Rival Watch

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Re: Rival Watch

by Stranded » 24 Apr 2024 08:42

Yeah will be massively surprised if Derby don't go up on Saturday - hopefully Paul Warne then keeps up his Championship relegation record. :lol:

The only way they won't is if they lose at home to Carlisle and Bolton win and overturn a 4 goal swing. Derby have previous of course - in 2015, all they had to do was not lose at home to 18th placed Reading to make the play-offs - we naturally stuffed them 3-0.

In terms of play-offs.

Peterborough guaranteed a spot for a couple of weeks now but can finish 3rd if they beat Bolton by 4.

Barnsley, Lincoln, Oxford & Blackpool look to claim the other 2 spots:

Barnsley: Equal or better the results of 2 of the other 3 and they are in.
Lincoln: Equal or better the results of 2 of the other 3 and they are in.
Oxford: Better the results of Lincoln or Barnsley. If Lincoln win, win by 5 more goals than they do. If they lose, can still qualify if Blackpool lose and Lincoln lose by 5 more goals
Blackpool: Have to win. Draw will not be enough unless Lincoln and Oxford lose by 9 and 4 respectively.

At the bottom

3 sides in danger after Cheltenham beat the Peterborough reserve side last night:

Cheltenham: Must beat Stevenage (a) and hope either Burton draw or Cambridge lose.
Burton: Win at Fleetwood sees them safe. If they draw, will stay up if Cheltenham lose/draw or Cambridge lose by minimum 3*
Cambridge: Draw or better at Vale keeps them up. Lose and they will stay up if Cheltenham fail to win and Burton lose (or draw with goal swing of less than 3)

* In the event that Burton draw 0-0 at Fleetwood and Cambridge lose 3-0 at Vale then the sides will have identical records. Burton will be saved by a better head to head record. However, if Cheltenham also win then Cambridge will drop as a result,

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Re: Rival Watch

by Franchise FC » 24 Apr 2024 09:27

I think you’re overplaying the 4 goal difference.

If Derby lose and Bolton win, that’s a minimum of 2 of the 4 already

However, Derby won’t lose :wink:

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Re: Rival Watch

by WestYorksRoyal » 24 Apr 2024 09:35

The 3 sides already relegated have a big opportunity to troll their opposition and impact the final table then. Carlisle can deny Derby, while Fleetwood and Port Vale can respectively drag down Burton and Cambridge with them.

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Re: Rival Watch

by Snowflake Royal » 29 Apr 2024 12:00

Apparently Lyle Taylor gave away a penalty late on Tuesday that meant Cambridge went into the final day at risk of relegation, he hit back at (legit) criticism on social media (not heard any suggestion of racist abuse etc) and then walked out of the club on Wednesday.

What a wrong 'un.

He was certainly poor against us, absolutely shocking lack of effort.

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Re: Rival Watch

by WestYorksRoyal » 29 Apr 2024 12:06

Snowflake Royal Apparently Lyle Taylor gave away a penalty late on Tuesday that meant Cambridge went into the final day at risk of relegation, he hit back at (legit) criticism on social media (not heard any suggestion of racist abuse etc) and then walked out of the club on Wednesday.

What a wrong 'un.

He was certainly poor against us, absolutely shocking lack of effort.

Still remember in the 19/20 Covid affected season he refused to sign a 6 week extension at Charlton for the restart and their ultimately unsuccessful relegation fight. Exactly the sort of character you don't want at your club.


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Re: Rival Watch

by Snowflake Royal » 29 Apr 2024 12:27

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Snowflake Royal Apparently Lyle Taylor gave away a penalty late on Tuesday that meant Cambridge went into the final day at risk of relegation, he hit back at (legit) criticism on social media (not heard any suggestion of racist abuse etc) and then walked out of the club on Wednesday.

What a wrong 'un.

He was certainly poor against us, absolutely shocking lack of effort.

Still remember in the 19/20 Covid affected season he refused to sign a 6 week extension at Charlton for the restart and their ultimately unsuccessful relegation fight. Exactly the sort of character you don't want at your club.

