Easter Monday: 18th March 2022

[FGR Stroud]

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[Ninety Per Cent]

Hopefully for most on here, the team turn up and the fans don't

#Starvinghimout

 

[Monkey Tennis]

Cheering on FGR and Scunny from afar.

Our fans now seem to think we just have to turn up against Salford on Monday and we walk away with the win - just need to look at the form table to see that it's a tough game. Yes, they're boring and usually look poor, but they usually walk away with three points too. I'd probably be happy with a draw.

 

[BarraMatt]

I'd have taken two points over the Easter fixtures, feels like anything here will be a bonus. Going to be an unbelievably tough game but yesterday gave me hope that if we play well we could get a point out of it.

It's a shame Stevenage have picked up a couple of wins as we could have become the Kings of Football by ending Salford's playoff hopes and nailing Stevenage's coffin shut.

 

[hellogregory]

It will be a straight forward Mansfield win.

We have no midfield and the players have downed tools, waiting for the season to finish. We started with 5 defenders and 5 attackers yesterday. It was a mess. There’s just been nothing there these last few performances.

Carlisle United 0
Mansfield Town Any score they want

 

[Soup Ladle]

Rochdale v Hartlepool has to be the pick of the day.

A win could take us to within a point of Crawley in 12th and Rochdale could go up to 15th if they win and other results go their way.

Really doubt Spotland is a venue fit enough to host a game of such magnitude.

 

[denzel ecfc]

This will be a tough test. Will be missing Hartridge for this game, so it could be Grounds or Diabate. Otherwise I presume it will be the same side.
In some ways its a free go, with two winnable home games next which should see us clinch promotion, but we have such a good ethos at the moment I wouldn't be surprised if we win this.
One goal either way will settle this.

 

[RLC]

It is make or break for us against Exeter and due to our away form, only a win will do. They are obviously the worst opponent we could face at this moment in time, albeit Prenton Park is a bit of a bogey ground for them and I can't remember the last time they won there.

Our home form has held up quite well during this poor run, with only one home defeat since October, which was against Forest Green when they were in top form. I can see us getting a draw, but the players looked emotionally shattered at the final whistle yesterday, and I don't think there is any real belief we can make the top seven now, particularly with key players still missing.

If we did somehow win, it would be such a boost that mission impossible might become possible again.

 

[Spanishstag]

It will be a straight forward Mansfield win.

We have no midfield and the players have downed tools, waiting for the season to finish. We started with 5 defenders and 5 attackers yesterday. It was a mess. There’s just been nothing there these last few performances.

Carlisle United 0
Mansfield Town Any score they want

I doubt it tbh we need to win, its not an option to drop points ,but whether we do is another matter ,unlike some i haven,t given up on automatic promotion yet but if we dont win i just have to accept its the play offs

 

[Soz]

it might be the colossal hangover im nursing, or the pressure of how massive this next game is for us but i feel sick thinking about it

 

[AdamStag]

It will be a straight forward Mansfield win.

We have no midfield and the players have downed tools, waiting for the season to finish. We started with 5 defenders and 5 attackers yesterday. It was a mess. There’s just been nothing there these last few performances.

Carlisle United 0
Mansfield Town Any score they want

Play like we did yesterday and you’ll be just fine, especially we start with 10 again as hell pick his love child in akins.

We’ve certainly enough about us to get something from the game, and we really need to - but it’ll be interesting.

 

[E10rifle]

Imagine we’ll be donating 3 points to the Swindon playoff push. Wellens will probably be happy enough putting out a *cough* experimental side like he did against Oldham. Avoid a tonking here and we’ll have a shot at finishing in the bottom half with a +20 goal difference.

 

[kieran_vale]

This is about as big as it gets for us. Win and I think we are on the verge of promotion though thanks to yesterday a loss while disappointing wouldn’t be a killer blow.

Will be a couple of changes to the starting lineup no doubt. I expect Worrall to be good for this one. Edmondson given it was an alien position to him did a great job at RWB and can only applaud his attitude (which you’re not always sure of in a loanee) but Worrall clearly starts every time if possible. Jake Taylor to also start for Brad Walker who picked up an injury, Jake came on yesterday and really was key in us winning it not least with a beautiful cross for the goal.

