areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Well, at least one team is going to be promoted without beating Fleetwood at Highbury Stadium this season, if not two. Their results at home against the current top six have been: Wigan 2-3 L Rotherham 1-0 W Franchise FC 1-1 D Sunderland 2-2 D Plymouth 3-3 D Wycombe 3-3 D On paper, we should have enough to get a result tonight, but this has proven to be a tricky fixture for the rest of our promotion rivals, I'm afraid. If we're going to do this, the chances are we'll have to do it the hard way. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Well we've only won 4 away games against bottom half teams so I know it'll be tough for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beighton Owl 87 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I'd say that statement is pretty accurate tbh. At this stage of the season if we can't beat Fleetwood to ensure our fate is in our hands then we really won't deserve to go up. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Henderson Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: Well, at least one team is going to be promoted without beating Fleetwood at Highbury Stadium this season, if not two. Their results at home against the current top six have been: Wigan 2-3 L Rotherham 1-0 W Franchise FC 1-1 D Sunderland 2-2 D Plymouth 3-3 D Wycombe 3-3 D On paper, we should have enough to get a result tonight, but this has proven to be a tricky fixture for the rest of our promotion rivals, I'm afraid. If we're going to do this, the chances are we'll have to do it the hard way. That makes fairly grim reading, this division is bonkers. Both teams have everything to play for, it's going to be chuffing horrible to watch, unless we're 4-0 up after ten minutes of course. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owlsdreamer Posted April 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2022 Just reading DM’s notes. he rested jack hunt Saturday because we have a lot of games left. excuse me but if we fukk up against Fleetwood we will only have 1 game left . Its this type of lack of urgency from DM that wee wees me off sometimes. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Interesting stats, but pressure is a great leveller and I do think we've shown we can turn up for the big games, generally. It's ok Fleetwood fighting for their league status, but doesn't necessarily make them better players, knowing that if they concede, that's likely a defeat. Also, Fleetwood have players missing. At some point this season, that's got to count for something? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sova Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 It's nearly 60 years since we last won at Highbury. Tonight's the night to break the curse! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sova Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Fleetwood were behind in all of the draws mentioned above. In fact, in the two 3-3s and the 2-2, they were 2 goals down in all of them at one point. Against Sunderland, they scored in the 81st minute, then in the 7th minute of injury time. Against Plymouth, they scored in the 89th minute, then in the 2nd minute of injury time. So it seems they can certainly battle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Animis Posted April 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sova said: Fleetwood were behind in all of the draws mentioned above. In fact, in the two 3-3s and the 2-2, they were 2 goals down in all of them at one point. Against Sunderland, they scored in the 81st minute, then in the 7th minute of injury time. Against Plymouth, they scored in the 89th minute, then in the 2nd minute of injury time. So it seems they can certainly battle. Luckily enough, conceding late goals is not a problem for us. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Henderson Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Sova said: Fleetwood were behind in all of the draws mentioned above. In fact, in the two 3-3s and the 2-2, they were 2 goals down in all of them at one point. Against Sunderland, they scored in the 81st minute, then in the 7th minute of injury time. Against Plymouth, they scored in the 89th minute, then in the 2nd minute of injury time. So it seems they can certainly battle. Oh Jesus! That's exactly what I didn't want to read, not with our ability to lose our poo completely. Do you have any more encouraging stats? Edited April 26, 2022 by Willie Henderson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncing Owl Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I’ve said on another thread that I think it will end up being a draw tonight. They are fighting for their lives and we always find it difficult against teams like fleetwood away from home with no disrespect. I do think we will finish in the playoffs and I expect us to win on Saturday in front of a full house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brissy-owl Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 29 minutes ago, striker said: Interesting stats, but pressure is a great leveller and I do think we've shown we can turn up for the big games, generally. It's ok Fleetwood fighting for their league status, but doesn't necessarily make them better players, knowing that if they concede, that's likely a defeat. Also, Fleetwood have players missing. At some point this season, that's got to count for something? They wont turn Into man city all of a sudden, they are pants, I'm confident we will throw it at them tonight, please just score the clear cut chances! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twolaptops Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 We need to get an early goal through total domination......then sit back for 88 mins defending our 1-0 lead.....it's what we are good at ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 22 minutes ago, Sova said: Fleetwood were behind in all of the draws mentioned above. In fact, in the two 3-3s and the 2-2, they were 2 goals down in all of them at one point. Against Sunderland, they scored in the 81st minute, then in the 7th minute of injury time. Against Plymouth, they scored in the 89th minute, then in the 2nd minute of injury time. So it seems they can certainly battle. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83owl Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 48 minutes ago, striker said: Interesting stats, but pressure is a great leveller and I do think we've shown we can turn up for the big games, generally. It's ok Fleetwood fighting for their league status, but doesn't necessarily make them better players, knowing that if they concede, that's likely a defeat. Also, Fleetwood have players missing. At some point this season, that's got to count for something? I don’t believe that for a second because as I often read on here we are the only club in the efl that gets injuries to players. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleo Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 32 minutes ago, Sova said: Fleetwood were behind in all of the draws mentioned above. In fact, in the two 3-3s and the 2-2, they were 2 goals down in all of them at one point. Against Sunderland, they scored in the 81st minute, then in the 7th minute of injury time. Against Plymouth, they scored in the 89th minute, then in the 2nd minute of injury time. So it seems they can certainly battle. Thank you for that. Made my f*****g day 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Kidneys Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 It'll be like the Alamo from the 85th minute as we drop deeper & deeper protecting a 0-0... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: Well, at least one team is going to be promoted without beating Fleetwood at Highbury Stadium this season, if not two. Their results at home against the current top six have been: Wigan 2-3 L Rotherham 1-0 W Franchise FC 1-1 D Sunderland 2-2 D Plymouth 3-3 D Wycombe 3-3 D On paper, we should have enough to get a result tonight, but this has proven to be a tricky fixture for the rest of our promotion rivals, I'm afraid. If we're going to do this, the chances are we'll have to do it the hard way. Given our away record, oh no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. Tom Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Sova said: Fleetwood were behind in all of the draws mentioned above. In fact, in the two 3-3s and the 2-2, they were 2 goals down in all of them at one point. Against Sunderland, they scored in the 81st minute, then in the 7th minute of injury time. Against Plymouth, they scored in the 89th minute, then in the 2nd minute of injury time. So it seems they can certainly battle. So you’re saying even 3-0 up with 20 to go would legitimately be a ‘nightmare lead’ for us. Oh goody. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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