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Post by rjdgull on Feb 12, 2022 19:21:12 GMT
link - I see that we are 4th in the league table after both the last six and ten games. What a strange match. I think we can afford to lose 4-0 at Weymouth and still stay above them on goal difference. Can we do it? That actually takes us back to the away game against Weymouth which was definitely a massive turning point in our season and Jon’s half tongue in the check comment summed up our mood at the time, despite a good start in the game against Halifax they then totally overwhelmed us going three nil up and it could have been more before we got two late Gary time goals back. That may have been the initial spark that turned things around and probably encouraged fans to go and give that great away support at Weymouth which was billed as a relegation six pointer but where our performance levels were upped dramatically. What is also encouraging is that our two subsequent losses came about after being handicapped for both games with just a two day break before facing a refreshed Eastleigh, of course we dominated the first half before and unluckily went down in a second half and then lost against Solihull Moors where we had a number of experienced players out but still came close to winning before going down to a couple of late goals partly due to not having that quality on the bench to bring on. So 40 points, six points off the playoff places, 17 games to go, so still continue to need about two points per game to get above the 70 point mark and have a decent chance of getting into the playoffs. Can we do it?
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Post by rjdgull on Apr 10, 2022 9:45:35 GMT
I hadn’t added to this thread as it looked like we were out of any promotion contention but our little run of wins has given us an outside chance of making the top seven. The 2 teams either side of us, Bromley and Boreham Wood have collapsed, winning just one of their last ten falling out of the play off and unless they drastically turn their form around are out of contention.
That leaves us needing to get above two out of Dagenham, played 37, 59 points, Grimsby played 37, 63 points and Notts County played 37, 64 points. We are on 56 but have a game in hand when previously it has been the other way round. While that is against Stockport, that could well be played after they have won the championship while Grimsby play them this Friday and us 8 days later with a tough game away at Kings Lynn who still have a chance of a great escape with Aldershot in free fall above them, also with just one win in ten.
We do have a tough run in so next 3 games are absolutely crucial to see if we can get within touching distance….
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Post by chelstongull on May 23, 2022 18:11:39 GMT
Good game on tonight Notts C v Grimsby T
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Post by chelstongull on May 23, 2022 20:53:39 GMT
Good game on tonight Notts C v Grimsby T Grimsby equalise in 90 + 6 ET |
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Post by stefano on May 24, 2022 8:11:34 GMT
Good game on tonight Notts C v Grimsby T Grimsby equalise in 90 + 6 ET Still playing? They will be knackered by now! ⚽️ |
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Post by stig123 on May 24, 2022 12:12:53 GMT
Notts County in National league next season. Probably better for us if Wrexham get promoted. Not easy to get out of this league....especially with only 2 promoted. Surely a case for 3.
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Post by petef on May 24, 2022 15:21:06 GMT
It's bout time the NL had two automatic places and one play off place.
The quality and size of the clubs warrant it and have felt for some time that the standard has improved dramatically and is in effect "league three".
As for Notts County I feel for the fans as this was the third year in a row they have fallen at the last hurdle.
Kyle Cameron unwisely made rod for his own back with his Agent Cam "come and join me" comments etc so as far as that goes I'm glad they failed! Not very professional and his haircut alone shows he hasn't gt much up top - inside.
Arguably the biggest club formed in 1862, the oldest I believe in the country will need to do better next season but with just one automatic place its always going to be tough to exit this division - in the right direction.
For us to be up there and competing with them and others is going to be even harder and I feel we will need a spectacular turn of events or a miracle to return to the football league.
If Wrexham also fail then it will even tougher I feel with new ex football league blood entering the fray in the shape of Oldham and Scunthorpe.
Ten days remain befor the early bird season ticket offer closes and many will have already taken up the offer but I would imagine many will be holding back until concrete news of those leaving and of those they will be replaced with.
Need some good news soon.
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Post by stewart on May 24, 2022 15:45:03 GMT
Based on current form, I would say that Solihull Moors are the most likely.
