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Post by Goose on Jan 1, 2023 0:00:01 GMT
So first of all HNY to all and this is my first thread of the season so I'm hoping to be lucky.
I'm all tucked up in bed and at a stage where I'm not fussed with the New Year (that's not saying I'm old though 😁)
It's the turn of the year and with energy prices going up and up, we'll be the only ones wanting to turn up the gas.
Tomorrow see's the boys in blue (and white) against our ever so slightly Northern neighbours in Cheltenham, where ex players Sercombe and Broom may feature.
Their recent results are 2 wins and 2 losses, with the wins coming against a downward spiralling Charlton & Shrewsbury with narrow defeats to Plymouth & FGR.
They are worst in the league for scoring, but one of the best in the league for goals against, so it suggests if we can get our noses in front, we should return to winning ways.
I don't see many changes to the line up, maybe Evans dropping to the bench for Sinclair, but I see him more of an impact player.
Will Loft be ready, who knows..... But the defence better sharpen up or who knows what their January may bring.
The next run of fixtures provides a good opportunity for a decent return and I think they'll want to set the record straight after the ding dong game against Exeter.
Personally I'm going for a 3-1 win to the Gas.
Let's start the new year off in style.
UTG
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jan 1, 2023 0:20:25 GMT
I like the early bird start to this thread!
I'm going 3-0 Rovers, nothing will get past Belly today.
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Post by miltongas on Jan 1, 2023 0:24:11 GMT
Come on gas. 3 points to start 2023 in style please.
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Post by Goose on Jan 1, 2023 0:44:18 GMT
I like the early bird start to this thread! I'm going 3-0 Rovers, nothing will get past Belly today. I was that keen, I had it ready to send as soon as the clocks turned 🤣 |
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Post by Wimborne Gas on Jan 1, 2023 0:48:58 GMT
Happy New Year gasheads! Gone easy on the booze tonight to make this one. Can’t see anything other than a win incoming and a clean sheet as well would be perfect.
UTG
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Post by gashead4ever on Jan 1, 2023 1:07:23 GMT
7-1 rovers
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Post by Sir Trevor B'Sol on Jan 1, 2023 8:36:24 GMT
Goals.
Goals.
Goals.
NOT
CHELTENHAM TOWN
Conceded 4 goals in last 9 league games.
Scored 5 goals in last 9 league games.
Don't blink this afternoon.
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Post by kampucheagas on Jan 1, 2023 8:51:21 GMT
Goals. Goals. Goals. NOT CHELTENHAM TOWN Conceded 4 goals in last 9 league games. Scored 5 goals in last 9 league games. Don't blink this afternoon. They’ll have no problem scoring if we defend like we did the other night!! UTG |
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Post by Gasshole on Jan 1, 2023 8:56:37 GMT
If we put in a 90 minute performance today we will win.
We are more than capable of making the playoffs.
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Post by Somersetgas on Jan 1, 2023 10:28:21 GMT
Three nil win incoming.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Jan 1, 2023 10:34:41 GMT
Merry New Year Gas, wherever you are...
Kinda mixed on this one.
Obviously want us to win every match. Hope we do today.
...but, Cheltenham is an easy trip and it's an away day to look forward to for convenience and cheapness.
I hope they survive the division, as do us, so I'll plump for a physical hard earned 1-0 win.
I wonder if Barton tactics has been sussed out? 🤔
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Post by dudelebowski on Jan 1, 2023 10:51:26 GMT
Early goal will do the atmosphere in our end the world of good. Imagine plenty will be on a downer with sore heads and post Thursdays result.
Gas 2-0 Chelt
Collins & Coburn
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Post by legas on Jan 1, 2023 11:00:12 GMT
You think we’ll concede? Pessimist! |
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Post by hartcliffegas on Jan 1, 2023 11:05:30 GMT
Two tickets for South Stand available due to family issues. Make me an offer!
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Post by brightlights on Jan 1, 2023 11:06:47 GMT
I think we will see a tight game and most likely a draw, would not be surprised to see Jak in goal (unlikely but ?)
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Post by pucklegas on Jan 1, 2023 11:24:41 GMT
5 5 draw after being 4 1 up 😂
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Marshy
Proper Gas
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Post by Marshy on Jan 1, 2023 11:26:24 GMT
Don’t be so silly! 7 - 0 UTG! |
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Post by GasAttacK on Jan 1, 2023 11:31:49 GMT
Goals. Goals. Goals. NOT CHELTENHAM TOWN Conceded 4 goals in last 9 league games. Scored 5 goals in last 9 league games. Don't blink this afternoon. Yes, certainly doesn't look likely to be another high scoring game. Their defence is superb. Take away the 4 goals we scored at their place and they'd be 1 off the best in L1. As it is they've conceded less than the top 2, Plymouth and Ipswich.
4 goals conceded in their last 9 says it all and they've had some tough games in that run.
Their last 4 away games include a 1-1 draw at Ipswich and 1-0 wins at Charlton and Shrewsbury. They also beat Wycombe 1-0 at home. They did however lose 1-0 at FGR, so there is hope.
However, I think it's vital to get the first goal because there are few teams in L1 better at defending a 1-0 than Cheltenham. If we can get the first goal and force them to commit more men forward we might be able to create more opportunities. Can't afford to start slowly in this one.
If they beat us by 2 or more on Sunday they'll go above us and still have 2 games in hand. This will not be an easy game. On current form you'd have to say there is a good chance they'd be above us if we'd both played 24.
A lot might depend on how we respond to the disappointment of Thursday.
Lets hope we bounce back with a win and start the new year in style. It would be a great result because Cheltenham are no mugs.
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Post by Jester on Jan 1, 2023 11:37:27 GMT
Happy New Year, Gas! Good luck with the home matchday thread, Goose. Let's hope we don't go 1-0 DOWN early and end up with EGG in our faces!!
I'm going for an unusual 3-0 win at home. Let's face it we never give ourselves that luxury and it's always 'squeaky bum' time for the last 15 minutes, so it's about time we changed it?
Think JB will go with the 3 at the back again BT, Beefy and Gibson, but with Harry right and Sinclair left in the midfield with Coutts and Finlay, and Aaron behind Lofty and Coburn, However, I wouldn't rule out JM in place of Lofty to start.
UTG
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Post by oliverhelmet on Jan 1, 2023 11:38:19 GMT
2-1 gas late winner from Sinclair.
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