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Post by riochforthereebok on Dec 7, 2023 13:01:34 GMT
Thought I’d jump in early with this one as it’s such a massive game.
Unless my maths are correct, after all of Saturdays fixtures played, unless Oxford smash Peterborough 7-0, we will still be in the auto promotion spots before we kick a ball at Fratton Park
Apparently, their main striker Colby Bishop is absent with a foot injury, is this a tactical ploy to fool Evatt one wonders, because if it is, we can throw back in their direction that Dan Nlundulu isn’t fit for the game either (he said sarcastically 😂)
Blackpool battered Pompey on their own turf AND Colby was playing that day, so they are beatable at home, that’s for sure.
It’s billed on SKY MNF so I do hope we put on a show for the viewing neutrals
Am I right I’m thinking there’s a mutual ‘love in’ with Pompey and Wanderers due to the fact we’ve kind of mirrored each other on the club survival/administration mode (almost went bump) and that we were both sponsored by our Universities and also have supporters trusts that are on the board🤔
On the game, I’m very confident we can come away with a draw at the very least.
Hope Rico is fit!
I’d let the Dion-Vic partnership turn out for this one but I’d definitely be looking to Bod early second half if we’re not doing the business
COYWM ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
This could very well be the catapult to automatic promotion as I do still fear Derby Peterborough Oxford Stevenage and even Barnsley will have more of a say and be there or thereabouts come end of season
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Post by whitesince63 on Dec 7, 2023 17:49:48 GMT
I suppose it’s a bit obvious to say it rioch but for me this is the crunch game of the season. Beat Pompey, which I believe were more than capable of doing and it puts a big marker down to the rest just as Ipswich and Plymouth did last year. I don’t really see a stand out team in the others you mention and of course they will all have to play each other through the season so maintaining our run and not throwing silly points away as we did at Reading and against Carlisle, should see us with a healthy gap. I think Pompey are a bit one dimensional so if Rico, Toal and Jones are on form we should be able to deal with that and like Blackpool showed, defensively they’re not all that anyway. Of course it will be tough but I genuinely believe that we’re finally beginning to show our class, especially with the likes of Maghoma, Sheehan and even Gomez now adding that extra bit of cutting edge. I honestly think they’ll be more worried about us than we them so tough as it seems and as long as we don’t slip into the slowly slowly mode, I think we’ll be too good for them. Wanderers to win 1-2.
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Post by OohMac on Dec 7, 2023 21:18:17 GMT
I think there's not a love in but a mutual respect as thier supporters group where very supportive of our issues. I believe they were fan owned for a while, didn't they sell to Disney though?
So we were never really on the same path but appreciate the time and good will they showed especially as some bitter people wanted us to go bump.
As for the match, I don't see it as all important. We could lose and still win the league. Win and still be pipped.
For me the difference between 1st and 2nd is so miniscule compared with 2nd and 3rd.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Dec 9, 2023 17:05:44 GMT
Manager of the Month and Player of the Month!!!!!
Urinals thumped 3-0 should have been 4, let’s hope the MotM award doesnt affect Evatt and the Wanderers
As expected, teams around us have all won (apart from Oxford of course)
Posh, Derby, Stevenage, Barnsley, Blackpool all making ground but it matters not if we were to win at Fratton on Monday
It’s going to be a tough one for us but as long as the referee doesn’t make himself the centrepiece I could see us take a point at the very least
I still fancy us for a 1-0 win though
COYWM Let’s do this ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
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Post by OohMac on Dec 9, 2023 19:27:17 GMT
I know we have games in hand but that chasing pack looks pretty fierce at the moment and psychologically now even a draw on Monday would give them hope.
But we have 2 and 3 games in hand on them. We're averaging over 2 points a game so statistically that could mean our gap is hypothetically a lot more comfortable than looks tonight, which of course is all nonsense as football never works out that way(which is why I'm still a bit baffled but those covid promotions but get over it I guess. Sure Palios hasn't)
Do think Mondays game could either be a showcase for L1. Beautiful, intricate football and top quality entertainment and a 7 goal thriller decided by a goal either way. OR really tense and cagey and perhaps like Oxford.
1-1 would be my nap.
3-4 my outside bet.
