Re: The final run in.
 

Sorry ozzy but the teams target over the next 9 games has to be 27points

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17 points out of a possible 27 sounds really doable, the only team able to catch us then would be Luton and they would need 22 points out of a possible 24.
Coventry have a tough task to finish third MH, I reckon they will have to get to 85 points and that still may not be not be enough.

Re: The final run in.
 

think all fans whose side are involved in a possible promotion do all this type of thing. a lot will be like me across the country who will only be happy and relaxed when promotion actually happens. never been an optimist especially where football is concerned. wish i was it could help my blood pressure.

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I only start looking when the last 5 or 6 games come up, too many permutations at the moment. All I know is if we beat the teams that we expect to then we only need a win and a couple of draws from the tougher games

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Dont know what everyone's worrying, the mighty reds are going up automatically - simple :)

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I'm also convinced of that, but brassed off cos its the first time pre season i never backed em to do so.:eek:

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Couldn't agree more, Stanley are in the best position for promotion and it would take a disaster to not be in league one next year but those who are able still have to cheer them on right through to the glorious end. The guesstimates are just for fun for those who like to work figures. ON STANLEY ON LADS.

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bet the bookies are brassed off also as i suppose they had us and morecambe favourites for the drop again.

Re: The final run in.
 

for those who are good at football history has any other club cocked it up from the same position as we are in at the moment.

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6 straight defeats around this stage in the season nearly did for Rovers in 92.
From nailed on Champions to almost missing out on the play-offs.

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I sincerely hope that happens to them this year, REALLY need them to stay put!

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How ironic that, should Stanley achieve promotion this year, it's looking unlikely that near neighbours Blackburn, Wigan, Bury & Rochdale will be there to meet us. :(
Still, the mere thought of Sunderland, Birmingham or possibly Barnsley, visiting the Wham next year together with Bradford City & Blackpool? :eek:
Perhaps we can afford to demolish the old cowshed after our last home game against Lincoln City?
Come to think of it, if we beat em, maybe those imps will do the job for nowt!
:dflam:

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Interesting, but it's too soon to start believing this sort of stuff:
Sky Sports League Two predicted table: Accrington champions, Grimsby relegated | Football News | Sky Sports

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Lost top spot as I said and also lost money which you denied- I see you are not a football person if you did not know that was coming.

Maybe try netball.

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Easter as always will be crucial 6 points heaven but I would take 4 then points from our games in hand and we will be almost home.

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Two games in hand and a Saturday off to rest minor injuries.
Grow up.

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Very pedantic, we are joint top 2nd only goal difference,:rolleyes:plus we need only 1 pt from 2 games only to go above Luton.

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Would be nice if Chesterfield can do a Port Vale on County this afternoon, or even better a Forest Green & put a bit more daylight between us & fourth place

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Yep gonna watch it on sky.:) GB sky sports football H.D. fer anyone interested.

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Agreed. And he’s supposed to be a fan ???

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It’s not an easy one for County this. Local bragging rights as much as anything.

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So far, so good - Chesterfield 1 up

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Make that 2 nil

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And its a deserved 2-0 also.:)

Re: The final run in.
 

The around Teams around Acci are feeling the pressure!!!,

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Top

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I think if county lose today 4 wins should get us promoted? cos county v wycombe at easter.

Re: The final run in.
 

Said all along 85 points gets you promotion. With 27 up for grabs it will be nothing short of a disaster now if we don’t make it.

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Now 2 - 1 at Chesterfield . . . . . . park the bus Spireites!!

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Finished 3 - 1 phew! Brilliant result :)

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Without any doubt was well deserved 3pts for Chesterfield.:)

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Twenty Eight - I believe I’ve said all along that 82 points will do it....or certainly less than your pessimistic total. I stand by that prediction. (Well, I bloody should do after Wycombe, Notts and Mansfield results this weekend!)

As I’ve said before, the teams below us just cannot string a run together and if any of them average 2pts per game they will have done very well indeed.

Hats off to you picking up on Cov though. I’ve not noticed them turning things around.

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I still don’t think 85 is pessimistic. Time will tell.

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Whatever the final points outcome I’m really pleased we’ve got Exeter, Notts, Wycombe and Mansfield yet to play as we battle Luton for top spot. They will all feel like big games to be motivated for rather than banana skins.

The only one I really fear is Wycombe and that’s because of the blinking Beast.

Re: The final run in.
 

From my post back in November for the home tie against Wycombe;
Thankfully, the 'Beast' barely featured, thanks mainly to 'Big Ben's' superb defending
Just hope Coley remembers!!!!

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I think its possible we could already be promoted by the time the beast comes on the scene.;)

Re: The final run in.
 

Unlikely that Coley will make a tactical change don’t you think? hopefully Dunne will tame him this time, but he’s going to have to do it in a less physical way.

Re: The final run in.
 

This Good Friday's matches will be interesting. Almost all the promotion hopefuls are playing another contender.

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Hypnosis perhaps?

Re: The final run in.
 

Home midweek game v Yeovil T in front of sky tv :) clinch Promotion.

Re: The final run in.
 

