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So after this weeks performances losing 2 games a total of 8-1 and gifting several of those goals to the opposition it all loks lost esp when you look at who we have left to play - Bromley, MK, Cambridge, Walsall, Chesterfield, Barnet, Oldham and then Newport.
Sums it up for me yesterday when a Grimsby fan said they could string passes together but scored 5 goals.
Think we could be down by the Oldham game as thats our game in hand if other teams have picked up points although the way its going it still could go to the last game of the season.
Foleys on a hiding to nothing trying to get his starting 11 right then when to change things during the match.
I'm holding on to that little bit of hope that somewhere someone will score a goal and we'll win 1-0 and it'll spark us into life but it fades with every match.

8 cup finals to go!

An 8 game season with Harrogate, Crawley and Newport. That’s what it is down to. Never mind who we are playing / just go for it!! UTFB!!

I know the defence will still be shite regardless who the back 4 are but I’m clinging onto the slightest glimmer of hope that some of those later games we can see a 4-2-3-1 with Smith and MJ in the middle, McCann off Rose and Barky and Whits on the wing. That’s a competent looking league two side (well that part of it)

Battered, cut and bloodied.., but not down and out

Players and fans Brilliant today

7 cup finals to go! we can do this!!

UTFB!!!

7 cup finals to go and the fixtures don't get any easier with a trip to MK on Friday.
Massive few days coming up and Newport and Crawley play each other. Personally I'd hope they draw and it keeps them both near us .

The importance of Newport v Crawley for us should not be overlooked. I think a Crawley win slightly favours us more as I just have a gut feel this is going to go to the last game.

Jonty wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:28 pm The importance of Newport v Crawley for us should not be overlooked. I think a Crawley win slightly favours us more as I just have a gut feel this is going to go to the last game.

Baring in mind that Newport also play Harrogate over their next 3 games some could consider that a Newport win may favour us

Bare in mind at present we only need to finish above one of the sides who are above us at present - if say Newport win both games v Crawley and Harrogate - yes they pull away from us but they keep both sides in and around us and based on what we do potentially even away from us

There’s a lot of focus on the last game of the season being this do or die game against Newport - there could even be a potential where they are on the proverbial sun Loungers with the flip flops on - which would be better?

Time to activate Agent Wild at Tranmere?

With them it depends what happens over Easter

They play Shrewsbury and Colchester

Both over recent results look to have their feet paddling the pool

Do we deserve to stay up? Look at Morecambe league below us and in the relegation zone, there getting crowds of 3000 , ours are barely above 2000 . Sorry but with those attendances we don't deserve league status.

Tomo wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2026 10:30 am Do we deserve to stay up? Look at Morecambe league below us and in the relegation zone, there getting crowds of 3000 , ours are barely above 2000 . Sorry but with those attendances we don't deserve league status.

It’s a valid point but our crowds are linked to performances. Considering the season we've had we've maintained a 2000+ home crowd, but yes we all wish it was a lot more.

Adam29 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2026 6:20 am

Jonty wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:28 pm The importance of Newport v Crawley for us should not be overlooked. I think a Crawley win slightly favours us more as I just have a gut feel this is going to go to the last game.

Baring in mind that Newport also play Harrogate over their next 3 games some could consider that a Newport win may favour us

Bare in mind at present we only need to finish above one of the sides who are above us at present - if say Newport win both games v Crawley and Harrogate - yes they pull away from us but they keep both sides in and around us and based on what we do potentially even away from us

There’s a lot of focus on the last game of the season being this do or die game against Newport - there could even be a potential where they are on the proverbial sun Loungers with the flip flops on - which would be better?

Yes good point, if Newport win, I want them to also beat Harrogate and pull to safety before our final game, then if they are on the sunloungers the better, so long as it’s still in our own hands final game. Twists and turns to come, Tranmere in the mix as well.

Jonty wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2026 11:15 am

Adam29 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2026 6:20 am

Baring in mind that Newport also play Harrogate over their next 3 games some could consider that a Newport win may favour us

Bare in mind at present we only need to finish above one of the sides who are above us at present - if say Newport win both games v Crawley and Harrogate - yes they pull away from us but they keep both sides in and around us and based on what we do potentially even away from us

There’s a lot of focus on the last game of the season being this do or die game against Newport - there could even be a potential where they are on the proverbial sun Loungers with the flip flops on - which would be better?

Yes good point, if Newport win, I want them to also beat Harrogate and pull to safety before our final game, then if they are on the sunloungers the better, so long as it’s still in our own hands final game. Twists and turns to come, Tranmere in the mix as well.

We need to be safe before the last game.
2017-2018 National League.
We were home to Chester who had to field a youth team as they were in financial problems and had no senior players.
We all thought we would beat them and guarantee our status in the league.
Woking were at home to Dover who even if Dover won they would just miss out on the playoffs.
We got well beat by the Chester youth team.
Luckily even though Dover had nothing to play for they beat Woking and we stayed up by 1 point.
We want 3 points on Friday and 3 points on Monday

Jonty wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2026 11:10 am

Tomo wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2026 10:30 am Do we deserve to stay up? Look at Morecambe league below us and in the relegation zone, there getting crowds of 3000 , ours are barely above 2000 . Sorry but with those attendances we don't deserve league status.

It’s a valid point but our crowds are linked to performances. Considering the season we've had we've maintained a 2000+ home crowd, but yes we all wish it was a lot more.

When we were in the league we got several thousand people.
Games playing Fulham with Johnny Haynes well past his best but those days players were not financially.
Think I saw Bruce Rioch platform Luton.
When we lost our league status the thousands went to less than 200.

We will get better gates as and when the performance improves.
I think we need to get a run of results before Newport.

Pedro wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:47 pm
We want 3 points on Friday and 3 points on Monday

Realistically if we get a point on Friday it will be a good result. Hoping for three, but I think it's the home games that will seal our fate.