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Title: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: bathford on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 10:41:49
From last nights performance, we seem to be improving.  It was good to see the encouraging posts on this Forum and an active MoM topic.

I'm therefore keeping the upward looking theme titles for this match.

I say a 2-1 win with Sheridan promoted to 'God like status' if we pull it off.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: normy on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 11:12:24
Jurassic John to Super Sheridan in one easy step. (Ironic).


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 11:13:16
Jurassic John to Super Sheridan in one easy step. (Ironic).

Sheridanasaurus Rex?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 11:16:13
The second we have hope, we implode. I'm fearful.

Same team as last night, bar Lyden for Palmer and Hunt for Conroy.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 11:22:26
5 - 2 home win.

Garrick hat trick, 2 goals from Twine.

Sheridan wins over the doubters and Sgt Spooge will revel in the glory.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 11:26:00
Northampton haven't won in 10 league games and only 1 win in 15 league games.

Swindon 0-3 Northampton


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 11:36:49
^ this


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 12:01:15
According to the Cobblers forum, its looking likely they will appoint current caretaker manager Jon Brady before Saturday as full time manager.

The 46 year old Aussie has only managed at Brackley previously and never higher than the Confernece North level.

He would be the cheap option after promotion from the U18 team to 1st team.

Some of their slightly more deluded fans (yes I know we have a few too) genuinely think they have a chance of signing Paul Cook even though he turned down Cardiff City recently!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 12:04:21
Taking note of Swindons historic habit of doing well against teams they should lose to then going on to lose to teams they should beat can only see a Cobblers win here.

Tempted to pile on at the 2/1 being offered.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 13:12:33
We will lose


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Tails on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 14:12:33
After two decent results I think we'll be back to normal. Hopefully we can use the Lincoln game as a base.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 14:15:39
After two decent results I think we'll be back to normal. Hopefully we can use the Lincoln game as a base.
Can't see us travelling all the way up there every week.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, February 26, 2021, 12:45:45
Had a read of the Cobbelrs forum and they seem very optimistic about beating us tomorrow.

I was surprised to see just how shit their results have been.

In the league they have just 1 win in the last 14 league games with 5 games drawn and 8 defeats picking up just 8 points.

In that time they have scored just 7 times, but in 14 games they have only managed to score in 3 of those games! 11 games they failed to even get 1 goal in. In those games they have conceded 22 times.

The Northampton score is first in each result 0-2, 0-4, 0-4, 3-1, 0-0, 1-2, 0-0, 0-2, 0-0, 0-1, 0-2, 0-0, 3-4, 0-0. Thats LLLWDLDLDLLDLD.


In the same 14 match run Swindon have by contrast Swindon picked up 9 point winning 3 times with 3 draws scoring 15 goals and conceding 24 times and failing to score in 5 of those games.

A run of LLDLWLDLLWLLWD.

It appears that the shoe boys have a problem scoring (famous last words for any Swindon defence!).

Their joint top scorers are Sam Hoskins, Danny Rose and Harry Smith on 4 goals with Smith no longer at the club.

They have ex town players Mark Marshall, Alan Sheehan and ex Town loaneed Lloyd Jones n their books as well as assistant manager Marc Richards.

Swindon have recent signing from the Cobblers Christopher Missilou and ex Norfamps loanee Hallam Hope.

Play like we did on Tuesday and we will easily beat them, play like we did against Crewe and we could lose against this lot.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, February 26, 2021, 17:28:41
I saw a child coming out of Halfords today wearing a Northampton Town shirt. I'm taking this as a sign we're going to run all over them tomorrow.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, February 26, 2021, 17:37:17
I saw a child coming out of Halfords today wearing a Northampton Town shirt. I'm taking this as a sign we're going to run all over them tomorrow.
Are you sure it was a child and not Mark Marshall doing training in full kit? :D


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, February 26, 2021, 17:45:46
First time this season I reckon we’ll absolutely wreck ‘em.

4-1


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Friday, February 26, 2021, 19:22:31
Are you sure it was a child and not Mark Marshall doing training in full kit? :D


Imagine seeing Power wearing a Swindon shirt! Bamboo over to you and work your magic😀

Swindon 2 Northampton 1 we don't do clean sheets.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: leftside on Friday, February 26, 2021, 22:13:58
An ok, competitive performance but ultimately

Robins 1-2 Cobblers


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, February 26, 2021, 23:00:22
0-0


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: kirky69 on Friday, February 26, 2021, 23:45:31
Crucial game, I have put my money on a 3-1 win with Twine 1st scorer 70/1. Also  9/2 us to win and BTTS looks a decent bet. Apparently Northampton playing less direct than under Curle. Ex Swindon players Lloyd Jones, Alan Sheehan and Mark Marshall will start for them. Undoubtedly will be tense but hope we play the same team that started against Lincoln and play with same intensity and confidence and get a much needed 3 points.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: 4D on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 01:27:12
-2 - -2


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Super Hans on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 02:56:24
2-0


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: newmarket red on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 07:30:24
Swindon  1-3 Northampton  sheriden fucks up tactics  again and puts grounds and curren at centreback pairing.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Tails on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 09:27:20
I didn't realise just how bad Northamptons form is. Really is neatly set up for a heavy defeat


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Waffle on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 09:36:12
1-0 going to go for a Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Pitman, Brett Pitman Header


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 10:22:10
I didn't realise just how bad Northamptons form is. Really is neatly set up for a heavy defeat
Neither had I until I had a specific look, no wonder Curle was sacked, their scoring record is as bad as any in the top 7 divisions in the pyramid in recent games.

It is set up for a heavy defeat now, obviously.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Formerly Drummer Boy on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 10:25:27
3-0 and the defence starts to gel for the first time this season #miracleshappen


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 10:34:17
The first game was a frustrating defeat where we should have got something against a pretty poor side.
At least we've pinched the scorer and assister from that night.

Might be more difficult to pass it around today in what might be a crowded midfield and against a more direct style than on Tuesday.
I suspect that if we win it won't be straightforward. Then again it never is.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 10:58:18
I'm really worried about this. We were up for Lincoln and put lots of energy in to stopping them playing, while they made the mistake of letting us play. I don't think Northampton will do this. I fear that they will be better at grinding us down than we are.

This is a 6 pointer and I'm really worried we'll mess it up!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 11:01:45
The first game was a frustrating defeat where we should have got something against a pretty poor side.
At least we've pinched the scorer and assister from that night.

Might be more difficult to pass it around today in what might be a crowded midfield and against a more direct style than on Tuesday.
I suspect that if we win it won't be straightforward. Then again it never is.
Northampton are in the worst 3 sides we have played...yet still lost, they looked woeful in the away game but we couldnt score.

Under the new caretaker Job Brady they play more football than under Sheridan mk2 Curle so it will be a bit more of a midfield battle I am guessing than hoof vs hoof.

If we play like we did vs Crewe we will likely lose, if we play like we did vs Lincoln we will likely win, chalk and cheese.

Play to our players strengths as we did Tuesday and we will muller them but I fear we will revert to type and go back to old school Shez today and suffer defeat.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 11:14:24
The sun is shining in south west and I am feeling very relaxed about the game today, especially with everything else that is going on in the world.

I am sure that the manager will want to build on recent performances and results. 


