Saturday 15 February fixtures

[thewwfc]

Couple of relegation dogfight belters in there, Cambridge v Exeter and Gas v Burton being potential brown trousers classics.

We have the mighty Crawley away, them having come off the back of a respectable win v Stevenage.

We’re still yet to truly settle as a team post-the loss of Bloomfield and I don’t think we know what our best XI is yet - whilst a bunch of new January signings is always exciting it can also be disruptive.

No news on Kone’s injury yet and he has often been our single source of true inspiration in games, so I imagine the Crawley fans will be greatly cheered if he doesn’t pass the obligatory late fitness test.

 

[denzel ecfc]

We're going to be knackered for Cambridge. And without Turns now.
Hope they pick themselves up and can get at least a point

 

[E10rifle]

Games vs. Lincoln are almost always tough, dour affairs which doesn’t really suit us. We desperately need to learn how to break down teams who are mainly looking to defend because it’s been our Achilles’ Heel all season.

 

[chief]

We're away, before anyone considers sticking us in their acca. Don't waste your hard earned.

 

[Conker]

A shithouse point would be most welcomed.

 

[folletto]

A loss is expected so anything else is a massive bonus. Just don't let Alfie May score

 

[EricSabin]

Hollywood FC at home, so obviously it’s a sell out. We should be full of confidence and with it being 12:30 it’s a great chance to pile some pressure on. Wrexham’s wily old strikers will be a test for young Max Dyche so that’ll be interesting to watch.

Would take a point.

 

[Gassy]

Must not lose Vs Burton.

Ironically it’s 2 in form teams over the last 5/6 games. Our home form has been pretty decent recently, but I just hope we’re fired up for this one

 

[Master D]

We're away, before anyone considers sticking us in their acca. Don't waste your hard earned.

Anyone who puts early games in their acca deserves everything we will be serving up.

 

[LordJord]

Hollywood FC at home, so obviously it’s a sell out. We should be full of confidence and with it being 12:30 it’s a great chance to pile some pressure on. Wrexham’s wily old strikers will be a test for young Max Dyche so that’ll be interesting to watch.

Would take a point.

I have never rated Dyche previously but fair play to him hes been great since coming back from Woking. Very much a head it / boot it style defender but its working under Nolan, a huge threat the other end also.

We were absolutely Awful at Wrexham and kept conceding the same goal via a Barnett cross, hoping and building in confidence that we can get at least a point here.

 

[Bartonyellow]

Must not lose Vs Burton.

Ironically it’s 2 in form teams over the last 5/6 games. Our home form has been pretty decent recently, but I just hope we’re fired up for this one

We are capable of winning but we always shit ourselves at the back so leave it wide open for chances. Like Saturday when Blackpool scored with the last kick.
On that basis I can see a draw at best which suits you better than us.

 

[Gassy]

We are capable of winning but we always shit ourselves at the back so leave it wide open for chances. Like Saturday when Blackpool scored with the last kick.
On that basis I can see a draw at best which suits you better than us.

Well upfront is probably our biggest weakness now and defence we’re starting to look alright tbh.

I have absolutely no idea how it will go. No result would surprise me tbh

 

[Bartonyellow]

Well upfront is probably our biggest weakness now and defence we’re starting to look alright tbh.

I have absolutely no idea how it will go. No result would surprise me tbh

Sounds like a thrilling 0-0 then…

 

[dannylad01]

Bolton at home. Another tough one. Ainsworth seems to have sorted out the home form a bit. Having only won 3 times at home in 2024 before he came in in November, we've now won 4 and drawn 1 of the 7 under Ainsworth.

One of the better performances the other night at Reading. Hopefully pick something up to keep the unbeaten run and feelgood factor going.

 

[thewwfc]

I haven't seen Bolton post-Evatt's departure but traditionally they have been one of the more ball-to-feet sides in the division, and Ainsworth's spoiling tactics can work quite well against that kind of side.

 

[Moomin]

Hate early kick offs!

Big game and hopefully we can take Tuesday’s performance into Saturday. Yes, we will have some tired bodies but fortunately we can welcome back three players who were cup tied and will likely play a big part (Hartridge, Colwill and new boy Oluwabori). Turns being suspended is a blow though as he looked good on Tuesday.

Cambridge will look at this as a huge opportunity, though and if I were a United fan I’d be expecting three points.

It’ll probably end up 1-1 or something. Loft will definitely score against us.

 

[GEORGE]

Sounds like a thrilling 0-0 then…

I certainly don't think it will be nil nil. I live in a house full of Burton supporters ( originally from Swad ) them not me. But I've spent a lot of time in Burton. First game I saw there was 1970FA Trophy versus Bridgwater Town ( What a day that was ) Been to the new(ish ) ground to watch Rovers. Hopefully a good game Sat and of course Rovers win.

