The English Lower League thread (Part 2)

[GabeTravels]

I think a playoff spot is possible, despite the poor run of form for Pompey the last several weeks.

New manager bounce is common, but this seems different. The club has a breath of fresh air, the players seem more engaged and energized.

The fixtures are very favorable too...I think only one remaining game against the top half of the table.

 

[Shrimper]

if they goto the National League, will that be enough to get Martin out of the club?

Nope. He won't leave until we get a new stadium

 

[sabremike]

Nope. He won't leave until we get a new stadium

This just popped up on my YouTube suggestions:

 

[Shrimper]

Yep. Video sums it up.

Won today at least. 3 points off now.

 

[GabeTravels]

9 from 9 for Portsmouth since appointing Cowley.

Incredibly tight at the top of the table.

 

[These Are The Days]

Sunderland vs Peterborough is the new Godzilla vs Kong. What a game that's gonna be

 

[PanniniClaus]

It's an ugly scrap so far. Closing in on 60 scoreless minutes

 

[PanniniClaus]

Quality goal - Thompson through to Dembele with a one time finish

 

[PanniniClaus]

The ole quadruple change for Sunderland on 72 minutes

 

[PanniniClaus]

McGeady with a free kick equalizer

 

[PanniniClaus]

Draw

 

[These Are The Days]

A draw is about what I expected. Sunderland is where they are because they so rarely actually lose games and find a way to get some kind of points out of the matches they go in to. Kong vs Godzilla II is gonna come shortly when they play Hull in a couple of weeks. I rather expect the same result we saw today. But the pressure is squarely on Hull to win that game because if they outright lost they can probably kiss 1st place goodbye due to the fact Sunderland still has a few games in hand and all the points from those draws in their back pocket.


FWIW I don't really see anyone stopping Peterborough for a top 2 finish either unless Doncaster want to play spoilers trying to get back into the playoff race. That said I just don't see room for both Hull and Sunderland considering they have a head to head soon.

 

[GabeTravels]

Was glad to see both drop 2 points today.

I ultimately think Pompey will be in the Playoff... But it does look like they're gonna put the pressure on the teams ahead of them the rest of the season...so Top 2 is not out of the question.

Games against teams currently 18th, 14th, 13th 20th, 21st, 11th x2, and 22nd left.

24 points up for grabs. I think it's entirely reasonable to expect 18 at worst from that run.

 

[SSF]

Burton is in pretty good form and Crewe is Crewe, you never know what you will get from them but it will be pretty football. After that, yea, rest are definitely winnable, Accrington is running on fumes at this point, Wimbledon 1.0 and 2.0 are not good teams, Swindon depends on Twine scoring wonder goals, and Bristol Rovers are just awful.

That being said, in this season, who knows what will actually happen.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

29-year old Instagram guy from Spain with Indonesian backing who claims to be a World Champion Boxer......that's the best option?

 

[GabeTravels]

Eesh that's a bit concerning... And the fit and proper test is a joke.

 

[HajdukSplit]

Not much drama in the Championship, Norwich is one win away from promotion, Watford in good shape to go up, playoffs for the most part appear to be set especially if Bournemouth win their game in hand. Only Rotherham might keep things interesting at the bottom as they have four games in hand

 

[Chris P Bacon]

29-year old Instagram guy from Spain with Indonesian backing who claims to be a World Champion Boxer......that's the best option?

Probably not but these clubs are desperate.

And yeah, the standard to be a club owner isn’t high at all.

 

[SSF]

Rotherham and Wigan with big wins this afternoon. Rotherham finally turning games in hand into points; Coventry, Derby, and Huddersfield need to be worried.

Sunderland and Pompey blow chances.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

29-year old Instagram guy from Spain with Indonesian backing who claims to be a World Champion Boxer......that's the best option?

This isn't going to end well for Derby fans.

 

[robertmac43]

Luckily Derby fans are a rational group that don't get angry through their football team.....

 

[SSF]

It is amusing to listen to Kieran Maguire talk about Derby fans on his Price of Football podcast; they do seem reasonable and well behaved.

 

[HajdukSplit]

Norwich promoted after Watford, Brentford and Swansea all dropped points today

Wycombe as good as down blowing a two goal lead today

 

[SSF]

Gabe may have jinxed Pompey, they only have 1 point from the 9 since he posted.

 

[GabeTravels]

Gabe may have jinxed Pompey, they only have 1 point from the 9 since he posted.

You're telling me...awful play lately.

And stupid. Their only striker got a straight red a few games ago...and today one of their Centrebacks with another straight red, his second of the season.

Playoffs are looking perilous...