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 12:50:29
A draw would be marginally beneficial (as an away point) to the Cobblers than us. A win either way is really critical, so who has the cahoonas to grab this six pointer by the scruff of the neck and go for it?

Neither team can afford to loose so it’s going to be an interesting battle. On balance I’m going for a home win though I am torn between 2-0 or 2-1.

On one hand I cannot shake the feeling whoever we play against we’ll concede no matter how shit the opposition is or looks to be and looking at the Cobblers form it’s difficult to see where they’ll get a goal from, then on the other hand you’ll be forgiven for thinking that at some point Father Christmas will swing by and shout ‘forgot this one, sorry’ and boom they’ve scored.

The pitch should be relatively smooth though patchy but with little or no wind and if we play it along the ground we won’t find a better day to do it. Equally if either side decide that the long ball onto the forwards is the way forward then for us it could ..., no, will certainly cause problems. Ok decided 2-1 to Dino’s red & white army.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 13:03:30
Northampton seem to be the favourites with the bookies which slightly surprised me


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 13:06:55
First clean sheet in a decade. We will hammer them 3-0


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 13:09:53
Win. 2-0


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 13:38:19
Are you sure it was a child and not Mark Marshall doing training in full kit? :D


Haha, quite sure, :)

I've taken a nibble on a goal within the first 10 minutes at 4/1


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 13:39:48
Northampton seem to be the favourites with the bookies which slightly surprised me

I thought that also. We are almost 2/1 to win at home to one of the worst teams in the league!! What's that all about?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 13:53:15
I thought that also. We are almost 2/1 to win at home to one of the worst teams in the league!! What's that all about?

I’ve placed a bet on Swindon to win (draw no bet) at evens. Not sure why Northampton are favourites considering we are at home. No doubt Town will concede early and let me down !


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 13:59:27
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EvO_kvCXUAEgwR4?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:02:29
Caddis? Really? Looked way out of his depth last weekend. Thought Hunt did well when he came on on Wednesday - would’ve liked to have seen him.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:15:33
I thought that also. We are almost 2/1 to win at home to one of the worst teams in the league!! What's that all about?
Maybe coz we're worser!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Anteater on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:17:05
No Odimayo or Grant on the bench  >:(
Hoping to hammer them 1-0


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: digby on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:18:12
I've put money on 3-0, and Twine to score first !  :eek:
That's ridiculous - where has all this optimism come from ? !!  :hmmm:


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:20:41
I don't care how we win.

just win


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:24:27
I don't care how we win.

just win
This 100%.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: pauld on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:24:47
I don't care how we win.

just win
Exactly. This one is massive. Going for my regulation 2-1 win to us.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: mexico red on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:28:13
Anyone having an error with ifollow, a pop up? Have tried 2 different browsers


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: mexico red on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:29:24
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Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: mexico red on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:31:40
worked on 8th attempt!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:35:54
Jojo taken a knock in the warm up I am hearing.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: bathford on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:43:22
Sounds like JoJo is knackered. Matthews warming up in goal


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:43:24
Jojo taken a knock in the warm up I am hearing.

 :eek: Archie Matthews, time for a hero...


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:44:13
I wonder what the league record is for number of keepers used in a season.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:45:26
unfuckingbelievable .

good luck Archie.

We played with fire in the market front and got burned


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:51:23
I wonder what the league record is for number of keepers used in a season.
This will be our most keepers ever used in a season if Matthews plays, what the league record is though is anyones guess!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:53:24
Haha, you just have to chuckle at the situation we have put ourselves in this season - you could write a sitcom about this.

Good luck Archie, go make a name for yourself kiddo


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:54:13
If Archie goes in goal can we add another name to the bench?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:54:36
Good luck Archie, go make a name for yourself kiddo
Hopefully he has the sort of game that his mentor Mildenhall had on his debut, just without the horrific testicle injury :D

Fill yer boots son.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:55:42
Is it just me that as soon as I hear Shridan's voice I want to shout "Fuck off" no matter what he is saying..  he starts every sentence in a grumpy, arsey, condescending manner - i just want to virtually punch him in the face.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:57:08
If Archie goes in goal can we add another name to the bench?
Yep, if Shez wants to, he doesnt like using subs anyway so probably won't.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 14:57:28
Is it just me that as soon as I hear Shridan's voice I want to shout "Fuck off" no matter what he is saying..  he starts every sentence in a grumpy, arsey, condescending manner - i just want to virtually punch him in the face.
Not just me with those thoughts then.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:00:00
Even prior to kick off period


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:00:35
Early touch for Matthews.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:01:13
Pitman nearly puts Garrick through but the pass is a little hard in the box.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:01:27
Another touch for Matthews.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Saxondale on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:01:33
No one else having I follow being bollocks and not loading?  Im on chrome and have done reloading etc.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:01:51
Very poor kick from Archie though.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:02:08
No one else having I follow being bollocks and not loading?  Im on chrome and have done reloading etc.

Use a different browser mate.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:02:31
Chrome working fine


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:03:08
Northampton having the better of the early touches.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:03:12
Chrome working fine
same here


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:04:00
Poor touch by Twine as we attack, shoud have done better really.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:05:09
Mex had the same problem but got in at the 8th attempt.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:05:11
The Edge is working fine, Firefox is working fine, they all are working fine on different computers, but using a different browser is the first option you should try when it doesn't work HTH.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:05:50
Archie touches the corner delivery out for another corner.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:06:34
Terrible 2nd corner delivery easily blocked.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:07:03
We just need Archie to do the basics, sounds silly to say that, but he just needs to get through a game by saving shots and stopping the ball going in, forget about coming for balls and trying to kick 50 yard balls to the strikers feet - just stay on your line and be a GK.

There is a temptation to be storming off of your line and be an extra defender and really make your mark - Archie makes his mark today by doing the simple stuff - early signs from the corners are good, i really wish him the best


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:07:28
Broadbent clears and beats Edmondson for pace at the back!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:07:53
All Northampton at the moment.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:08:15
We just need Archie to do the basics, sounds silly to say that, but he just needs to get through a game by saving shots and stopping the ball going in, forget about coming for balls and trying to kick 50 yard balls to the strikers feet - just stay on your line and be a GK.
This.

Just do the basics to the best of your ability.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:09:46
Conroy gets away with giving the ball away at the back.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:09:57
Well, that's my goal in the first the minutes bet knackered.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:10:11
Another player falling out with Sheridan, right before kick off too...


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:10:13
Better kick by Matthews.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:10:52
It's a free hit for the sub keeper. If he does well, his stock rises. If he does badly, everyone will say that was to be expected.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:11:54
Scrappy game so far, back to normal service.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:12:16
Poor cross from Garrick in a good position.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:12:46
Scrappy game so far, back to normal service.

Looks that way.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:13:15
This will be our most keepers ever used in a season if Matthews plays, what the league record is though is anyones guess!

Is it 4 so far, or have I missed one?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:13:31
It's a free hit for the sub keeper. If he does well, his stock rises. If he does badly, everyone will say that was to be expected.
He is a professional footballer whose chosen position is goalkeeper.  Its not as if he has been dragged in off the street.  


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:14:23
Twine still goes to floor far too easily when he should stay on his feet, looking for a free kick that is never going to be given.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:14:30
Is it 4 so far, or have I missed one?

5 today


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:14:57
We look all over the place at the back.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:15:43
Is it 4 so far, or have I missed one?

