Tuesday 22nd Feb

[SVH]

 

[GeneralLee]

If Wigan’s form continues, while it’ll be a huge ask the last auto spot maybe in sight for a number of sides (MK being most likely).

Every game is must-win now. Yesterday we leapfrogged Plymouth who also won just on goal difference alone!

Onto Crewe. We struggled against Accy on Tuesday so hopefully we can secure a much needed three points against a struggling Crewe side. Crewe will be battling and have Dan Agyei who on his day is unplayable… I’m sure all OUFC fans are hoping that day isn’t this week!

 

[WhiteRussian]

It's not a bad time to be playing Charlton with them on a 3 loss run but saying that, there isn't any rhyme or reason with some of our results. Donny did the double over us but we seem to do better against the better footballing sides and certainly better away from home.

Sunderland on Tuesday is interesting. Burton on their day can mix it with the best of them and an early away goal could see it toxic up there.

 

[huddsmoose]

We've won 6 of the last 9 at the Abbey in all competitions so it'll be interesting to see how we cope with another of the league's better teams in Plymouth.

Doesn't look like we'll have any of the injured players back, plus Worman/Lankester will have to step up to fill Wes' place. The team will be basically the only team we can field.

I suspect they'll have a bit too much for us but equally I could see us battling to a point. It's not a massive deal though, our gap to the relegation zone is comfortable enough.

 

[Bobbin']

It's not a bad time to be playing Charlton with them on a 3 loss run but saying that, there isn't any rhyme or reason with some of our results. Donny did the double over us but we seem to do better against the better footballing sides and certainly better away from home.

Sunderland on Tuesday is interesting. Burton on their day can mix it with the best of them and an early away goal could see it toxic up there.

You’re going to absolutely batter us.

We’ve downed tools.

 

[Si Robin]

Given Ipswich's form, one of those where we'll take what we can get.

 

[BarrieOwl]

Our game at Fleetwood is off

 

[longmover]

Ipswich (A) would be great to continue the unbeaten run so would take a draw and no injury to Alfie May

 

[DippyDon]

I can't see us not winning at Charlton but now I've said that it will probably happen. Thing is though the way they play could work into our hands no matter if they try and attack us as we can get them on the counter as we've been good at doing so far this season away from home, or sit back and defend for 90 minutes because I can't see the crowd getting behind that. We frustrated 2,000 of them last season when we beat them at the Valley after all because they weren't enjoying how they were playing.

 

[Boletus Edulis]

Some of our fans are having to change their plans as quite a lot of the rail links to Cambridge appear to be cancelled due to downed trees of lines and power cables.

if Cambridge make it hard for us to score we may not break them down. However, and I may regret saying this, I think, we have scored more away goals than any other side. Be interested to see if Schuey reverses the forward line and starts with Hardie and Jeffers or bring them on against tired legs.

 

[SVH]

Some of our fans are having to change their plans as quite a lot of the rail links to Cambridge appear to be cancelled due to downed trees of lines and power cables.

if Cambridge make it hard for us to score we may not break them down. However, and I may regret saying this, I think, we have scored more away goals than any other side. Be interested to see if Schuey reverses the forward line and starts with Hardie and Jeffers or bring them on against tired legs.

How many have you sold?

We are strong at home and you are strong away so it makes for a good game tomorrow night.

 

[codaplenty]

Stadium damge to the Parkside Stand has caused tomorrow's cancellation against the Owls, and the b...wind has smashed my greenhouse too !!

 

[DearneValleyRover]

Accrington at home, yet to beat them in a league game since they returned to the league. We played far better than we have done on Saturday but ran out of steam at 60 mins, the fact that over half of what would be our starting 11 is still out injured means we can’t rest players and the Sat/tues games are catching up with them. We need a win if we are to keep any glimmer of hope alive of avoiding the drop, I’m expecting another defeat but hoping we can at least get a point.

 

[GeneralLee]

I can't see us not winning at Charlton but now I've said that it will probably happen. Thing is though the way they play could work into our hands no matter if they try and attack us as we can get them on the counter as we've been good at doing so far this season away from home, or sit back and defend for 90 minutes because I can't see the crowd getting behind that. We frustrated 2,000 of them last season when we beat them at the Valley after all because they weren't enjoying how they were playing.

They completely downed tools against us after 10-15 minutes. Get an early goal and I suspect (barring a complete change of approach/Charlton lead) you’ll dispatch them comfortably.

 

[SuffolkBlue]

Given Ipswich's form, one of those where we'll take what we can get.

100% record at home under McKenna but Saturday was the first game we’ve played well. With all due respect it’s a game we need to win but you have a decent record of late. Still can’t believe Bonne didn’t score at your place in August. Will be tight, 1-0 home win

 

[Boletus Edulis]

How many have you sold?

