| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? 19:48 - Mar 4 with 4972 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
With the January signings, and seeing Clarke develop a real understanding with Wes on the right, Luongo looking like he is fully fit and bossing midfield, Broadhead looking like he will score every game, Chappers now on 19 goals, Freddie playing the best he has been in a Town shirt..... We even have Panutche and Ball coming back from injury. maybe this time, we are hitting top gear at just the right time? I think Plymouth should be getting worried. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 19:51 - Mar 4 with 4487 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
The boy John Jules as well.
In answer to your question, I will tell you in a few games. We have beaten Morecambe FGR Mk and Burton, I know you an only beat who's infront of you, but they have all been pretty terrible. Lets see where we are after Barnsley Derby Bolton and even Shrews at home who are a good side.
FWIW ~I think we will finish 3rd, which is what I predicted at the start of the season so I will take it. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 19:54 - Mar 4 with 4443 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
I think there are fine margins between timing it to perfection and being too little too late. All the top 3 won today. However, we are in with a good shout if we can keep this winning run going. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:04 - Mar 4 with 4202 views | Illinoisblue |
In a weird way it does feel like the pressure is off us a little bit. The new signings have all added quality to the squad, and the freebie might be the most important of them all. Need Plymouth to have a wobble soon though. Can’t help but look back on their late equaliser against us and curse and curse and curse. Feels like that could be very crucial at the end of the season.
(Wednesday are up already so not bothered about them) |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:10 - Mar 4 with 4138 views | bournemouthblue |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:04 - Mar 4 by Illinoisblue |
In a weird way it does feel like the pressure is off us a little bit. The new signings have all added quality to the squad, and the freebie might be the most important of them all. Need Plymouth to have a wobble soon though. Can’t help but look back on their late equaliser against us and curse and curse and curse. Feels like that could be very crucial at the end of the season.
(Wednesday are up already so not bothered about them) |
You can throw in an offside goal at Wednesday and a perfectly good goal ruled out against Barnsley, 4 points lost in those two games, this would have made the current predicament a lot tighter |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:23 - Mar 4 with 4053 views | lazyblue |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 19:51 - Mar 4 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
The boy John Jules as well.
In answer to your question, I will tell you in a few games. We have beaten Morecambe FGR Mk and Burton, I know you an only beat who's infront of you, but they have all been pretty terrible. Lets see where we are after Barnsley Derby Bolton and even Shrews at home who are a good side.
FWIW ~I think we will finish 3rd, which is what I predicted at the start of the season so I will take it. |
It’s too late , Plymouth will not mess up again. |  | | |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:30 - Mar 4 with 4026 views | LankHenners |
Hopefully but the next few weeks will give us a proper answer.
People on here were crying their eyes out at the thought of Derby overtaking us and becoming the challengers for top 2 because they beat a load of relegation fodder. Then they met sterner opponents and have dropped off slightly. People started getting the shakes about Barnsley for similar reasons in addition to their games in hand but now even if they win them both (including one against Wednesday) they'd have to overturn a big GD to get past us.
We've put 3 poor teams away with the opportunity to make that 4 on Tuesday before similarly tougher tests so just have to hope we can use this momentum to push on get points in difficult games where others have failed. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:39 - Mar 4 with 3950 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:23 - Mar 4 by lazyblue |
It’s too late , Plymouth will not mess up again. |
I’m not sure how you can say that with such confidence. Every game is a banana skin, as they’ve found recently. Not only that the loss of Cooper will cost them a few points alone.
The important thing is we relentlessly pick up points - that is the question mark. | | | |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:52 - Mar 4 with 3885 views | SomethingBlue |
We look in good nick at the moment. The front three are all in excellent form and, while you will see others with more speed and power, you won't find any trios at this level that are as sharp or clinical around the box. We have hopefully sorted the midfield cover issue out with Luongo and have others to come back. The defence and Walton seem to have overcome their winter brain fart. There is good cover in all positions and the new players are clearly improving.
It puts us in a good position and I would venture that we look stronger than any of our play-off rivals. The matches against them will decide everything — assuming no disaster against Accrington, can we win a couple of those matches at Bolton, Barnsley, Derby, Posh? We would have the momentum to feel confident of it and that does count for something. If we can, we'll take the top-two race to the wire.