Enjoy the day Rovers fans and wish you all well afterwards but for 90 minutes that’s out the window.

 

[valefan16]

This is about as big as it gets for us. Win and I think we are on the verge of promotion though thanks to yesterday a loss while disappointing wouldn’t be a killer blow.

Will be a couple of changes to the starting lineup no doubt. I expect Worrall to be good for this one. Edmondson given it was an alien position to him did a great job at RWB and can only applaud his attitude (which you’re not always sure of in a loanee) but Worrall clearly starts every time if possible. Jake Taylor to also start for Brad Walker who picked up an injury, Jake came on yesterday and really was key in us winning it not least with a beautiful cross for the goal.

Enjoy the day Rovers fans and wish you all well afterwards but for 90 minutes that’s out the window.

It’s a huge one isn’t it. Win here pretty much takes them out as a threat to our promotion bid and should have us close, draw would be ok, loss not critical and back to last weeks position but adds pressure on winning at Walsall.

Looks set for a big crowd again, they are bringing a decent following and the Lorne Street Stand and Railway Stand have already sold out, got to be a five figure crowd surely for this! If we can’t get 8000 home fans in for this when can you.

 

[kieran_vale]

It’s a huge one isn’t it. Win here pretty much takes them out as a threat to our promotion bid and should have us close, draw would be ok, loss not critical and back to last weeks position but adds pressure on winning at Walsall.

Looks set for a big crowd again, they are bringing a decent following and the Lorne Street Stand and Railway Stand have already sold out, got to be a five figure crowd surely for this! If we can’t get 8000 home fans in for this when can you.

Aye it’s certainly looking to be on for a good crowd or at least it should be given what’s at stake. It’s unfortunate the clubs safety certificate doesn’t allow full capacity in all the stands so while it says sold out there will be some empty spaces. Reckon Rovers should clear 2000 as well which is excellent given the distance.

Just great to be involved in a fixture like this over Easter whatever happens. I think the last big one was Easter Monday v Chesterfield but that was a very different scenario with the loser likely going down to the Conference. Definitely preferable this way.

 

[BRFC_Gas]

Imagine we’ll be donating 3 points to the Swindon playoff push. Wellens will probably be happy enough putting out a *cough* experimental side like he did against Oldham. Avoid a tonking here and we’ll have a shot at finishing in the bottom half with a +20 goal difference.

I saw your remaining opponents before you played Sutton and remember thinking you would have a big say in the play off situation.... and hopefully take points off our rivals.

 

[Trapdoor]

We have to win at Tranmere if we are to stand a chance of winning the league. Absolutely huge game for both sides.

Should be a banger of a match.

 

[The Terminator]

With nothing officially to play for now, we're looking to next season.

We look out of place in midtable with a better/equal goal difference to the 4 teams in the playoff places, it should've been bigger as well after we wasted loads of chances on Friday.

We're always "in" games, in the league we've lost by one goal 9 times and two goals 5 times throughout the season, we've not been hammered by any team - So we're due one of those...............If we lose its usually been by fine margins this season.

On the other hand - We've not won a single game by one goal in the league all season. All our wins have been by 2 or 3 goals (in some cases by 4 and 5) which is why our goal difference is what it is.

We had the luxury of resting Pratley, Khan and Ogie on Friday and all 3 will come back in. We was also able to rest Drinan and Sotirou after 60mins.

Swindon rested a few it looks like after they went 4-0 up Friday, they'll be a good test for our team. Our 4-1 win earlier in the season flattered us.

Last time we visited the County Ground in 2015 we went down from League One and blew a 2-0 goal lead against a Swindon team that rested all their key players.

 

[valefan16]

Aye it’s certainly looking to be on for a good crowd or at least it should be given what’s at stake. It’s unfortunate the clubs safety certificate doesn’t allow full capacity in all the stands so while it says sold out there will be some empty spaces. Reckon Rovers should clear 2000 as well which is excellent given the distance.

Just great to be involved in a fixture like this over Easter whatever happens. I think the last big one was Easter Monday v Chesterfield but that was a very different scenario with the loser likely going down to the Conference. Definitely preferable this way.

