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Post by phil74 on Apr 8, 2021 15:37:03 GMT
I thought I'd start this!
After the fine result and performance against Doncaster, I expect Joey to start the same XI against Northampton. If Rodman is fit, I'd expect him to replace Walker. The 3-4-3 diamond featuring a high press and Westbrooke in an advanced position behind Hanlan. Ayunga on the bench for impact as the game progresses. The press worked well against Doncaster. We created space for Westbrooke to exploit with some clever passing. I think it's vital we overload the midfield rather than playing 3 "true" strikers.
Northampton's home results have picked up recently. They always play a back 4 and frequently deploy 4-3-3. Whether this means they'll do what Doncaster did and play wide to pull Leahy and Williams out, we don't know. This can potentially expose our back 3, as it did in the first 20 mins on Monday. We also don't know how deep Northampton will play. Will they sit back and make us play in front of them? After all, we need the win more than they do. Arguably, a draw isn't too bad a result for them.
Very hard to call this game. Both teams are the among the three lowest scoring in League One. 1 - 1 would seem to be a good bet, but who knows. Losing isn't an option for us. Despite the Doncaster win, I still think we have too much to do and that our fate has long since been sealed.
UTG.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2021 16:19:05 GMT
Northampton are always bullies and someone in the other site argued that Alfie should start if fit, as he doesn't get muscled off the ball as much as others. A lot to be said for that, in my opinion.
As for the match itself,over the last 3 games (results maybe not going fully our way) the manager seems to have got something approaching a less disjointed team than previously and I think it should be enough to beat Northampton by a goal or two.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 8, 2021 16:34:53 GMT
Stats for Northampton Town are - P103, W37, D28, L38 - We have won 7-1, 6-0, 5-0 & 5-4, we have lost 6-1, 6-0 & 5-0 and had a 3-3 draw.
We have not lost in our last 7 matches with them, this fixture goes all the way back to Jan 1908 winning in the FA Cup 0-1.
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Apr 8, 2021 21:48:08 GMT
I expect a completely different game. We beat Donny partly through their adventure for 3 points in a make or break way, Town won’t chase the 2 extra points in the same way.
Nor will Joey. This won’t be 3 4 3 raumdeuter diamond, this will be orthodox 5 3 2. I expect something drab. I hope for a point. I half anticipate a narrow loss.
When Garner beat Curles side they looked like freshly promoted outfit out of their depth prime candidates for 24th place, what do we know about winter recruitment or what’s behind their uptick in form?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2021 22:31:36 GMT
I remember that awful night in 1998. We battered them at home in the playoffs, 3-0 up early in the second half looking like we might get 6. When they got an undeserved goal back late on the whole atmosphere in the mem changed. Somehow we just knew we’d blown it.
Anyway, some better memories of sixfields since. Coming back against the odds to draw there in 2016 proved to be a valuable point!
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 9, 2021 0:20:30 GMT
I remember that awful night in 1998. We battered them at home in the playoffs, 3-0 up early in the second half looking like we might get 6. When they got an undeserved goal back late on the whole atmosphere in the mem changed. Somehow we just knew we’d blown it. Anyway, some better memories of sixfields since. Coming back against the odds to draw there in 2016 proved to be a valuable point! Northampton's manager was a certain Ian Atkins, John Gayle's 74th minute goal proved decisive as they battered us 3-0 in the 2nd leg, winning 4-3 on agg. |
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Post by harrybuckle on Apr 9, 2021 8:30:59 GMT
My concern Hanlan not scored in last 11 matches Ayunga not scored last 14 games both need to step up and score otherwise our fate will be decided by other clubs results.
