L/H White Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 50 minutes ago, gonzo said: Them bringing 4k and it being a local match a side, of course this is a big match. It could be pivotal come May. These will be up there punching for certain. Last season faltered by not beating those above and around us. And lets not forget these cunts will be bang up for it and so will their 4k fans. Remember what happened last time e underestimated an occasion. Its a huge game and massive change to put a proper marker down. Bang on. Some shocking takes on here at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 6, 2023 Moderators Share Posted November 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, L/H White said: Bang on. Some shocking takes on here at times Aye You dont learn though, do you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, Casino said: Aye You dont learn though, do you You're one of the worst for it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 Promotion 6 pointer v a local rival who will be out in force ballooning all over gaff. For division 3 it doesn't get much bigger. But nah, its only 3 points and just another game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Surely biggest crowd of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 6, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, gonzo said: Promotion 6 pointer v a local rival who will be out in force ballooning all over gaff. For division 3 it doesn't get much bigger. But nah, its only 3 points and just another game. It's never just another game. Points are the same, but there's a reason they're bringing 4000- it's a local derby and it means that bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted November 6, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: It's never just another game. Points are the same, but there's a reason they're bringing 4000- it's a local derby and it means that bit more. I think that's what he meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted November 6, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, L/H White said: You're one of the worst for it x Nah pal think you’ve got it wrong here. From what I can see there’s me, traf, captain med and casino who are only claiming it’s the bigger picture of points that’s more important and if 4 points comes from a win tomorrow and a draw Saturday then that keeps us on track. I think you’re misinterpreting this as Saturday not being important. Nonsense At no point should this mean: - Our poor derby record shouldn’t be acknowledged - That Derby games aren’t important to us fans - That we dismiss that this could maintain our great form - We ignore our poor approach/performance in these games recently - We ignore that this could kick-start a renaissance of good results against local rivals - Which ultimately and most importantly means we are making great strides in putting some points difference between our rivals for promotion. Edited November 6, 2023 by desperado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 6, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Alf Hartigan said: I think that's what he meant I know, hence me agreeing with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted November 6, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2023 Just now, Tonge moor green jacket said: I know, hence me agreeing with him! Soz, read like you were disagreeing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I'd hope we go into every match trying to win it, and part of the preparation to win this should include recognising their will be an edge to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 6, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Alf Hartigan said: Soz, read like you were disagreeing 😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) Win to keep pressure on at the top two Win to put distance between us and the chasers Win for a bit of local pride and bragging rights Win to encourage young fans to follow us Win to keep up player confidence Win to maintain the winning habit Win to prove that we're as good as some of us think we are Win to give us a feel good weekend COYWM! Edited November 6, 2023 by Wanderlust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted November 6, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2023 39 minutes ago, Wanderlust said: Win to keep pressure on at the top two Win to put distance between us and the chasers Win for a bit of local pride and bragging rights Win to encourage young fans to follow us Win to keep up player confidence Win to maintain the winning habit Win to prove that we're as good as some of us think we are Win to give us a feel good weekend COYWM! Win so @Wanderlust can visit their forum and be a little bit smug as he hands out the platitudes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 hours ago, desperado said: Nah pal think you’ve got it wrong here. From what I can see there’s me, traf, captain med and casino who are only claiming it’s the bigger picture of points that’s more important and if 4 points comes from a win tomorrow and a draw Saturday then that keeps us on track. I think you’re misinterpreting this as Saturday not being important. Nonsense At no point should this mean: - Our poor derby record shouldn’t be acknowledged - That Derby games aren’t important to us fans - That we dismiss that this could maintain our great form - We ignore our poor approach/performance in these games recently - We ignore that this could kick-start a renaissance of good results against local rivals - Which ultimately and most importantly means we are making great strides in putting some points difference between our rivals for promotion. Spot on. Of course, the Blackpool game is huge, but it's not make or break for our season. It's a no-win situation really, isn't it? We'll lose a certain number of games this season regardless. If we lose to the teams near the top, the players get accused of not rising to the occasion. If we lose to teams lower down, they get called out for complacency etc. In a perfect world, we beat Shrewsbury & Blackpool this week, but 4pts is acceptable in the grand scheme of things. The Blackpool game means far more to @gonzo than most purely because he's from there. I'm originally from Farnworth, 45 miles from Blackpool, there are plenty of clubs closer than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Traf said: The Blackpool game means far more to @gonzo than most purely because he's from there. I'm originally from Farnworth, 45 miles from Blackpool, there are plenty of clubs closer than that. Stop pissing on my chips. Im trying to get em wound up ere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 As I said after the Carlisle game if we play the occasion more of these games we’ll be fine. Some games aren’t “just another” and if Evatt and the squad continue to believe that then our record in them will continue the history is what drives this game more than the location but regardless of the reason the gaffer needs to be getting the players tuned in to it more than he has previously. If any of them felt a small portion of how sick to fucking death we all are of walking out the ground and being spanked in them then there’s no team talk necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesince63 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I’ve absolutely no doubt that with Evatt’s Blackpool history he’ll be just as much if not more committed and determined to win this one as any of the players are and I’m sure we will. Let’s be honest, Blackpool fans will be more worried about us than we of them as this is arguably their biggest away of the season so let’s use that to our advantage and send them back empty handed. I personally don’t think they’re that great so we may see them off easier than we think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Trotter Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said: I’ve absolutely no doubt that with Evatt’s Blackpool history he’ll be just as much if not more committed and determined to win this one as any of the players are and I’m sure we will. Let’s be honest, Blackpool fans will be more worried about us than we of them as this is arguably their biggest away of the season so let’s use that to our advantage and send them back empty handed. I personally don’t think they’re that great so we may see them off easier than we think? I think with Evatt playing for Blackpool, alongside the hiding we got earlier in the season, means there's very little chance of him allowing the team to treat it like "another game"... no matter if/how he downplays it in the press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 We are scarred, as fans, by the inexplicable cave-ins against the pie-eaters and other fails too. This is an opportunity to ensure these buggers don't do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 53 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said: I’ve absolutely no doubt that with Evatt’s Blackpool history he’ll be just as much if not more committed and determined to win this one as any of the players are and I’m sure we will. You could use that same sort of thinking regarding Wigan. They give him untold levels of personal abuse and he knows it. Hasn't really got us very far against them though. Just try and win, no overhinking and no underestimating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Lofthouse Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 05/11/2023 at 10:23, L/H White said: If these come to town and roll us over like Wigan, serious conversations need to be had with IE 2-2 Agreed. Seriously dreading this match, we just don’t turn up for local derbies and the stats prove it time and time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Lofthouse Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 06/11/2023 at 12:13, Traf said: but you don't get more points for beating Wigan or Blackpool than you do for grinding a win out at Tinpot FC. Same teams mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrested development Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Can't afford to go behind early and crumble like our recent woeful derby efforts. Match them for intensity and we should be able to beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I'm out of here for some sun for a week so we will probably win 5-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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