Rival Watch

[NathStPaul]

Just took a sneaky look at Bristol rovers and Burton`s recent home records who we have yet to visit, the last 16 combined they`ve won 3 between them.
Barnsley who we visit a week Saturday aren`t no great shakes at home either, 4 wins from 10.

They'll be ecstatic that Charity FC are turning up then.

4 defeats in 12 (3 against the current top 3 sides) really isn`t so bad.

Yes it is.

[Stranded]

They'll be ecstatic that Charity FC are turning up then.

4 defeats in 12 (3 against the current top 3 sides) really isn`t so bad.

Yes it is.

Especially as it's 5 defeats in the last 12 - have won 6 though - so it's not too shabby really.

In context, only 9 sides have lost less than 5 games in the last 12 and 3 of those picked up less points than us.

[windermereROYAL]

4 defeats in 12 (3 against the current top 3 sides) really isn`t so bad.

Yes it is.

Especially as it's 5 defeats in the last 12 - have won 6 though - so it's not too shabby really.

In context, only 9 sides have lost less than 5 games in the last 12 and 3 of those picked up less points than us.

I meant away games which i didn`t mention, over to you Nath.

[NathStPaul]

Yes it is.

Especially as it's 5 defeats in the last 12 - have won 6 though - so it's not too shabby really.

In context, only 9 sides have lost less than 5 games in the last 12 and 3 of those picked up less points than us.

I meant away games which i didn`t mention, over to you Nath.

I was agreeing with you thicko.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Just took a sneaky look at Bristol rovers and Burton`s recent home records who we have yet to visit, the last 16 combined they`ve won 3 between them.
Barnsley who we visit a week Saturday aren`t no great shakes at home either, 4 wins from 10.

They'll be ecstatic that Charity FC are turning up then.

4 defeats in 12 (3 against the current top 3 sides) really isn`t so bad.

Our away record after losing the first 8 away is W3, D5, L4 which is not shabby when 3 of those losses were the top 3. I think we'll win at either Bristol Rovers or Burton which will basically seal survival.

[Stranded]

They'll be ecstatic that Charity FC are turning up then.

4 defeats in 12 (3 against the current top 3 sides) really isn`t so bad.

Our away record after losing the first 8 away is W3, D5, L4 which is not shabby when 3 of those losses were the top 3. I think we'll win at either Bristol Rovers or Burton which will basically seal survival.

Rovers and Burton have lost a combined 11 of their last 16 home games, so one would hope we are capable of getting a win at one of the two or at least not lose both. Even Barnsley have failed to win in 5 of their last 8 home games (D2 L3).

At home, Lincoln, whilst or white hot form are W4 D2 L2 away, over last 8 so a result is achieveable - they of course destroyed Barnsley 5-1 but outside of that their away wins have been at Port Vale, Carlisle & Burton who are in the bottom 5 when it comes to home records this season.

Hopefully Blackpool will mean nothing but they have lost 5 of their last 8 away, winning the others.

[tidus_mi2]

We are at a point where I think we'd basically have to lose every game to be relegated. In simple terms I think we'd have to have a complete collapse to go down with an effective 7pt gap with between 5-7 games remaining.

I'd happily take a point this weekend.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Wycombe lose at Wembley

[LUX]

We need Peterborough to beat Port Vale on Wednesday.

[Franchise FC]

We need Peterborough to beat Port Vale on Wednesday.

I doubt Port Vale’s keeper will be quite so accommodating as to gift them two, sadly

[windermereROYAL]

Just took a sneaky look at Bristol rovers and Burton`s recent home records who we have yet to visit, the last 16 combined they`ve won 3 between them.

After Saturday it`s now 3 wins from 18 combined.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Reports suggesting Rovers played pretty well against Bolton on Saturday. Not sure how much to read into it. Teams in poor form often put in a valiant effort against the top teams and then don't turn up for the winnable fixtures.

[tidus_mi2]

I'd find it very surprising if we get relegated at this point so I just hope Portsmouth, Derby and Bolton go up, get rid of 3 that will just most likely be up and around the top again next season.

Not saying that we should be challenging for the top but considering the recruitment we pulled off last Summer despite the restrictions, I think if we have a very productive Summer window again, a promotion season isn't impossible and the less competitive teams, the better.

[WestYorksRoyal]

I'd find it very surprising if we get relegated at this point so I just hope Portsmouth, Derby and Bolton go up, get rid of 3 that will just most likely be up and around the top again next season.

Not saying that we should be challenging for the top but considering the recruitment we pulled off last Summer despite the restrictions, I think if we have a very productive Summer window again, a promotion season isn't impossible and the less competitive teams, the better.

Promotion next season would surpass my expectations significantly. And you don’t want to sneak promotion as a good L1 team; you want to do it convincingly as a Championship team in waiting ready to compete at a higher level. See the difference in our Premier League performance between 2006 and 2012. The top 3 are at that level so agree you want them all promoted and out of the equation for next year.

I'll happily take being a good top 10 team continuing our development. Play off loss would be a good season on paper and give the team appetite to go one better the next year. Part of me can't take another play-off heartbreak, but hopefully I'll be able to see the bigger picture especially after the past few years.

[Snowflake Royal]

I'd find it very surprising if we get relegated at this point so I just hope Portsmouth, Derby and Bolton go up, get rid of 3 that will just most likely be up and around the top again next season.

Not saying that we should be challenging for the top but considering the recruitment we pulled off last Summer despite the restrictions, I think if we have a very productive Summer window again, a promotion season isn't impossible and the less competitive teams, the better.

Promotion next season would surpass my expectations significantly. And you don’t want to sneak promotion as a good L1 team; you want to do it convincingly as a Championship team in waiting ready to compete at a higher level. See the difference in our Premier League performance between 2006 and 2012. The top 3 are at that level so agree you want them all promoted and out of the equation for next year.

I'll happily take being a good top 10 team continuing our development. Play off loss would be a good season on paper and give the team appetite to go one better the next year. Part of me can't take another play-off heartbreak, but hopefully I'll be able to see the bigger picture especially after the past few years.

All down to the summer. Keep the majority of the squad and make a couple of quality signings with a full preseason and everyone fit, and with a decent start I see no reason we couldn’t get autos.

Lose players, struggle with recruitment and preseason and injury and we could easily be fighting relegation again.

[Snowflake Royal]

Tomorrow really has to be Cheltenham's last chance. If they can't beat an already relegated bottom side at home, they can have no hope of survival.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Tomorrow really has to be Cheltenham's last chance. If they can't beat an already relegated bottom side at home, they can have no hope of survival.

Their next 3 are Carlisle (H), Rovers (H) and Burton (A). You'd think they need 6 or 7 from them, as their last 3 are Lincoln (H), P'Boro (H) and Stevenage (A).

It would be remarkable if both us and Cheltenham survived given the state of the table in November.

[MartinRdg]

Tomorrow really has to be Cheltenham's last chance. If they can't beat an already relegated bottom side at home, they can have no hope of survival.

But obviously there is no pressure on Carlisle any more so they may play in a much more relaxed way....

[WestYorksRoyal]

Port Vale travel to P'Boro tonight. Do we feel confident enjoying to start supporting them yet? Would much rather Cheltenham and Burton went down.

[Sutekh]

Port Vale travel to P'Boro tonight. Do we feel confident enjoying to start supporting them yet? Would much rather Cheltenham and Burton went down.

A two goal defeat will put them back in the bottom 4 and the more teams there are in the deeper stuff the better so come on 'boro.