Red and White Army Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 Lots of the wrist-slitters like Alpine said they would rather have the 5 points than 3 games. Now we have won one game how do they feel now - still would rather have the points than the games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 Lots of the wrist-slitters like Alpine said they would rather have the 5 points than 3 games. Now we have won one game how do they feel now - still would rather have the points than the games? It's too early to say who was right. We'll have a better idea on that score after the next two away games. If, and it's a big ask, we win both of those games we'll be as good as up in my view. These two games are not make or break, but they certainly have the potential to make our season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 It's too early to say who was right. We'll have a better idea on that score after the next two away games. If, and it's a big ask, we win both of those games we'll be as good as up in my view. These two games are not make or break, but they certainly have the potential to make our season. Agree. Two tough games on the road against sides playing for something. As important will be Uddersfield V Posh on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 At first glance, 2 games seems much better than 2 points. But one of those games is against Rochdale who are flying. So to me it is marginal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 Would certainly swap them for 3 points not sure about two, all I know is that there is still along way to go and while things are looking good this morning I expect there to be days ahead when they don't look so good as that is the roller coaster ride that is football. Still think we will finish second and go up which will be job done for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 5 points with 3 in hand is always a tight call. 2 points with 2 in hand is a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 only need 2 draws to go above Huddersfield ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 At first glance, 2 games seems much better than 2 points. But one of those games is against Rochdale who are flying. So to me it is marginal. I know Rochdale are on a good run but since xmas they have lost to both Exeter and MK Dons at home. I think Oldham hadn't lost at home when we beat them 6-0. Not saying we should count our chickens but the players should be going there confident of three points if they play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 I know Rochdale are on a good run but since xmas they have lost to both Exeter and MK Dons at home. I think Oldham hadn't lost at home when we beat them 6-0. Not saying we should count our chickens but the players should be going there confident of three points if they play well. Maybe, depends what midfield we can put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 only need 2 draws to go above Huddersfield ! Would rather have 2 wins and have a little gap between us and 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokingFun Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 I think the 2 games in hand thing is a non-issue really. For me its a case of win 5 out of 8 home / away and we should be promoted as I cannot see Huddersfield getting more than 12 points from their remaining 6 games given their run-in. Even if they achieve 13 points which would be exceptional, then we still have a huge goal difference advantage over them. Win 6 games and we are definitely there. Really pleasing to see that so far we are showing no signs of bottling it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefunkygibbons Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 Expect a minimum of 4 from those 2 games now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 If it were May, and we were in the same position, that being 2 points behind Huddersfield (for 3rd), them having just two games left, and us having four games left, then I'd take that anyday. They would choke for sure imho. However, that is not realistic, so I'll have the six points now thank you, get to second, and hang on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 (edited) I'd rather be where Brighton are........... Edited 6 April, 2011 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carljack Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 19 PTS From a possible 21 PTS points last seven matches why would anyone expect less than two points ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 I think the 2 games in hand thing is a non-issue really. For me its a case of win 5 out of 8 home / away and we should be promoted as I cannot see Huddersfield getting more than 12 points from their remaining 6 games given their run-in. Even if they achieve 13 points which would be exceptional, then we still have a huge goal difference advantage over them. Win 6 games and we are definitely there. Really pleasing to see that so far we are showing no signs of bottling it at all. Great post. Even got me believing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolosfc Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 I think we will win at least one of the two games in hand, therefore giving us at least 3 points, therefore I would rather have the two games in hand. As I've said before we are currently allowed one slip up...... 7 wins from 8 needed.... if Huddersfield slip up against Peterboro on Sat, then we will be allowed one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 I don't think it's as clear cut as the table suggests - the big games just keep on coming! A draw at Orient and a loss at Rochdale could leave us in trouble, these two games are massive, we need to be injury-free and firing on all cylinders. If Huddersfield beat Peterborough which is quite feasible it could all go wrong from this great position so I'm just hoping we can turn Orient over. From Huddersfield's point of view they are on an amazing run that must be some sort of club record - but they can't shake us off and the pressure is on them. A few weeks back it was frustrating to win and find everyone had. We have dealt with Bmouth and MK Dons ourselves, Pboro have stumbled too, Hudders have drawn too many - Nige has slowly but surely steered us to this huge opportunity - Saturday we need to grasp it. See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 Orient have been stumbling of late. Playoffs now less likely, confidence probably a bit down, I expect us to win. Rochdale's a different story. They are on a roll. I'm sure they'd love to do the double on us & I wouldn't rule out this possibility. Basically I would be surprised if we got more than 3 points from these two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 Orient have been stumbling of late. Playoffs now less likely, confidence probably a bit down, I expect us to win. Rochdale's a different story. They are on a roll. I'm sure they'd love to do the double on us & I wouldn't rule out this possibility. Basically I would be surprised if we got more than 3 points from these two games. I'd be happy with three points if Huddersfield and Petrborough draw. God that would be a great result for us. