the_mighty_bosh Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Seeing as we have people believing that we have what it takes to challenge the top 6, yet still remain in 20th, I think Tuesday could be a pivotal game in our season. Win and we're 6 points clear of the drop zone and, more interestingly, 5 away from the playoffs. I think we could genuinely start looking up the league rather than over our shoulder. Lose and we drop into the relegation zone on goal difference and it might spell the end of Wellens' honeymoon period. Wish I could be there to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanna Roper Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 High expectations now anything but a win is a disaster im going for a 2-1 win heart in mouth injury time special incoming!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 24 minutes ago, the_mighty_bosh said: Seeing as we have people believing that we have what it takes to challenge the top 6, yet still remain in 20th, I think Tuesday could be a pivotal game in our season. Win and we're 6 points clear of the drop zone and, more interestingly, 5 away from the playoffs. I think we could genuinely start looking up the league rather than over our shoulder. Lose and we drop into the relegation zone on goal difference and it might spell the end of Wellens' honeymoon period. Wish I could be there to see it. Spot on Mr Bosh. The key thing for me is going six points clear of the bottom four. That will provide the basis for us to push on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 I've always been sceptical about Bury since their promotion season from League Two in 14/15, mainly because I didn't know how they could afford to build the squads that they have done. This season their squad, on paper at least, looked high on quality and with strength in depth too. I could see why people predicted that they would be top half or above. So I'm baffled at how they've managed to screw things up this badly! I don't rate Clark as a manager but is he really this bad?? Also they've only picked up 2 points on the road this season. Fingers crossed that continues on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 33 minutes ago, the_mighty_bosh said: I've always been sceptical about Bury since their promotion season from League Two in 14/15, mainly because I didn't know how they could afford to build the squads that they have done. This season their squad, on paper at least, looked high on quality and with strength in depth too. I could see why people predicted that they would be top half or above. So I'm baffled at how they've managed to screw things up this badly! I don't rate Clark as a manager but is he really this bad?? Also they've only picked up 2 points on the road this season. Fingers crossed that continues on Tuesday. Clark as manager, nuff said. Imaginehow shit they'd be with that chancer working with our budget. If our energy levels can be maintained, I can really see us dicking them. If we get ahead, I can see their heads staying down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 51 minutes ago, the_mighty_bosh said: I've always been sceptical about Bury since their promotion season from League Two in 14/15, mainly because I didn't know how they could afford to build the squads that they have done. This season their squad, on paper at least, looked high on quality and with strength in depth too. I could see why people predicted that they would be top half or above. So I'm baffled at how they've managed to screw things up this badly! I don't rate Clark as a manager but is he really this bad?? Also they've only picked up 2 points on the road this season. Fingers crossed that continues on Tuesday. They lost their two best signings - captain and CM - to long-term injury two games into the season + Lee Clark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 How have we picked up 11 points in 5 games and we're still 20th. This league baffles me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Wouldn't surprise me if Wellens believes Top 6 should be our target - aim high. However for me; get to 60 points as quickly as possible. Anything above that is a bonus. Top 6 dreamland. More importantly than final league position is keeping the team together beyond this season with Doyle, Byrne and Bryan on another season loan or permanent. That'll give us a platform should promotion be missed. I'm hoping that the new owners will have greater financial resource to invest into the playing side and by attending these last 6-7 matches, they'll now have securing Doyle, Byrne and Bryan as their number one objective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 51 minutes ago, Magic Mikey said: Clark as manager, nuff said. Imaginehow shit they'd be with that chancer working with our budget. If our energy levels can be maintained, I can really see us dicking them. If we get ahead, I can see their heads staying down. I agree Clark is a shite manager but who knows really how our budget (with a playing squad above 35?) actually compares with theirs. I dont think that we can be aloof with our financial history, even though nobody really knows how the milky bar kid finances them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Is it all ticket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Bury will bring 500 so it shouldn't be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsy Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Can see us stuffing them and getting Clark the sack and shez his next job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 3 hours ago, NewBlue said: How have we picked up 11 points in 5 games and we're still 20th. This league baffles me. It's not difficult.... Because we had 4pts from our first 9 games!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) I agree. We have to win this and we should. No denying that Bury have very decent players though and are massively underperforming. Edited October 22, 2017 by kowenicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAV Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Magister said: Is it all ticket? If you want to pay £20,yes. if your feeling indulgent no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 The ref is Darren Drysdale - another helmet of a referee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Anyone think there will be any changes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 41 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Anyone think there will be any changes? I hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Anyone think there will be any changes? Menig possibly back on bench after tiring Saturday, other than that can't see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, Buckshawlatic said: Menig possibly back on bench after tiring Saturday, other than that can't see it If he was good for 60 minutes Saturday he should be good for at least 70 on Tuesday. Unless he needs the week to recover and then play again Saturday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Placide Dummigan - Clarke - Bryan - Hunt Fane Gardner - Byrne - Menig Doyle - Davies Funnily enough, I actually think with us squandering that 4-2 lead on Saturday that it might just remind our players that there's still plenty of work to do and that just because we're suddenly playing a lot better we cannot just roll teams over. Might just be a little kick up the arse for them. Latics 3-1 Bury Edited October 22, 2017 by sjk2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 First league game under Wellens we’ll have gone in to as favourites? Makes it a big test, and a different challenge to what he’s had so far. Should be a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 35 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: If he was good for 60 minutes Saturday he should be good for at least 70 on Tuesday. Unless he needs the week to recover and then play again Saturday.... I was going off Wellens' comment that he was "looking leggy" after not playing much up to that point - players usually get omitted on that basis playing so soon afterwards personally speaking they are professional athletes and if a tennis player can play for 5 hours one day then pick up the next - 3 days should be plenty for a footballer but they don't seem to work that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 18 minutes ago, nzlatic said: First league game under Wellens we’ll have gone in to as favourites? Makes it a big test, and a different challenge to what he’s had so far. Should be a good game. At the moment most games seem like "let's see where we are now" i think we should beat bury but there is still this nagging doubt especially with it being a local derby. The performance is the main thing, we don't need to be going into our shells as we have proved that attacking football does work. If wellens pressers are anything to go off he knows what we need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 11 hours ago, NewBlue said: How have we picked up 11 points in 5 games and we're still 20th. This league baffles me. Probably summat do with the fact we didn't win for about 7 games..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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