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Quoted from ivanosandwich

The general consensus seems to be give him a chance next season because he has improved us since the Donny debacle. Yes he has but only because he changed his way of playing and I am led to believe that he will be reverting to the possession based, play it out from the back style of football next season.

Does he not get the credit for changing the style then?  Or that he's brought in better players?

Last night summed up exactly why we're sat in this position, our squad lacks quality and balance.  Our main striker was out and we had nothing up there, it was static.  Obikwu is too raw to lead the line and Wilson showed the inconsistent side of his game that means he'll probably never lead a front line effectively and consistently.  

The midfield was, to quote Artell, "meh".  Nothing in it.  Lots of hard work and tidy play but nothing potent.  Option wise we've nothing and the season couldn't come to an end sooner if we hoped. He brought Wood on, who actually gave us something different but needs a good Sunday Dinner or fifty before he's ready for this level, along with Eisa who couldn't look less interested if he tried.  His only other attacking option is a lad who missed most of the season with cancer.  What else did he have?  Andrews who wouldn't make a jot of difference in the midfield as he's just the same and two defenders.  We're at the bare bones.

I absolutely won't be celebrating this season as a success, but when you look at Colchester's side and see they had players like Cameron McGeehan in their midfield and the two lads out wide who carried the ball with intent and at pace with every opportunity, it gives you an indication of what we lack and how limited this squad is.

Important to also add that I assume DA's father's funeral is yet to take place. He must be going through a tough time privately and it would lack any humility to have a go at him on Saturday in any context. The TEAM at them moment are inconsistent but his recruitment and change in approach have ultimately given us a decent points haul recently and we are nearly over the line.

I hope Thompson is on double time as he is doing about three peoples work. Without him and a bit of luck in timing when we have played out of form teams ( Newport and Crewe) we would be in the National League next season

Quoted from HerveJosse

I hope Thompson is on double time as he is doing about three peoples work. Without him and a bit of luck in timing when we have played out of form teams ( Newport and Crewe) we would be in the National League next season

I am in no doubt without Newports season being over and Crewe having their first team out we would have been relegated .

Luckily Swindon by all accounts are dreadful as their form since their 2 loan players went has been terrible . So a decent chance of another 3 points .

We have to be thankful Sutton & FGR gave us such a head start aswell.

Quoted from HerveJosse

I hope Thompson is on double time as he is doing about three peoples work. Without him and a bit of luck in timing when we have played out of form teams ( Newport and Crewe) we would be in the National League next season

I’d be amazed if we didn’t get some interest in Thompson in the summer. Alongside Rose he’s the one Town player who could arguably get in a top 6 side.

There's a lot of chat about our defence this year, and although it's not the best surely the real issue is our attack?

Looking at the league table, we've now lost 18 games. Everyone above us has lost more games until you get to Morecambe in 15th, who also have 18 losses, Notts county have lost 20 games above them, even Crawley in 7th have lost 18 games.   It's all the draws that are killing us. Score more goals, put teams away instead of drawing and those 18 losses aren't really an issue

Quoted from Marinerdeano

We need a point and we don't need to contribute to nerves on the pitch. Back the boys for one last time this season during the game. As has been said, act on lessons learnt once season is done.

I’m talking about after the game and the pathetic lap of honour to celebrate crap

Well, despite last night’s defeat Town are now 1000/1 to go down. Anyone fancy sticking a tenner on to take the sting out of an unthinkable capitulation?

Quoted from Poojah

Well, despite last night’s defeat Town are now 1000/1 to go down. Anyone fancy sticking a tenner on to take the sting out of an unthinkable capitulation?

Where'd you see those odds? It's 50/1 on Skybet.

Quoted from mariner91

Where'd you see those odds? It's 50/1 on Skybet.

Bet365 and Betfred according to Oddschecker…

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/league-2/england-league-two/relegation