Kovar, Fryer, Travers, Jojo, Matthews.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:15:48
Is it 4 so far, or have I missed one?
Fryer, Kovar, Travers, Wollacott and now Matthews.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:16:11
He is a professional footballer whose chosen position is goalkeeper.  Its not as if he has been dragged in off the street.  

Who hasn't been chosen to start


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:17:06
He is a professional footballer whose chosen position is goalkeeper.  Its not as if he has been dragged in off the street.  
They're all got to start somewhere.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:17:08
Palmer dives and wins a free kick in their half.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:17:21
Broadbent heads it over.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:18:00
Great cross from Palmer and Broadbents header goes over the bar from 6 yards.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:18:02
oooooh. good cross Palmer, Broadbent over under pressure


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:18:17
Broadbent heads it over.
Should have got that one on target


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:18:27
Should have been 1-0 there.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:18:38
oh Thompson. shouldn't have left that.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:18:39
Twine chose the wrong option when he found himself with the ball unmarked in the box.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:19:15
They're all got to start somewhere.
Exactly. My point is that he is a pro keeper and has his chance. No reason to suggest he can't take it.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:19:19
Swindon starting to get more possession now after Northampton early dominance.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:21:05
Caddis gets away with a flick on from their free kick, COnroy clears.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:21:22
Exactly. My point is that he is a pro keeper and has his chance. No reason to suggest he can't take it.

The point contained in the original post has been lost somewhat


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:22:53
Fryer, Kovar, Travers, Wollacott and now Matthews.

Crazy we’ve used 5 keepers & none of the changes have been due to injury or suspension


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:23:20
We did the keeper conversation last week didn't we?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:23:36
or the week before.
 did 5 in 00/01


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:24:04
Sheehan off.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:24:06
Crazy we’ve used 5 keepers & none of the changes have been due to injury or suspension
We had this discussion a couple of weeks back about the quantity of keepers used in a season, this is now the record IIRC.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:24:09
5 today
Ah, forgot Fryer


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:24:23
We did the keeper conversation last week didn't we?

Yeah we did the keeper conversation last time we used another keeper....


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:24:26
Shame Sheehan has gone off he was looking shit.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:24:37
The point contained in the original post has been lost somewhat
yep. My bad.  I knew what I wanted to say but my wording was a bit off


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:24:42
Ha ha. Sheehan walks to the home bench.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:24:48
Twine's vision is awesome today. Agree he needs to stay on his feet.

Defence looks dodgy as normal.

Garrick with a couple of touches.

Bad Thompson turned up so far.

Two poor teams


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:25:26
Crazy we’ve used 5 keepers & none of the changes have been due to injury or suspension

Come on DV, you obviously want to get something off of your chest about there being a fall out with Jojo and Sheridan today and not an injury.  Tell us what you know


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:25:29
0-1 poor keeping.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:25:33
Oh no


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:25:38
FFS.  0-1


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:26:00
Awful defending and keeper.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:26:07
May have done better if you want to be critical


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:26:12
0-1 Poor defending. Poor keeping


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:26:15
bollocks


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:26:32
The bloke who scored was not under any defensive pressure from us either, walked through the defence.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:27:06
Come on DV, you obviously want to get something off of your chest about there being a fall out with Jojo and Sheridan today and not an injury.  Tell us what you know

Every time a player is dropped it’s because he’s fallen out with Sheridan, don’t you know...


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:27:37
What happened? Had someone at the door and missed it on the radio.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:27:37
If we played all 5 at once, we'd still concede. Probably


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: theakston2k on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:28:23
Just switched on and they score, guessing the loanee is injured then?

Matthews doesn’t exactly look professional standard and should be comfortably saving that so hopefully we get the other guy back or a new loanee.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:28:33
Reverted to sort pretty quick. We’re dreadful at home.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:28:49
Every time a player is dropped it’s because he’s fallen out with Sheridan, don’t you know...

Ah, so we don't know and I got whooshed..


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:29:00
Ffs. We are so easy to score against.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:29:09
Dont fucking dive Garrick that was a great pass from Pitman.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:29:33
Great ball from Pitman to Garrick.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:29:55
Feel like we need an early response to get something out of this.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:30:18
Scrappy game between 2 desperate poor teams.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:30:58
Pitman so isolated up front.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:31:14
Was it sometime in the late 2000's when we went like 3 seasons without coming back from behind to win? Or am I vaguely remembering things wrong.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:31:25
This is pretty bad again so far.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:32:10
Ah, so we don't know and I got whooshed..

Pretty much, yeah...


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:32:35
Pretty much, yeah...

:D My bad..


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: 4D on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:32:45
Must win game. Come on ffs


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:32:56
No idea once again.
Can’t pass the ball.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:33:20
Twine long shot well wide.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:33:27
We're beginning to look second best again at the moment.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:34:01
Twine long shot well wide.
Think we are looking for a wonder goal again!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:34:12
Both of these teams will be playing in Lge 2 next season


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:34:36
:D My bad..

As Winston Churchill said ‘don’t believe everything you read on the internet’


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:35:02
Both of these teams will be struggling in Lge 2 next season


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:36:50
As Winston Churchill said ‘don’t believe everything you read on the internet’

Fucks sake, i read the other day that we were the best team out of the bottom seven in the league - thanks for pissing on my cornflakes


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:37:26
This is shit


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:37:29
Fucks sake, i read the other day that we were the best team out of the bottom seven in the league - thanks for pissing on my cornflakes
What fucking liar told you that???? :D


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:37:35
We've turned shit again.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:37:43
This is shit
Understatement mate.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:37:47
Not been great so far.

For the goal not sure if it went through defenders legs making it hard for Matthews? On first viewing thought it looked like he saw it late maybe...

Pitman so isolated and looking frustrated.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:38:24
What fucking liar told you that???? :D

The internet


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: newmarket red on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:39:12
Theres a surprise losing when we need to be winning :suicide:


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:39:28
Another good chance for them but its well wide.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:39:30
Hope at half time


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:39:41
What fucking liar told you that???? :D

Counsel for LL, would like to clarify that his client suggested we were top of the bottom 1/3 rd. Not the Best of the bottom 1/3.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:39:57
All kinds of bad again. As expected. No game plan, no hope. Sigh.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:40:03
Northampton are shit and we're making them look good.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Ticker45 on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:40:29
Lump ball again as per instructions. I despair.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: 4D on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:40:36
Northampton are suit and we're making them look good.

Three piece?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:40:47
Fucks sake, i read the other day that we were the best team out of the bottom seven in the league - thanks for pissing on my cornflakes
Those cornflakes have been marinated in piss for weeks if not months!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:41:18
Two shit hoof ball teams making this another awful game to watch.
Hate watching this shit week in week out.
It’s like this is the first time the players have played.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:41:42
This is awful, we haven't looked like scoring, changes are needed in our approach.