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Post by whitesince63 on Dec 10, 2023 16:38:18 GMT
Given the results yesterday I think it’s more important than ever that we win and get the 3 points on the board, not just to go back top but also tp put down a marker, send out a message that this year we’re the real deal. Given Oxfords slump it just shows how poor a draw was there definitely two points dropped. As I’ve said before though, I don’t think any of the other teams are all that and of course they’ll all be playing each other over the next month or so, so if we could get a result tomorrow it will give us that bit of breathing space and still with games in hand. Some say they’d take a draw now but not for me. If we have to settle for one then fair enough but for me we must go for the win to keep our good run going. I think we will so I’m going 1-2 to the Wanderers. Since I don’t have Sky and won’t be going I’ll probably have to just settle for audio unless anyone knows how it can be viewed otherwise. Now TV usually have day passes but it doesn’t look like they’re offering that for our game, probably too lowly for them? ☹️.
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Post by OohMac on Dec 11, 2023 7:57:42 GMT
Now TV usually have day passes but it doesn’t look like they’re offering that for our game, probably too lowly for them? ☹️. The Now TV memberships aren't for specific matches like the old Setanta, even though they're advertised. You get all the channels. You can either get a day pass or a months pass for same price. Cancel anytime. Pretty good month to have it too all the festive football and darts. |
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Post by chip on Dec 11, 2023 8:56:51 GMT
Looking forward to tonight's game should be an entertaining game with goals I think this will be our Plymouth game were by we come out and brush them aside let's go get at them from the off 3-1 away win COYWM
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Post by riochforthereebok on Dec 11, 2023 9:39:26 GMT
Now TV usually have day passes but it doesn’t look like they’re offering that for our game, probably too lowly for them? ☹️. The Now TV memberships aren't for specific matches like the old Setanta, even though they're advertised. You get all the channels. You can either get a day pass or a months pass for same price. Cancel anytime. Pretty good month to have it too all the festive football and darts. Interesting listening to Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist this morning on the ‘Magic of the FA Cup’ and the point that the TV offerings are anything but that, with the following on offer Spurs v Burnley Palace v Everton Sunderland v Newcastle Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Arsenal v Liverpool This is the 3rd round, this isn’t the ‘Magic’ this is just a normal Sky offering of ‘Premier’ teams on show Where are the games of David & Goliath?  Southampton v Alfreton/Walsall Watford v Chesterfield Gillingham v Sheffield Utd Newport v Barnet/Eastleigh West Brom v Aldershot/Stockport I mean, yeah, these rich clubs really need the exposure and the TV revenue don’t they!! Always wondered why the local MP’s of these city/town clubs don’t raise this issue with the Culture and Media secretary to put pressure on the Beeb to ensure these smaller clubs get a fair share of the exposure and money like in the good old days |
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Post by davidm on Dec 11, 2023 10:29:27 GMT
Top class match tonight.
As long as we play our normal game and play to our strengths, we will be all right.
You would think that the “normal” 11 will start but I just have a feeling that Dempsey may well be brought in to replace Maghoma. Dempsey has looked good on his return from injury.
Then a choice as to whether Williams returns or we keep Iredale there.
Upfront, as always, I would have Bodvarsson but I expect it to be Charles and Adeboyejo.
There has been talk about a poor record at Pompey but I have seen some excellent results there – Nathan Blake annihilating them for a 3-0, a final day 2-0 to guarantee a play-off place, a Diouf inspired 1-1 to qualify for Europe, a late winner from Gary Cahill. Unfortunately, I was also at the 4-0 drubbing from Teddy Sheringham.
I see that there is a late change of referee – I quite like Madley but don’t know the replacement.
I will be delighted with a clean sheet but I think we have enough to claw out a 2-1 win.
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Post by davidm on Dec 11, 2023 10:58:09 GMT
Interesting listening to Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist this morning on the ‘Magic of the FA Cup’ and the point that the TV offerings are anything but that, with the following on offer Spurs v Burnley Palace v Everton Sunderland v Newcastle Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Arsenal v Liverpool This is the 3rd round, this isn’t the ‘Magic’ this is just a normal Sky offering of ‘Premier’ teams on show Where are the games of David & Goliath? Southampton v Alfreton/Walsall Watford v Chesterfield Gillingham v Sheffield Utd Newport v Barnet/Eastleigh West Brom v Aldershot/Stockport I mean, yeah, these rich clubs really need the exposure and the TV revenue don’t they!! Always wondered why the local MP’s of these city/town clubs don’t raise this issue with the Culture and Media secretary to put pressure on the Beeb to ensure these smaller clubs get a fair share of the exposure and money like in the good old days 100% agree. The TV companies desperate search for high audiences is ruining the FA Cup - a terrible set of fixtures. |
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Post by OohMac on Dec 11, 2023 12:22:50 GMT
I wrote the same thing exactly last week and deleted for some reason.
