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Post by westfieldgas on Feb 22, 2023 12:21:51 GMT
Oxford United 1-0 Bristol Rovers - calls for JB Out Bristol Rovers 1-0 Barnsley Forest Green Rovers 0-3 Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers 3-1 Wycombe Wanderers Bristol Rovers 2-1 Portsmouth - Shouts for a top 10 finish Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Bristol Rovers - Reality hits and we'll finish mid table, comfortable end to season......
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Post by westfieldgas on Feb 22, 2023 15:45:30 GMT
Oxford Away no doubt a huge game, I'd go with the following line-up:
Ellery Balcombe
Lewis Gibson Jarrell Quansah James Connolly
James Gibbons Antony Evans Sam Finley Lamare Bogarde Scott Sinclair
Aaron Collins Josh Coburn
3-5-2 with the ball 4-4-2 without the ball
Solid & talented team......
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Post by kampucheagas on Feb 22, 2023 16:23:55 GMT
Oxford Away no doubt a huge game, I'd go with the following line-up: Ellery Balcombe Lewis Gibson Jarrell Quansah James Connolly James Gibbons Antony Evans Sam Finley Lamare Bogarde Scott Sinclair Aaron Collins Josh Coburn 3-5-2 with the ball 4-4-2 without the ball Solid & talented team...... I’m with you there, when fit and available that looks our strongest line up Are Gibson and Finley available? UTG
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Post by bobbyjones on Feb 22, 2023 16:26:50 GMT
Oxford United 1-0 Bristol Rovers - calls for JB Out Bristol Rovers 1-0 Barnsley Forest Green Rovers 0-3 Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers 3-1 Wycombe Wanderers Bristol Rovers 2-1 Portsmouth - Shouts for a top 10 finish Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Bristol Rovers - Reality hits and we'll finish mid table, comfortable end to season...... I reckon games top to bottom will be, win lose win win draw win If so we will be ok.
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Post by percy on Feb 22, 2023 16:48:58 GMT
Oxford Away no doubt a huge game, I'd go with the following line-up: Ellery Balcombe Lewis Gibson Jarrell Quansah James Connolly James Gibbons Antony Evans Sam Finley Lamare Bogarde Scott Sinclair Aaron Collins Josh Coburn 3-5-2 with the ball 4-4-2 without the ball Solid & talented team...... That’s close to what I’d do. I’d probably go belly but let’s not restart that. Also maybe Anderson Finley available. Gibson hopefully ready to start. Gibbons I assume still available awaiting outcome?
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Post by stapletongas on Feb 22, 2023 17:21:53 GMT
I think Barton and his coaching team are confident we won't be going up and won't be going down and are now using the rest of the season to develop players and prepare for next season. If you look at the signings, or lack of them in both windows, nothing says "we're going for it". I expect the last few months to be experimentation, giving players the chance to prove themselves for next season and some inconsistent performances and results along the way. If that is/was the case then why the impassioned talk of promotion and next tier football ? That’s rhetorical by the way and not aimed at you. Just all very odd, Howe were playing decent football and then messed up the window and just either gave up on the idea or something else. I do not bet it, not at all. Because as a manager you have to keep the squad and fans believing, although quietly you know the reality
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Post by aghast on Feb 22, 2023 17:57:11 GMT
We could lose all three and we still won't be in the relegation zone.
If it's for purely football reasons, and leaving aside all the other baggage Barton carries, it's far too early to consider sacking him.
Unless he should be sacked in case we fall into the drop zone at a later stage, in which case, half the L1 managers should go too.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 22, 2023 18:17:49 GMT
We could lose all three and we still won't be in the relegation zone. If it's for purely football reasons, and leaving aside all the other baggage Barton carries, it's far too early to consider sacking him. Unless he should be sacked in case we fall into the drop zone at a later stage, in which case, half the L1 managers should go too. If we lose the next 3 games that'll be 9 games without a win, 10 if you include the Pizza Trophy, if that doesn't concern Wael then you have to wonder if he really has lost interest, as it'll take some turn around to then get a point or more a game in the remaining games. Not sure why the other posted said JB's just seeing out the season, if he is he could well see it out with a relegation.