 

[Throbber_for_Dunk]

Hate early kick offs!

Big game and hopefully we can take Tuesday’s performance into Saturday. Yes, we will have some tired bodies but fortunately we can welcome back three players who were cup tied and will likely play a big part (Hartridge, Colwill and new boy Oluwabori). Turns being suspended is a blow though as he looked good on Tuesday.

Cambridge will look at this as a huge opportunity, though and if I were a United fan I’d be expecting three points.

It’ll probably end up 1-1 or something. Loft will definitely score against us.

Yeah a few on our side seem to think the heartbreak of losing that cup match like that would dent you, but it must be the opposite surely!

But yeah, 100% must win for us, last chance saloon and all that. We have 7 more favourable matches coming up (hard to say that when you're bottom!) and not winning this one would kill any hope remaining.

I'm going for an excruciating watch that finishes 2-1 to us.

 

[Gassy]

Yeah a few on our side seem to think the heartbreak of losing that cup match like that would dent you, but it must be the opposite surely!

But yeah, 100% must win for us, last chance saloon and all that. We have 7 more favourable matches coming up (hard to say that when you're bottom!) and not winning this one would kill any hope remaining.

I'm going for an excruciating watch that finishes 2-1 to us.

Yeah I think the cup will help Exeter, like it seems to have Plymouth

 

[Bartonyellow]

I certainly don't think it will be nil nil. I live in a house full of Burton supporters ( originally from Swad ) them not me. But I've spent a lot of time in Burton. First game I saw there was 1970FA Trophy versus Bridgwater Town ( What a day that was ) Been to the new(ish ) ground to watch Rovers. Hopefully a good game Sat and of course Rovers win.

Well done on not been from swad. That already elevates your social standing.
Hopefully it’s a good game. I don’t see you in any trouble this season, even if we win which we won’t.

 

[E10rifle]

Yeah I think the cup will help Exeter, like it seems to have Plymouth

Didn’t hurt us one bit on Tuesday… the whole FA Cup being a distraction thing is a complete myth. We had good cup runs on 3 of our last 4 promotion seasons. It’s mostly just indicative of being a decent side.

 

[Luke Imp]

Orient away.

Our absentees are stacking up. Walker, Moylan and Hamer are out now along with Cadamarteri and Erhahon (suggestions that both are also out of the season), Hamilton hasn't trained this week and our appeal of Gardener's red card against Cambridge has been rejected - mental how that's a three game ban!

We had the luxury of being able to leave one player out the squad last week but that seemingly hasn't lasted long.

Not sure how the game will pan out. Obviously wary of how well they did against Mansfield and took the last 60 minutes off. Our achilles heel this season is not being clinical enough and managing to concede goals with few opposition shots.

 

[Casey]

If we get anything from our game with Wycombe I shall be happy. Top v bottom clash.

Good result and performance against Stevenage but Wycombe are a far better side. We have to keep getting performances and see where it takes us.

Down to one keeper again and still couldn't fill the bench. I haven't know a season like this for injuries in years. It's odd as we have the same physio as last year and that was one of the best.

Casey

 

[Conker]

Not sure how the game will pan out. Obviously wary of how well they did against Mansfield

Not sure that’s something to be worried about rn to be honest.

 

[IzzyFook]

We are capable of winning but we always shit ourselves at the back

....I've yet to see anyone shit 'emselves from the FRONT...

 

[Gassy]

Didn’t hurt us one bit on Tuesday… the whole FA Cup being a distraction thing is a complete myth. We had good cup runs on 3 of our last 4 promotion seasons. It’s mostly just indicative of being a decent side.

Any cup run is a good thing. Even the Bristol street trophy.. don’t get me wrong I hate it, but remember saying a few years ago in L1, the wins help you build confidence and momentum, which we did and actually took onwards to have a decent season

 

[The Terminator]

Would expect one or two changes for us, not sure if Charlie Kelman will be back or if he will be saved for the 3 away games we have coming up.

Dom Ball should come in for Darren Pratley.

With Wrexham, Bolton & Birmingham all away as our next 3 games, we have to really win this.

 

[Claret Forever]

Losing shaw is such a blow. Been the best player we've had all season since coming in January. Forced to throw two debutants who have barely played any minutes in 3 months against the team in second is not going to throw off mamy accas today.

 

[LordJord]

Losing shaw is such a blow. Been the best player we've had all season since coming in January. Forced to throw two debutants who have barely played any minutes in 3 months against the team in second is not going to throw off mamy accas today.

Exactly that, been fantastic since joining. I rate Eaves also and he is always helpful in both boxes.

not confident at all now, like the Wrexham away kit.

 

[Master D]

Liquid Parkyball.