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GrahamPC

I have never understood the "concentrating on the league" line. There is a strong correlation between promoted teams and teams with long cup runs. Cheltenham's best ever League 2 season saw a fifth round FA Cup run. Lincoln got to the Quarter Finals in their barnstorming National League t...

GrahamPC

Following on from Robin's post where he thinks the top three EFL2 teams will finish, I wonder if that is a common opinion. At start of season Bolton, Bradford, Tranmere & Salford were bookies favourites but none of them are in top seven in table. Cheltenham & Exeter were expected to be there...

GrahamPC

Are you an FGR fan Graham? Based on what I saw last week I don't think they'll get a play off spot unless they sign a decent striker. Meanwhile I'm confident we will finish top three despite some indifferent form in recent weeks. For me Salford, Cheltenham, Port Vale in that order. Yesterday FGR &a...

GrahamPC

Top result EDIT: shame we can't be drawn with local whipping boys FGR as they slipped to a 6-goal drubbing to Lincoln City. Ben, be careful what you say. FGR may be out of FA Cup but they can now concentrate on winning promotion. And they already have a two-point start over CTFC. Of the two competi...

GrahamPC

RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote:Hmm good point Graham. Not sure I like how our poor run of form is lengthening, so on behalf of Mike Duff and Andy Wilcox I am claim, for Football League Promotion purposes, that Cheltenham Town have finished within positions one, two and three and have won promotion.

GrahamPC

RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote:
GrahamPC wrote:
Si Robin wrote:Just checked and we're currently 5th in the table.
6th
Still set for a play off win then Graham

Correct and with that experience from last season Chelt should do better and get that elusive promotion.

GrahamPC

Si Robin wrote:Just checked and we're currently 5th in the table.

6th

GrahamPC

RCS, your perpetual jinx has shown itself up once again.
As soon as I read this thread, I immediately knew CTFC would be knocked off their auto promotion perch.
That is perhaps okay but to be replaced by FGR, of all teams, is a kick in the @#**#.
RCS, PLEASE stop making such bold prediction.

GrahamPC

The game on Saturday would normally be a probable home win if played against any other team than FGR. They do seem to have the jinx over us as we do over Swindon. It seems the bookies are hedging their bets by slightly favouring FGR but expecting a drawn match. [1] 6/4 or 2.5 [x] 11/5 or 3.2 [2] 19/...

GrahamPC

Clearly indicates how poor this league is this season . If only we could be more convincing at Whaddon Road. Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk To early in season to make that statement. Newport may be top of table but apart from Cambridge, who they lost to, they have only played teams just above ...

GrahamPC

Dreadful to lose two regular 1st teamers for possibly a few games in same match. My best wishes with hope for a speedy recovery and return asap to both men. All managers have contingency plans for losing top players during season and MD will be no different, but it is still a big ask for other playe...

GrahamPC

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12104549/gary-neville-reveals-manifesto-for-change-with-calls-for-independent-regulation-in-english-football Sounds better than the ‘Project Big Picture’ idea. Sounds also a bit pie in the Sky. Maybe if the majority of the U.K. had backed Miliband or Co...

GrahamPC

I missed it at the time but the Grimsby fans are less than happy with Tozer, claiming he stamped on one of their players.
Replay seems to support their case.

GrahamPC

Unbelievable, un-bl##dy believable.
Unlucky to be behind at half time but doing enough to draw level and then pinch all the points.
Second half nothing until final moments of game.

GrahamPC

RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote:Beat Grimsby on Tuesday and we go top (on GD).

Always worry when you make such posts - RCS you've have become a bad omen with your predictions.

GrahamPC

Cracking match.
Should be at least 2-2. The alleged handball should have been a penalty. Grimsby's two goals were fantastic.
A decent £10 spent streaming game.

GrahamPC

I've read reason the government are concerned about allowing crowds at large sporting events is not the stadiums but issue of volume arrivals on public transport /car and congregating near grounds and in pubs.

GrahamPC

How long do you want pubs, restaurants and other social venues to kept shut for then? Say a vaccine is not available for five years, do you want stuff shut for that long? Drinking at home is arguably more damaging for long term mental health. People in house shares with no lounge, or in studios not...

