Geörge Whitebread Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I'm almost certain the bookies are right and we're going to HMSPTL. So, yeah. Not that we're firing on all cylinders yet. I'm just confident we will be soon and when we're up to full chat, we'll be formidable for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyowl Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Makes me wonder if we will be more pragmatic this season, bit like Carlos' second season. The football wasn't as pleasing on the eye but we got more points and finished hihger than his first season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthRustyOwl Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Our achiles heel for a long time has been crumbling when things aren't going well. I'm convinced if it was last season we'd have lost to Pompey and Charlton, and probably shipped a last minute equaliser followed by a stoppage time winner for MK Dons. The team looks to be more mentally strong and I don't think, or rather I hope, we won't ship so many late goals. Plus we have a few new players who will take time to gel, we are traditionally slow starters and tend to get better as the season goes on, so there is definitely reason for a lot of confidence. Very early days though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0rtherner Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Confidence that we can grind out wins from scrappy games, sure. Confidence that we will dominate the league, not so far... would want us to be able to start a game, control midfield, feel that this game is under control and we have possession... don't mind if these games end 1-0 even, but right now it's kind of nail biting and expecting poo to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marro Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Yes…….BUT the success of our season will depend on whether we can get those 2-3 new signings which we all know we need. People talk about pace and we do need some of that, something different to change style and shake up a game. We’ve not got out of 3rd gear this season and from that perspective the results have been welcoming. I’m pleased at where we are in the league! We’ll get better. This is an attritional league and hopefully our strength in depth will give us an edge over many teams over the course of a long season. Every player will have a key role to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mercury Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Yes - In Moore I trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 hours ago, sheffield_dave said: Away at Peterborough midweek might be the toughest fixture of the season on paper, or certainly up there. Avoid defeat tomorrow and I think we’re looking at a really strong start. A great start if we can get all 3 points. Definitely agree with this. It’s going to be very interesting to see how this goes. I’m always hopeful for three points but this could be tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1966 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, CircleSeven said: Definitely agree with this. It’s going to be very interesting to see how this goes. I’m always hopeful for three points but this could be tough. As yet Not confident at all can’t finish we should have smashed Portsmouth in first 45 and same at MK sill not sure we DM have a plan / playing identity still worried the team we have next two games should be 4 points min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 11 hours ago, Onge said: Thirty years of being a Wednesday fan has made me immune to confidence. Cautiously optimistic is the best I can muster... Even my favourite ever team 83/84 found a way to ******** up the title.....no way am I confident of even going up yet....ask me at the end of November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Think we shall know more about this team, when we don't score first...Will see if they have the character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Just now, Harrysgame said: Think we shall know more about this team, when we don't score first...Will see if they have the character. they were behind against pompey and came back ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, torryowl said: they were behind against pompey and came back ......... Meant the first goal in a match we had been in front twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toppOwl Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I've learned over the years never to be confident where the Owls are concerened, the games so far have been pretty poor from an entertainment point of view but we have to get out of this league and I take result over performance every time right now, 7 points from 9 is a good return, we haven't settled as a side yet, the transfer window is still open and we will get better, it bodes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyowl1 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Reserve judgement until after the next two, both very very tricky games and losing both games is far more likely than winning both. I think one point from the two games will be the outcome. For me the level of performance in the games will be just as important as the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 7 hours ago, elyowl1 said: Reserve judgement until after the next two, both very very tricky games and losing both games is far more likely than winning both. While they could be tough games I wouldn't say losing is far more likely than winning.......i feel we have better players than them and if we perform the odds should be in our favour . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulcinella Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Ten games in - then I’ll know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I will be if we can get 4 points from the next two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S25OWL Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 They say win one and one draw from each set of 2 games is what you look for - so a draw or better tonight and the 2pts average per game or more is what you need to get promoted ... so no complaints from me. To get out of this league you need to win ugly at times when not playing well - exactly what rovrum did last season ... at the moment if we can do that and keep scrapping those 1-0's when not playing good - then 3 points are more important for me t get out of this league ! A win tonight and anyone who complains needs to give themselves a good slap - or get to lane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwellOwl Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Fact we sit with 7 from 9 and not at our best shows it's a good start. I think fans need to get over the fact that we won't play well every game, we will find our rhythm as season progresses. We are going in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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