| Morning All 08:17 - Mar 28 with 554 views | wessex_exile |
Sit back and relax, as thanks to the international class of Swinedon (and you'd never have envisaged seeing those two in the same sentence) the Humes' Heros have a weekend Easter shopping with the WAGS, whilst being in the enviable position of knowing whatever happens today, they can't move further down the table.
So, here's my take on preferred outcomes for 5pm today.
Bradford v Oldham: Both safe, and both with fading hopes of sneaking a play-off spot, so either a Bradford win to leapfrog Oldham, or a draw will do just as nicely.
Bristol City v Barnsley: Bristol City to win, to keep the pack of those hunting a play-off spot nicely bunched.
Chesterfield v Walsall: I think realistically Walsall are safe now too, but to keep the play-off pack as large as possible a Chesterfield win please.
Crawley v Gillingham: No question about this one, Gills to win (by a big margin please).
Leyton Orient v Port Vale: Port Vale to win, or at worst a draw
Notts County v Scunthorpe: On the basis of us needing to stay as close to fifth from bottom as possible, this has to be a Scunthorpe win, even if at the expense of effectively seeing them move beyond our reach.
Peterborough v Coventry: Got to be Peterbore all the way.
Rochdale v Yeovil: Yeovil already gone, Rochdale to apply the coup de grace.
Sheff Utd v Crewe: Despite an upturn in form a while back, Crewe remain in the relegation slots, and I think with their exceptionally poor GD are destined for League 2,
so lets hope Sheff Utd prove me right.
Overall, there aren't too many possible results today that could cause us a huge amount of damage, but I'd reckon a Notts County win is about the worst of them. |  |
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| Morning All on 09:54 - Mar 28 with 542 views | durham_exile |
Morning Wessex - agree with every word.
My only concern is allowing any of the fellow strugglers the opportunity to escape. Therefore (although I have actually predicted in the Happy league a County win), I hope that Notts Co and Scunny fight out an ill tempered draw! A red card or two wouldn't go amiss.
With the Glovers already reduced to a "Farewell to Arms" with back to back relegations, there are still 6 other clubs battling with the U's to avoid the drop. Let's keep all of them in the mix.
Only 6 points separate Scunny, Coventry, Notts Co, Crewe, Crawley and Orient plus ourselves and all are fighting to avoid three unwanted places.
Most still have to play one another and ideally draws rather than victories keeps the relegation pot boiling. Our next three games over the Easter period are arguably more vital than any others, because, we cannot afford to be cut adrift like Yeovil have been.
Away matches at Port Vale and Coventry are both winnable, Barnsley (Home) are the form team at present. 7 points from these three would signal intent and could well be the key to retaining League One status.
Good Friday in the Potteries is going to be a game for only the hardiest of supporters to endure. The pressure will be immense but no more than the win or bust final game at Carlisle was for all concerned.
Whilst initially disappointed about the Swinedon game being rearranged, it does give a weekend for some clarity and for players to re-evaluate their commitment to the cause.
Three successive years struggling to avoid the drop is the reason why we must prevail this season in order to gain the momentum that the continually emerging youngsters will surely benefit from next season in league one.
Oh and I for one would like to see Sanchez Watt involved at some stage. He is a match winner and when the chips are down (as they are now) will find that commitment and additional quality to help secure our league one status.
Keep the faith.
Up the U's
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| Morning All on 11:49 - Mar 28 with 523 views | wessex_exile |
Exactly, and for the same reason I want the play-off pack to remain as broad as possible. I know it'll affect us to, but the fewer teams with nothing to play for the better as far as I'm concerned. | |
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| Morning All on 15:09 - Mar 28 with 512 views | wessex_exile |
Scunny 1-0 up at Notts County  | |
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| Morning All on 15:16 - Mar 28 with 510 views | wessex_exile |
| Morning All on 15:09 - Mar 28 by wessex_exile |
Scunny 1-0 up at Notts County |
...and Notts County have now equalised.
Crewe 1-0 up at Sheffield United too! | |
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| Morning All on 15:44 - Mar 28 with 507 views | wessex_exile |
Crawley and Leyton Orient now losing 1-0 as well. | |
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| Morning All on 16:18 - Mar 28 with 502 views | wessex_exile |
About time, Sheff Utd equalise against Crewe, Yeovil have just pulled one back but are still losing 2-1 at Rochdale...
...and Ibhere has scored for Barnsley, who are now winning 2-1 at Brizzle!
Just need Peterborough to take the lead now. | |
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| Morning All on 16:19 - Mar 28 with 500 views | wessex_exile |
Bugger - Mooney equalises from the spot for Orient, Vale keeper red-carded! | |
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| Morning All on 16:23 - Mar 28 with 500 views | Barsidepete |
| Morning All on 16:18 - Mar 28 by wessex_exile |
About time, Sheff Utd equalise against Crewe, Yeovil have just pulled one back but are still losing 2-1 at Rochdale...
...and Ibhere has scored for Barnsley, who are now winning 2-1 at Brizzle!
Just need Peterborough to take the lead now. |
Appreciate the updates, Wessex 
Listening to Talk Sport, personally. Chewing nails. Beans on toast, Hope things look improved after the day. |  |
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| Morning All on 16:34 - Mar 28 with 496 views | durham_exile |
| Morning All on 16:23 - Mar 28 by Barsidepete |
Appreciate the updates, Wessex
Listening to Talk Sport, personally. Chewing nails. Beans on toast, Hope things look improved after the day. |
Have Sky Sports on in the background and dreading when they go to the various grounds for updates!
