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Smug in Boots

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... could be significant.

We should be beating Crewe at home, no disrespect, which would make Saturday the first 'big weekend' of the season. We could end the week in a very good position, after two homes matches and a game in hand. Ipswich, Portsmouth and Peterborough have two away this week so this is a good chance to show some real intent.

Lincoln v Ipswich
Hull v Peterborough
Sunderland v Portsmouth

Current Top 5
Ipswich 16
Hull 15
Lincoln 13
Peterborough 12
Sunderland 11
 
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Smug in Boots said:
... could be significant.

We should be beating Crewe at home, no disrespect, which would make Saturday the first 'big weekend' of the season. We could end the week in a very good position, after two homes matches and a game in hand. Ipswich, Portsmouth and Peterborough have two away this week so this is a good chance to show some real intent.

Lincoln v Ipswich
Hull v Peterborough
Sunderland v Portsmouth

Current Top 5
Ipswich 16
Hull 15
Lincoln 13
Peterborough 12
Sunderland 11
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It’s going to be an interesting weekend, 2 wins in a week for us would do nicely and hopefully the other teams drop points
 
Smug in Boots said:
... could be significant.

We should be beating Crewe at home, no disrespect, which would make Saturday the first 'big weekend' of the season. We could end the week in a very good position, after two homes matches and a game in hand. Ipswich, Portsmouth and Peterborough have two away this week so this is a good chance to show some real intent.

Lincoln v Ipswich
Hull v Peterborough
Sunderland v Portsmouth

Current Top 5
Ipswich 16
Hull 15
Lincoln 13
Peterborough 12
Sunderland 11
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We should defo be taking advantage of the fixtures this coming week and the week after. I'll be very disappointed if we don't take at least 10 points from the next 4 matches. Finish October on a high
 
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Thing about the “home/away” is I’m not sure how much it matters without the fans. From the atmospheric at some Hanes last season it might be better for some players!!
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I'd say the advantages lie in the geographical.

It's daft that Portsmouth have to travel the length of the country for a Tuesday night game ...

... f**k them <laugh>
 
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we could have done without the injury problems messing up the team, and it looks like the lad from Wolves will have to slot straight in, but confidence will be high after yesterday, so fingers crossed we keep it up. big week.
 
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Porterfield73 said:
we could have done without the injury problems messing up the team, and it looks like the lad from Wolves will have to slot straight in, but confidence will be high after yesterday, so fingers crossed we keep it up. big week.
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As someone pointed out yesterday Flanagan is available for this game. I think the lad from Wolves will be on the bench.
 
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Porterfield73 said:
we could have done without the injury problems messing up the team, and it looks like the lad from Wolves will have to slot straight in, but confidence will be high after yesterday, so fingers crossed we keep it up. big week.
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Fortunately the loan signing from Wolves, Sanders on, can play right/centre back and is easily good enough for this league.
 
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Smug in Boots said:
I'd say the advantages lie in the geographical.

It's daft that Portsmouth have to travel the length of the country for a Tuesday night game ...

... f**k them <laugh>
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That's the thing, although we don't have the advantage of the crowd, it means less travelling and our players have a preparation that is more usual to them.

It's an early observation but up to now, in my opinion, we seem to be getting more decisions than in the past, maybe referees would be feel more pressure not to give us decisions when we have a large backing. I know it balances out but I would say the penalty at home to Peterborough and the one Swindon didn't get were two decisions that went our way. Long may it continue.
 
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Glencoe said:
That's the thing, although we don't have the advantage of the crowd, it means less travelling and our players have a preparation that is more usual to them.

It's an early observation but up to now, in my opinion, we seem to be getting more decisions than in the past, maybe referees would be feel more pressure not to give us decisions when we have a large backing. I know it balances out but I would say the penalty at home to Peterborough and the one Swindon didn't get were two decisions that went our way. Long may it continue.
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Good points mate.

I also believe that, after the apology we received regarding referees, they've been warned.

Last season was shameful at times.
 
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Robertson said:
Conceded and scored very few yeah?

We've really got to start clicking and putting a few goals in. If we want to go top two, convincingly.
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Only one goal conceded in the league so far. Keep the clean sheets coming and we'll be flying.

On a bit of a side note, I think its interesting comparing this season with last.

Lincoln off to an absolute flyer - they did the same last year and tailed off.

Portsmouth off to a slow start - they did the same last year then picked up later on.

Also, some of the decent teams from last year have got off to poor starts and we've already played them - Oxford for example. I thought we did well to beat them. Perhaps they're not as strong as last season, or perhaps we're much better than we were and have learned to play against teams like them, Charlton and Peterborough.
 
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Milton Nunez's Thong said:
Only one goal conceded in the league so far. Keep the clean sheets coming and we'll be flying.

On a bit of a side note, I think its interesting comparing this season with last.

Lincoln off to an absolute flyer - they did the same last year and tailed off.

Portsmouth off to a slow start - they did the same last year then picked up later on.

Also, some of the decent teams from last year have got off to poor starts and we've already played them - Oxford for example. I thought we did well to beat them. Perhaps they're not as strong as last season, or perhaps we're much better than we were and have learned to play against teams like them, Charlton and Peterborough.
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I don't think any of these teams are anything to worry about tbh

What happens, imo, is that a team has a few good results, gains momentum and forgets how poor they are ...

... that's what happened to Wycombe, last season, but they're actually shyte.
 
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Glencoe said:
That's the thing, although we don't have the advantage of the crowd, it means less travelling and our players have a preparation that is more usual to them.

It's an early observation but up to now, in my opinion, we seem to be getting more decisions than in the past, maybe referees would be feel more pressure not to give us decisions when we have a large backing. I know it balances out but I would say the penalty at home to Peterborough and the one Swindon didn't get were two decisions that went our way. Long may it continue.
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From what I've seen this season I think the lack of crowds is actually helping us.
Last two seasons we've seen very poor teams play out of their skins against us in front of big crowds at the SOL and cup tie atmosphere
at away games.
All that's gone the playing field is level and despite what a lot of people think we do have a much better squad of players.
Just need to get our bloody forwards scoring. How much is a Josh Maja worth now.
 
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Smug in Boots said:
... could be significant.

We should be beating Crewe at home, no disrespect, which would make Saturday the first 'big weekend' of the season. We could end the week in a very good position, after two homes matches and a game in hand. Ipswich, Portsmouth and Peterborough have two away this week so this is a good chance to show some real intent.

Lincoln v Ipswich
Hull v Peterborough
Sunderland v Portsmouth

Current Top 5
Ipswich 16
Hull 15
Lincoln 13
Peterborough 12
Sunderland 11
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Really big week and will likely tell us a lot.

Two wins will be massive.
 
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