Saturday 23rd April

[Laker]

I’m ill with Covid and not got anything better to do so I’ll do the thread.

Accrington v Lincoln
Charlton v Shrewsbury
Cheltenham v Bolton
Crewe v Ipswich
Doncaster v Burton
Fleetwood v Wimbledon
MK Dons v Morecambe
Portsmouth v Gillingham
Rotherham v Oxford
Sunderland v Cambridge
Wigan v Plymouth
Wycombe v Sheffield Wednesday

 

[Laker]

Sunderland away for us. After last Saturday, anything feels possible but obviously I’d be pleased to avoid defeat today. We should be back to full strength again after the rotation and defeat on Tuesday.

In other games, Wigan will be promoted if they win and MK Dons or Rotherham don’t, and will be champions if they win and MK Dons & Rotherham both fail to win.

Wimbledon will be relegated if they lose to Fleetwood today while a win still won’t be enough to stay their execution if Gillingham win at Portsmouth. Doncaster will also be relegated if they fail to beat Burton or Gillingham avoid defeat.

 

[GeneralLee]

Away to Rotherham.

Huge game for both sides. Rotherham appear to be in decline and desperate for three points to secure promotion automatically. Anything less would be disastrous for them and us given we are clinging onto hope of a final play-off spot.

Our faint play-off hopes rely solely on three points at this stage and sides above us dropping points which *could* happen. If we come away with three points it’s going to be an incredibly exciting end of season for a few clubs!

 

[DippyDon]

Oxford and Fleetwood wins please

 

[GeneralLee]

Oxford and Fleetwood wins please

That would be lovely. If you would be so kind to beat Plymouth next Saturday that would be wonderful also.

 

[Daz_3000]

Can’t see past wigan and mk dons today. Hard game home to Cambridge in my opinion but 3 points however we get them has to be the goal. Ideally a sheff wed win would be canny as well.

 

[Bartonyellow]

Away at donny for us. Better mood around the camp after a win midweek. Hoping for a win and a 5th clean sheet. Expect donny to come at us first half as they need lots of goals. If we can weather that I expect us to win 2-0.

 

[WhiteRussian]

We have to win today, and win well. Not just to stay in the hunt for the autos but so we don't go into the Plymouth game and playoffs on a downer.

I want a Wednesday loss as well. Not because I have anything against them but because they are going like a train at the moment.

 

[BarrieOwl]

Not fancying us today, they will be physical and use every trick in the book, we don't handle that well.

 

[Si Robin]

Expecting Bolton to rip us a new asshole today - not because they're particularly good, but because we've been on the beach so long the players are turning into leather.

 

[LancashireTrotters]

Expecting Bolton to rip us a new asshole today - not because they're particularly good, but because we've been on the beach so long the players are turning into leather.

We are good though too…

Another ground ticked off! Currently in the House in the Tree, nice little pub.

Gonna miss these away days during the summer!

 

[Si Robin]

Not far from me - bloody miles from the ground though.

 

[GeneralLee]

Expecting Bolton to rip us a new asshole today - not because they're particularly good, but because we've been on the beach so long the players are turning into leather.

I assume that's a joke? They're the best this division has seen in decades... Dare I say, ever?

 

[LancashireTrotters]

Not far from me - bloody miles from the ground though.

Gonna set off in a sec, just gonna get a quick one in.

 

[thewwfc]

The only prediction I’m pretty confident of is that this game will be fucking nerve-wracking.

Even if we lose today I guess we’re mathematically not out of it but the playoffs become that much more distant.

Expect lots of nervous checking of other playoff contenders’ scores during the game.

 

[Laker]

Can’t see past wigan and mk dons today. Hard game home to Cambridge in my opinion but 3 points however we get them has to be the goal. Ideally a sheff wed win would be canny as well.

We’ve gone for the same team that played at Wigan last week. If everyone plays well then we’ll be tough to beat but obviously you’re favourites.

 

[Tea Towel]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1517870431046225922

In what world is this a foul by Dunkley?