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Post by stig123 on May 24, 2022 18:52:46 GMT
Petef..great post.Agree 100%.
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Post by petef on May 24, 2022 19:54:50 GMT
Based on current form, I would say that Solihull Moors are the most likely. Good side and finished the season well though in one off play off games it doesn't mean a great deal. Halifax one down at half time against Chesterfield who had an awful run in. Danny Rowe a player I have always rated at this level with a the goal. Solihull Moors my favorites, gone under the radar a bit and nobody seems to be talking about unlike the big boys who are expected to triumph. We all love the play offs don't especially from the outside looking in . If your a fan and your clubs involved its huge week or two of stress, torture, elation and gut wrenching disappointment. An Interesting last week though and as we all know there are always many more disappointed fans than happy ones by a ratio of five to one. |
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Post by stewart on May 24, 2022 20:39:21 GMT
Based on current form, I would say that Solihull Moors are the most likely. We all love the play offs don't especially from the outside looking in. Personally I don't like them and never have. You have only to look at some of the league tables and note the disparity in points between the top team in the play off zone and the bottom one. Scottish League One is a glaring example, as Airdrieonians finished the season 21 points ahead of Queen's Park, but that superiority over the whole season has been rendered null and void in the short space of 180 minutes. In 1991 we ended up seven points behind Blackpool, but they missed out afer one player missed a penalty. I appreciate that the play offs were brought into being in order to keep mid-table teams interested for longer, but based on those examples some teams do not deserve that privilege. Automatic promotion always guaranteed that teams which prevailed over a whole season were justly rewarded. |
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Post by petef on May 24, 2022 21:52:45 GMT
We all love the play offs don't especially from the outside looking in. Personally I don't like them and never have. You have only to look at some of the league tables and note the disparity in points between the top team in the play off zone and the bottom one. Scottish League One is a glaring example, as Airdrieonians finished the season 21 points ahead of Queen's Park, but that superiority over the whole season has been rendered null and void in the short space of 180 minutes. In 1991 we ended up seven points behind Blackpool, but they missed out afer one player missed a penalty. I appreciate that the play offs were brought into being in order to keep mid-table teams interested for longer, but based on those examples some teams do not deserve that privilege. Automatic promotion always guaranteed that teams which prevailed over a whole season were justly rewarded. I tend to agree Stewart. After last seasons disappontment and the injustice felt at the time it sort firmed up my opinion. Why i feel there should be two automatic places. Too late for us though. The play off system never used to exist back the days when a season would fizzle out for most clubs in the top half of the tables weeks before the end of the season and it does create an incentive for more clubs to keep going until the end but my feeling is the knock out competition at the end devalues the the integrity of an entire competition. One that should be decided over an entire season just as it used to be. The best sides dont always get promoted these days and for sure we were a victim last year. |
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Post by stefano on May 25, 2022 8:40:39 GMT
The play off system is completely fair and the whingers are always the supporters of the club finishing at the head of the play off places but not getting promoted.
The play offs keep so many more clubs involved and interested right up to the end of season. I can remember the likes of Torquay v Barrow before the play off system with 10 games still to go but absolutely nothing to play for.
The rules are known at the outset. There is one promotion place in the National League and 3 in League 2.
If you do not finish in those promotion places then you are not promoted. Why should you be?
There is then the opportunity for the best of the failures to enter an end of season lottery for a 'bonus' promotion place. At least it is not done by cutting cards or tossing a coin, it is decided on the field of play.
More interest for longer and the obvious benefit of larger crowds and the financial benefits which go with it.
Long live the play offs ⚽️
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Post by chelstongull on May 28, 2022 13:09:31 GMT
What a cracking game, Grimsby 4 - 3 up against Wrexham
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Post by chelstongull on May 28, 2022 13:10:14 GMT
What a cracking game, Grimsby 4 - 3 up against Wrexham Now 4 - 4 |
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