Saturday 25th Feb 2023

[The Terminator]

• Barrow v Stockport County
• Colchester United v Northampton Town
• Crawley Town v Carlisle United
• Crewe Alexandra v Rochdale
• Doncaster Rovers v Bradford City
• Gillingham v AFC Wimbledon
• Grimsby Town v Leyton Orient
• Hartlepool United v Walsall
• Mansfield Town v Salford City
• Newport County v Sutton United
• Stevenage v Tranmere Rovers
• Swindon Town v Harrogate Town

 

[The Terminator]

Tricky trip away at Grimsby who seem to raise their game against better opponents recently, I'd expect the same side as last week with the exception of Aaron Drinan who is likely injured to be replaced by Charlie Kelman up front.

Hoping the Transpennine Express behaves itself tomorrow, because from the looks of things its been a shambles trying to get to Grimsby on it today!

 

[joethegill]

Hate playing AFC Wimbledon, they tend to have the Indian sign over us regardless of any other factors.

We owe them a twatting.

1-1.

 

[Richard Cranium]

We could do with keeping the winning run going here with 4 more tough games to follow after. Will Swan out for the season now to add to our injury list

 

[PuB]

Hate playing AFC Wimbledon, they tend to have the Indian sign over us regardless of any other factors.

We owe them a twatting.

1-1.

Not sure I’ve ever seen us beat them in their AFCW form, going to be a tough one I think

 

[AdamStag]

We could do with keeping the winning run going here with 4 more tough games to follow after. Will Swan out for the season now to add to our injury list

Another bonus on the injury front! i said last week this was a joke and he’s another one, wonder if there’s a club in the league with the list we’ve got, it’s just crazy.

Either way, more or less a home sell out tomorrow so the belief is there, if we can keep up the momentum with the ridiculous headwinds we’re facing it’d be amazing.

 

[Chief Rocka]

Walsall haven't won in the league since 1st Jan, we'll put a stop to that!

Not a clue what to expect, probably wouldn't of went had Curle still been in charge, that Tuesday night performance served up was one of the worst displays I've seen in years, hopefully a new set of eyes on the squad and a more attacking outlook instead of the defensive minded displays we got from Curle.

Need wins now, draws at home especially aren't going to cut it.

 

[AdamStag]

Walsall haven't won in the league since 1st Jan, we'll put a stop to that!

Not a clue what to expect, probably wouldn't of went had Curle still been in charge, that Tuesday night performance served up was one of the worst displays I've seen in years, hopefully a new set of eyes on the squad and a more attacking outlook instead of the defensive minded displays we got from Curle.

Need wins now, draws at home especially aren't going to cut it.

That was against us and in fairness we should’ve at least drawn that.

Since we took Johnson off them and pretty much stuck him in the reserves they’ve been fucked. Still odd tbh

 

[BarraMatt]

Stockers due to drop points, we are coming off the back of a good win, gonna cast my net out and say we're gonna win 2-1, based off no data whatsoever. Always felt like Challinor teams got one over us when he was at Fylde as we never beat them, then he left and we've won both games against him at Pools and Stockport 3-2 weirdly. Purely coincidence that though, let's see how it goes tomorrow.

 

[saddler78]

That was against us and in fairness we should’ve at least drawn that.

Since we took Johnson off them and pretty much stuck him in the reserves the

Walsall haven't won in the league since 1st Jan, we'll put a stop to that!

Not a clue what to expect, probably wouldn't of went had Curle still been in charge, that Tuesday night performance served up was one of the worst displays I've seen in years, hopefully a new set of eyes on the squad and a more attacking outlook instead of the defensive minded displays we got from Curle.

Need wins now, draws at home especially aren't going to cut it.

We cant score expect a dull game and a low scoring draw thats us all over recently.

 

[Cas]

2-1 City. At least I'm hoping for a win. Could really do with one after a woeful performance and result against Barrow.

 

[Bone Idle]

Like the old UB40 song we are 1 in 10 (loss that is) and we are now big enough and ugly enough to meet Sutton head on, there is a real feel good factor around the club at the moment both on and off the pitch, so i am going 2-0.

 

[Soup Ladle]

Walsall haven't won in the league since 1st Jan, we'll put a stop to that!

Not a clue what to expect, probably wouldn't of went had Curle still been in charge, that Tuesday night performance served up was one of the worst displays I've seen in years, hopefully a new set of eyes on the squad and a more attacking outlook instead of the defensive minded displays we got from Curle.

Need wins now, draws at home especially aren't going to cut it.

Askey likes to play a 433, be interesting to see what lineup he goes with. We do have some pace in the side who can fit that so wonder if the likes of McDonald, Kiernan and Grey get in the team today. Hopefully Sterry is back (?) so we have a RB, I'll probably hang myself if Ferguson goes back out there again.

 

[pontoonlew]

Today is the type of game that we do well in, looking back to the reverse fixture on the opening day we lost to a wonder goal and a terrible penalty decision, so we probably did better than the defeat looked.

However, one eye on a massive game Wednesday means we’ll probably lose this one. I’d take that all day long as a swap for a win at Southampton.

 

[Chief Rocka]

Askey likes to play a 433, be interesting to see what lineup he goes with. We do have some pace in the side who can fit that so wonder if the likes of McDonald, Kiernan and Grey get in the team today. Hopefully Sterry is back (?) so we have a RB, I'll probably hang myself if Ferguson goes back out there again.