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Post by 84gas on Feb 22, 2023 19:44:08 GMT
Oxford Away no doubt a huge game, I'd go with the following line-up: Ellery Balcombe Lewis Gibson Jarrell Quansah James Connolly James Gibbons Antony Evans Sam Finley Lamare Bogarde Scott Sinclair Aaron Collins Josh Coburn 3-5-2 with the ball 4-4-2 without the ball Solid & talented team...... I’m with you there, when fit and available that looks our strongest line up Are Gibson and Finley available? UTG Finleys suspension will be served. I think it will be one game too soon for Gibson, perhaps on bench
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Post by percy on Feb 24, 2023 8:40:42 GMT
Very nervous about tomorrow. It's not a must-win or a 6-pointer, but every time we fail to win it heaps a tonne more pressure on the following game and I am not sure we a handling pressure well this season. Pick up 3pts and a return of confidence will see us ease clear.
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Post by Colyton Gas on Feb 24, 2023 10:16:33 GMT
Eight years ago today.
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Post by legas on Feb 24, 2023 10:26:43 GMT
Has anyone who’s been to Oxford recently found somewhere to park away from the ground’s main car parks? I was going to try the residential area near the ground this time but not sure if double yellows or permit only. Car park at the ground is fine but last time took ages to get out.
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Post by thegasman on Feb 24, 2023 11:09:02 GMT
Has anyone who’s been to Oxford recently found somewhere to park away from the ground’s main car parks? I was going to try the residential area near the ground this time but not sure if double yellows or permit only. Car park at the ground is fine but last time took ages to get out. Have you tried any of the parking apps? Pay a little to park on a person's drive, or company's parking space. I tend to use Your Parking Space, there are a few options currently available within a mile of the ground for less than £10.00 for 5 hrs.
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Post by westfieldgas on Feb 24, 2023 11:09:11 GMT
Little scout report ahead of our big clash with Oxford United for Saturday, clearly in very poor form just as ourselves, with many of their fans calling for Karl Robinson to be sacked:
Recent results include: 1-0 Defeat away at Cambridge, 1-3 Defeat at home to League leaders Plymouth, a battling 1-1 draw at struggling MK Dons, an embarrassing 1-0 defeat at home to Shrews & further back 2-0 consecutive defeats away at Burton / Wycombe following the turn of the year.
Players who have impressed for them this season, ones to watch if you like:
Elliott Moore - Centre Half Ciaron Brown - Centre Half / Left Back Cameron Brannagan - Central Midfielder who has the ability to dominate a game, 8 goals in a struggling side
Players who we can exploit:
Josh Murphy - Winger - lacking any kind of form, described as lazy Gatlin O'Donkor - Forward - Inexperienced, hoping our defence can man handle and play out with ease Yanic-Sonny Wildschut - Winger - poor performances & struggles tracking back
My final prediction - slim 1-0 defeat
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Post by legas on Feb 24, 2023 13:15:07 GMT
Has anyone who’s been to Oxford recently found somewhere to park away from the ground’s main car parks? I was going to try the residential area near the ground this time but not sure if double yellows or permit only. Car park at the ground is fine but last time took ages to get out. Have you tried any of the parking apps? Pay a little to park on a person's drive, or company's parking space. I tend to use Your Parking Space, there are a few options currently available within a mile of the ground for less than £10.00 for 5 hrs. Thanks. I’ve not used one yet so might look into it. Then again, I’m usually too tight to consider paying for parking!
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Post by Colyton Gas on Feb 24, 2023 13:25:51 GMT
Snakey on Radio Stoke this morning on loan (I think) from Oxford.'Hoping to re discover his scoring form under DC like he did at Bristol Rovers'. Vale like us are struggling.
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Post by playtowin on Feb 25, 2023 8:45:35 GMT
15 points to ensure we avoid the drop. Assuming we don't want to go into the last 2 games needing points. Putting the 5 wins at the end of the season means every win before then removes one of those later. So ideally win 4 or 5 of the next 7 games.
Oxford Barnsley FGR Wycombe Portsmouth Shrewsbury Charlton Fleetwood Win Derby Win Shef wed Win Port vale Win Plymouth Win Peterborough Bolton.
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Post by kampucheagas on Feb 25, 2023 11:31:53 GMT
15 points to ensure we avoid the drop. Assuming we don't want to go into the last 2 games needing points. Putting the 5 wins at the end of the season means every win before then removes one of those later. So ideally win 4 or 5 of the next 7 games. Oxford Barnsley FGR Wycombe Portsmouth Shrewsbury Charlton Fleetwood Win Derby Win Shef wed Win Port vale Win Plymouth Win Peterborough Bolton. Really is a nasty run in Teams in form and most challenging for promotion We will see what JB is made of this season with his players UTG
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Post by singupgas on Feb 25, 2023 12:59:49 GMT
All a bit dramatic. At the start of the season, we would have all taken mid table. We are well on track for that and to exceed most peoples expectations.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2023 14:14:20 GMT
Define that B8st8rd!
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