OK, ten games to go. Make your predictions......
Stevenage (h)
Crewe (h)
Burton (h)
Bury(a)
Wycombe (h)
Stanley (a)
Chesterfield (h)
Barnet (a)
Lincoln (h)
Shrews (a)
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Stevenage (h)
Crewe (h)
If we want to be serious contenders, then these are two must-win home games. If we don't get six points against our near rivals, then the rest of the season is a write-off, so for the sake of argument I'm going to say we win both games. (total 6)
Burton (h)
Coming all thay way on a Sunday before work, to see your team get spanked by one at the other end of the table? No fans will fancy that, and the dispirited team will be a 3-point notch on the bedpost in time for roast dinner. (total 9)
Bury(a)
There's a good chance that they may have their season sorted by then, however there's also the chance that they really need a win from this fixture. Best bet is to play for the snore draw. (total 10)
Wycombe (h)
They've got Stockport, Morcambe and Hereford plus the Shrews before this match, so they'll be a long way into guaranteeing that promotion place. Maybe a good opportunity to nab a home win, so I'm feeling optimistic. (total 13)
Stanley (a)
The sort of game that we should win, but probably won't as the pressure builds, and our defence is still leakier than a rice paper colander. I can see us losing this one, i'm afraid. (total 13)
Chesterfield (h)
They'll have won the league by then. Unfortunately, no reason for them to rest players, but perhaps they won't have the heart for it, especially if we're still in the mix. Let's call it a draw. (total 14)
Barnet (a)
Surely a win? (total 17)
Lincoln (h)
With the best of luck, they'll be safe in mid-table. With the worst sort of luck (ie Oxford's) they'll have gone on a run and be a playoff contender. Home advantage should help, but in true Oxford style, this one has nerve-jangling draw all over it. (total 18)
Shrews (a)
Bah, away for the last game of the season. If I'm right above, then we'll be on 68 points - historically not enough for a playoff spot in this league, but 71 points might just sneak us into the last spot. Trouble is, the Shrews will probably be in the same situation. Still, gotta believe in the team, so I'm going for the win here. (total 21)
Ideal situation: losing playoff finalists (loads of money, but not having to get crushed like D&R next season)
Crewe (h)
If we want to be serious contenders, then these are two must-win home games. If we don't get six points against our near rivals, then the rest of the season is a write-off, so for the sake of argument I'm going to say we win both games. (total 6)
Burton (h)
Coming all thay way on a Sunday before work, to see your team get spanked by one at the other end of the table? No fans will fancy that, and the dispirited team will be a 3-point notch on the bedpost in time for roast dinner. (total 9)
Bury(a)
There's a good chance that they may have their season sorted by then, however there's also the chance that they really need a win from this fixture. Best bet is to play for the snore draw. (total 10)
Wycombe (h)
They've got Stockport, Morcambe and Hereford plus the Shrews before this match, so they'll be a long way into guaranteeing that promotion place. Maybe a good opportunity to nab a home win, so I'm feeling optimistic. (total 13)
Stanley (a)
The sort of game that we should win, but probably won't as the pressure builds, and our defence is still leakier than a rice paper colander. I can see us losing this one, i'm afraid. (total 13)
Chesterfield (h)
They'll have won the league by then. Unfortunately, no reason for them to rest players, but perhaps they won't have the heart for it, especially if we're still in the mix. Let's call it a draw. (total 14)
Barnet (a)
Surely a win? (total 17)
Lincoln (h)
With the best of luck, they'll be safe in mid-table. With the worst sort of luck (ie Oxford's) they'll have gone on a run and be a playoff contender. Home advantage should help, but in true Oxford style, this one has nerve-jangling draw all over it. (total 18)
Shrews (a)
Bah, away for the last game of the season. If I'm right above, then we'll be on 68 points - historically not enough for a playoff spot in this league, but 71 points might just sneak us into the last spot. Trouble is, the Shrews will probably be in the same situation. Still, gotta believe in the team, so I'm going for the win here. (total 21)
Ideal situation: losing playoff finalists (loads of money, but not having to get crushed like D&R next season)
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Where is all of this D&R stuff coming from?