 

[DearneValleyRover]

As it stands we only need to beat Oxford 12-0 next week
Oh dear Fleetwood have equalised so just 28-0 now

 

[Tea Towel]

Tough one to take that. Comfortably the better team throughout and the goal above disallowed. We need to be more clinical.

I’m still confident we make the play offs.

 

[GeneralLee]

We only have ourselves to blame. Stupid, unnecessary decisions both today and daft results across the season which should have seen a comfortable playoff spot are frankly unforgivable.

KR’s obsession with offensively minded players and a complete unwillingness to have no fit defensive midfielders or defensive cover have ultimately been our downfall.

Onto next season…

 

[LancashireTrotters]

Comfortable enough win, never really got out of second gear.

Top 10 finish looks pretty much done and dusted, more than acceptable! COYW!

 

[NorthernSoul]

Frustrating game today. That performance from Plymouth today clearly wasn't indicator of how they have played for most part of the season, I don't think I've seen a team that knackered from the 1st minute of a match in a long time and I feel for their fans as I just can't see them getting that energy boost in the space of 1 week. Looked thrilled to get a draw from kick off.

Completely dominated the first half and Plymouth struggled to get out their own half but we missed countless sitters and the Plymouth keeper was outstanding. After a 10 minute wobbly spell of losing possession as nerves crept in for failing to have had the game sewn up we gave a silly free kick, which was the first shot that Plymouth had all game, really poor free kick and Amos spills it and tapped in for 1 nil against the run of play. We managed to get the equaliser but our finishing was just so off today and Plymouth actually had their only other chance from a tight angle that clipped the crossbar, very close to grabbing a second. Would like to see the penalty shouts agai, the 94th minute one looked like both legs were taken. I think Camara was a huge loss for them as the midfield was getting bullied. Hopefully he is back for next week as would be great to see Plymouth finish top 6 after the season they had.

Monday has to be shooting practice for all our squad.

 

[codaplenty]

Neither side deserved to win this mediocre game. Joe Garner has scored some big goals in his career, but the one today could be one of the most important. Can't see us getting anything from the next two games, so long as Gills and Morecambe don't.....

 

[Laker]

I’m waiting to see our red but seems very harsh. After that and the penalty which resulted, we struggled and got torn apart.

 

[Bartonyellow]

Dogshit today. After beating Rotherham it was back to the usual “sit behind the ball until it’s too late “.
jFH has to go. Need someone who can entertain.

 

[WhiteRussian]

Well, we won, but with Rotherham winning it's pretty much a hollow victory. It will be a miracle now to get autos.

 

[masi51]

I assume that's a joke? They're the best this division has seen in decades... Dare I say, ever?

We would never ever play shit like you but we had a owner who was only ever second to a shit house owner than the one and only Maxwell

Not far from me - bloody miles from the ground though.

went in shamrock last time down there,,,,,,fuck me £6 for a pint £10 to buy the pub

 

[Another Walkley Owl]

Tough one to take that. Comfortably the better team throughout and the goal above disallowed. We need to be more clinical.

I’m still confident we make the play offs.

You have more faith than me!!
Obviously still more than possible, but we don't like to do anything the easy way!

 

[Si Robin]

went in shamrock last time down there,,,,,,fuck me £6 for a pint £10 to buy the pub

Couldn't pay me to go in there.

Decent game first half, we played well as did Bolton. Second half, Bolton decided that winning was important and we carried on only playing ok, so they went and bloody scored. I thought the pen was nailed on, but have been told by more than a few people that I've missed Freestone being fouled before he brought the Bolton lad down - will have to see later on the highlights. It made no difference though because we didn't deserve a point.

Guaranteed our highest ever position now - the team are record breakers and I love each and every one of them for this season.

 

[SMH]

Was one of those days today where I stood up during the lap of honour after the game, saw Charlie Wyke clapping and thought, if only we'd had him for the season. Don't be fooled by Will Keane's numbers, he could be on Mitrovic level figures if he didn't miss at least one chance every game where it's far easier to score. He'll struggle big time next season, very very Grigg like.