It has a ring of the Burton 2013 game about it, just not under the lights. Promotion rivals in a game that could decide the season with a huge crowd…

I’m sure we won’t win 7-1 like that night but the importance is the same and hopefully we can get VP rocking.

Just worry about the injuries though.

 

[JaredSUFC]

Massive game for Sutton at home to Newport County. After Fridays win against a playoff rival we’ve got another one. Win and we’ll have a smooth enough run to claim a playoff spot. Lose and everything is up in the air.

I didn’t see any ill effects in the squad following Fridays efforts, so hopefully we’ll have a strong squad from which to chose from.

During our 4 seasons together in the Conference South we didn’t have a good record against County, and the Exiles came back from 2-0 down to beat us 3-2 in December so hopefully it’s time to put some things right.

 

[Randolph Haggerty]

I’m not sure I’ve ever been more excited for a Monday in my life

 

[Indian Dan]

I’m not convinced we’ll make the POs despite the thrashing we gave a very poor Harrogate. I’m trying to think of who will drop out the top 7 if we were to have a chance. Can’t believe Mansfield will fall at the last hurdle again. Rovers have some tough games but should be OK. Cobblers too. That leaves us, Tranmere, Newport, Sutton and Salford for the last spot. Newport and Tranmere are wobbling a bit, Sutton are defying my expectation to fold.

We’ve got McKirdy back, but lost Hunt. 3 starters can only last 60-70 minutes atm - Egbo, Tomlinson and Williams.

Hopefully it goes to the last game otherwise those 3,500 tickets sold for Walsall will make good ass wipes.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

I’m not convinced we’ll make the POs despite the thrashing we gave a very poor Harrogate. I’m trying to think of who will drop out the top 7 if we were to have a chance. Can’t believe Mansfield will fall at the last hurdle again. Rovers have some tough games but should be OK. Cobblers too. That leaves us, Tranmere, Newport, Sutton and Salford for the last spot. Newport and Tranmere are wobbling a bit, Sutton are defying my expectation to fold.

We’ve got McKirdy back, but lost Hunt. 3 starters can only last 60-70 minutes atm - Egbo, Tomlinson and Williams.

Hopefully it goes to the last game otherwise those 3,500 tickets sold for Walsall will make good ass wipes.

Have faith son. In theory we could actually put out a stronger side tomorrow than we did on Saturday. Tomorrows going to be difficult if Orient and Richie bring their A game as, despite a good chance to make it 2-1 in our favour they actually thrashed us at their place, mind you it was their last victory, I believe, before sacking jacket. I'm feeling optimistic and already have my tickets and hotel booked for Hartlepool on Saturday

 

[Conker]

I’m struggling to see where the goals come from for Mansfield without Oates, Macca and Lapslie. Worried to be honest.

 

[EricSabin]

Hoping for a Vale defeat and a win for us. I’ve got a little bit more confident since Friday, good performance and comfortable win. Hopefully Harrogate are on the beach.

 

[Indian Dan]

Harrogate are utterly hopeless

 

[HutchECFC]

Massive game up at Tranmere. Not overly bothered about the title, just finish top 3. So would take a draw, especially with the next 2 home games after.

Used to saying we wont turn up in front of big crowds, but under Taylor, we seem to have that something where the big games bring out the best in us. (Except for Wembley vs Northampton)

600 tickets sold too so should be a decent following. Win and then would expect Rochdale (H) and Barrow (H) to both sell out.

 

[EricSabin]

Harrogate are utterly hopeless

Good let’s hope that continues.

 

[Ninety Per Cent]

Forgot how much of pain Rochdale is to get to, looks like Train, Train, Tram, Train and Bus. (Not me, i'm planning for someone else)

 

[Kauto Star]

Massive game up at Tranmere. Not overly bothered about the title, just finish top 3. So would take a draw, especially with the next 2 home games after.

Used to saying we wont turn up in front of big crowds, but under Taylor, we seem to have that something where the big games bring out the best in us. (Except for Wembley vs Northampton)

600 tickets sold too so should be a decent following. Win and then would expect Rochdale (H) and Barrow (H) to both sell out.

Based on Tranmere's performance at Valley Parade on Friday, you should win comfortably, provided you don't get someone sent off after 30 mins like we did