They are if I am right, out of the bottom 4 and with games in hand.
In addition, Exeter have showed what can be done with a team who go up from the Conference in the play offs and then through into League 1.
So whilst League one will clearly be a league up (in quality) , I would love to go up this season and wouldn't be as dismissive of our chances of staying up as some on here (changes would clearly be made to the squad).
They are if I am right, out of the bottom 4 and with games in hand.
In addition, Exeter have showed what can be done with a team who go up from the Conference in the play offs and then through into League 1.
So whilst League one will clearly be a league up (in quality) , I would love to go up this season and wouldn't be as dismissive of our chances of staying up as some on here (changes would clearly be made to the squad).
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Heart:
Wins: Stevenage, Crewe, Burton, Wycombe, Accrington, Barnet, Lincoln
Draws: Bury
Defeats: Chesterfield, Shrewsbury
Points: 22 - play-offs
Head:
Wins: Crewe, Barnet, Lincoln
Draws: Stevenage, Burton, Wycombe
Defeats: Bury, Accrington, Chesterfield, Shrewsbury
Points: 12 - mid-table.
I'd have happily taken either finish at the start of the season, or even midway through ther season. Offered either of those on the way to Chesterfield I've have snapped your arm off.
Wins: Stevenage, Crewe, Burton, Wycombe, Accrington, Barnet, Lincoln
Draws: Bury
Defeats: Chesterfield, Shrewsbury
Points: 22 - play-offs
Head:
Wins: Crewe, Barnet, Lincoln
Draws: Stevenage, Burton, Wycombe
Defeats: Bury, Accrington, Chesterfield, Shrewsbury
Points: 12 - mid-table.
I'd have happily taken either finish at the start of the season, or even midway through ther season. Offered either of those on the way to Chesterfield I've have snapped your arm off.
Re: The 2011 Squeaky Bum Time thread
That's 17 going into the final day. Not sure there will be much left to play for, other than mathematical possibilities..."SmileyMan" wrote:OK, ten games to go. Make your predictions......
Stevenage (h) - win
Crewe (h) - draw
Burton (h) - win
Bury(a) - draw
Wycombe (h) - lose
Stanley (a) - win
Chesterfield (h) - lose
Barnet (a) - win
Lincoln (h) - win
Shrews (a)
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Knowing our ability to lose when we're expected to win and win when we're expected to lose, for me it would be hard to predict each individual result right now, however this would seem like a reasonable assessment to me. If we could find another 2-3 points from somewhere (sneak another win perhaps), then there's an outside chance of the playoffs maybe."Yankee Clipper" wrote:5 wins 3 draws 2 losses 18 pts 9th place 68pts
Agree with JoeyBeachamp. After where we were in the third week of November last year...
2007: 71pts ...
2006: 66pts ... 49
2005: 72pts ... 59
2004: 74pts ... 71
2003: 70pts ... 69
2002: 71pts ... 47
2001: 72pts ...
Looking at SmileyMan's table, and wondering idly about this myself over the weekend, I was wondering whether this season could prove to be our most successful season (in terms of points gained) since going down to League 2 in 2001 (not counting the Conference
. Looks as if it might be. Oxford's final point totals on the right.
2006: 66pts ... 49
2005: 72pts ... 59
2004: 74pts ... 71
2003: 70pts ... 69
2002: 71pts ... 47
2001: 72pts ...
Looking at SmileyMan's table, and wondering idly about this myself over the weekend, I was wondering whether this season could prove to be our most successful season (in terms of points gained) since going down to League 2 in 2001 (not counting the Conference
. Looks as if it might be. Oxford's final point totals on the right.Re:
Well, it's sort of become the name for the fag end of the season, no matter what your position."Hog" wrote:Not sure why it's squeaky bum time? We may squeeze into the play-offs, we may not. Strangely, I'm not too worried!
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This showed us sneaking into the play-offs. Not sure how objective I was being though - Wycombe seemed to lose their nerves!"SmileyMan" wrote:Well, it's sort of become the name for the fag end of the season, no matter what your position."Hog" wrote:Not sure why it's squeaky bum time? We may squeeze into the play-offs, we may not. Strangely, I'm not too worried!
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