This is far mor like the Crewe game than the Lincoln game.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: 4D on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:42:26
I can't wait to get back to the CG to see this in the flesh  :suicide:


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:43:19
I can't wait to get back to the CG to see this in the flesh  :suicide:
you'll have no problems getting a ticket.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:43:55
fucking shit so far

how can virtually the same team as Tuesday look so poor


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:44:28
Week in, week out we see hoofball doesn't work.  When we get it down and try to play, a la Ipswich and Lincoln we look more threatening. So why do we persist with the hoof?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:44:44
fucking shit so far

how can virtually the same team as Tuesday look so poor
Sheridan has been giving them extra training.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:44:56
Get the ball
Hoof the ball
Lose the ball
Northampton attack
Repeat


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:45:28
Payne playing decent last two games, when we actually get the ball down and play he's linking play well.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:45:36
TWINE


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:45:58
Really looking forward to my half time putter in the garden sunshine.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:12
Twine time!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:15
1-1 Twine great goal.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:16
Think we'll win this now.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:20
Yes


Title: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:23
get in!!!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:27
What a strike.
Needed that.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:38
Get in !


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:43
1-1 And there was the wonder goal!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:46:48
That'll do !.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:47:01
Good lad


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:47:07
Twine has just put some extra numbers onto that contract


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:47:20
HT 1-1


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: welshred on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:47:21
And that’s why Twine always has to start!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:47:30
He’s been our best player. Can’t say it’s particularly deserved but anything we have done well has come through him. Something to take into the second half, where things need to be much better.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Saxondale on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:47:35
Apart from that one strike, the rest of it hurt my eyes.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:48:12
Nice one superkid


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:48:35
both teams have been shit, but we hadn't looked like scoring really.

nice one twiney


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:48:44
Shit game, Northampton edging it but certainly don't deserve to be winning.

Twines goal deserves to win a game, otherwise we really havent looked like scoring.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:48:58
Just looking at the pitch. It looks like a ploughed field. Is this intentional? Have we got a drainage problem or are we spending less money on pitch upkeep? Or has the weather just been bad?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: RobertT on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:49:13
Well, Twine aside, that was pretty fucking atrocious.

I missed the Lincoln game, based on that 45 minutes I think everyone was lying about our performance.  How can either of these two teams be in League One.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: 4D on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:51:44
Just looking at the pitch. It looks like a ploughed field. Is this intentional? Have we got a drainage problem or are we spending less money on pitch upkeep? Or has the weather just been bad?

It's impact craters from the high balls.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:51:52
Shit game, Northampton edging it but certainly don't deserve to be winning.

Twines goal deserves to win a game, otherwise we really havent looked like scoring.
Agree. But we have looked second best in midfield again - Twine being the only one with quality. Payne has made 2-3 little runs and Palmer has delivered a couple of decent dead balls again. But, they were winning the second ball.

Interesting to see Matthews starting to look to roll the ball out rather than hoof towards the end. Seems we were trying to bring our midfield into it.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Formerly Drummer Boy on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:53:18
Conroy is having a shocker. We can't seem to pass to another red shirt. If we could do that, we'd destroy this lot but it's been awful game so far. Harsh on Archie to be in this position but it was always going to happen when whats his name left with Kovar in January...


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:53:20
Just looking at the pitch. It looks like a ploughed field. Is this intentional? Have we got a drainage problem or are we spending less money on pitch upkeep? Or has the weather just been bad?
Prepared to suit Twine, a la the Indian cricket team, after playing at Newport


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:55:03
Just looking at the pitch. It looks like a ploughed field. Is this intentional? Have we got a drainage problem or are we spending less money on pitch upkeep? Or has the weather just been bad?
Drainage problem according to report before the game.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:55:12
Just looking at the pitch. It looks like a ploughed field. Is this intentional? Have we got a drainage problem or are we spending less money on pitch upkeep? Or has the weather just been bad?

Drains broken and no money to replace.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:55:52
Agree. But we have looked second best in midfield again - Twine being the only one with quality. Payne has made 2-3 little runs and Palmer has delivered a couple of decent dead balls again. But, they were winning the second ball.

Interesting to see Matthews starting to look to roll the ball out rather than hoof towards the end. Seems we were trying to bring our midfield into it.

I know it's pointless but imagine if Doughty and Matt Smith were Twine's associates in there


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:56:02
Drains had a falling out with Sheridan...


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 15:59:09
Drains had a falling out with Sheridan...

:D


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:01:36
Scotty "if it takes a free kick to win goal of the month best I do that" Twine. Fantastic strike


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: pauld on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:02:10
Nostaglic to hear shouts of "Get it forward" coming from the Arkells, albeit from the manager not the crowd.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:04:09
Sounds like a positive start


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:05:17
 Bleeding power cut at half-time. Have to follow the old fashioned say


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:05:23
Started a bit better this half.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:05:47
Come on Town make this pressure count.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:06:22
If I had the wings of a sherydactyl
and I had the arse of a crow
I'd shit on our own squad tomorrow
and we'll go down to the league below


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:08:23
Great tackle by Caddis


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:08:29
Great block by Caddis when the Cobbs player should have scored.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:08:47
If I had the wings of a sherydactyl
and I had the arse of a crow
I'd shit on our own squad tomorrow
and we'll go down to the league below

Have you been picking mushrooms again Ben :D


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:09:01
Lucky escape there !!.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: EddieB1966 on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:09:19
Never known a team time waste as much as they are !!!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:09:43
Have you been picking mushrooms again Ben :D

I wish.

Wait, again? Do I have a forgotten tef posting adventure?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:10:29
Somebody needs to run to the shop and get Mathews a cap


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:10:41
Comedy keeping again


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:10:57
Matthews fumbled again , !lucky to get away with that one


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:11:08
I wish.

Wait, again? Do I have a forgotten tef posting adventure?

Nah, just an assumption :D


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:11:40
Somebody needs to run to the shop and get Mathews a cap

Shop staff have fallen out with Sheridan (last one I promise)


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:12:09
Matthews fumbled again , !lucky to get away with that one

It didn't go in, that is all we need him to do today


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:12:17
Comedy keeping again
Bit harsh on a youngster making his league debut mate.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:12:59
Shop staff have fallen out with Sheridan (last one I promise)

Now I am calling BS, they are furloughed


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:13:13
hope coming on


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:13:43
I am surprised the ref allowed the yellow GK kit today given the opposition colours


Title: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:14:10
Thompson off


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:14:24
Hope on for Thompson who was not having a very good game today.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:14:44
Now I am calling BS, they are furloughed

 :D

Why do think they are furloughed, eh?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:15:15
Solid save by Archie.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:15:35
Hope not hate. Fancy him to score


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:16:03
:D

Why do think they are furloughed, eh?

I heard on the internet that they fell out with Mildenhall


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:16:13
Grounds is woeful.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:16:58
Grounds is woeful.

His drainage is broken.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:17:06
Bit harsh on a youngster making his league debut mate.
I have the same feeling with Matthews as I did with Kovar. He doesn't look ready to me.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:17:30
Great chance for Town there but its cleared.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:17:46
Better half so far


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:17:58
I have the same feeling with Matthews as I did with Kovar. He doesn't look ready to me.

Please stop.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:18:00
I have the same feeling with Matthews as I did with Kovar. He doesn't look ready to me.
Hes nowhere near ready but its better than putting an outfield player in goal. Hes not there by choice but by default.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:19:06
I heard on the internet that they fell out with Mildenhall

Only thing that’s ever fallen out of Mildenhall was his own bollocks.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:19:36
I have the same feeling with Matthews as I did with Kovar. He doesn't look ready to me.

