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Post by buffalobill on Dec 19, 2023 8:32:39 GMT
Tough schedule for all teams, but do we have more excuses than most with our depleted squad?
I’d be happy if we could pick up 5pts from these fixtures.
I see Bolton as a free hit, not expecting us to get a result, so anything would be a bonus.
Charlton, a point would be good imo, now May has found his shooting boots.
Wycombe, the one I’d be targeting for 3pts.
Cambridge, point away would be decent.
Above all, I’m hoping we come through these games without any further injuries.
Up the O’s
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2023 9:32:20 GMT
Tough schedule for all teams, but do we have more excuses than most with our depleted squad? I’d be happy if we could pick up 5pts from these fixtures. I see Bolton as a free hit, not expecting us to get a result, so anything would be a bonus. Charlton, a point would be good imo, now May has found his shooting boots. Wycombe, the one I’d be targeting for 3pts. Cambridge, point away would be decent. Above all, I’m hoping we come through these games without any further injuries. Up the O’s My answer to that is who knows? You would have to look at the squads of every other team in the league and their fixtures to compare. Sounds like ready made excuse for potential failure. I would be happy with 5 pts but not ecstatic. |
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Post by lukeryan on Dec 19, 2023 11:04:13 GMT
Think we are pretty well covered across the squad and we ain’t lacking in any particular position with injuries, only form.
Agyei and sanders coming back now and galbraith should be used a hell of a lot more than he has.
Looking for over 6 points from these 4 games
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Post by redintheface on Dec 19, 2023 11:18:06 GMT
Tough schedule for all teams, but do we have more excuses than most with our depleted squad? I’d be happy if we could pick up 5pts from these fixtures. I see Bolton as a free hit, not expecting us to get a result, so anything would be a bonus. Charlton, a point would be good imo, now May has found his shooting boots. Wycombe, the one I’d be targeting for 3pts. Cambridge, point away would be decent. Above all, I’m hoping we come through these games without any further injuries. Up the O’s Do we have a “ depleted squad”? I know Cooper is suspended and Graham out but apart from that I thought Wellens said last week that everyone else was potentially available? |
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Post by MungO on Dec 19, 2023 21:11:40 GMT
Drinan is out and I also don't believe Agyei is anywhere near where he should be.
It's not so much we've got loads of injuries. It just feels a bit more stifled with our attacking options.
For what it's worth I think Theo looks absolutely knackered from carrying the only bit of width and pace we've had over the last two months.
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Post by MungO on Dec 19, 2023 21:12:44 GMT
But yeah it's good we have players coming back. Sanders and Galbraith are good attacking options.
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Post by MungO on Dec 19, 2023 22:44:58 GMT
Tough schedule for all teams, but do we have more excuses than most with our depleted squad? I’d be happy if we could pick up 5pts from these fixtures. I see Bolton as a free hit, not expecting us to get a result, so anything would be a bonus. Charlton, a point would be good imo, now May has found his shooting boots. Wycombe, the one I’d be targeting for 3pts. Cambridge, point away would be decent. Above all, I’m hoping we come through these games without any further injuries. Up the O’s I'm gonna be bold here. Either 10 points as below. Draw away v Bolton. Win v Charlton. Win v Wycombe. Win away v Cambridge. Or 8 points as we'll draw away at Cambridge instead of winning. |
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Post by lukeryan on Dec 20, 2023 0:16:12 GMT
I'm gonna be bold here.
Either 10 points as below.
Draw away v Bolton.
Win v Charlton.
Win v Wycombe.
Win away v Cambridge.
Or 8 points as we'll draw away at Cambridge instead of winning.[/quote]
I share your optimism over these next games for some strange reason. A lot of players haven’t had a stand out performance yet this season so feel something will click soon.
We’ve had a bad run since the initial Lincoln game, now it’s time to have a good one
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Post by BasOfromthatLondon on Dec 20, 2023 3:38:25 GMT
Imagine us beating Bolton, no I can't either.
