Stickied Oakey’s Predicta League Two 2024/25

[GTFCfish]

If you run your mouth off, you gotta back it up.

If we lose at home to North Ferriby I will get the word TWAT tattooed on my forehead.

 

[PoolieTom]

Really hope you're right Tom. Can't help but think of Stockport whenever any former League club finds the going tough down in the conference

Agreed Vanni...... apart from having a soft spot for one of our own in PoolieTom, i reckon we both can have empathy on his team's plight.....we've both been there and suffered the indignity of a fall from grace .....but let's hope he keeps his pecker up!!

Thanks again for your concerns lads. We are in a tough spot, but even now I am not concerned about 'doing a York' or some such. We have a large squad, we have lots of similar players, and I think that will tell as the season goes on and some smaller squads start to struggle. We also have some very good players for this level.

Unfortunately, we have a couple of really bad players for this level. The standout being our centre half, who has so far been solely responsible for over half of our goals conceded. It's concerning that our manager is still persisting with him, but rumours of a couple of signings to come this week are certainly sounding positive.

You will both be playing us sooner rather than later. Hopefully!

 

[Big Bird]

Thanks again for your concerns lads. We are in a tough spot, but even now I am not concerned about 'doing a York' or some such. We have a large squad, we have lots of similar players, and I think that will tell as the season goes on and some smaller squads start to struggle. We also have some very good players for this level.

Unfortunately, we have a couple of really bad players for this level. The standout being our centre half, who has so far been solely responsible for over half of our goals conceded. It's concerning that our manager is still persisting with him, but rumours of a couple of signings to come this week are certainly sounding positive.

You will both be playing us sooner rather than later. Hopefully!

Come back soon. Been too long since we played out a 1-1 draw and screwed Port Vale.

 

[PoolieTom]

Come back soon. Been too long since we played out a 1-1 draw and screwed Port Vale.

Ahhh, those were the days. Back when we weren't fucking shite.

 

[Crewelad87]

Vale vs Crewe LOSE

 

[devilofajob]

26/8 - Coventry Win at Yeovil Please - Joker. (My bid for the bottom of the league continues!)

 

[oakroader]

26/8 - Coventry Win at Yeovil Please - Joker. (My bid for the bottom of the league continues!)

wtf ???

 

[Chris FGR]

26/8 - Coventry Win at Yeovil Please - Joker. (My bid for the bottom of the league continues!)

You're a Crawley fan, so you need to predict Crawley's games, not Coventry's.

Unless this is predict a random game week Oak?

 

[oakroader]

You're a Crawley fan, so you need to predict Crawley's games, not Coventry's.

Unless this is predict a random game week Oak?

no christoff.....no random games......he's confused....

 

[DearneValleyRover]

Donny win please Oakey

 

[cufc17]

Lincoln v Carlisle - Draw

 

[Carver]

Lincoln v Carlisle

Carlisle WIN

 

[Vanni]

Thanks again for your concerns lads. We are in a tough spot, but even now I am not concerned about 'doing a York' or some such. We have a large squad, we have lots of similar players, and I think that will tell as the season goes on and some smaller squads start to struggle. We also have some very good players for this level.

Unfortunately, we have a couple of really bad players for this level. The standout being our centre half, who has so far been solely responsible for over half of our goals conceded. It's concerning that our manager is still persisting with him, but rumours of a couple of signings to come this week are certainly sounding positive.

You will both be playing us sooner rather than later. Hopefully!

Don't get me wrong Tom as I hate to be a pedant, but I said Stockport not York Tom, as I'm not expecting you lot to have such a crappy season that will end up in another relegation a la York. I'm more worried that Pools are in for a mediocre season, like a lower mid table finish, then fail to push on the following year similar to what Stockport did. Plus, in terms of club size, I reckon are much closer to Stockport than York. I don't think your support (and Stockport's too) has ever dropped down to York levels, but I could be mistaken.

Then there's another thing - the respective squads 'on paper'. Can't say I was that surprised when York were relegated in successive years, but Stockport going down came as a bit of a shock as I thought they had enough quality 'on paper' to see them home safely. Same goes for your squad, as it looks decent enough to mount a play off challenge at the very least, but as we all know 'good enough on paper' basically means f.a.

But to be quite clear, I'm not expecting Pools to go down or anything this season. It's just that I fear for you lot should things not turn out as planned and then the club seemingly stagnates like Stockport did.

PS - Sorry Oakey for derailing the thread but I prefer discussing Pools stuff on here than on the NL forum.