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Post by badhand on Apr 9, 2021 8:56:11 GMT
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Post by bloogas on Apr 9, 2021 10:49:49 GMT
My concern Hanlan not scored in last 11 matches Ayunga not scored last 14 games both need to step up and score otherwise our fate will be decided by other clubs results. You just have to believe that, by the law of averages, they are both due a few. |
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Apr 9, 2021 11:01:23 GMT
My concern Hanlan not scored in last 11 matches Ayunga not scored last 14 games both need to step up and score otherwise our fate will be decided by other clubs results. You just have to believe that, by the law of averages, they are both due a few. And Tutonda never ever scored.So wish we had a scoring striker.Daly doesn't feature these days.Personally,I'd try Leahy up front. |
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Post by CabbagePatchBlues on Apr 9, 2021 11:26:54 GMT
You just have to believe that, by the law of averages, they are both due a few. And Tutonda never ever scored.So wish we had a scoring striker.Daly doesn't feature these days.Personally,I'd try Leahy up front. They’re not the most prolific scorers or strike partnership. |
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Post by TaiwanGas on Apr 9, 2021 12:20:05 GMT
My concern Hanlan not scored in last 11 matches Ayunga not scored last 14 games both need to step up and score otherwise our fate will be decided by other clubs results. You just have to believe that, by the law of averages, they are both due a few. You would like to think so, the law of averages!, I guessed wrong 27 times straight heads or tails once!. |
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Post by phil74 on Apr 9, 2021 18:46:13 GMT
I expect a completely different game. We beat Donny partly through their adventure for 3 points in a make or break way, Town won’t chase the 2 extra points in the same way. Nor will Joey. This won’t be 3 4 3 raumdeuter diamond, this will be orthodox 5 3 2. I expect something drab. I hope for a point. I half anticipate a narrow loss. When Garner beat Curles side they looked like freshly promoted outfit out of their depth prime candidates for 24th place, what do we know about winter recruitment or what’s behind their uptick in form? hi emperor, you're normally right about these matters. I figured that joey would be more keen to go for the win and risk losing than not trying. Do you think he'd be ok with a point? If we play 5-3-2 , do you think we risk surrendering the midfield again? I see exactly what you mean about a drab game. It could be a total anticlimax after Doncaster. I'm not sure why Northampton have picked up a bit, but will check. |
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Post by a more piratey game on Apr 9, 2021 19:55:34 GMT
You just have to believe that, by the law of averages, they are both due a few. And Tutonda never ever scored.So wish we had a scoring striker.Daly doesn't feature these days.Personally,I'd try Leahy up front. any idea why Daly is out of favour (I think he's fit as he's warmed the bench a bit)? |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Apr 10, 2021 0:13:41 GMT
I expect a completely different game. We beat Donny partly through their adventure for 3 points in a make or break way, Town won’t chase the 2 extra points in the same way. Nor will Joey. This won’t be 3 4 3 raumdeuter diamond, this will be orthodox 5 3 2. I expect something drab. I hope for a point. I half anticipate a narrow loss. When Garner beat Curles side they looked like freshly promoted outfit out of their depth prime candidates for 24th place, what do we know about winter recruitment or what’s behind their uptick in form? hi emperor, you're normally right about these matters. I figured that joey would be more keen to go for the win and risk losing than not trying. Do you think he'd be ok with a point? If we play 5-3-2 , do you think we risk surrendering the midfield again? I see exactly what you mean about a drab game. It could be a total anticlimax after Doncaster. I'm not sure why Northampton have picked up a bit, but will check. That’s my prediction. It is a completely different project than last week for both participants. A non lose game. joeyfanclub would probably try to pass 5 3 2 off as two up adventure for the win. either manager who expands it from start, concedes because of that goes on to lose is inviting an angry mob. The time to roll dice would be if you go behind or deadlocked 75 minutes perhaps, or perhaps both will be happy stick to 1 point late on. |
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Apr 10, 2021 0:14:23 GMT
And Tutonda never ever scored.So wish we had a scoring striker.Daly doesn't feature these days.Personally,I'd try Leahy up front. any idea why Daly is out of favour (I think he's fit as he's warmed the bench a bit)? the managers clueless? |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Apr 10, 2021 5:33:17 GMT
Gonna be a tough physical encounter.... that's what I'm expecting.
Donny came at us, as did Sunderland and Ipsh*t....and even though Swindle didn't, we struggled to break them down until that controversy - and that's where I see Northampton lying.
Having said that, this is their easiest fixture on paper because after us their fixtures are: Peterborough, Ipsh*t, Gillingham, Blackpool, Sunderland.....ouch!
Maybe they'll need to win?
But so do we.
I'll plump for a 0-0 or scrappy 1-0 win, but I think we struggle against teams that bed in and happy to hit us on counter or rely on set pieces. Another swindle debarkle, another nail in coffin..
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Post by petecolley on Apr 10, 2021 7:28:51 GMT
My concern Hanlan not scored in last 11 matches Ayunga not scored last 14 games both need to step up and score otherwise our fate will be decided by other clubs results. You just have to believe that, by the law of averages, they are both due a few. That's akin to thinking that a carthorse will win the Grand National. |
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Post by The Concept on Apr 10, 2021 8:05:07 GMT
And Tutonda never ever scored.So wish we had a scoring striker.Daly doesn't feature these days.Personally,I'd try Leahy up front. any idea why Daly is out of favour (I think he's fit as he's warmed the bench a bit)? It is strange, especially so as when JB first arrived he signalled JD out as a player he rated highly. |
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Post by Rex on Apr 10, 2021 8:08:26 GMT
You just have to believe that, by the law of averages, they are both due a few. That's akin to thinking that a carthorse will win the Grand National. 150/1 shot won the Irish National last week  |
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