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 6 April, 2011 Share Posted 6 April, 2011 Huddersfields record is good, no taking it away from them. But in their unbeaten run (19 games) they have drawn 8 of those games and the only team they have played in that time who is currently in the top 6 in Bournemouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 8 April, 2011 Share Posted 8 April, 2011 Def prefer 2 games to 2 points at this stage. A return of 3 points from next two games keeps us well on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 April, 2011 Share Posted 8 April, 2011 (edited) Leyton Orient since late Jan : FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 22Jan 2011 Leyton Orient 4 - 0 Sheff Wed FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 25Jan 2011 Leyton Orient 2 - 2 MK Dons ENGLISH FA CUP Sa 29Jan 2011 Swansea 1 - 2 Leyton Orient FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 01Feb 2011 Leyton Orient 0 - 0 Brighton FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 05Feb 2011 Bournemouth 1 - 1 Leyton Orient FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 08Feb 2011 Leyton Orient 3 - 0 Swindon FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 12Feb 2011 Leyton Orient 4 - 1 Bristol R FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 15Feb 2011 MK Dons 2 - 3 Leyton Orient ENGLISH FA CUP Su 20Feb 2011 Leyton Orient 1 - 1 Arsenal FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 26Feb 2011 Huddersfield 2 - 2 Leyton Orient ENGLISH FA CUP We 02Mar 2011 Arsenal 5 - 0 Leyton Orient FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 05Mar 2011 Leyton Orient 2 - 0 Notts Co FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 08Mar 2011 Walsall 0 - 2 Leyton Orient FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 12Mar 2011 Leyton Orient 1 - 0 Oldham FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 15Mar 2011 Hartlepool 0 - 1 Leyton Orient FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 19Mar 2011 Brentford 2 - 1 Leyton Orient FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 22Mar 2011 Leyton Orient 1 - 1 Dag & Red FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 26Mar 2011 Leyton Orient 1 - 5 Yeovil FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 02Apr 2011 Charlton 3 - 1 Leyton Orient FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 05Apr 2011 Leyton Orient 2 - 0 Plymouth They are no mugs but their recent results aren't a patch on what they were achieving in January and February, and they haven't played a top 6 side since then, so that allied to defeats at Brentford and home to Yeovil means they're probably not playing at the top of their game any more. Even when they were, one MK Dons win and a bunch of draws versus the top sides isn't all that impressive. Meanwhile, Rochdale drew with Brighton but have lost to Huddersfield and MK Dons, and their recent run doesn't really contain any exceptional results either : FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 22Jan 2011 Yeovil 0 - 1 Rochdale FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 01Feb 2011 Tranmere 1 - 1 Rochdale FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 05Feb 2011 Swindon 1 - 1 Rochdale FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 08Feb 2011 Rochdale 3 - 1 Bristol R FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 12Feb 2011 Rochdale 2 - 1 Sheff Wed FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 26Feb 2011 Walsall 0 - 0 Rochdale FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 05Mar 2011 Rochdale 1 - 4 MK Dons FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 08Mar 2011 Huddersfield 2 - 1 Rochdale FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 12Mar 2011 Rochdale 0 - 1 Exeter FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 15Mar 2011 Rochdale 1 - 0 Notts Co FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 19Mar 2011 Plymouth 0 - 1 Rochdale FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Fr 25Mar 2011 Hartlepool 0 - 2 Rochdale FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 29Mar 2011 Rochdale 2 - 0 Charlton FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Sa 02Apr 2011 Rochdale 2 - 2 Brighton FOOTBALL LEAGUE ONE Tu 05Apr 2011 Notts Co 1 - 2 Rochdale Edited 8 April, 2011 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 8 April, 2011 Share Posted 8 April, 2011 2 games in hand when you are only 2 points behind is better any day of the week. You could lose one of them 5-0 and still end up a point above once you've caught up. If we cant win one out of Plymouth away or Rochdale away, we dont deserve to go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 8 April, 2011 Share Posted 8 April, 2011 Oooh, but you're forgetting that Rochdale had a good result in the last month and Plymouth are bottom which will "galvanise" them and make them play much better than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 8 April, 2011 Share Posted 8 April, 2011 Three points would be par for the course IMO so it's got to be the 2 games in hand. Fingers crossed for 3 points against a recently wobbling Orient and a win\draw at the Spotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 8 April, 2011 Share Posted 8 April, 2011 I expect Saints to do their usual thing, no more than a point at Orient, then surprise everyone by dicking Rochdale. I also expect Huddersfield to edge Peterborough tomorrow with a win. That said, I think we'll do it, but it wouldn't be Saints if we didnt do things the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkirkSaint Posted 8 April, 2011 Share Posted 8 April, 2011 I'd take our situation over theirs any day, especially with their run-in. I think we will gub Orient like Yeovil did but will be hanging on for a score draw at Rochdale. I also have an inkling that Huddersfield will have the egde over Peterborough considering their recent form. Fingers crossed for a draw though and at second best, an away win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrent Of Abuse Posted 8 April, 2011 Share Posted 8 April, 2011 A side that wants to do ok would see two away draws as satisfactory. We are NOT looking for just ok. We need the exceptional. I'm going for the two games in hand and hopefully somewhere between 3 and 6 points. I don't trust Peterborough not to f@ck up their match against the Terriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 April, 2011 Share Posted 9 April, 2011 when you regularly win games (which we do) you would think the games in hand would be better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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