Who is Jabo Ibehre - is this the same player who used to play for the U's!!!!!!
Up the U's | |
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| Morning All on 16:35 - Mar 28 with 494 views | wessex_exile |
All going a bit Pete Tong at the moment to be honest:
Crawley drawing 1-1
Orient winning 2-1
Notts County winning 2-1
Coventry winning 1-0
Crewe drawing 1-1
The only real positive is Yeovil are losing 2-1, but they're already doomed anyway I reckon. | |
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| Morning All on 16:47 - Mar 28 with 490 views | Barsidepete |
My PL form has been ti*s up.
Was hoping for a Crawley loss, of course,
and Orient, Notts..
Crawley 1-2 Gills thank goodness.
Orient 3-1 P Vale.
Notts 2-2 Scunny Yaay!
All these in final minutes. edit: Orient just updated. [Post edited 28 Mar 2015 16:49]
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| Morning All on 17:00 - Mar 28 with 481 views | durham_exile |
| Morning All on 16:47 - Mar 28 by Barsidepete |
My PL form has been ti*s up.
Was hoping for a Crawley loss, of course,
and Orient, Notts..
Crawley 1-2 Gills thank goodness.
Orient 3-1 P Vale.
Notts 2-2 Scunny Yaay!
All these in final minutes. edit: Orient just updated. [Post edited 28 Mar 2015 16:49]
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Crawley 1 Gills 2 - At least our Kent neighbours have done us a favour
Orient 3 PV 1 - We must win at vale Park on Good Friday
Notts C 2 Scunny 2 Probably best result
Peterbore 0 Coventry 1 - Peterbore are a load of shite
Blades 1 Crewe 2 - Unbelievable
BC 2 Barnsley 2 Barnsley still the form team
Enough said we have to do this on our own starting with a win at Port Fail
Up the U's | |
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| Morning All on 17:02 - Mar 28 with 479 views | Barsidepete |
Could have been a disaster to be honest, all good. Coventry now long gone and safe, I believe.
How do you feel about this, Andy?
Crawley 1-2 Gills
Orient 3-1 P Vale
Notts County 2-2 -Scunny
The's U's still must take care of business, but today didn't actually hurt that much  | |
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| Morning All on 17:03 - Mar 28 with 476 views | Barsidepete |
| Morning All on 17:00 - Mar 28 by durham_exile |
Crawley 1 Gills 2 - At least our Kent neighbours have done us a favour
Orient 3 PV 1 - We must win at vale Park on Good Friday
Notts C 2 Scunny 2 Probably best result
Peterbore 0 Coventry 1 - Peterbore are a load of shite
Blades 1 Crewe 2 - Unbelievable
BC 2 Barnsley 2 Barnsley still the form team
Enough said we have to do this on our own starting with a win at Port Fail
Up the U's |
Indeed, mate. Not a bad weekend all in all  | |
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| Morning All on 17:12 - Mar 28 with 470 views | Barsidepete |
Updated table:
17. Coventry (39) ... -10 ... 46
18. Crewe (39) ... -32 ... 45
19. Scunthorpe (38) ... -12 ... 44
20. Notts County (38) ... --13 ... 43
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21. Crawley (39) ,,, -22 ... 43
22. Leyton Orient (38) ... -4 ... 42
23. COLCHESTER (38) ... -17 ... 38
24. Yeovil (39) ...-31 ... 33 | |
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| Morning All on 18:20 - Mar 28 with 452 views | wessex_exile |
Could have been a lot worse, but could have been a lot better. Whatever our fellow strugglers do though, we still need to find 12pts from 8 games - mind you, 9pts from 7 games would sound a whole lot better! | |
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| Morning All on 18:40 - Mar 28 with 445 views | wessex_exile |
Bradford v Oldham: Both safe, and both with fading hopes of sneaking a play-off spot, so either a Bradford win to leapfrog Oldham, or a draw will do just as nicely
Bristol City v Barnsley: Bristol City to win, to keep the pack of those hunting a play-off spot nicely bunched 
Chesterfield v Walsall: I think realistically Walsall are safe now too, but to keep the play-off pack as large as possible a Chesterfield win please
Crawley v Gillingham: No question about this one, Gills to win (by a big margin please) 
Leyton Orient v Port Vale: Port Vale to win, or at worst a draw 
Notts County v Scunthorpe: On the basis of us needing to stay as close to fifth from bottom as possible, this has to be a Scunthorpe win, even if at the expense of effectively seeing them move beyond our reach 
Peterborough v Coventry: Got to be Peterbore all the way
Rochdale v Yeovil: Yeovil already gone, Rochdale to apply the coup de grace 
Sheff Utd v Crewe: Despite an upturn in form a while back, Crewe remain in the relegation slots, and I think with their exceptionally poor GD are destined for League 2, so lets hope Sheff Utd prove me right | |
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| Morning All on 19:22 - Mar 28 with 434 views | durham_exile |
| Morning All on 18:20 - Mar 28 by wessex_exile |
Could have been a lot worse, but could have been a lot better. Whatever our fellow strugglers do though, we still need to find 12pts from 8 games - mind you, 9pts from 7 games would sound a whole lot better! |
Today's results have changed little.
Still any 3 from 7 to join the Glovers.
Coventry are still very much in it, despite Peterbore's home profligacy.
I still think we need 51 points to be safe.
Up the U's | |
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