Definity not one to be looking at in the summer

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Re: Rival Watch

by Mr Angry » 30 Apr 2024 09:23

According to the CUFC fans forum page, he was on £13K a week!

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Re: Rival Watch

by Snowflake Royal » 30 Apr 2024 10:07

Mr Angry According to the CUFC fans forum page, he was on £13K a week!

:shock:

Cambridge were absolutely desperate for strikers at one point and he was fairly well rated only a few years back.

I wouldn't be surprised if we had a few on similar or more.

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Re: Rival Watch

by Stranded » 30 Apr 2024 10:17

Seem to be some strong rumours about that Jonson Clarke-Harris will be signing from Mansfield.

Have absolutely no interest in us signing him esp as he is allegedly after big money but that could be seen as a bit of a "statement signing" from them if that is true.


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Re: Rival Watch

by Clyde1998 » 30 Apr 2024 10:36

Stranded Seem to be some strong rumours about that Jonson Clarke-Harris will be signing from Mansfield.

Have absolutely no interest in us signing him esp as he is allegedly after big money but that could be seen as a bit of a "statement signing" from them if that is true.

Seems to be a typo, so for clarity he'd be signing for Mansfield (from Peterborough). Apparently for a two year deal, with Mansfield having an option of an additional year.

Seems to have had a relatively poor season - scoring nine (compared to 26 and 31 in his previous two League One seasons). Scored only three since Christmas (17 matches). He's 30 this summer, probably in decline.

I wouldn't want to sign him either, especially if he's on very high wages for League One (people talking about £10k p/w). Better options will be out there for less money.

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Re: Rival Watch

by WestYorksRoyal » 30 Apr 2024 10:43

Yep, big name signing on top L1 wages. Avoid.

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Re: Rival Watch

by Stranded » 30 Apr 2024 11:28

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Stranded Seem to be some strong rumours about that Jonson Clarke-Harris will be signing from Mansfield.

Have absolutely no interest in us signing him esp as he is allegedly after big money but that could be seen as a bit of a "statement signing" from them if that is true.

Seems to be a typo, so for clarity he'd be signing for Mansfield (from Peterborough). Apparently for a two year deal, with Mansfield having an option of an additional year.

Seems to have had a relatively poor season - scoring nine (compared to 26 and 31 in his previous two League One seasons). Scored only three since Christmas (17 matches). He's 30 this summer, probably in decline.

I wouldn't want to sign him either, especially if he's on very high wages for League One (people talking about £10k p/w). Better options will be out there for less money.


Yes sorry typo.

He has scored 9 but only in about 1500 mins - works out at a 1 in 2 rate still but lack of minutes are there for a reason.

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Re: Rival Watch

by Mr Angry » 05 May 2024 09:46

You have to laugh at Birmingham; they survived easily the season we got relegated and looking good lying in 6th in early October, when the new American owners decided to sack the Manager John Eustace and bring in someone to "instill the winning mentality and positive culture" that the new owners wanted.

Bringing in Wayne Rooney, the rot set in early, and just 15 games later he was sacked but the damage was done; Tony Mowbray came in but had to stop working through illness, and after a total of SIX managers across the season, even a victory in their last game wasn't enough to save them from coming back into the 3rd tier for the first time since 1995 with Plymouth's 1-0 win v Cardiff, and Blackburn's 2-0 victory at Leicester sealing their fate.

Blackburn's manager? John Eustace................


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Re: Rival Watch

by Franchise FC » 05 May 2024 09:55

Mr Angry You have to laugh at Birmingham; they survived easily the season we got relegated and looking good lying in 6th in early October, when the new American owners decided to sack the Manager John Eustace and bring in someone to "instill the winning mentality and positive culture" that the new owners wanted.

Bringing in Wayne Rooney, the rot set in early, and just 15 games later he was sacked but the damage was done; Tony Mowbray came in but had to stop working through illness, and after a total of SIX managers across the season, even a victory in their last game wasn't enough to save them from coming back into the 3rd tier for the first time since 1995 with Plymouth's 1-0 win v Cardiff, and Blackburn's 2-0 victory at Leicester sealing their fate.

