staines_rebel_Jr Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 We play bottom of the table Bideford next followed by second bottom Bedworth. We should be targeting 6 points from these games ahead of a couple of tricky fixtures. 6 points would also take us to a total of 45 points which could see us "safe". In a combined 58 league matches this season, Bideford and Bedworth have a combined 36 points, which is 3 less than our current total. We need to forget the disappointing result from Potters Bar yesterday and hopefully get some of our players back to fitness soon before our busy February and March. Also since we only have the league left to concentrate on do the managers (or anyone else) have a targeted points total to aim for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Rebel and a Saint Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Not sure I'd get your hopes up on this one. They had a game postponed last night due to waterlogged pitch and there's more rain in the forecast including a yellow weather warning. Of course I'm hoping it's on for the sake of the players not having to go there on a Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Im down here in the West Country and its rained last three days and rain is "highly likely" in Bideford area for the next 3 days so there has to be some doubt about this one I hope it goes ahead as the Bideford manager has been in the local press commenting on the loss of two key players with short term injuries picked up in the draw with Leamington I cant see the point in setting a target at this stage of the season It would be expected that the team would start every game with winning in mind and aiming for the optimum final points total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTyler01 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Is there any news on the coach tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rebel1965 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Found this info about the coach on another site: The wheels on the bus go round and round,round and round,round and round.The wheels on the bus go round and round,all day long The wipers on the bus go Swish, swish, swish;Swish, swish, swish;Swish, swish, swish.The wipers on the bus go Swish, swish, swish,all day long........................... Hope this was of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTyler01 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Rebel1965, Have you travelled on the coaches we use. they do nothing of the sort, and no mention of the brakes at over 30 MPH. The brakes on the bus go squeak squeak squeak, squeak squeak squeak, squeak squeak squeak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Baker Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Team news is on the main site, including the loan signing of Stoney, since I sent the article Warren broke down in training with a groin strain and is doubtful for tomorrow now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3spirit Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Team news is on the main site, including the loan signing of Stoney, since I sent the article Warren broke down in training with a groin strain and is doubtful for tomorrow now. Great to have Stoney back, as he's class but bit surprised with the timing of it, as didn't think the left back spot was so urgent an area to strengthen now we have Jhai there. For me I would like to see both of them in the team but a formation change would need to happen, given the form of 'Putts'. Meaning a 3-5-2. Having watched Bakes and Unders teams and how they prefer the 4-4-2 line up, just can't them see them doing anything else other than Jhai warming the bench, which seems harsh on him but at least it offers us a very good player for cover on the left as a substitute and of course makes our squad stronger. I may be wrong on this, though ! Funny enough seeing that Wazza is out of the frame for tomorrow and that 'Gary' Gokman may not be ready, we could put Putts up front, given his goal scoring form, with Lee Barney and move Charlie Mpi out to right wing. Thus putting Jhai on the left wing with Paul Stonehouse at left back and keeping our 4-4-2 shape. As we're playing Bideford and Bedworth in the next couple of games,4 points is a realistic but 6 points must be the target but as we know playing relegation threatened teams is never that easy. Anyone know if the Tom Williams signing is shelved now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Great to have Stoney back, as he's class but bit surprised with the timing of it, as didn't think the left back spot was so urgent an area to strengthen now we have Jhai there. For me I would like to see both of them in the team but a formation change would need to happen, given the form of 'Putts'. Meaning a 3-5-2. Having watched Bakes and Unders teams and how they prefer the 4-4-2 line up, just can't them see them doing anything else other than Jhai warming the bench, which seems harsh on him but at least it offers us a very good player for cover on the left as a substitute and of course makes our squad stronger. I may be wrong on this, though ! Funny enough seeing that Wazza is out of the frame for tomorrow and that 'Gary' Gokman may not be ready, we could put Putts up front, given his goal scoring form, with Lee Barney and move Charlie Mpi out to right wing. Thus putting Jhai on the left wing with Paul Stonehouse at left back and keeping our 4-4-2 shape. As we're playing Bideford and Bedworth in the next couple of games,4 points is a realistic but 6 points must be the target but as we know playing relegation threatened teams is never that easy. Anyone know if the Tom Williams signing is shelved now? Great to have Stoney back with us but must admit bit surprised as we are well covered on the left hand side. Stoney is coming back from a spell on the side lines through injury and as you say 3spirit with Warren breaking down in training perhaps players can be shuffled about to accommodate him. If Putts is to go down the middle instead of on the left we will certainly miss his crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Rebel and a Saint Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The coach is booked and ready to go, but as with Tuesday it may not depart until we have some idea about the game being on or not. Good to see Stonehouse back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Baker Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 We are waiting on Tom's international clearance still, he trained with us again last night, as mentioned in the preview for Tuesday, he is training with us to get fit, and if the situation arises where he is available and we need him then he will join the squad. With regards to Stoney we always said if the option to sign him again came up we would take it, he is a great lad, good character and will have a big impact on the changing room for what is effectively over a third of our season we have left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windsor Rebel Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Can someone do me a big favour and post on here as soon as we have confirmation of the game being on/off. A few of us are staying overnight, leaving around 09.00 AM and need to confirm/cancel hotel bookings. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3spirit Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 We are waiting on Tom's international clearance still, he trained with us again last night, as mentioned in the preview for Tuesday, he is training with us to get fit, and if the situation arises where he is available and we need him then he will join the squad. With regards to Stoney we always said if the option to sign him again came up we would take it, he is a great lad, good character and will have a big impact on the changing room for what is effectively over a third of our season we have left. Cheers Neil. Good luck for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorshamRebel Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 With heavy rain all night, and an amber weather warning in place, it will be 50/50. Good luck to the team if it is on. I can't be there, as it is just too close to mum coming out of hospital for me to spend the whole day away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Im in Great Torrington today quite close to Bideford and it has rained steadily since early morning and still is raining so must be very doubtful imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 A local referee will inspect the pitch at 8 am tommorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Rebel and a Saint Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 The game is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Oh joy, a midweek trip to Bideford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 It is a horrible midweek trip but Bideford have had a lot of games postponed recently so will have a backlog which might tire them out - trying to look at the positive side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDelaney Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Great news on stony a classy player to have back in the team. 3Spirit as the managers have said recently they have one eye on next seasons squad line up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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