Sterry is still banned, final game, Dodds out, dunno who plays RB, youth teamer Stephenson is a possibility, might have to abandon 433 today and play 3 CB's, with maybe Kiernan RWB

McDonald has the potential to make things happen, yes he loses the ball a lot and is over elaborate but that’s because he’s actually trying things around the oppo 18 yard box.

If it’s 433 like he prefers and it’s passing football instead of long punts over the top Umerah up front with two either side of him should work, but they have to have legs and have get close to him to give us a chance.

 

[RiftHouseLad]

Sterry is still banned, final game, Dodds out, dunno who plays RB, youth teamer Stephenson is a possibility, might have to abandon 433 today and play 3 CB's, with maybe Kiernan RWB

McDonald has the potential to make things happen, yes he loses the ball a lot and is over elaborate but that’s because he’s actually trying things around the oppo 18 yard box.

If it’s 433 like he prefers and it’s passing football instead of long punts over the top Umerah up front with two either side of him should work, but they have to have legs and have get close to him to give us a chance.

In his interview he talked of Pressing high, So if you don,t have the energy or desire you will be out next week.
Thats the vibe i get.
Still can not get over Tuesday night, Horrible game!

 

[Casey]

Couple of decent bets for Crawley v Carlisle.

Carlisle to win is a gimme.

Carlilse to score in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Last four games that has happened to us.

Carlilse to out shot us and have more shots on target is pretty much a gimme as well.

Not sure if you can do it but, if by some miracle we sneak a lead, Carlilse to overturn that lead in the last 10 minutes.

We have new fans zone for all at Crawley. Large TV and beer, food to watch the early pl game. Also away fans always welcome in Redz bar.

Not sure if I will be going...not given up just family life getting in the way.

Casey

 

[ForzaCounty]

Stockers due to drop points, we are coming off the back of a good win, gonna cast my net out and say we're gonna win 2-1, based off no data whatsoever. Always felt like Challinor teams got one over us when he was at Fylde as we never beat them, then he left and we've won both games against him at Pools and Stockport 3-2 weirdly. Purely coincidence that though, let's see how it goes tomorrow.

I'm sure our lads are out for blood after that opening day defeat, or forgot about it entirely, or maybe just approaching it professionally and nothing I presume matters.

How's Newby been doing for you?

 

[LS Bantam]

Playing a side who has George Miller and Caolan Lavery, in front of a decent away crowd, off the back of one of the most toothless performances in years? What could go wrong.

 

[Moonie]

Couple of decent bets for Crawley v Carlisle.

Carlisle to win is a gimme.

Carlilse to score in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Last four games that has happened to us.

Carlilse to out shot us and have more shots on target is pretty much a gimme as well.

Not sure if you can do it but, if by some miracle we sneak a lead, Carlilse to overturn that lead in the last 10 minutes.

We have new fans zone for all at Crawley. Large TV and beer, food to watch the early pl game. Also away fans always welcome in Redz bar.

Not sure if I will be going...not given up just family life getting in the way.

Casey

Never bet on Carlisle. Arguably the most unpredictable club known to mankind. I'd expect us to have more shots, with less possession - but beyond that I'll make no predictions!

 

[BarraMatt]

I'm sure our lads are out for blood after that opening day defeat, or forgot about it entirely, or maybe just approaching it professionally and nothing I presume matters.

How's Newby been doing for you?

6/10, no better or worse than anyone else since he joined to be honest.

 

[hellogregory]

Never bet on Carlisle. Arguably the most unpredictable club known to mankind. I'd expect us to have more shots, with less possession - but beyond that I'll make no predictions!

Never bet on Carlisle I agree. But its pretty safe to bet against Carlisle if up against top 6 opposition. Lost to the lot of em so we’re quite predictable in that respect.

 

[Moonie]

Never bet on Carlisle I agree. But its pretty safe to bet against Carlisle if up against top 6 opposition. Lost to the lot of em so we’re quite predictable in that respect.

Plenty of chances to put that right over the next few months

 

[WilsdenBantam]

Miller and or Lavery are definitely scoring today, lads couldn’t hit a barn door for us and they’ll turn into prime Ronaldo. This script happens far too often.

 

[hellogregory]

Plenty of chances to put that right over the next few months

If I was a betting man I wouldn’t be betting on Carlisle in these games.

Reasonably confident today though, but I’m avoiding predicting as last time I predicted us to win, Harrogate happened and we went 3 games barely mustering a meaningful shot on goal.

 

[BlackHaddock]

I think todays game against Orient will be pretty close. We are nearly at full strength and I believe we can match any team in this league if we play our best 11, and everyone has a good game (not likely I suppose).

Sadly for Hartlepool, Rochdale and Crawley supporters they can not say the same about their current teams, but everyone in Division 4 else can. Which is why those three are the ones in danger.

2-1 to Grimsby Town, Orient are due a defeat!

 

[Cas]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1629481172374831107

NNice to see Osadebe back on the bench. Not featured since his double leg break against today's opponents. A 95th minute wonder goal from him, please.

Wouldn't have started Costaloe. Not seen anything from him so far. Banks should be starting.

 

[Chief Rocka]

Umerah out injured

 

[BlackHaddock]

Luke Waterfall's 150 game for us. He still has a mega mistake per game in him, but his effort and leadership are second to none.

 

[Dale4ever]

Enjoy your 3 points Crewe.