Have you had a premonition Mab? :)

Re: The final run in.
 

after Mansfield result : 8 points max to make playoffs or just 11 for auto. Are we nearly there yet Mum ? Can I dare to start getting a bit excited ?

Re: The final run in.
 

I'm convinced 3 more wins will do it.:)

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Can't see you slipping up.

Just hope that as in previous seasons we've always followed you.

You win promo to EFL and next season so do we.

Will miss the banter but not your ground....;)

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Right back at ya CC, not too keen on your ground either :D:rolleyes:

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What a great result, hope they keep on going. Perhaps a dream, but to see Rovers bottle it in the play-offs, just imagine the local derbies :-)

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This is even more possible now.;)

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Yeovil Town at home mate :) special guessed Somerset as mascot for the evening :D:D

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ON STANLEY ON LADS, ON STANLEY ON, WE'LL CHEER OUR HEADS OFF WHEN YOU GET THAT BALL INTO THE NET. To the tune of "On Stanley on" I think I must have taken a couple of Wyn's pills! After today I'm sure we are the only team going to be over 90 points, I think Luton and Coventry will be 2 and 3 and the rest are going to scramble for a play off spot. What a season. Thanks Stanley it could only happen with you.

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Where’s Twenty Eight? Surely you’ve got to belueve my long standing prediction of 82 points for promotion now?

Re: The final run in.
 

Stop being pedantic Didsbury. 82 83 84 85 who gives a ******
I’m happy to celebrate the performances and if every other challenger wants to capitulate that’s their look out.
Here’s another one for you 101 points champions.

Re: The final run in.
 

I think a look back at Inspector Morse’s pessimism and glowing Mansfield comments are far more worthy of a revisit !!!!

Re: The final run in.
 

Has as already been said - win the next three and the Reds cannot be denied a promotion place. Exeter are the club below a promotion place who can accrue the most points (87) as the third match is against them we would be on 86 while reducing their maximum total to 84. Just the little task of beating Notts County and Colchester as well first.

Re: The final run in.
 

'I think a look back at Inspector Morse’s pessimism and glowing Mansfield comments are far more worthy of a revisit !!!!'

They were fairly made at the time of writing. Unfortunately I had not the clairvoyance to see the Evans defection coming. Mansfield are a strong side and gave us a game yesterday with 10 men.

The spirit the lads have shown has been amazing and a joy to watch. Good to see Seamus get his deserved moment in the spotlight. 3 more games and we could be there.

Re: The final run in.
 

Promotion could easily be in 7 days with just two other results going our way, and likely to be overshadowed by the premier league title being decided.

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Not to Stanley fans, it won't. :p

Re: The final run in.
 

As well as promotion and being champions, how about a third challenge? Can we get the best goal difference in the division? ;)

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I know mate. Nobody can get it spot on. It was just a tongue in cheek comment with his Lordship having a pop because I said 85 was the target.
Who cares ?
Wouldn’t it be great to break the 100 point mark ?

Re: The final run in.
 

Heard today on RADIO 5 that the top three teams in Europe over the last 15 games are:
1. Paris St. Germain
2. Juventus
3. Accrington Stanley.

Man City? Who are they?

Re: The final run in.
 

Bayern,Barcelona,Man City are below us,hardly a shock.:D

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Don’t despair Twenty Eight. Social media is just a place where we alternate between showing how clever we are and attempt to cover up how stupid we are.

I’ve got a Facebook post from back in August /September when I implored everyone I knew to sell their house and put the money on Stanley getting promotion. That will be wheeled out shortly to show how god damn smart I am.

I just hope no-one remembers a similar (but totally wrong) message of confidence from last year!

Anyway, looks like 80-81 points is now looking good enough.

Re: The final run in.
 

could not care how many points we get as long as its more than the team in 4th. position.

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Hope we win it, but my moneys on 2nd place.

Re: The final run in.
 

3 more wins and we,ll be promoted.

Re: The final run in.
 

Luke Berry is going to be a massive loss for Luton mate. Weve got to lose three and they’ve got to win three to get above us.
I really fancy Mansfield to get a result tomorrow.
He might not make it but Danny Rose desperate to play.
He could make the difference.

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I'll take a pint on that Cash, Champions for me.

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I really hope so, but a pint it is then.;)

Re: The final run in.
 

being champions would be the iceing on the cake. does the club receive money if they get promoted from somewhere.

Re: The final run in.
 

Nowt! I've just Googled what teams get and the best I can find is this from a Plymouth site last year. Maybe the figures have gone up a bit since then.

Argyle have a great chance of winning the League Two title next week but how much prize money would they receive?

The answer is: none!
There is no extra prize money for winning a championship because all League Two teams receive the same payments from the EFL regardless of finishing position.

Last month I asked those in charge at the EFL how much prize money would a title winning team receive and they confirmed there is no extra prize money for finishing top of League Two and no ladder system operates across all three divisions of the EFL.
So Argyle, should they win the title, will receive the same financial payments as relegated Leyton Orient.

Each League Two club will receive £472,000 as a 'basic award' plus a £430,000 'solidarity payment' from the Premier League.

Basic award across the EFL:
Championship - £2.084m.
League 1 - £677,000.
League 2 - £472,000.

