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Offline supertom

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Re: January
« Reply #30 on: December 31, 2010, 02:29:22 PM »
I don't even think the Wigan game is that winnable. We're now level on points with them. They're on something of an upturn. Sunderland will also be a tough game, depending on what side show up at VP. The bobbins Sunderland, or the quite good Sunderland.

Offline Willie Anderson

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Re: January
« Reply #31 on: December 31, 2010, 02:35:35 PM »
I'm surprised that many were predicting picking up very few points in December and not being upset about it but now that it has actually happened it is as though the world has ended.


In my opinion, the strength of our squad (attacking wide players and the youngsters) is not going to win us games or get close to winning in the current formation.  Until we bring in new players we have to start playing more defensively and play a settled team until confidence returns.

We have looked very weak in the centre of the defence, admittedly not helped by the fullbacks so I would be tempted to play 3 central defenders with 2 fullbacks slightly advanced and sit 2 central defensive midfield players between them.  I would then have 2 wide players playing further infield than normal and supporting a lone forward.

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« Last Edit: December 31, 2010, 07:56:47 PM by Willie Anderson »

Offline Dave Cooper please

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Re: January
« Reply #32 on: December 31, 2010, 05:38:56 PM »
I don't even think the Wigan game is that winnable.

Of course it's bloody winnable, they are still crap and despite the doom-mongering on here we haven't suddenly morphed into Swindon '94.


Offline Legion

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Re: January
« Reply #33 on: January 06, 2011, 07:12:55 PM »

Date     KO       V   Opponent                 Comp          Result   
Sun 2    13:30   A   Chelsea                  PREM    LOSE   
Wed 5    19:45   H   Sunderland          PREM    WIN   
Sat 8    15:00   A   Sheffield United   FACP    WIN   
Sun 16   12:00   A   Birmingham City   PREM    DRAW   
Sat 22   17:30   H   Manchester City   PREM    LOSE   
Tue 25   19:45   A   Wigan Athletic        PREM    WIN

7 points.

Sorry for the apalling rendering.


Currently:

DREW
LOST

Going for:

WIN
DRAW
LOSE
DRAW

Offline TimTheVillain

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Re: January
« Reply #34 on: January 06, 2011, 07:15:57 PM »
LOSE
LOSE
LOSE
WIN

Offline Goldie.7

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Re: January
« Reply #35 on: January 06, 2011, 07:23:02 PM »
Nice idea Leeg.

Chelski - Draw
Sunderland - Lose
Cup game - Win
Clowns - Draw   
Citeh  - Lose 
Wigan - WIN
Manure - Lose

Looks like i was bang on again........erm

Offline Blackcountry Villa

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Re: January
« Reply #36 on: January 06, 2011, 07:32:58 PM »
We might beat Sheffield Utd, we won't win any of the other games.

 


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