We are strong at home and you are strong away so it makes for a good game tomorrow night.

Don’t know not heard anything publicly. We normally have a decent south east diaspora but they may be put off by the travel issues. As a guess 400-500, but who knows.

 

[Bobbin']

I can't see us not winning at Charlton but now I've said that it will probably happen. Thing is though the way they play could work into our hands no matter if they try and attack us as we can get them on the counter as we've been good at doing so far this season away from home, or sit back and defend for 90 minutes because I can't see the crowd getting behind that. We frustrated 2,000 of them last season when we beat them at the Valley after all because they weren't enjoying how they were playing.

You’ll beat us because we’re simply not very good at all and have totally given up.

We still have no fit striker.

Not at all bothered if you do, I’m on the MK/Oxford/Rotherham treble at 6/1.

 

[WhiteRussian]

You’ll beat us because we’re simply not very good at all and have totally given up.

We still have no fit striker.

Not at all bothered if you do, I’m on the MK/Oxford/Rotherham treble at 6/1.

What's happened? You seemed to do really well after you ditched Adkins. Has Jackson not made the grade or is it something more deep rooted that's a problem.

 

[Bobbin']

What's happened? You seemed to do really well after you ditched Adkins. Has Jackson not made the grade or is it something more deep rooted that's a problem.

Really not sure. It’s a weird one, I read last week that based on results since Jackson took charge we’d be 4th! But a lot of those points would be when he was caretaker. It seems like once he’s got the job permanently the players thought that was their job done. There is definitely still deep rooted problems at the club for sure.

 

[Dinmiru]

Should be a tough game against Lincoln who'll be fully rested after the postponement they had at the weekend although we should be relatively fresh we weren't made to work much on Saturday. Probably going to be a tight one with a goal either way is what I'm expecting but our home form has been top notch lately. All we can do is just keep the pressure on teams & see what happens as we're not expected to make up the ground so there's f all to lose really. Our new players can just use this period of the season to gel together if anything which is the biggest positive & anything else is a bonus

 

[thewwfc]

We don't have a great record against the better teams, and Wigan are obviously going great guns so I'm predicting a Latics win here.

 

[ShrimpsMeltdown]

Robbo's move to St.Mirren has now been confirmed so we'll either win 1-0 or get thumped 6-0 tonight if it's on.

Is Rotherham still under water?

 

[Millerbri]

Robbo's move to St.Mirren has now been confirmed so we'll either win 1-0 or get thumped 6-0 tonight if it's on.

Is Rotherham still under water?

No although the ground is next to the river it was built on a 2.5 metre plateau to prevent flooding.

The station may still be closed but buses are running from Sheffield and you can get a taxi to the stadium from Meadowhall if coming by rail.

It's hard to forecast the result, it all depends on your players attitudes I suppose.
Form wise we should win but we seem to struggle a bit against the lower positioned sides at home. (Gills apart).

Safe journey if you are travelling.

 

[BarrieOwl]

No although the ground is next to the river it was built on a 2.5 metre plateau to prevent flooding.

The station may still be closed but buses are running from Sheffield and you can get a taxi to the stadium from Meadowhall if coming by rail.

It's hard to forecast the result, it all depends on your players attitudes I suppose.
Form wise we should win but we seem to struggle a bit against the lower positioned sides at home. (Gills apart).

Safe journey if you are travelling.

Alternatively Gondolas run every six minutes from Tinsley to Rotherham central.

 

[CTFCfan99]

Blimey, four changes for us: Etete, Boyle, Williams and Wright all out.

I expected an Ipswich win anyway, but I'll be amazed at any other result now.

 

[Si Robin]

If we don't get a battering it'll be a miracle

 

[stevowanderer]

No Santos tonight. Not even in the squad. Must be an injury or something? That worries me a lot tonight.

Edit - looks like his partner is having a baby. Hopefully he’ll be back for the weekend.

 

[YEO YEO YEO]

No Santos tonight. Not even in the squad. Must be an injury or something? That worries me a lot tonight.

Why an 8pm KO? Wondered why our team wasnt released on twitter at 6.45!

 

[stevowanderer]

Why an 8pm KO? Wondered why our team wasnt realised on twitter at 6.45!

I think we’ve always kicked off at 8 at home midweek. Think it was some council regulation originally. Not 100% sure though.

Santos is a massive miss for us though. I’m suddenly a lot less confident

 

[masi51]

Why an 8pm KO? Wondered why our team wasnt realised on twitter at 6.45!

Was agreed with the local council when the stadium was built .....Gets very busy on the M61/A58 around rush hour .....just helps the traffic flow a little