels).

However, even if we were playing well getting five or six points from these fixtures would be a decent return.

What then do we need to get from the next five games for people to remain confident in Sinnott's ability to keep us up?
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: chesteralty on November 13, 2014, 02:36:17 PM
We seem to be able to lose to bad teams just as easily as to good teams.
Winning the home games would be a good return but Wrexham haven't won in the league since October, so there may be a chance there.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Timperley The Best on November 13, 2014, 02:44:48 PM
I fear nil pois
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: eightiesrobin on November 13, 2014, 02:45:39 PM
We seem to be able to lose to bad teams just as easily as to good teams.
Winning the home games would be a good return but Wrexham haven't won in the league since October, so there may be a chance there.

There's your next run-ender then
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on November 13, 2014, 02:48:45 PM
We will get nothing at Wrexham, every club must relish playing us, we are everyones tonic.

Alfreton lost every game until they played us
Nuneaton hadn't won or even scored on open play
Welling hadn't won away since about 1983, win 0-4
Blyth hadn't won at home since the opening day
Telford, complete sh*t as bad as anything I saw last year or this

Why would wrexham be any different

I personally can't wait until we play altrincham

Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: eightiesrobin on November 13, 2014, 02:53:30 PM
I fear nil pois

Or worse, just enough of a return to maintain the status quo.

And bombing out of the trophy to someone like Mossley
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Nom de plume on November 13, 2014, 02:54:41 PM
What then do we need to get from the next five games for people to remain confident in Sinnott's ability to keep us up?

30 points
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: VofD on November 22, 2014, 07:50:40 PM
Four points out of six, so far. :o
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: alty.fc on November 22, 2014, 08:51:54 PM
Four points out of six, so far. :o
Its typical really - we raise our selves for the big ones at present - but dont seem up to the games we would expect to take soemthing from
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: PukkaPieman on November 23, 2014, 10:03:07 AM
I fear nil pois

Or worse, just enough of a return to maintain the status quo.

And bombing out of the trophy to someone like Mossley

Your glass is always half empty isnt it >:(

Have some faith (4 points already Mr Pessimist).
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: eightiesrobin on November 23, 2014, 10:22:47 AM
Despite yesterday's win, the situation with the manager's team selection and the weaknesses in certain areas of the squad remain an issue IMO. If you think otherwise, so be it.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Bob on November 23, 2014, 10:38:34 AM
I think this season so far in the league has been a good barometer of whether your glass is half empty or half full. Do you get the pleasure from good results against supposedly better sides, or is it more painful when we slip up against the weaker teams?
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Timperley The Best on November 23, 2014, 10:41:47 AM
I'm very glad to say i got it wrong!
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: T.C on November 23, 2014, 10:48:55 AM
great return from first two, but no SCOTT LEATHER for the next three does not bode well
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Timperley The Best on November 23, 2014, 11:10:28 AM
great return from first two, but no SCOTT LEATHER for the next three does not bode well
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Agreed although sounds like he wasnt missed in the second half yesterday all be it against nine men.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: GB Alty on November 23, 2014, 03:00:52 PM
great return from first two, but no SCOTT LEATHER for the next three does not bode well
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Agreed although sounds like he wasnt missed in the second half yesterday all be it against nine men.
Wrexham played 4-4-0 for the second half yesterday. That's why Leather wasn't missed  ;D
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Leon on November 29, 2014, 05:03:15 PM
The next five fixtures we've got are horrible.

H   GRIMSBY TOWN    
A   Wrexham           
H   KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS           
A      Woking           
A   Forest Green Rovers

It would hardly be a surprise to see us losing all five of them, especially the way we are currently playing (and our confidence levels).

However, even if we were playing well getting five or six points from these fixtures would be a decent return.

What then do we need to get from the next five games for people to remain confident in Sinnott's ability to keep us up?

The apocalyptic tone of this original post is just getting funnier and funnier.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: PukkaPieman on November 29, 2014, 05:54:10 PM
Despite yesterday's win, the situation with the manager's team selection and the weaknesses in certain areas of the squad remain an issue IMO. If you think otherwise, so be it.

Just waiting for your next words of wisdom ,.. ahem :D
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: eightiesrobin on November 29, 2014, 06:06:56 PM
Despite yesterday's win, the situation with the manager's team selection and the weaknesses in certain areas of the squad remain an issue IMO. If you think otherwise, so be it.

Just waiting for your next words of wisdom ,.. ahem :D

Lee got it right today IMO. Reeves started, Perry didn't. Crowther and Wilkinson got more than their customary 15 and 4 minutes respectively.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: PukkaPieman on November 29, 2014, 07:03:13 PM
Despite yesterday's win, the situation with the manager's team selection and the weaknesses in certain areas of the squad remain an issue IMO. If you think otherwise, so be it.

Just waiting for your next words of wisdom ,.. ahem :D

Lee got it right today IMO. Reeves started, Perry didn't. Crowther and Wilkinson got more than their customary 15 and 4 minutes respectively.

For once we agree, but Perry did well when he came on, plan B was always his best option.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: eightiesrobin on November 29, 2014, 07:24:43 PM
Despite yesterday's win, the situation with the manager's team selection and the weaknesses in certain areas of the squad remain an issue IMO. If you think otherwise, so be it.

Just waiting for your next words of wisdom ,.. ahem :D

Lee got it right today IMO. Reeves started, Perry didn't. Crowther and Wilkinson got more than their customary 15 and 4 minutes respectively.

For once we agree, but Perry did well when he came on, plan B was always his best option.

Yes, Perry wasn't bad today. I'm glad LS left Damien on.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: ASMO on November 29, 2014, 07:38:30 PM
word and eating looks like  ;D
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: eightiesrobin on November 29, 2014, 07:40:24 PM
word and eating looks like  ;D

Not so. I still firmly believe Kyle is not a footballer, and I still feel that a few tweaks could make some big  improvements to the team. I didn't want to nay-say after such a good result, but you forced my hand.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: ASMO on November 29, 2014, 08:11:29 PM
I meant Jimmy Hill might just have to eat his words in original post .
 
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: eightiesrobin on November 29, 2014, 08:13:46 PM
I meant Jimmy Hill might just have to eat his words in original post .
 

Fair dos. Apologies
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Jimmy Hill on November 29, 2014, 08:29:01 PM
I meant Jimmy Hill might just have to eat his words in original post .
 

Never been happier to be wrong!

The way we've come back from the Blyth game has been phenomenal.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: RockyRobin on December 06, 2014, 05:17:12 PM
Time to fall on your own sword Jimmy
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: jiminlondon on December 06, 2014, 05:26:18 PM
8 from 15 in the group of death
If we could just get points against the rubbish teams....
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Jimmy on December 06, 2014, 05:41:14 PM
Since Barnet played 7 matches against pro sides won 4 drew 3
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: bumble on December 06, 2014, 05:56:47 PM
Since Barnet played matches against pro sides won 4 drew 3

Brilliant fact. We haven't looked out of place (bar the odd 5-10 minute spell)

What I'm most pleased is that we're taking points if we fall behind.
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Jimmy Hill on December 06, 2014, 09:29:05 PM
It's odd reading the forums of other teams when they fail to beat us.

If we weren't a side made up of bloody weirdos who can't play against inferior teams we'd be solidly mid table and sides like Forrest Green would think a draw would be about par for the course and not a bad result at all.

I'd love to see what the league table would look like without games against the bottom five...
Title: Re: The Next Five Fixtures
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on December 07, 2014, 12:01:07 AM
We could arguably be 2nd/3rd on the table of we could be those below us.