Big, big week coming up — if we claw something back on Plymouth during it, and in my view there is every chance, then it gets interesting. | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:55 - Mar 4 with 3836 views | ArnieM |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:23 - Mar 4 by lazyblue |
It’s too late , Plymouth will not mess up again. |
I think there’s a chink in their armour starting to show. The next few games they have will potentially test them and as long as we can keep winning it WILL put pressure on them. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 22:41 - Mar 4 with 3612 views | Churchman |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:55 - Mar 4 by ArnieM |
I think there’s a chink in their armour starting to show. The next few games they have will potentially test them and as long as we can keep winning it WILL put pressure on them. |
I think it’s odds against. Too many draws from bread and butter games. However, it’s not over until the points/table say it’s impossible. The aim has to be to keep on winning and see where it takes us. At worse it’ll take us into the play offs in form.
It’s easy to knock our recent opponents but it’s precisely failure to win games against comparable sides earlier in the season that cost us dear. We are winning them now and well too. That takes us into P’Boro, Barnsley and Bolton. I think we do fine against them and they should fear us a lot more than we should them. As the home team, they’ll have to come at us which could suit us
Am I being overly confident after being pessimistic a couple of weeks ago? Maybe, but that’s part of the fun. [Post edited 4 Mar 2023 23:06]
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 06:20 - Mar 5 with 3159 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 22:41 - Mar 4 by Churchman |
I think it’s odds against. Too many draws from bread and butter games. However, it’s not over until the points/table say it’s impossible. The aim has to be to keep on winning and see where it takes us. At worse it’ll take us into the play offs in form.
It’s easy to knock our recent opponents but it’s precisely failure to win games against comparable sides earlier in the season that cost us dear. We are winning them now and well too. That takes us into P’Boro, Barnsley and Bolton. I think we do fine against them and they should fear us a lot more than we should them. As the home team, they’ll have to come at us which could suit us
Am I being overly confident after being pessimistic a couple of weeks ago? Maybe, but that’s part of the fun. [Post edited 4 Mar 2023 23:06]
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Huge week coming up - we should destroy Accy, but the game at Bolton - IF we can win that, then it really is game on. I think we are best when teams come at us, as Bolton surely will, and with the way we are now playing I reckon we can win that one. Plymouth will drop points, so yeah, maybe it's being too optimistic, but I can see us having a long winning run. | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 06:49 - Mar 5 with 3100 views | textbackup |
After we blew the automatics (IMHO after them 6 draws) I said on here that we had 15 games to put together some sort of formula of how we were going to tackle the playoffs.
We’ve started by being strong in defence, hard to score against, and not wasteful in attack.
Feeling so much more positive now if we are to end up in the playoffs. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 07:28 - Mar 5 with 2964 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 06:49 - Mar 5 by textbackup |
After we blew the automatics (IMHO after them 6 draws) I said on here that we had 15 games to put together some sort of formula of how we were going to tackle the playoffs.
We’ve started by being strong in defence, hard to score against, and not wasteful in attack.
Feeling so much more positive now if we are to end up in the playoffs. |
One thing that works in our favour - in Playoffs, you have to attack. And we're at our best when teams try to play football against us. Whilst Playoffs are probably more likely, Plymouth's next 2 games are home to Derby and away to Barnsley. They have hit their rockiest patch of the season and are without Cooper. We have hit , in my opinion, our top gear at last. It could look different in a week. | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 07:43 - Mar 5 with 2908 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:52 - Mar 4 by SomethingBlue |
We look in good nick at the moment. The front three are all in excellent form and, while you will see others with more speed and power, you won't find any trios at this level that are as sharp or clinical around the box. We have hopefully sorted the midfield cover issue out with Luongo and have others to come back. The defence and Walton seem to have overcome their winter brain fart. There is good cover in all positions and the new players are clearly improving.
It puts us in a good position and I would venture that we look stronger than any of our play-off rivals. The matches against them will decide everything — assuming no disaster against Accrington, can we win a couple of those matches at Bolton, Barnsley, Derby, Posh? We would have the momentum to feel confident of it and that does count for something. If we can, we'll take the top-two race to the wire.
Big, big week coming up — if we claw something back on Plymouth during it, and in my view there is every chance, then it gets interesting. |
I think Luongo is going to be a huge player for us in those tough away games. Really hope we can manage him through the rest of this season. As well as having a lot of quality in possession, he plays with a real tenacity and him/Morsy as a partnership can go anywhere at this level and win the midfield battle.