Well he isn't, hence why he only got his place 10 mins before ko.  Even more important that he gets through today by just doing the simple stuff, i.e. getting something on the ball and stopping it going in the net.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:19:43
Hes nowhere near ready but its better than putting an outfield player in goal.
That's true. I guess I am bemoaning the fact that we don't have 2 keepers at the club who could be considered league ready.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:20:37
We have no presence in midfield at all.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:21:08
That's true. I guess I am bemoaning the fact that we don't have 2 keepers at the club who could be considered league ready.
Thats understandable but as it stands beggars cant be choosers!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:21:34
Northampton seem to find acres of space every time they go forward.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:21:46
Garrick has a really fast first 20 yards on him then he starts treading water.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:22:29
We have no presence in midfield at all.

This every game.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:22:35
Conroy was asleep a bit there when he should have done a bit better from 6 yards out.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:23:01
This every game.
We need Grant for either Palmer or Payne.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:24:22
Payne has a shocking shot on him at times.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:24:41
We have no presence in midfield at all.

Our presence in midfield was sat on the bench at the valley and now on the pitch


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:24:47
We need Grant for either Palmer or Payne.

Drives me mad.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:25:21
We need Grant for either Palmer or Payne.

Is Joel fit?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:26:09
Please stop.
What? 🧐 I want STFC to win!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:26:22
P+ITMAN GET IN


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:26:25
Pitman the Hitman


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:26:32
Is Joel fit?
You are so funny.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:26:45
Just to ease the tension, someone’s got a BBQ on the go near me.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:26:55
Wow


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:26:56
get in! Pitman.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:27:09
Get in, great work by Garrick and Pitman


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:27:12
piiiitman Brett Brett Brett pitman


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:27:25
Pieman Pitman the hitman.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:27:25
Where the fuck was their Goalkeeper going.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:27:30
What bizarre goalkeeping.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:27:44
2-1 Pitman set up by Garrick's pace!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:27:58
Pies all round.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:28:06
Get in. Their keeper might be worse than all of the ones we’ve had. Good stuff from Garrick.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: 4D on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:28:15
We've got Pele  :pint:


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: theakston2k on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:28:21
Proper relegation game this, really need to hold on.

2 keepers who are a million miles from being football league standard adding to the entertainment!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:28:25
Netbuster


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:28:28
What bizarre goalkeeping.
Please stop! 😂


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Stef Troll on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:28:34
Northampton architects of their own downfall. I’ll take it though !


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:29:00
Great cross by Garrick again and cool finish by Pitman, we have been the better side this half so far, not sure if its fully deserved but I don't care!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:29:19
See, my little tension distraction and we ease into the lead.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:29:27
PORK PIE PELE PIT PONY PITMAN! Oh my fucking days! (and, yes, I am shouting)


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:29:35
Burton score against rochdale


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:29:39
Will Garrick win over any residual doubters?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:30:38
Will Garrick win over any residual doubters?

He's called Jordon mate.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:30:42
I would get Missilou on for Payne now to try and shore it up a bit in the middle.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:30:59
Please stop! 😂


They’ll make a loan bid for Matthews. That’ll show you.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:31:03
Will Garrick win over any residual doubters?
Since we have played him in his actual position, he's looked decent enough.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Saxondale on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:31:31
'The question is does Sheridan change the shape'

We had a shape?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:31:40
Will Garrick win over any residual doubters?
He has certainly contributed to the team in the last 2 games when playing on the right wing. He hadn't prior to that.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:31:44
He's called Jordon mate.

Will Jordon Mate Garrick win over the doubters?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:31:46
Will Garrick win over any residual doubters?

The doubters are still there when he is played up front, i don't think there are too many doubters when he is playing in his proper position on the wing


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:32:20
Wigan score against Posh


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:33:04
Hope felled on the corner of the box, FK to Town.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:33:48
Poor free kick from Palmer.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:34:22
Northampton make their eleventeenth substitution.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:34:46
We're top of the 7 team relegation battle league
We're top of the 7 team relegation battle league
We are Swindon, we're top of the 7 team relegation battle league


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:35:05
Currently up to the heady heights of 18th


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:35:09
Poor free kick from Palmer.
Was it from a scoreable position?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:35:19
Poor free kick from Palmer.
Should have rolled it to Twine (in acres of space) for a shot


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:36:16
Was it from a scoreable position?
Not really mate but a better delivery and it would have been a good scoring chance for Broadbent/Conroy/Hope.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:37:18
The Cobbs defender Mills with the bitch bun has a dig at Garrick who is not standing for that.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:39:35
Pitman down injured.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:39:51
And up again.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:42:18
Posh equalise thank fuck


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:44:02
Nice vision from Brett to leave that shot for Twine. Close.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:44:12
Posh equalise thank fuck
And now lead!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:44:14
.... and now lead 2-1


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: donkey on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:44:19
Posh equalise thank fuck

And now 2-1 up.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: leftside on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:45:00
Posh equalise thank fuck
And take the lead


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:46:10
That Kioso bloke has had a poor game for them.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:46:47
Poor from Payne to Hope in the box, he should have shot.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:47:15
Poor ball from Payne to Hope wastes a good chance.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:47:46
Archie claims the ball low.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:48:06
6 mins added.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:48:29
COYRs!!!!!!!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:48:49
6 mins added.
where Did that come from ?.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:49:17
Get Omotoye on for Garrick.

Mills lucky to get away with that.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:49:28
where Did that come from ?.
The goal collapsing!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:50:09
Mills is a dirty fucker.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:50:56
The goal collapsing!
Ah, forgot about that !.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:51:34
FFS Sheridan make a sub to buy some time for us.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:51:38
Is Marshall playing?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:52:34
Is Marshall playing?

Yeah

Could share some performance drugs with some of our players


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:53:02
Is Marshall playing?
He played 1st half, 2nd half he has been shit :)


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:53:25
30 secs to go.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:54:05
Huge win


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:54:06
FT 2-1

7 points from the last 3 games. First time we have gone 3 games unbeaten in almost exactly a year!

2 poor teams but every win counts especially against the bottom of the league clubs, we probably edged it over all but 2nd half was a lot better than the 1st half performance.

Pitman my MotM for chasing everything and scoring the winning goal.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:54:17
yeeeeeeeeeees!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:54:21
The uncomfortable truth is that the manager has delivered another 3 points


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:54:31
Massive three points. Ugly, ugly performance though.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:54:49
That'll do.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Formerly Drummer Boy on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:54:59
WE'RE TOP OF THE mini LEAGUE!!!! EIEIEIO


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:55:09
Christ we made hard work of that !.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:55:15
Thank fuck, we appear to have become lucky


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Tails on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:55:19
Pretty garbage but I'll take 3 points however they come.

Northampton are absolutely woeful.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:55:33
3 very very very much needed points. Not pretty, but I will take that.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:55:50
Give Sheridan a 3 year deal.
😂😂😂😂😂
This will kill me.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:56:05
The uncomfortable truth is that the manager has delivered another 3 points
The uncomfortable truth actually is that the players delivered another 3 points despite the manager.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: flammableBen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:56:11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkC45z4UXVc

mm


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:56:16
Shitty Rovers get a late late winner. Fucking pirates


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:56:20
Phew!

Exciting, but bloody awful game. Terrible style of play. But 3 points.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: RedRag on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:57:18
Thank Fcuk for that,  Phewwww.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:59:08
The uncomfortable truth actually is that the players delivered another 3 points depsite the manager.