Premier League Solidarity payment across the EFL:
Championship - £4.3m
League 1 - £645,000.
League 2 - £430,000.

A trophy will just have to do!

Re: The final run in.
 

cheers MikeA. just something i wondered.

Re: The final run in.
 

looks like we could lose 4 or 5 local sides from league 1

Re: The final run in.
 

Been looking like 2 or 3 at least for a while, and they are the 5 closest.

Bradford and Blackpool will be the closest left.


Weather today is bad for the next 3/4 hours so could see this one getting called off. The referee always inspects the pitch so more rubbish from AS Twitter on the topic.

Re: The final run in.
 

Not sure about Crown, but watched the FL show for Friday game and there were plenty of bad pitches that saw the game out.

Last thing we need is another game off!!

Everybody think positive thoughts - it is working for Coley and Co. ;)

:) :) :)

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Weather today is bad for the next 3/4 hours so could see this one getting called off. The referee always inspects the pitch so more rubbish from AS Twitter on the topic.[/QUOTE]

whats the roads like as i,ve got snow over my way and the gritters seem to be on strike. might have to do some juggling about to get to the game. its just getting over that hill thats the usual problem.

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no snow here at the moment, but very wet.

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Sod all to worry about at this end mate, just been out wi the dog raining but sod all else now.

Re: The final run in.
 

Roads fine here, gritters were out in Hyndburn last night about 9/10pm, saw a couple within a few mins.

Ice on gardens after sleat fall, moderate rain, not quite heavy.

Re: The final run in.
 

[QUOTE=Chewbacca;1211290]Roads fine here, gritters were out in Hyndburn last night about 9/10pm, saw a couple within a few mins.

cheers to everyone who have replied. think the lack of gritters over my way is because they do not like giving stuff away in yorkshire.

Re: The final run in.
 

[QUOTE=monkey hanger;1211291]I've heard that all Yorkshire Gritters are Left Hand drive!!!! tsk tsk!!!!:130::D

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It's still raining steadily down here in Clayton le Moors and I have been monitoring postponements on the BBC Red button......
Several matches off in the North West now at; Bradford City and also, Halifax, Tranmere, Barrow, Stockport, Southport and a few others too. Stanley Website and Twitter saying NO pitch inspection needed but I am sure the Referees will be looking at it at 12.30pm. So watch the website......(usually slow to give notice!) and Twitter, Facebook etc and also the BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport/Football Website. Would be a real pity for County fans to find it postponed when they were nearly in Accrington!:(

Re: The final run in.
 

Bloody hell ..... I’ve dug the car out ready for 12.30 departure subject to road report updates in the M62.
Keep us travellers updated guys much appreciated.

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2 Div1 games off, Doncaster @ Scunthorpe seems yorkshire got it worse than us. Bradford as well now.

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Getting heavier now, I know it is meant to ease off in 2 hours but a decision should be made before then.

I will await the refs inspection, I expect it will be about 1.15pm IF it is announced if it is called off.

Re: The final run in.
 

Aye but stanley will probably tell us next week.
:D

Re: The final run in.
 

On twitter, 11 minutes ago, Andy Holt put "Refs happy."

Re: The final run in.
 

After the inspection that wasn't taking place according to AS twitter.

Rain eased now so looking hopeful.

Re: The final run in.
 

A happy ref - a rare species indeed :D

Re: The final run in.
 

Has everyone seen this?
https://twitter.com/BBCMOTD/status/980089853105733632

Re: The final run in.
 

Have the EFL nothing better to do with their time? Well done, Andy.
Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt asked to explain fast food arrangement - BBC Sport

Re: The final run in.
 

These guys must be underworked & overpaid!!

Re: The final run in.
 

No just a set of pillocks imho.

Re: The final run in.
 

Thanks for tracking that down, MikeA, I was beginning to think it was something I'd dreamed.

Re: The final run in.
 

ABSOLUTE BUNCH OF .........
TWERPS:moon:

Re: The final run in.
 

Erm ...... April fool ???

Re: The final run in.
 

On April 2nd? somehow that dont gell.:D

Re: The final run in.
 

I read this all over the place yesterday but if it’s for real ..........

Re: The final run in.
 

Obviously not the ultimate goal, but just to mention we are 1 win away from a guaranteed playoff place. :D Another milestone to knock off the list of great achievements this season.

Re: The final run in.
 

When McDonalds was a Premier League sponsor (not the main one) every Premier League player got a card to allow them as much free stuff from McDonalds as they wanted.

The cards were issues through the clubs, so a lot never saw it through to the players for obvious reasons. While sponsorship bonuses and perks for tax reasons could be seen differently the fault is really with Holt for broadcasting this as it looks like a win bonus, if he said nothing then it would not be followed up.

Re: The final run in.
 

[QUOTE=Chewbacca;

the fault is really with Holt [/QUOTE]

Which is why, honest guy that he is, in his twitter quote, he said:

'You have to wonder what these folk would do with their life, if it were not for my errors of judgement'

Some people need to get a life!! ChewB included!!

Re: The final run in.
 

Is this a points deduction plot