It's far from over. If we can keep things tight at the back, we will win games because we are always going to score goals. Chaplin and Broadhead need to start every game, no more rotation for rotations sake in those two 10 positions now. | | | |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 08:39 - Mar 5 with 2644 views | Nutkins_Return |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 19:51 - Mar 4 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
The boy John Jules as well.
In answer to your question, I will tell you in a few games. We have beaten Morecambe FGR Mk and Burton, I know you an only beat who's infront of you, but they have all been pretty terrible. Lets see where we are after Barnsley Derby Bolton and even Shrews at home who are a good side.
FWIW ~I think we will finish 3rd, which is what I predicted at the start of the season so I will take it. |
Burton's form has been very good but agree with you in rest.
If we have Plymouth's fixtures and vice versa I'd be a lot more confident.theychave a very very straightforward run in. After our next game we have Bolton and Barnsley away. Shrewsbury at home (they are in the form of their life (something like 7 wins in 10). Then Derby, Wycombe etc. Huge ask.
We are playing well though but Plymouth really will need to implode and haven't really looked like it. | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 08:53 - Mar 5 with 2559 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 08:39 - Mar 5 by Nutkins_Return |
Burton's form has been very good but agree with you in rest.
If we have Plymouth's fixtures and vice versa I'd be a lot more confident.theychave a very very straightforward run in. After our next game we have Bolton and Barnsley away. Shrewsbury at home (they are in the form of their life (something like 7 wins in 10). Then Derby, Wycombe etc. Huge ask.
We are playing well though but Plymouth really will need to implode and haven't really looked like it. |
I think the next two games are big. You'd expect them to drop some points against Derby and/or Barnsley. I'd agree their run in looks kinder than ours but there's still a few potential toughies in there - a derby against Exeter, trip to Bolton, trip to Shrewsbury and Bristol Rovers/Lincoln will make it hard for them. I wouldn't call it straight forward. | | | |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 10:51 - Mar 5 with 2333 views | Wallingford_Boy |
As others have said, we’ve left it a bit late and have tough games coming up.
We’ve not won many against the top sides this year, so let’s review it in six games.
We’ve consolidated in third and that’s probably where we’ll finish. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 11:17 - Mar 5 with 2255 views | Dyland |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 06:49 - Mar 5 by textbackup |
After we blew the automatics (IMHO after them 6 draws) I said on here that we had 15 games to put together some sort of formula of how we were going to tackle the playoffs.
We’ve started by being strong in defence, hard to score against, and not wasteful in attack.
Feeling so much more positive now if we are to end up in the playoffs. |
Agree re finishing position.
Not convinced we've sorted our defence. Can't knock four clean sheets in a row I guess, but none were especially stern tests? Similar sentiment re two four nil wins on the trot at home, plus the one against Morecombe.
I'm being critical for the sake of argument, but we look quite mistake prone at the back imo. Burgess is a good div3 defender but his passing is wayward again. Wolf and Clarke are inexperienced, or in the former's case, still plays like he is. And on a slight tangent, Davis was larking Albion's biggest player yesterday :)
Criticism for the sake of debate innit... I'd like to note that I love the way we are playing and coaching our defence. If they were capable of doing it perfectly they'd be playing elsewhere of course. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 11:25 - Mar 5 with 2217 views | Dyland |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 07:28 - Mar 5 by LegendofthePhoenix |
One thing that works in our favour - in Playoffs, you have to attack. And we're at our best when teams try to play football against us. Whilst Playoffs are probably more likely, Plymouth's next 2 games are home to Derby and away to Barnsley. They have hit their rockiest patch of the season and are without Cooper. We have hit , in my opinion, our top gear at last. It could look different in a week. |
Argyle's rocky patch saw them to a 2-0 win against a half decent Addicks side yesterday. I just don't see them slipping. Though anyone can implode I guess.
Playoffs... you could bet yer ass that if we were up against Wycombe (or a Cambridge, say) they'd be practicing penalties beforehand :) | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 12:06 - Mar 5 with 2111 views | Ryorry |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:30 - Mar 4 by LankHenners |
Hopefully but the next few weeks will give us a proper answer.
People on here were crying their eyes out at the thought of Derby overtaking us and becoming the challengers for top 2 because they beat a load of relegation fodder. Then they met sterner opponents and have dropped off slightly. People started getting the shakes about Barnsley for similar reasons in addition to their games in hand but now even if they win them both (including one against Wednesday) they'd have to overturn a big GD to get past us.
