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Post by Andy K on Apr 2, 2021 22:45:06 GMT
I think every club goes through a period when their form dips. I think we're going through that now. We were OK today but nothing special. In fact I think for most of March we've been nothing special. In many games we've struggled to get any flow to our game, and today was no exception.
Now before some jump down my throat, here's the rub. We've remained unbeaten. Even when under the kosh we've fought back. To me, that's the sign of champions.
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Post by garethl on Apr 3, 2021 6:22:46 GMT
Solihull is huge for us, winnable and losable, we know they are a direct side maybe not the most mobile of teams but we will need a tough defensively display to keep a clean sheet up there. Not sure re. Solihull. They seemed to change their style this season but now have changed manager again. Don’t think we need to put any particular pressure on games at the moment. Long time left in the season and keep consistent and picking up points and we’ll be in the shake up. |
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Post by garethl on Apr 3, 2021 6:41:03 GMT
I think every club goes through a period when their form dips. I think we're going through that now. We were OK today but nothing special. In fact I think for most of March we've been nothing special. In many games we've struggled to get any flow to our game, and today was no exception. Now before some jump down my throat, here's the rub. We've remained unbeaten. Even when under the kosh we've fought back. To me, that's the sign of champions. Think your expectations are too high to be honest. Not sure what you’re expecting in terms of football given the schedule we’ve been on? There isn’t a side in this division, and unlikely the one above, capable of going through our March schedule (all play off or close to play off sides other than Kings Lynn, a chunk away from home) producing free flowing football sweeping all before them. All wins are hard earned in this division, usually a goal in it, and it is truly astonishing we’ve remained unbeaten for 13 games. We’re unlikely to ever see this sort of consistency at this level ever again. |
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Post by bailo on Apr 3, 2021 7:32:08 GMT
Upshot of Good Friday is that now only 6 teams can reach 85 points and, I think, only 9 can hit 80. Realistically, those numbers are 3 and 6 respectively.
I'm sure the chasing pack will take some heart from gaining some ground this weekend but we still have the points on the board and, in the case of Hartlepool, the games in hand.
Even if we ended up on 33 games played with the same number of points (62), only Torquay (63) and Notts (64) would be above us if all those below us won every game. (I know that scenario isn't possible but it reflects how strong our position continues to be.)
Monday might feel big but it's no bigger than the last 13 or the 11 that will follow.
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Post by Amber Aleman on Apr 3, 2021 8:19:45 GMT
Games between leading sides now become important. Wrexham's 1-0 defeat at Meadow Lane yesterday leaves them 15 points behind us, with the same number of games played. That makes them only a distant threat, so they'd do us a favour by taking a point or three from Torquay at the Racecourse Ground on Monday and likewise from Stockport next Saturday (when we're without a game). Also on Saturday (live on BT Sport) is Hartlepool v Notts County, with a draw probably suiting us best.
The following Tuesday we're home to Torquay.
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Post by billy on Apr 3, 2021 15:48:18 GMT
2 points in front of second placed team with 3 games in hand
8 points in front of third placed team on level games
11 points in front of fourth placed team on level games
2/7 to win the league
Is this Sutton United's best ever season league wise ?
If so why not just enjoy the ride and forget about all the what ifs ?
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Post by Andy K on Apr 3, 2021 22:04:24 GMT
I think every club goes through a period when their form dips. I think we're going through that now. We were OK today but nothing special. In fact I think for most of March we've been nothing special. In many games we've struggled to get any flow to our game, and today was no exception. Now before some jump down my throat, here's the rub. We've remained unbeaten. Even when under the kosh we've fought back. To me, that's the sign of champions. Think your expectations are too high to be honest. Not sure what you’re expecting in terms of football given the schedule we’ve been on? There isn’t a side in this division, and unlikely the one above, capable of going through our March schedule (all play off or close to play off sides other than Kings Lynn, a chunk away from home) producing free flowing football sweeping all before them. All wins are hard earned in this division, usually a goal in it, and it is truly astonishing we’ve remained unbeaten for 13 games. We’re unlikely to ever see this sort of consistency at this level ever again. I think you've totally missed the point I'm making. I'm saying exactly the same as you. To go through this and still come out unbeaten is the sign of champions. Your assessment of my "expectations" is therefore utter bunkum. I'm sorry if my positive take on the club and how astonishing it is wasn't quite obvious enough for you. Context for you. 10 years ago this week, we drew 0-0 at Aveley on our way to winning the title. This could be yet another draw to help us get there. |
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Post by garethl on Apr 4, 2021 6:22:24 GMT
Think your expectations are too high to be honest. Not sure what you’re expecting in terms of football given the schedule we’ve been on? There isn’t a side in this division, and unlikely the one above, capable of going through our March schedule (all play off or close to play off sides other than Kings Lynn, a chunk away from home) producing free flowing football sweeping all before them. All wins are hard earned in this division, usually a goal in it, and it is truly astonishing we’ve remained unbeaten for 13 games. We’re unlikely to ever see this sort of consistency at this level ever again. I think you've totally missed the point I'm making. I'm saying exactly the same as you. To go through this and still come out unbeaten is the sign of champions. Your assessment of my "expectations" is therefore utter bunkum. I'm sorry if my positive take on the club and how astonishing it is wasn't quite obvious enough for you. Context for you. 10 years ago this week, we drew 0-0 at Aveley on our way to winning the title. This could be yet another draw to help us get there. No, I do understand the point you were making. I just disagree with the dip in form bit. And I remember Aveley well! |
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Post by bailo on Apr 5, 2021 12:43:50 GMT
2 points in front of second placed team with 3 games in hand 8 points in front of third placed team on level games 11 points in front of fourth placed team on level games 2/7 to win the league Is this Sutton United's best ever season league wise ? If so why not just enjoy the ride and forget about all the what ifs ? For me, it's a way to expend a bit of...nervous energy, shall we say? Not many outlets for that at present so the usual pub what-aboutery chat ends up on here. And, despite my efforts, the missus (Brazilian) and the locals (Swiss) aren't proving to be particularly gripped by the ever-moving permutations! |
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