4 pts out of those 4 games would be acceptable imo, especially if the bottom lot don't match it.
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Post by buffalobill on Dec 20, 2023 7:32:38 GMT
Tough schedule for all teams, but do we have more excuses than most with our depleted squad? I’d be happy if we could pick up 5pts from these fixtures. I see Bolton as a free hit, not expecting us to get a result, so anything would be a bonus. Charlton, a point would be good imo, now May has found his shooting boots. Wycombe, the one I’d be targeting for 3pts. Cambridge, point away would be decent. Above all, I’m hoping we come through these games without any further injuries. Up the O’s Do we have a “ depleted squad”? I know Cooper is suspended and Graham out but apart from that I thought Wellens said last week that everyone else was potentially available? Get what you say, but apart from Drinan and Graham, (Cooper suspension), it’s having to take care with those coming back from injury that makes it more challenging for Richie to manage. If Agyei is still not fit enough for 90 minutes, nor Sanders, Thompson and is Moncur fully fit, then that limits Richie’s options to change things during games without putting players at risk. So does that mean Sweeney and Pegrum get the opportunity to contribute during this period? Richie will be earning his corn in the coming few days. |
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Post by redintheface on Dec 20, 2023 7:56:36 GMT
Do we have a “ depleted squad”? I know Cooper is suspended and Graham out but apart from that I thought Wellens said last week that everyone else was potentially available? Get what you say, but apart from Drinan and Graham, (Cooper suspension), it’s having to take care with those coming back from injury that makes it more challenging for Richie to manage. If Agyei is still not fit enough for 90 minutes, nor Sanders, Thompson and is Moncur fully fit, then that limits Richie’s options to change things during games without putting players at risk. So does that mean Sweeney and Pegrum get the opportunity to contribute during this period? Richie will be earning his corn in the coming few days. Had forgotten about Drinan tbh. Nevertheless it was Wellens’ own words and I doubt we are much worse off than anyone else at this point in the season. |
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Post by dennisrofe on Dec 20, 2023 10:21:21 GMT
Get what you say, but apart from Drinan and Graham, (Cooper suspension), it’s having to take care with those coming back from injury that makes it more challenging for Richie to manage. If Agyei is still not fit enough for 90 minutes, nor Sanders, Thompson and is Moncur fully fit, then that limits Richie’s options to change things during games without putting players at risk. So does that mean Sweeney and Pegrum get the opportunity to contribute during this period? Richie will be earning his corn in the coming few days. Had forgotten about Drinan tbh. Nevertheless it was Wellens’ own words and I doubt we are much worse off than anyone else at this point in the season. How long ago is it since Adam Thompson last played in the Os first team ? Adam has had so many injuries since he joined the Os and quite a decent player when he is fit enough to play. |
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Post by redshank on Dec 20, 2023 15:10:10 GMT
We are very capable of two or three performances,time we gave it a go.Agree with MungO on all all the work Theo has done,he seems to give his all in every match.
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Post by FargO on Dec 20, 2023 16:26:44 GMT
Some on here have been at the Christmas punch a bit early 🍷
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Post by MungO on Jan 1, 2024 17:27:40 GMT
Tough schedule for all teams, but do we have more excuses than most with our depleted squad? I’d be happy if we could pick up 5pts from these fixtures. I see Bolton as a free hit, not expecting us to get a result, so anything would be a bonus. Charlton, a point would be good imo, now May has found his shooting boots. Wycombe, the one I’d be targeting for 3pts. Cambridge, point away would be decent. Above all, I’m hoping we come through these games without any further injuries. Up the O’s I'm gonna be bold here. Either 10 points as below. Draw away v Bolton. Win v Charlton. Win v Wycombe. Win away v Cambridge. Or 8 points as we'll draw away at Cambridge instead of winning. I got close. Only drawing with Wycombe is annoying me now. They were crap. But at least we followed it up with a win. |
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