The BBC has a duty to entertain and the FA Cup 3rd round narrative has always been this small team can knock out this big team.
There's something brilliant about seeing these games. Remember Marine hosting Spurs and seeing people in thier back room watching, or stood on top of vans peering over. Don't know any neutral that wants to watch Spurs v Burnley.
I also think if you get subbed in the cup you should be able to broadcast your own games through your own channel.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Dec 11, 2023 16:34:57 GMT
Has anyone seen ‘Born to be a Wanderer Ep3’ yet?
I haven’t, I just wanted to hear folks views on it
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Post by nelson on Dec 11, 2023 16:36:31 GMT
Top class match tonight. As long as we play our normal game and play to our strengths, we will be all right. You would think that the “normal” 11 will start but I just have a feeling that Dempsey may well be brought in to replace Maghoma. Dempsey has looked good on his return from injury. Then a choice as to whether Williams returns or we keep Iredale there. Upfront, as always, I would have Bodvarsson but I expect it to be Charles and Adeboyejo. There has been talk about a poor record at Pompey but I have seen some excellent results there – Nathan Blake annihilating them for a 3-0, a final day 2-0 to guarantee a play-off place, a Diouf inspired 1-1 to qualify for Europe, a late winner from Gary Cahill. Unfortunately, I was also at the 4-0 drubbing from Teddy Sheringham. I see that there is a late change of referee – I quite like Madley but don’t know the replacement. I will be delighted with a clean sheet but I think we have enough to claw out a 2-1 win. Evening wanderers. Firstly, I too was there for the 4-0 drubbing when Big Sam told us that Bolton would give us a 'prem hello' wake up. Oh they were heady days. Both have proud loyal fans that were shat on from a great height by rotten owners. Both have tumbled to the bottom and saved by those fans. Yes we sold to the Eisner family. They told us in an open meeting how they would rebuild the club They never promised anything but hard work and an 'eat what you kill' attitude. They have delivered. The groundwork has been great and continues to gain momentum. The appointment of Richard Hughes in recruitment has been inspired, the budget increasing year on year. We have signed players on 2 and 3 year contracts. These players are young and hungry to make names for themselves. We have had many injuries unfortunately. 8 first team players are out including a shoe in for player of the year in this league in Regan Poole. However, with 1 game aside in Blackpool where everything that could go wrong did, we have been adequate to amazing and have found a way to take or more often than not, 3 points. Players to watch out for Kesini Yengi, replacement for the injured Bishop. He is a match winner. Alex Robertson who is going onto great things in Midfield and the combative Joe Morrell. But the star at tge moment is Paddy Lane, unplayable at Northampton when pompey could and should have scored 6! The 3 were enough. They beat Blackpool after we had lost to them. Shows how stupid that day was really. I was at Wembley to see you beat Plymouth (with a Plymouth friend- oh that ribbing didn't stop all the way back to pompey) I'm hoping for a home win of course and we are very capable of getting it. I hope we both go up at the end of tge season. It's true pompey fans have had sympathy for you in your dark days recently but they are behind you now. Whatever, I just hope the game is a good advert for league 1. The league won't be won or lost tonight. Breathing space and a 9 point cushion to third would be nice though. Regards Play Up Pompey |
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Post by whitesince63 on Dec 11, 2023 18:37:52 GMT
Now TV usually have day passes but it doesn’t look like they’re offering that for our game, probably too lowly for them? ☹️. The Now TV memberships aren't for specific matches like the old Setanta, even though they're advertised. You get all the channels. You can either get a day pass or a months pass for same price. Cancel anytime. Pretty good month to have it too all the festive football and darts. Cheers OM, I bought my day pass this morning because as you say it gives you access to all the Sports Chanel’s whilst the listing of games available didn’t show tonight’s match. I was aware the monthly pass was the same price though so that’s a bummer if it is, though to be honest if it wasn’t Wanderers I wouldn’t be watching it anyway. Hopefully my money is well spent tonight and we bring back the 3 points. Not sure there will be many team changes though with Paris and Iredale 1 booking away from a ban IE might decide to start Demps and Randell. Nice when you can do that without really weakening the team isn’t it? 😄 |
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