Hmmm ... I am not a particular fan of the manager but I don't think you can say he takes none of the credit


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Dr Pierre Chang on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:59:20
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - it’s almost as if a manager who has presided over 600 matches might just know what he is doing, funny that.

We don’t look like a side who don’t want to play for the manager - can’t fault the commitment from the lads.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 16:59:42
Christ we made hard work of that !.

I agree but TBF when you’re at the bottom scrapping for your league status you’re hardly likely to be playing like Barcelona. What is more it’s not as if we’ve not seen this before in recent years.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:01:48
We're top of the league, we're top of the leeee-aguee,
We are Swindon, we're top of the mini league!

My bet came in too  :pint: :pint: :pint:


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:02:41
We're top of the league, we're top of the leeee-aguee,
We are Swindon, we're top of the mini league!

My bet came in too  :pint: :pint: :pint:

Well done you, my prediction came good to much to my surprise and recent forecasting.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:07:41
Let’s not think about Tuesday night until Monday bask in the glory for a few days.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Frigby Daser on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:09:31
A welcome start to a Saturday evening. I’ve been one of Sheridan’s biggest critics, but if we’ve found a way to grind it out, he might deserves a slice of credit. Either that, or they’ve stopped listening to him....!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: theakston2k on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:10:47
Messy game but 3 points are all that matter. Hopefully Jojo is fit Tuesday or we can get another keeper in.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:12:30
Better performances away from home and today was our last home game against our other 6 relegation rivals.

We’ve done quite well coming from behind this season.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:14:31
Hmmm ... I am not a particular fan of the manager but I don't think you can say he takes none of the credit
We have got a few points now despite getting rid of all of our creative players (except Twine).

We've done it by playing some very, very ugly football.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:14:52
Better performances away from home and today was our last home game against our other 6 relegation rivals.

We’ve done quite well coming from behind this season.
Credit where credits due, beating the bottom club in the league, well done to the players today despite the manager.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: singingiiiffy on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:19:40
Shitty Rovers get a late late winner. Fucking pirates

60 minutes isnt that late late?  :D

massive win. 7 points from 9. top of the relegation league.
a standard real gritty predictable match but we coped extremely well and had the better chances.
broadbent and conroy win everything in the air.
i actually really like a bit of grounds atm shows some class turns and composure.
well done to matthews, in a relegation battle that must have been massively nervous.

one thing to add about these wins we clock up and the performances. its a very very hardworking team that works for each other and you can tell they dont have the style but they have the fight


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:22:56
Wright:
- Points by all means necessary
- They started both halves better than us
- Goal by Twine vital
- Got Garrick more in the game and he was a threat
- Vital, vital game
- The best teams are athletic and have technical skill. But they also have desire
- You have to dig in
- It was a tough time when we werent winning
- Two tough games coming up
- Every team needs a match winner. Twines goal was vital
- Wollacott has a knee problem
- Matthews didnt have much time to t hink about it. He came in and did well.
- He could have done better with the goal. Made a couple of good saves. Kicking was good
- Dont know if Wollacott will be able to play on Tuesday
- There are a couple of other keepers we have looked at. Mildenhall will assess Wollacott on Monday
- Thought we played well footballing wise at Lincoln
- We are fighting for our lives and we need to grind things out
- Garrick is a natural winger. He's better on the right. His positional play needs help.
- Pitman: If you get crosses in and give him chances he will score. He might lose his energy and legs but he wont lose his goal scoring ability
- Sunderland under pressure to get results like us
- Odimayo slight tweak of hamstring. Scan on Monday.
- Joel Grant, Jordan Lyden and Tyler Smith trained thursday and friday
- Anthon y Grant is not cleared to train at all yet. He's gone through a couple of protocols but still has to go through more
- Luke Haines back from loan


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:30:35
5 of the next 7 games away and hard for even a top team to get a good points return plus a local derby at home sandwiched in between


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Crackity Jones on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:34:07
Tough couple of away games next followed by 2 home games where we should be looking at max points


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: molepar on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:34:35
Had a phone call on my phone from an unknown number and it was BBC radio Wiltshire asking to interview me  :D


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:36:08
Had a phone call on my phone from an unknown number and it was BBC radio Wiltshire asking to interview me  :D
Welcome to the forum Mr Sheridan. :D


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:38:16
Had a phone call on my phone from an unknown number and it was BBC radio Wiltshire asking to interview me  :D
A phone call on your phone, you say!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:42:00
All sounds very intriguing :eek:


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:42:55
60 minutes isnt that late late?  :D

massive win. 7 points from 9. top of the relegation league.
a standard real gritty predictable match but we coped extremely well and had the better chances.
broadbent and conroy win everything in the air.
i actually really like a bit of grounds atm shows some class turns and composure.
well done to matthews, in a relegation battle that must have been massively nervous.

one thing to add about these wins we clock up and the performances. its a very very hardworking team that works for each other and you can tell they dont have the style but they have the fight
Ha, yeah, for some reason I read Shrewsbury injury time consolation as a rovers winner. Senility I'm afraid!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: molepar on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:46:48
No I am deffo not a Sheridan fan but more satisfied with last couple of performances.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 17:59:18
We're top of the 7 team relegation battle league
We're top of the 7 team relegation battle league
We are Swindon, we're top of the 7 team relegation battle league

Great minds (you'll hate that)  ;)


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 18:05:18
Well done you, my prediction came good to much to my surprise and recent forecasting.

Alway a good day. BBQ on the go after the smoky waftings you experienced earlier?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 18:06:52
We have got a few points now despite getting rid of all of our creative players (except Twine).

We've done it by playing some very, very ugly football.

As ugly as hot Mary down Manchester Road you mean.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 18:18:25
Imagine had Sheridan opted for no recognised GK on the bench (as he has done several times in the past) today? It would have been very embarrassing.

Absolutely happy with the win and now isn't the time to overly moan, whinge or batter but the cumulative state of affairs for the club off the pitch are still very uncomfortable; as well as other goings on regarding the management too.

Huge credit to the players for starting to dig their way out of this. Well done lads and well done Archie Matthews regardless of today's outcome.

We. Are. Swindon. We're top of League One (Table C).


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Red Frog on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 18:56:14
No I am deffo not a Sheridan fan but more satisfied with last couple of performances.

Were you Paul from Bassett? If so, you were very good, getting in a little dig at Matt Mills as well.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Tails on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 19:13:39
Form has improved since getting rid of Smith and DJ.

Charltons has got worse.

Coincidence?

Yes it is but still.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 19:16:49
Form has improved since getting rid of Smith and DJ.

Charltons has got worse.

Coincidence?

Yes it is but still.

It must be down to tactical genius.

There's no other possible explanation.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: 4D on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 19:17:34
It's like watching Brazil  :D


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 19:55:48
It's like watching Brazil  :D
Good film, that


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 19:56:47
Alway a good day. BBQ on the go after the smoky waftings you experienced earlier?

Nah, pan fried the aged sir lion on a hot skillet in the kitchen. BBQ not due for an airing until end of March I think.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: molepar on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 20:24:28
Were you Paul from Bassett? If so, you were very good, getting in a little dig at Matt Mills as well.
That wasn’t me. Can’t take credit for that I’m afraid.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 20:51:39
Well, what a turnaround it's been in recent games. None of us saw this coming apart from Sargent Slaughter...


