Eddie
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Imagine the panic we’d have if we were playing Sam Dalby at centre back with the play offs on the horizon!
Kenny would have a field day if he’s still there and we meet them in the play offs.
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4 minutes ago, ianofcleveleys said:
Was clear to me from SS comments and that game last night he isnt going to entertain 352, 343 etc, so folk like me going on about it is null and void.
That team that turned out last night, however vulnerable it still was at times, even against 10 men, is the one that's our best chance of winning the play offs. We haven't the defensive tools, certainly in a 4231, to stiffen it up in an away leg and go fir a 0-0 or 1-0, so we might as well go for it from the off.
If we get in the final hopefully the venue and conditions will allow a football match to take place and our better quality players to win the day.
I think I agree for the home leg and possibly the final. It also helps having GJ at left back, Forino back there and Tutu looking far more comfortable with ACD ahead of him - suddenly the back line doesn’t look as weak and therefore the need for midfield protection is slightly reduced.
I’m sure across the 3 games we’ll see a mix, but I’d be very surprised if we don’t see Erhahon start the away leg at least. Probably next to Sheehan with RR ready to come on for the last half an hour.
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32 minutes ago, Stig said:
I still don't like the sound of a Rodriguez and Sheehan midfield 2 in a tough play off match. Add Gale and ACD on the wings and that whole midfield is so lightweight.
Played well last night I agree, but I'd be tempted to put EE in there for someone, especially in the away leg and final.
This is the bit I can’t figure out how it will go.
I agree - Sheehan and Rodrigues midfield 2 worked well last night, but we were at home, Stevenage don’t have the same quality of some of the other teams up there and obviously we played against 10 for 60 minutes.
In a play off away leg, or the final (fingers crossed), I’m not sure we can afford to set up so attacking.
But - I’m not sure you can drop Rodrigues for the biggest matches, he’s too good and you can’t drop Kenny to play Rodrigues behind Dalby. You also can’t go to 5 at the back to fit 3 centre mids in because ACD is back and your best player has to play in his best position.
There’s only 1 option to bring Erhahon into midfield with all that in mind - he comes in for Sheehan. Personally I don’t like that idea, Sheehan is the heartbeat of the team and is too important to drop, but for the balance of the midfield if you’re playing a 2 in an away game / Wembley final then I’d say it’s Erhahon plus 1. Tough call!
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Early goal makes such a difference. Half time 0-0 and it’s a completely different game. Once shithouse teams like them haven’t got a lead/point to hold onto, we’re a completely different beast (especially at home). ACD makes that happen, he’s the difference.
Said it earlier but ACD, Kenny and Rodrigues fit to start all 3 play off games and we’ll go up.
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I don’t care if it’s 10 men, this is a proper confidence boost all round.
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Just now, CambridgeBWFC said:
Apter is still shit
😂 just about to say. Even in this game, Apter manages to make himself look shit.
Shame because if he could bag a goal then he might find some confidence
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Where’s he playing Conway? Left centre mid again?
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RR, Kenny and ACD - all that extra bit of quality, all just seemingly hitting top form. Timing is great. If those 3 stay fit then they’re your match winners
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Ohhh I do like Rodrigues, very classy
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2 minutes ago, gonzo said:
And his replacement got injured too.
Imagine the two of them on opposite wings. I’m semi erect at the thought
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He’s winning us the play offs, I’m telling you
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Shame Ritchie isn’t on the bench. Would have been nice to make it comfortable and give him 20-30 mins on home turf with the pressure off.
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1 minute ago, Eagle85 said:
The difference ACD makes cannot be understated, and I dont just mean the goals.
I often think our squad freezes in the high pressure situations, it's certainly what we've seen last few weeks.
HIs determination and work rate both out of possession and also in position constantly looking for space is exceptional. Not only has it driven the team forward but I'd imagine it makes it easier for others to find space on the back of the chaos he causes the opposition.
His defensive quality is vastly underrated - I don’t think I’ve seen a player for us that can regain the ball so quickly or get back to a player so fast.
There are a few times where he’s running with the ball, loses it but then manages to change his momentum and get back to the ball before their player has had chance to even have a touch. He stops attacks, he stops crosses and Tutu looks twice the player with him in front of him.
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That’s a beauty!
Well done Gale, great assist. Tidy little finish too
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Now don’t sit back! Keep playing on the front foot please
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And that’s why we’ll win the play offs folks, because he can do something out of nothing!
Fair play, I said we wouldn’t start quickly - we’ve done exactly that.
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Big risk on Gale. But. If the focus is on ACD again and he can find some space and play his way into form (he was at his best when ACD was main man), then you’ve got your 2 best wingers back available and firing for the play offs.
I get the rationale, feels risky though.
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Bloody hell. Have that Stevenage
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How refreshing would it be to see us have some proper urgency and energy in the first 5 minutes. I’m a big believer in setting the tone - Cardiff did it on Saturday and we never recovered, they were all over us like a rash in those first 5 minutes, didn’t score but there was almost an inevitability set. Our players looked shell shocked, any plans seemed to be out of the window and it was damage limitation from then on.
We could do the same tonight, but it’s completely against our slow and steady careful, brake on attitude.
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They’re taking an unbelievably similar approach that we would as soon as we’re ahead.
Get in good positions, hesitate, turn back, try and be clever to eat up time but just invite United forward and end up booting it from the keeper.
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That’s a horrendous red card. They’re making out like he ripped his hair off his head, he let it go through his fingers!
World’s gone mad, prem is wank - but it was against those bastards so it’s alright by me 😂
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Also, just whilst I’m on a positivity streak
Anyone playing us knows that you have to play for the full 95-100 mins, every game, because of the amount of late goals we score. Think it’s 17 points gained post 90 minutes - that makes any opposition fan nervy unless they’ve got a 3 goal lead and it will be even more so in a play off game.
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3 minutes ago, desperado said:
I can tell our form is hitting you hard @Johnnyrotten
But I’ve grown to enjoy our weekly debates and as always your opinion is detailed and well-reasoned.
Its a bit of a gloomy outlook which has some substance…
..but I do think @Eddie makes a very good point which you shouldn’t overlook and may make you reconsider your gloomy prediction for the season end.
It’s an insular way of looking at our position without considering our competitors.
Our competitors for those play-off places are as (arguably more) inconsistent as us. Stockport (losing at Wembley and having to play Wootton at CB), Bradford & Huddersfield & Plymouth messing up yesterday and a good opportunity to turnover Stevenage on Tuesday - none of them make me think at the moment that they are better than us.
Folk seem to change their opinion from week to week. No doubt it’s Luton’s turn at the moment - but they’ve a lot to do to get there and they’ve had some really dodgy games and spells throughout the season.
So I don’t know how anyone can call a team out for being play off favourites.
Who’s your prediction to win the play-offs and why?
Us - because we’re by far the greatest team the world has ever seen (and because ACD is back and will be absolutely flying by then, which means anything is possible)
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That’s what they’re trying to argue. If they didn’t have to pay him then their offer would be over the 25p in the pound threshold. Unfortunately he’s a secured creditor so you can’t just bypass him and pay everyone else 25p in the pound.