We've put 3 poor teams away with the opportunity to make that 4 on Tuesday before similarly tougher tests so just have to hope we can use this momentum to push on get points in difficult games where others have failed. |
Didn’t see it mentioned here, but Barnsley’s result yesterday was good for us, they could come up on the rails if we slip up. |  |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 12:41 - Mar 5 with 2015 views | Nutkins_Return |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 08:53 - Mar 5 by tractorboy1978 |
I think the next two games are big. You'd expect them to drop some points against Derby and/or Barnsley. I'd agree their run in looks kinder than ours but there's still a few potential toughies in there - a derby against Exeter, trip to Bolton, trip to Shrewsbury and Bristol Rovers/Lincoln will make it hard for them. I wouldn't call it straight forward. |
You are right of course. But they have been pretty rock solid on any potential banana skins this season. Time will tell. The pressure might rack up. I think they will get over the line though. I do think we'll finish 3rd and most likely get Bolton which will be fun...hopefully history repeats if that happens....wait...
Has anyone actually realised it is very possible we get Bolton in the semis and Barnsley at Wembley!!!!? | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 13:19 - Mar 5 with 1878 views | Dyland |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 21:04 - Mar 4 by Illinoisblue |
In a weird way it does feel like the pressure is off us a little bit. The new signings have all added quality to the squad, and the freebie might be the most important of them all. Need Plymouth to have a wobble soon though. Can’t help but look back on their late equaliser against us and curse and curse and curse. Feels like that could be very crucial at the end of the season.
(Wednesday are up already so not bothered about them) |
The finest of margins re Argyle, innit.
Don't agree the pressure is off. Thinking of the investment here. Question is can we hack the pressure, the fans too. We shall see. At least it's exciting, in a good way, for once. | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 13:23 - Mar 5 with 1864 views | pointofblue |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 11:17 - Mar 5 by Dyland |
Agree re finishing position.
Not convinced we've sorted our defence. Can't knock four clean sheets in a row I guess, but none were especially stern tests? Similar sentiment re two four nil wins on the trot at home, plus the one against Morecombe.
I'm being critical for the sake of argument, but we look quite mistake prone at the back imo. Burgess is a good div3 defender but his passing is wayward again. Wolf and Clarke are inexperienced, or in the former's case, still plays like he is. And on a slight tangent, Davis was larking Albion's biggest player yesterday :)
Criticism for the sake of debate innit... I'd like to note that I love the way we are playing and coaching our defence. If they were capable of doing it perfectly they'd be playing elsewhere of course. |
We are coaching the defence not to be defenders first and foremost. Walton and Woolfenden both played awful balls out yesterday which may have resulted in goals against better opposition but that’s what McKenna seemingly wants his goalkeeper and defence to do - try and pass themselves out of trouble. | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 13:28 - Mar 5 with 1849 views | Dyland |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 13:23 - Mar 5 by pointofblue |
We are coaching the defence not to be defenders first and foremost. Walton and Woolfenden both played awful balls out yesterday which may have resulted in goals against better opposition but that’s what McKenna seemingly wants his goalkeeper and defence to do - try and pass themselves out of trouble. |
Your first sentence is a bit hyperbolic but I agree with the general point(ofblue) :) And yeh, I like that attitude.
When Albion kept getting corners and long throws in the second half yesterday, and we struggled to clear the ball... imagine that if score was 0-0 or 1-0...! As I say, it doesn't fill me with confidence but I suppose the deal is that we will upgrade defenders if/when necessary... | |
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| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 13:36 - Mar 5 with 1796 views | Herbivore |
| Could it possibly be that we are timing it to perfection? on 11:17 - Mar 5 by Dyland |
Agree re finishing position.
Not convinced we've sorted our defence. Can't knock four clean sheets in a row I guess, but none were especially stern tests? Similar sentiment re two four nil wins on the trot at home, plus the one against Morecombe.
I'm being critical for the sake of argument, but we look quite mistake prone at the back imo. Burgess is a good div3 defender but his passing is wayward again. Wolf and Clarke are inexperienced, or in the former's case, still plays like he is. And on a slight tangent, Davis was larking Albion's biggest player yesterday :)
Criticism for the sake of debate innit... I'd like to note that I love the way we are playing and coaching our defence. If they were capable of doing it perfectly they'd be playing elsewhere of course. |
Burton came into the game yesterday on a very good run of form, four wins in six and six wins in ten. They'd been scoring goals as well. The defence had to do a decent amount of defending yesterday and they did the vast majority of it well, that was a good clean sheet yesterday. |  |
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