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 20:59:37
Hasn't dusted off one of his accounts for a while though


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nemo on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 21:15:16
Well, the next thread title is going to be verging on giddy.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 21:18:20
Has he gone yet?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: pauld on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 21:22:40
7 points out of 9 this week, Sheridan is a lower league Guardiola.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 21:37:50
Mr Power was in attendance today. Didn't talk to the BBC (in an official capacity).


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 21:47:41
Matthews 6
Came in at short notice and did his job. Made me feel a bit nervy at times. Looked as if things were happening too quickly at times in front of him. Couple of takes at the second attempt could have been punished. Defence protected him enough to see us through. Only time they left him exposed, Northampton scored. Thought he could have done better there. If Northampton had peppered him with shots, the result may have been different. He's not ready for an extended run, but I hope today helps him progress (He looked better than he did in pre-season).

Grounds 7
Did his job well. Quietly unspectacular.

Broadbent 7
Ditto Grounds. The pair stopped everything in the air. Had one or two strange passing moments, but other than that did well.

Conroy 6.5
Grew into the game. Looked at sixes and sevens at first but improved after we went 1-0 down. Some of his first half distribution was awful. Thought he was a different player in the second half.

Caddis 7
Not overly troubled defending. Couple of decent runs and crosses going forward. Excellent time wasting when we were in the lead.

Thompson 5
Poor today and deserved to be taken off.

Palmer 6
Couple of nice deliveries. Helped break things up but created nothing.

Payne 6
Flashes of energy with darting runs. Panics when getting near their penalty box. Can't shoot for toffee it seems - He snatches at it.

Twine 8
First half midfield general with excellent vision and superb linking up play. Wonderful strike from the free kick. Went to ground too easily though. Can't seen him signing a new contract and staying with us. Think a bigger team will poach him, as he really has developed into a player. When played in the right role and with a better midfield around him (cos ours is poor) he would stand out.

Pitman 8.5
Led the line superbly. Bullied defenders, held the ball up, played a couple of lovely balls to set up others, including the pass of the match to slide Garrick in (who dived at the edge of the area when he should have stayed up and taken a shot). Scored the winner. What more could we ask for?

Garrick 8
Another good performance. He is a very limited player, but used his speed and tenacity well. Great bit of endeavour to win the ball and put the ball on Pitman's head for the winner.

Subs:
Hope 5
Contributed nothing. Had the ball a couple of times but did nothing.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 21:48:32
Mr Power was in attendance today. Didn't talk to the BBC (in an official capacity).
Did he talk to someone who wants to buy the club? Or did he offer Twine a 3 year contract extension?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 27, 2021, 22:01:21
Did he talk to someone who wants to buy the club? Or did he offer Twine a 3 year contract extension?

I have no idea :) Maybe he was here to meet with Sunderland's Swiss owner?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: welshred on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 00:13:00


Twine 8
First half midfield general with excellent vision and superb linking up play. Wonderful strike from the free kick. Went to ground too easily though. Can't seen him signing a new contract and staying with us. Think a bigger team will poach him, as he really has developed into a player. When played in the right role and with a better midfield around him (cos ours is poor) he would stand out.

Garrick 8
Another good performance. He is a very limited player, but used his speed and tenacity well. Great bit of endeavour to win the ball and put the ball on Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Pitman, Brett Pitman's head for the winner.

I appreciate all the effort you put in with the post match Comms and your player ratings after a match. But to say Twine goes down too easily when he promptly gets up to smash it into the top corner, and that Garrick is a very limited player when he’s scored one and has 2 assists since being played in the right position seems harsh.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: molepar on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 00:57:56
I think Twine gets fouled a lot and this may be a deliberate tactic. Any idea about what Power was chatting to Sheridan about?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 08:56:49
I think Twine gets fouled a lot and this may be a deliberate tactic. Any idea about what Power was chatting to Sheridan about?

We have had an approach from Liverpool for you.😂


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 08:59:46
I appreciate all the effort you put in with the post match Comms and your player ratings after a match. But to say Twine goes down too easily when he promptly gets up to smash it into the top corner, and that Garrick is a very limited player when he’s scored one and has 2 assists since being played in the right position seems harsh.
I take your point, but let me try to elaborate to explain what I mean:

Twine: In the modern game, players tend to try to gain a free kick for the merest of touches. The person who I think is best at that in our team is A Grant. The amount of free kicks he gets when facing goal and trying to get out of trouble is astonishing. I think he gets so many because he is big and powerful and makes it look as if he has sustained a real mauling (when he hasn't)  Twine does get fouled and and does try to draw the foul when in a dead ball position. However, I'm talking about other times, when out of shooting range. When battling  for the ball I think he gets brushed off a little too easy. He tries to show he's been fouled, but the ref sees it that its just that he's not as strong as some of the combative midfielders at this level. I'll try to point it out in a match when I see it next.

Garrick: He's young and he's raw. He doesn't read the game that well and doesn't adopt great positions at times. That's because he is learning the game. His goal against Lincoln was awesome. His battling to make the goals for Pitman against Lincoln and Northampton was good too. I'm not disputing that - He was my MoM against Lincoln and close yesterday too. I thought Wright said something interesting after the match yesterday though. He talked about the fact that Garrick is better on the wing, especially on the side next to the dug out, where they can call to him and help him with his positioning (Cue the comments about Sheridan effing and blinding). So, by 'limited' I mean that he has pace and good feet but he's not the finished article.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Bennett on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 09:11:31
Hope 5
Contributed nothing. Had the ball a couple of times but did nothing.
Our tactical mastermind must've clocked that everything was coming down the right for us, I assumed he wanted Hope to be backstick when crosses came in.
Hope did do a run inside Brett, Brett, Brett Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Pitman, Brett Pitman in injury time and was a bit miffed when B,B,BP started to run the ball to the corner (to end up running the ball out for a throw)


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: DiV on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 09:47:04
I’d be miffed too if I saw Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Pitman, Brett Pitman running...


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:03:13
Any idea about what Power was chatting to Sheridan about?

Football?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:13:37
I appreciate all the effort you put in with the post match Comms and your player ratings after a match. But to say Twine goes down too easily when he promptly gets up to smash it into the top corner, and that Garrick is a very limited player when he’s scored one and has 2 assists since being played in the right position seems harsh.
Twine goes to the deck far too easily for me, yes sometimes it works and he wins a free kick but more often than not the ref can see whats happening and no free kick is given, if he stayed on his feet longer and made an attempt to evade the foul the ref would more likely than not give the free kick he craves.

Garrick is a limited footballer but then so is almost every player in this league, they are either limited footballers with speed and strength (Garrick) or good footballers with limited athletic ability (Pitman). They are in thie league because of that face.

What pleases me most in recent games is that Sheridactyl has finally looked at the players available and started to play to each players strengths and play them in the correct positions for a change, round blocks in round holes rather than round blocks in square holes as he has tried to play previously, shoehorning players to fit an archaic hoofball system from the 1970s which gained no admirers or results.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Bennett on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:15:03
I’d be miffed too if I saw Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Pitman, Brett Pitman, Brett Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Pitman, Brett Pitman running...
Miffed?! How could you be miffed with a scene akin to a single wildebeest charging across a plain


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:21:08
Twine goes to the deck far too easily for me, yes sometimes it works and he wins a free kick but more often than not the ref can see whats happening and no free kick is given, if he stayed on his feet longer and made an attempt to evade the foul the ref would more likely than not give the free kick he craves.