Blackburn's manager? John Eustace................

Just imagine the smirk Eustace will have on his face … and for a long time

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Re: Rival Watch

by Sutekh » 05 May 2024 11:11

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Mr Angry You have to laugh at Birmingham; they survived easily the season we got relegated and looking good lying in 6th in early October, when the new American owners decided to sack the Manager John Eustace and bring in someone to "instill the winning mentality and positive culture" that the new owners wanted.

Bringing in Wayne Rooney, the rot set in early, and just 15 games later he was sacked but the damage was done; Tony Mowbray came in but had to stop working through illness, and after a total of SIX managers across the season, even a victory in their last game wasn't enough to save them from coming back into the 3rd tier for the first time since 1995 with Plymouth's 1-0 win v Cardiff, and Blackburn's 2-0 victory at Leicester sealing their fate.

Blackburn's manager? John Eustace................

Just imagine the smirk Eustace will have on his face … and for a long time


Not so sure about that, Eustace was born in Solihull and I believe he supported Brum as a kid.

Meanwhile Ox have a 1 goal advantage over Peterborough in their PO Semi with a visit to London Road still to come for them.

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Re: Rival Watch

by Clyde1998 » 05 May 2024 12:50

Wycombe have just been taken over by a Kazakh billionaire: link.

I don't know what they'll be able to do under FFP, but the article talks about youth development.

The current Chairman will remain in place during a transition period.

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Re: Rival Watch

by WestYorksRoyal » 05 May 2024 13:27

Clyde1998 Wycombe have just been taken over by a Kazakh billionaire: link.

I don't know what they'll be able to do under FFP, but the article talks about youth development.

The current Chairman will remain in place during a transition period.

Let's hope they're billionaire owners are as good as AZ and Dai.

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Re: Rival Watch

by Snowflake Royal » 05 May 2024 13:34

I'm really struggling to see why anyone would have big plans for Wycombe, meaning no disrespect, they're a club that can certainly grow, and have some time in the sun, but it's hard to see them sustaining much beyond L1-Champ yo-yo any time soon.

They're a bizzare choice with their barely any time in Tier two history, small attendance and limited facilities.

They're really punching at near the top of their arc.

And there are many bigger name, better attended clubs to try it with.

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Re: Rival Watch

by Sutekh » 05 May 2024 14:21

Think this is how ownership changes should be done. Largely quietly and in the background with the first news really being confirmation that all is done and dusted. Meanwhile at Reading... :roll:

The new owner says:

"The football world is evolving very fast and our priority will be to integrate data analytics and technology to elevate the club’s performance to new levels.

"I am also a strong believer in youth development and it will be fundamental to the club’s vision. We aim to re-open and build a leading high-performance academy which will become an essential part of our long-term strategy of developing a club that consistently performs at the top level."


Now try to buy Bearwood.

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Re: Rival Watch

by WestYorksRoyal » 05 May 2024 14:36

Sutekh Think this is how ownership changes should be done. Largely quietly and in the background with the first news really being confirmation that all is done and dusted. Meanwhile at Reading... :roll:

The new owner says:

"The football world is evolving very fast and our priority will be to integrate data analytics and technology to elevate the club’s performance to new levels.

"I am also a strong believer in youth development and it will be fundamental to the club’s vision. We aim to re-open and build a leading high-performance academy which will become an essential part of our long-term strategy of developing a club that consistently performs at the top level."


Now try to buy Bearwood.

They were selling from a position of strength and were able to keep a lid on it. We've been desperate for Dai to sell for almost a year so journos are going to be sniffing around any noise.

I guess this answers one Bearwood question. I didn't understand what was in it for this guy who was giving the Couhigs the money, now I do.

Echo IR's sentiment that basic lessons of geography put a cap on what Wycombe can achieve. Relatively small town with London and bigger clubs nearby; I don't keep who they're kidding with all this talk of shooting for the stars. A few years in the Championship is the best they can hope for.

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