 

[oakroader]

Don't get me wrong Tom as I hate to be a pedant, but I said Stockport not York Tom, as I'm not expecting you lot to have such a crappy season that will end up in another relegation a la York. I'm more worried that Pools are in for a mediocre season, like a lower mid table finish, then fail to push on the following year similar to what Stockport did. Plus, in terms of club size, I reckon are much closer to Stockport than York. I don't think your support (and Stockport's too) has ever dropped down to York levels, but I could be mistaken.

Then there's another thing - the respective squads 'on paper'. Can't say I was that surprised when York were relegated in successive years, but Stockport going down came as a bit of a shock as I thought they had enough quality 'on paper' to see them home safely. Same goes for your squad, as it looks decent enough to mount a play off challenge at the very least, but as we all know 'good enough on paper' basically means f.a.

But to be quite clear, I'm not expecting Pools to go down or anything this season. It's just that I fear for you lot should things not turn out as planned and then the club seemingly stagnates like Stockport did.

PS - Sorry Oakey for derailing the thread but I prefer discussing Pools stuff on here than on the NL forum.

not an issue with me Vanni....i think its cool that we get along regardless.....
my intention from the outset was to promote camaraderie ......you help with that ethos.

 

[Vanni]

Cheers Oakey, you're the man. Much appreciated

 

[dedwardp]

Colchester to draw with Forest Green.

 

[oakroader]

 

[markpvfc]

Vale vs Crewe Win

 

[devilofajob]

Take 2!! Confused, you will be.
Too many things to get wrong.
26/8 - Swinedon v Crawley. Draw - no joke(r)

 

[FGR Stroud]

FGR away win at Colchester

 

[PoolieTom]

Don't get me wrong Tom as I hate to be a pedant, but I said Stockport not York Tom, as I'm not expecting you lot to have such a crappy season that will end up in another relegation a la York. I'm more worried that Pools are in for a mediocre season, like a lower mid table finish, then fail to push on the following year similar to what Stockport did. Plus, in terms of club size, I reckon are much closer to Stockport than York. I don't think your support (and Stockport's too) has ever dropped down to York levels, but I could be mistaken.

Then there's another thing - the respective squads 'on paper'. Can't say I was that surprised when York were relegated in successive years, but Stockport going down came as a bit of a shock as I thought they had enough quality 'on paper' to see them home safely. Same goes for your squad, as it looks decent enough to mount a play off challenge at the very least, but as we all know 'good enough on paper' basically means f.a.

But to be quite clear, I'm not expecting Pools to go down or anything this season. It's just that I fear for you lot should things not turn out as planned and then the club seemingly stagnates like Stockport did.

PS - Sorry Oakey for derailing the thread but I prefer discussing Pools stuff on here than on the NL forum.

Oh yes Vanni, a Stockport scenario is very possible for us. We are still reeling from the thief who masqueraded as our chairman for the best part of 2 years, and just 5 months ago, I wasn't sure I'd have a team to support this year, so I am just happy to be able to say I do. We seemingly have been left in the hands of a woman who has a good business track record (although nothing football related), and she is slowly steadying the ship off the field. Of course their are still uncertainties and we have investigations/audits taking place on the books to (hopefully) reveal the true extent of the damage the conman left us in.

We have the core of a good team. Unfortunately our squad is not balanced and we are playing players out of position. Added to the weak links in the team, It's going to be a bit of a long year for us if the problems are not addressed. What league we find ourselves in in the next couple of years may largely depends on off-field issues, so it's vital we don't stick around too long. If we do, I think we will have to accept this to be our level for a long time.

 

[mowgli]

Grimsby v Wycombe - Win please Oakey.

 

[GTFCfish]

Grimsby v Wycombe --- boring 0-0 snooze fest please.

 

[mowgli]

Grimsby v Wycombe --- boring 0-0 snooze fest please.

I think i'd take that with our comedy defence who have let in 8 in 3 League games.

 

[GTFCfish]

I think i'd take that with our comedy defence who have let in 8 in 3 League games.

I would just settle for keeping 11 men on the pitch, 4 games so far and a red card in each one for us.

 

[djs]

26 Aug
Mansfield v LUTON
DRAW, obviously

Plus, Evans to spontaneously combust when a lino gives a throw-in the wrong way.

 

[Impish]

Lincoln v Carlisle WIN please (please)

 

[Chris FGR]

Colchester v FGR - WIN please Oak.

Thanks.

 

[Wiinotfit]

Mansfield v Luton Draw

 

[LongEatonPie]

Dagnamit spot on 2-1 (score in the other predicts) win right up until the 95th minute!