Garrick is a limited footballer but then so is almost every player in this league, they are either limited footballers with speed and strength (Garrick) or good footballers with limited athletic ability (Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Pitman, Brett Pitman, Brett Brett, Brett, Brett, Brett Pitman, Brett Pitman). They are in thie league because of that face.

What pleases me most in recent games is that Sheridactyl has finally looked at the players available and started to play to each players strengths and play them in the correct positions for a change, round blocks in round holes rather than round blocks in square holes as he has tried to play previously, shoehorning players to fit an archaic hoofball system from the 1970s which gained no admirers or results.

I think it's a disease now in modern football JJ as they see the likes of Salah, Mane & Rashford regularly getting penalties plus they are probably encouraged/coached to go down if they can gain an advantage but nobody would admit to it.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:29:21
I fear you are right Jim.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:32:06
I'm surprised Matthews wasn't made to change his shirt as it was awfully close to being yellow😀


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Tails on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:32:57
I'm glad Twine is doing it. The amount of free kicks given against us for the same thing this season is very high. About time we levelled the playing field. I'd happily dive our way to survival.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goe
Post by: Batch on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:37:30
I detest diving

I detest players rolling around clutching their legs in a robust tackle

I detest defecting players running up to the ball to prevent a free kick being taken quickly.

I detest automatic yellows for tackles from behind, even clean ones

etc.

But it's all accepted in the modern game. And if you don't join them you won't beat them


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:42:55
I have no problem with players diving and conning the ref if they do it cleverly but I am certain if Twine stays on his feet longer and tries to evade the foul then I think he would actually be given the foul, because 90% of the time I think he is genuinely fouled.

Because he looks like he is going to ground too easily the refs hardly ever give them, make an attempt to stay on your feet the ref will give them.

Look at the foul at Lincoln, right on the edge of the box, Twine was literally flattened but because he had gone to ground too easily several times prior to that the ref ignored it totally thinking it was him looking for the foul.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:54:19
That's the problem if you keep doing then you get a reputation just like Juergen Klinsmann did when he first arrived in the premier league


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: REDBUCK on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 12:41:04
Whether it's done cleverly or not players are trying to con the ref, it's cheating, tedious and shit to watch especially when it's done under 'game management'.





Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 12:44:44
Whether it's done cleverly or not players are trying to con the ref, it's cheating, tedious and shit to watch especially when it's done under 'game management'.





Yep I couldn't agree more just like when defenders hold onto forwards st corners etc and it goes unpunished


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 12:50:24
But that's unfortunately how the game is and it's nothing new.

It irks me, especially when considering a very talented player in Cristiano Ronaldo has made a career out of it. It irks even more because he's such a great player, he doesn't even need to do it?

At the end of the day, when Martin Keown has started wearing lensless fashion specs and roll necks, you know its over for football.

I would absolutely hate to be a defender in the game now. Its almost an impossible task. Players run into you and get freekicks/penos. It's not possible to just jockey a player for 90mins of every single game. A tackle has to be made at some point.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:06:21
To any youngsters on here football was more honest and exciting in the 70's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXwDe9Ihf-g


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:07:38
To any youngsters on here football was more honest and exciting in the 70's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXwDe9Ihf-g

And the summers were longer


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:14:24
And the summers were longer

Winters colder.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:16:20
Great memories, grounds were atmospheric, systems were never mentioned, who cared if the pitches weren't green just good old fashioned football come win lose or draw


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:21:09
Winters colder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UXnulANF8g


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: donkey on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:22:01
Whether it's done cleverly or not players are trying to con the ref, it's cheating, tedious and shit to watch especially when it's done under 'game management'.





Refs are to blame here as well.  They never give a penalty and rarely a free kick unless the player goes to ground.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:36:12
The 90s has to be 'best' decade for football hasn't it?


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:38:37
I think the 90s was the best decade for everything.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:42:00
The 90s has to be 'best' decade for football hasn't it?

It's all about opinions but from a Swindon supporter excluding getting to the Premiership I loved the excitement as a schoolkid going to the County ground and many away games and for me the Arsenal home and away matches in 1979 are the most cherished as well as Kenny Strouds goal against Everton and the hot dog stand on fire against Spurs  


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:51:28
It's all about opinions but from a Swindon supporter excluding getting to the Premiership I loved the excitement as a schoolkid going to the County ground and many away games and for me the Arsenal home and away matches in 1979 are the most cherished as well as Kenny Strouds goal against Everton and the hot dog stand on fire against Spurs  

For me it's the 1990s- as an STFC supporter and looking at things from a wider football perspective.  Inevitably, one's age will have an impact.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 13:55:57
It's all about opinions but from a Swindon supporter excluding getting to the Premiership I loved the excitement as a schoolkid going to the County ground and many away games and for me the Arsenal home and away matches in 1979 are the most cherished as well as Kenny Strouds goal against Everton and the hot dog stand on fire against Spurs 
Late 70s for me too, although I loved the way the club leapt back to life under Macari from 84 onwards, great times, way better than the 90s for me.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 14:00:10
Late 70s for me too, although I loved the way the club leapt back to life under Macari from 84 onwards, great times, way better than the 90s for me.

Same as JJ and I will never forget being on that wet grass bank at Springfield park 2-0 down at half time then we score 3 in the second half😀


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 14:10:14
Same as JJ and I will never forget being on that wet grass bank at Springfield park 2-0 down at half time then we score 3 in the second half😀
I remember it well, like a 45 degree angle skating rink with about 1,500 Town fans on it. Some things are better now!

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/10/3f/f6/103ff64dc85a21f6cb02c8b1e6fea109.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXFcm5jWkAE2J2u.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-6Rj3zdf-M&feature=emb_logo


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 14:13:28
Celery and great clumps of ripped up turf flung high and wide. Peter Coyne’s summit.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 14:14:08
I remember it well, like a 45 degree angle skating rink with about 1,500 Town fans on it. Some things are better now!

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/10/3f/f6/103ff64dc85a21f6cb02c8b1e6fea109.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXFcm5jWkAE2J2u.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-6Rj3zdf-M&feature=emb_logo

Happy times JJ and wow it looks even worse now!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 17:25:49
It's all about opinions but from a Swindon supporter excluding getting to the Premiership I loved the excitement as a schoolkid going to the County ground and many away games and for me the Arsenal home and away matches in 1979 are the most cherished as well as Kenny Strouds goal against Everton and the hot dog stand on fire against Spurs 

Totally with you Jimmy.
Watford motd, Swansea games and of course our relationship with Gillingham.
It has everything and one big adventure.


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 17:31:08
Totally with you Jimmy.
Watford motd, Swansea games and of course our relationship with Gillingham.
It has everything and one big adventure.


I think you need to be mid 50's or older to appreciate how good that era was Duke. Swansea away on the Boxing Day 79 was another fantastic day when we beat them 2-1 and got kept in afterwards listening to Rod Stewart's I am sailing blaring out the tannoy system


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 17:39:27
The Vetch was a proper shithole, too.

Those stadiums in way back when, eh!


Title: Re: You might be vaguely optimistic. So here goes - Swindon Town v The Cobblers
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 17:42:41
The Vetch was a proper shithole, too.

Those stadiums in way back when, eh!

Yes it was a right dump and I can remember the local plod confiscating STFC Union Jack flags as we entered the ground