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Post by 61666 on Sept 4, 2022 14:21:40 GMT
...are looking a bit scary, to say the least:
Solihull Moors H
Wealdstone H
Bromley A
Chesterfield H
Boreham Wood A
Barnet A
Currently 4th, 6th, 8th, 1st, 5th and 7th respectively. They have scored 89 goals between them, conceding 49.
Wealdstone and Bromley have only scored eight goals each, so far, but then Gateshead had only got seven before yesterday.
Obviously, this was what we expected following promotion, but probably not all at once! At the moment, it is easy to think that any points at all would be good from these games, so we can only hope that extra training on Monday, along with our home crowds, plus the fact that the away games are little more than local derbies, will give us a bit more of a chance.
Cross everything.
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Post by Bernie on Sept 4, 2022 14:38:08 GMT
We won’t win or lose all six. we’ll win one or two we didn’t expect, lose some, and have the odd draw. When we win, this board will think we’re invincible and destined for promotion. When we lose they’ll be in despair about it for ten pages. The team plays on, but we never change.
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Post by sword65 on Sept 4, 2022 15:34:40 GMT
...are looking a bit scary, to say the least: Solihull Moors H Wealdstone H Bromley A Chesterfield H Boreham Wood A Barnet A Currently 4th, 6th, 8th, 1st, 5th and 7th respectively. They have scored 89 goals between them, conceding 49. Wealdstone and Bromley have only scored eight goals each, so far, but then Gateshead had only got seven before yesterday. Obviously, this was what we expected following promotion, but probably not all at once! At the moment, it is easy to think that any points at all would be good from these games, so we can only hope that extra training on Monday, along with our home crowds, plus the fact that the away games are little more than local derbies, will give us a bit more of a chance. Cross everything. Wealdstone looked very average against a poor Woking this afternoon in a very dull game. Bromley are beatable as are Barnet who are already sliding down the table after a bright start. Boreham Wood will bore everyone to death but we could nick a draw. Solihull and Chesterfield I expect nothing from. So Solihull 0pts,Wealdstone 3pts,Bromley 1pt,Chesterfield 0pts,Boreham Wood 1 pt and Barnet 1pt. Total 6/18 pts. Overall 16pts from 13 games which should be enough to keep us out if the bottom 4. |
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Post by Rob on Sept 4, 2022 18:58:41 GMT
Maybe, just maybe.
On the other hand supporters are generally well optimistic according to the prediction thread.
If sword is the norm we could be in trouble
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Post by jdl on Sept 4, 2022 23:41:27 GMT
Maybe, just maybe. On the other hand supporters are generally well optimistic according to the prediction thread. If sword is the norm we could be in trouble If Sword was the norm, I'd be dead! |
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Post by jdl on Sept 4, 2022 23:47:00 GMT
...are looking a bit scary, to say the least: Solihull Moors H Wealdstone H Bromley A Chesterfield H Boreham Wood A Barnet A Currently 4th, 6th, 8th, 1st, 5th and 7th respectively. They have scored 89 goals between them, conceding 49. Wealdstone and Bromley have only scored eight goals each, so far, but then Gateshead had only got seven before yesterday. Obviously, this was what we expected following promotion, but probably not all at once! At the moment, it is easy to think that any points at all would be good from these games, so we can only hope that extra training on Monday, along with our home crowds, plus the fact that the away games are little more than local derbies, will give us a bit more of a chance. Cross everything. Assuming that 50 points is safety, we need to have got at least 15 from 13 games - 5 points more than we currently have. On current 'form', we aren't going to draw 5 of those 6 games, so we're going to have to win at least one and draw at least 2. There's always hope - even after Gateshead and Wrexham, but it's not exactly looking likely at the moment. |
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Post by Bernie on Sept 5, 2022 4:41:58 GMT
Last season we had a reasonable expectation of being play offs or better. This season there is an existential threat of relegation, even when comfortably mid table. Welcome to anxiety of being successful.
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Post by Andy on Sept 5, 2022 6:56:45 GMT
Not at all confident about the next 6 matches.
After Saturday's horror show all bets are off.
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Post by sword65 on Sept 5, 2022 7:01:38 GMT
Maybe, just maybe. On the other hand supporters are generally well optimistic according to the prediction thread. If sword is the norm we could be in trouble If Sword was the norm, I'd be dead! Normality is seriously overrated . |
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Post by Dickie on Sept 5, 2022 7:08:25 GMT
After the shambles at Gateshead, you have to ask where did we go wrong ?
The curse of injuries ?
Hardly, the 'crises' at Stones is pretty much the norm for most clubs.
The 'tinkering' with the defence ?
Playing individuals out of position seems to have unsettled the defence, for sure.
But self inflicted !
Then there is the keeper conundrum.
JUST LOOK AT THE FACTS.
Hadler's goalkeeping record is vastly superior (statistics prove it beyond doubt).
I dont care about what happens on the training ground.
It is real game time experience that matters.
Mersin is a good shot-stopper but the difference between him and Hadler in conceding goals is at least a goal a game. Stats dont lie.
Enough said but again 'self inflicted'.
Then we have to ask how good has Hak's recruitment been this season, whether permanent or loan signings ?
If the most realistic measure is how much has the squad been strengthened ?
Let's not go there.
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Post by Stonethecrow on Sept 5, 2022 10:53:11 GMT
The non selection of Tom Hadler is bizarre to say the least
Tom Hadler is the proven number 1 and his record between the sticks is excellent.
Yes, he is a fans favourite and with good reason.
Mersin's record shows he concedes plenty.
For sure he's a good shot-stopper but you cannot escape the record of conceding plenty of goals.
If you have a striker who plays well without scoring you wouldn't say what a good striker he is.
So why is it different with a keeper ?
I trust in Hak, but having seen 90% of matches over the past couple of seasons
Hadler's demise on the bench is a mystery to me.
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Post by sword65 on Sept 5, 2022 11:25:13 GMT
The non selection of Tom Hadler is bizarre to say the least Tom Hadler is the proven number 1 and his record between the sticks is excellent. Yes, he is a fans favourite and with good reason. Mersin's record shows he concedes plenty. For sure he's a good shot-stopper but you cannot escape the record of conceding plenty of goals. If you have a striker who plays well without scoring you wouldn't say what a good striker he is. So why is it different with a keeper ? I trust in Hak, but having seen 90% of matches over the past couple of seasons Hadler's demise on the bench is a mystery to me. I think I understand what you are saying, you want Barham in goal and Mersin up front. Might work,I'll have a word with Hak. |
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Post by deadly on Sept 5, 2022 12:06:53 GMT
No need to swordy, Hak is an avid reader of the fans forum.
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Has your parrot got any thoughts on what Hak should do next ?
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Post by jdl on Sept 5, 2022 12:29:44 GMT
I'm a Haddler fan, so I'd like to see him back.
But using stats to select keepers when we're now playing in a different division is pointless.
Mersin let's in more goals in the NL, than Hadler did on the NS.
Proves absolutely nothing.
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Post by daveu on Sept 5, 2022 13:07:12 GMT
All those who want Hadler back in the side, what exactly has Mersin done wrong so far? I haven't seen any glaring errors and there's been more than a few top drawer saves. Tom will get his chance but you don't drop a player who's in decent form.
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