League 2 Watch

[Peter Venkman]

Classic Swindon to get a 30 goal striker and be shite

There are very very occassionally exceptions

[adje]

I recall Paul Rideout banging in a few when we're pretty crap

[Peter Venkman]

I recall Paul Rideout banging in a few when we're pretty crap

He did score 20 a season once but never got the 25 league goal target I mentioned. Simon Cox was a definate exception though.

[DV]

I feel like Fjortoft hit about 25 goals before he got sold on deadline day & we went down…

…but we also had a bloody good League Cup run that year - so expect a good chunk of his 25 were in that competition.

[Peter Venkman]

I feel like Fjortoft hit about 25 goals before he got sold on deadline day & we went down…

…but we also had a bloody good League Cup run that year - so expect a good chunk of his 25 were in that competition.

He "only" scored 27 goals in total in the league in 72 games over 2 seasons, but he bagged another 11 in the cups in total.

[Anonymous77]

Classic Swindon to get a 30 goal striker and be shite

Nicky Ajose fits into that category too, albeit 15/16 we wasn’t as horrific as 16/17.

[Peter Venkman]

Nicky Ajose fits into that category too, albeit 15/16 we wasn’t as horrific as 16/17.

Almost, Ajose got 24 league goals.

[McGurk's Missus]

I think a 20+ goalscorer is probably enough, if complimented by both a 10/15 goalscorer AND of course, an experienced RB.

Or to have a somewhat luxury of combining the likes of Paul Benson, Matt Ritchie and Alan Connell with the everpresent Paul Caddis to complement a team 

[No Longer Posh Red]

I’ve always thought our best seasons were when we had a good striking pair.
The exception perhaps being PDC’s team, and that was based on a defence that didn’t concede many

[Wobbly Bob]

I think a 20+ goalscorer is probably enough, if complimented by both a 10/15 goalscorer AND of course, an experienced RB.

And not forgetting a McGurk to provide 15-20 assists & goals. 

What does the future hold for the wee man Bambi?

[McGurk's Missus]

I’ve always thought our best seasons were when we had a good striking pair.
The exception perhaps being PDC’s team, and that was based on a defence that didn’t concede many

The importance of a good experience RB. Oh and possibly a somewhat relaxed wallet  

And not forgetting a McGurk to provide 15-20 assists & goals.  

What does the future hold for the wee man Bambi?

Of course WB indeed  

I wish I knew tbh. Really don't think he's been able to continue his development very well here and not really been given the chance/run of games or run of sub appearances. I know he brings hot and cold amongst some but I still feel he's a player we will see playing top end of the championship in a large rotated squad.

I do think he has a raw flair and creativity that could make the difference. He's somewhat a luxury player and in a Clem era ''funded'' squad it's likely his face doesn't fit. Which then begs, why on earth did the club sign him in the first place?

Right setup and development, like Derby County for example, He probably makes the correct steps up and utilised in league matches at the right moments and think he tops out at somewhere like top end Championship, never quite a Prem player but a decent enough pro career.

Wrong setup and development, like here at present, he probably floats between League Deux and National League until someone else maybe takes a punt on him where he's not utilised as a regular first teamer that is relied upon but can build minutes as above.

Regards PdC era, I think someone like McGurk would have thrived eventually. Now that sounds crazy because some seem to report that he can't follow instruction. However, under PdC, I think pretty everyone towed the line and they actually ended up fitter than they ever imagined. Scared shitless, but superfit. McGurk probably would have been the version of the Luke Rooney signing that instead of being shit, actually ended up being the creative link. Especially with players like Ferry {who had his own attitude and fitness journey via the school of PdC} around him. However, I'm playing fantasy football now but we can dream of a team of Hoddle's  



I actually also came here hoping to see information about bespoke League Two based timepieces, pocket watches and all manner of chronometer based products. I don't have time for this and have been left somewhat disappointed. Thank god for the Horology thread. Thanks Fuzzy 

[Bedford Red]

Big win for Tranmere tonight at home to Cheltenham. Puts them on 40 points, 9 ahead of Carlisle and 10 of Morecombe. I can't see either of them staying up now.

[Peter Venkman]

Not really the place to put this but I saw it earlier so will share it, average home attendances for L1 and L2 this season. We are still 7th highest average despite losing between 1,000 and 2,000 fans this last season or so. Really pretty good when you put us up against L1 as well where we would still be 17th there.

[RedRag]

Not really the place to put this but I saw it earlier so will share it, average home attendances for L1 and L2 this season. We are still 7th highest average despite losing between 1,000 and 2,000 fans this last season or so. Really pretty good when you put us up against L1 as well where we would still be 17th there.

"Pretty good" considering the Morfuni mark and what happened on the pitch up to Christmas.  For me it shows the destruction of the club by the Morfuni era.  Started with proper STFC gates, a clear level above the also rans of L1 and L2, now only really looking down (gate-wise) on entrenched L2 tinpots.

AFC are tinpot.  Bigger gate, well staffed and stocked drinks and food outlets, clean loos, tidy stadium.  We are moving in precisely the opposite direction.

[Peter Venkman]

Agree 100%.