GrahamPC

I don’t want fans back if it means the virus comes back badly. Nothing against CTFC of course but getting to see a match in person is never as important as the health of our families and their lives. Why is/should football be any different to other social gatherings? The strict safety protocol that...

GrahamPC

At the top of the hill they will be aloud 1000 fans this weekend They will be at 90% of crowd if they get 1000 I assume vince has made a donation somewhere Will he wear a mask disguised as a tie Who cares what the guy wears. Lets hope his team have a cracking successful afternoon. As well as all th...

GrahamPC

I don't see the fuss really, if he sticks with Gloucester he'll be in the same league as FGR for 21/22 anyway Obviously a tongue in the cheek remark, but all the same it made me check the betting promotion/relegation odds for both teams. On the Odds Checker FGR are 9th in table, so bookies expect t...

GrahamPC

Probably the most open promotion race for years with the added disruption of having no fans at games until October and then only home fans till end of season. My prediction for the top seven clubs contesting promotion are [all in alphabet order] Bolton Bradford Cheltenham FGR Mansfield Salford Tranm...

GrahamPC

Bookies and Punters are not always right. Good PR and a reputation as big spenders will mean FGR are well backed, shortening the odds. You can be sure that most people who bet based on reputation and/or budget won’t be familiar with the ineptitude of Cooper or the dysfunctional nature of the playin...

GrahamPC

I don't see the fuss really, if he sticks with Gloucester he'll be in the same league as FGR for 21/22 anyway Obviously a tongue in the cheek remark, but all the same it made me check the betting promotion/relegation odds for both teams. On the Odds Checker FGR are 9th in table, so bookies expect t...

GrahamPC

Obviously the three losing promotion play-off teams will have better odds than rest of league. They've had some recent competitive matches unlike the rest. Bolton must be everybody's favourite for quick return to League 1 now their boardroom troubles are behind them. If Cheltenham can maintain same ...

GrahamPC

It is always interesting to listen to MD views after a game, but for both PSFs the sound has been less than perfect. Jon P must maintain social distancing which possibly means his mobile is less effective. I couldn't hear properly and gave up trying half way through MD's interview. And I doubt if i...

GrahamPC

It is always interesting to listen to MD views after a game, but for both PSFs the sound has been less than perfect. Jon P must maintain social distancing which possibly means his mobile is less effective. I couldn't hear properly and gave up trying half way through MD's interview. And I doubt if it...

GrahamPC

RCS, do you play Bingo?
You have a clean sweep on all four of the Forum's titles:- Chat, Other Football, Prediction & Jokes, with their last posts.
Well done.

Okay this post dislodges you off one but I'm sure you'll remedy that.

GrahamPC

Visits from Bolton and Bradford amongst others will greatly increase average crowd numbers.

GrahamPC

Another Spa town

GrahamPC

Shade wrote:...at the top of the page. Seems bonkers that Barrow and Bolton Wanderers are next to each other on it.

Also premature.
We don't know 2nd team to be promoted from National League and/or if Stevenage gain a reprieve at Macclesfield's expense.

GrahamPC

Some interesting stuff about one-way systems, and entry/exit around grounds. Strikes me that the Colin Farmer is pretty good for having a one way system in the stands and plenty of space by the vomitories. The Hazlewoods only has one way in and out and has a pretty congested pinch point, so pretty ...

GrahamPC

Cowley’s found out. Can see them back in non-league before too long. You may be right or could be wrong. But I'm pretty sure that another EFL club will take a punt on them. Up until Huddersfield they had known nothing but great success even taking a pub team [Braintree] to the Conference promotion ...

GrahamPC

everyman wrote:I`ve allways wanted my number painted on the terrace where I stand,it`s no. 1 ?

GrahamPC

Fair enough, but what if ST don't want to attend the games in this current climate? Then it is up to that individual to decide between two options: - buy an ST even if not going to games - don’t buy an ST Now, if the Club had a good digital ticket system with electronic tickets and scanners on the ...

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