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GrimRob
August 12, 2018, 7:31pm

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The next two league games are against the two favourites for promotion, Lincoln and MKD. It should give us a good yardstick as to where we rank. So far in the two seasons in this division, we have been some distance from the top sides in terms of quality, and I don't think in general we have fared very well against them results-wise.

The two sides we have faced so far are both expected to finish in the bottom half. Personally, I would be happy with a total of 3 points in these two games (ideally against Lincoln!).


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August 12, 2018, 8:05pm

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I actually think the measure will be when we play everyone for the 2nd time this season rather than the first wave of fixtures.

Yesterday told me we are a side that’s a definite “work in progress” so I’d expect us to have mixed results pre Christmas then a more consistent finish to the season setting us up for 19/20.

We haven’t got the financial resources or parachute benefits of some of this seasons promotion favourites so making a comparison this early is a bit of a challenge.

What MJ is building will take us forward mid/long term and provide some sustainable success, I’m cool with that though I have to say like the Gimps I’d love a decent cup run to kick start things a bit.  


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August 12, 2018, 8:23pm
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Lincolns cup run came about due to there route one into the corners and bombing over crosses , a plan that exploits the popular wing backs system .
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August 12, 2018, 8:23pm
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I can't really see why FGR should be considered as a bottom half team when they've got one of the biggest budgets and a strong squad. I'll be surprised if they aren't in the play-offs come the end of the season, especially as Vince is likely to splash out even more in January if they look like they are doing well.
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August 12, 2018, 8:50pm
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I agree


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I can't really see why FGR should be considered as a bottom half team when they've got one of the biggest budgets and a strong squad. I'll be surprised if they aren't in the play-offs come the end of the season, especially as Vince is likely to splash out even more in January if they look like they are doing well.


Have to agree with you, but they are 4/1 to even finish in the top 7, a decent bet as it largely seems to be based upon their finishing position last year.


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I actually think the measure will be when we play everyone for the 2nd time this season rather than the first wave of fixtures.

Yesterday told me we are a side that’s a definite “work in progress” so I’d expect us to have mixed results pre Christmas then a more consistent finish to the season setting us up for 19/20.

We haven’t got the financial resources or parachute benefits of some of this seasons promotion favourites so making a comparison this early is a bit of a challenge.

What MJ is building will take us forward mid/long term and provide some sustainable success, I’m cool with that though I have to say like the Gimps I’d love a decent cup run to kick start things a bit.  


Parachute payments? Do clubs get parachute payments if they are relegated from League one?
Not saying you are wrong, just that I have never heard it before
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Tbh if we get a point from the next 2 games it'll be a bonus
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I just hope there's not a melt down if we do lose the next two.
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We showed steel yesterday and played the ball to feet more than first game
Next two league games will be tuff but the players confidence will be good after one and all been clapped off on sat
We might nick something in next 2
Any news on roses ridiculous red card?
Come on Town more of yesterday please
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