lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 29, 2022 The business end of the season is approaching and so time to think about Saturday and the prospect of playing Brighton. A dour 0-0 with maybe a late winner would go down a treat and if other results go for us, we catch up a bit on the rest. Small steps, but a win that keeps us in touch can still be huge for us and inspire us to more wins. I don't care that we have keep on losing up to now, that is all in the past - the upcoming matches are a new ball game and if we won, lost or drew our last ten games, makes no difference. You forget what's gone, put the bad stuff behind you - and you look ahead. Thing is, do the players believe? Does Deano believe? Do the fans believe? Or is the next few weeks just a formality...... The cynical part of me thinks that many fans have given up, Deano doesn't really believe and the players are all looking at next season, but then again I know there will be those that still believe we can turn it round - I guess we'll see on Saturday...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,534 Posted March 29, 2022 I still believe Lakey👍 Bring it on! 💛⚽💚💪 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted March 29, 2022 Brighton don't look in great form, but neither were Leeds when we played them and along came Norwich. That said, they've not really got anything much to play for, and we're desperately in need of a win. But we need to start games better than we have done of late. Been slow out of the blocks in our last few and left ourselves playing catch-up. The lads look mentally a bit shot at the moment and a bit caught out/frozen when we concede. I don't think they've given up at all - that spirited second-half display against Chelsea didn't look like a side that had accepted its fate. Hitting a very late equaliser against Leeds also isn't the handiwork of a team that's given in either (which made the subsequent goal we conceded even more galling). I think some of the fans have given up more than the players. But I don't think Smith's quite got his stall set out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,984 Posted March 29, 2022 Maybe try a double on us stopping up and the moon is made of cheese. More chance of the latter but the odds should be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heading South 24 Posted March 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, lake district canary said: The business end of the season is approaching and so time to think about Saturday and the prospect of playing Brighton. A dour 0-0 with maybe a late winner would go down a treat and if other results go for us, we catch up a bit on the rest. Small steps, but a win that keeps us in touch can still be huge for us and inspire us to more wins. I don't care that we have keep on losing up to now, that is all in the past - the upcoming matches are a new ball game and if we won, lost or drew our last ten games, makes no difference. You forget what's gone, put the bad stuff behind you - and you look ahead. Thing is, do the players believe? Does Deano believe? Do the fans believe? Or is the next few weeks just a formality...... The cynical part of me thinks that many fans have given up, Deano doesn't really believe and the players are all looking at next season, but then again I know there will be those that still believe we can turn it round - I guess we'll see on Saturday...... Nurse ! Nurse ! Where are my pills ….. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted March 29, 2022 Pretty sure my local over 60's pub side could find a way to score against us Lakey, I admire you're unending optimism but I'm afraid the fat lady has got drunk on the wine and has sung at half time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted March 29, 2022 I had completely forgetten about these nonsensical posts from our eternal optimist. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted March 29, 2022 Important games nonetheless as it will help shape the squad for next season. The Leeds game was a no show, we were scared of them. They were totally up for it and we weren't. Who from our squad wants it and who doesn't? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwearyCanary 1,179 Posted March 29, 2022 Lakey’s back. Good feelings welling up from the base of my loins 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted March 29, 2022 12 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Important games nonetheless as it will help shape the squad for next season. The Leeds game was a no show, we were scared of them. They were totally up for it and we weren't. Who from our squad wants it and who doesn't? Normann has already shown his hand Capt P. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted March 29, 2022 Just now, TIL 1010 said: Normann has already shown his hand Capt P. He has. I wouldn't select him for a start. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 822 Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) On 29/03/2022 at 11:21, lake district canary said: The business end of the season is approaching and so time to think about Saturday and the prospect of playing Brighton. A dour 0-0 with maybe a late winner would go down a treat and if other results go for us, we catch up a bit on the rest. Small steps, but a win that keeps us in touch can still be huge for us and inspire us to more wins. I don't care that we have keep on losing up to now, that is all in the past - the upcoming matches are a new ball game and if we won, lost or drew our last ten games, makes no difference. You forget what's gone, put the bad stuff behind you - and you look ahead. Thing is, do the players believe? Does Deano believe? Do the fans believe? Or is the next few weeks just a formality...... The cynical part of me thinks that many fans have given up, Deano doesn't really believe and the players are all looking at next season, but then again I know there will be those that still believe we can turn it round - I guess we'll see on Saturday...... Time for this again Lakey. Positive vibes.its the only way forward 👏 Edited May 29, 2022 by Mengo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted March 29, 2022 The guy in yellow is taking a hell of a beating. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 822 Posted March 29, 2022 Just now, Capt. Pants said: The guy in yellow is taking a hell of a beating. Let's hope we play in Pink then 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, lake district canary said: The business end of the season is approaching and so time to think about Saturday and the prospect of playing Brighton. A dour 0-0 with maybe a late winner would go down a treat and if other results go for us, we catch up a bit on the rest. Small steps, but a win that keeps us in touch can still be huge for us and inspire us to more wins. I don't care that we have keep on losing up to now, that is all in the past - the upcoming matches are a new ball game and if we won, lost or drew our last ten games, makes no difference. You forget what's gone, put the bad stuff behind you - and you look ahead. Thing is, do the players believe? Does Deano believe? Do the fans believe? Or is the next few weeks just a formality...... The cynical part of me thinks that many fans have given up, Deano doesn't really believe and the players are all looking at next season, but then again I know there will be those that still believe we can turn it round - I guess we'll see on Saturday...... I'm all confused Lakey. There was me thinking you'd finally hoisted the white flag but here we are and you think there's still some signs of life in the old corpse. Are you prepared to finally throw in the towel if we leave Brighton pointless ? Edited March 29, 2022 by ......and Smith must score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, ......and Smith must score. said: I'm all confused Lakey. There was me thinking you'd finally hoisted the white flag but here we are and you think there's still some signs of life in the old corpse. Are you prepared to finally throw in the towel if we leave Brighton pointless ? I simply want to look at any upcoming match and think there is something on it, but yes, if this break has done nothing to improve us and we lose, then that's the last chance gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted March 29, 2022 All our relegation rivals have more difficult games than us. Brighton are on the slide, so this really is last chance saloon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,671 Posted March 29, 2022 Nothing wrong with the optimism, should be commended instead of ridiculed, so long as there is no preaching, which there isn't. Some posters ..😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted March 29, 2022 4 hours ago, lake district canary said: The business end of the season is approaching and so time to think about Saturday and the prospect of playing Brighton. A dour 0-0 with maybe a late winner would go down a treat and if other results go for us, we catch up a bit on the rest. Small steps, but a win that keeps us in touch can still be huge for us and inspire us to more wins. I don't care that we have keep on losing up to now, that is all in the past - the upcoming matches are a new ball game and if we won, lost or drew our last ten games, makes no difference. You forget what's gone, put the bad stuff behind you - and you look ahead. Thing is, do the players believe? Does Deano believe? Do the fans believe? Or is the next few weeks just a formality...... The cynical part of me thinks that many fans have given up, Deano doesn't really believe and the players are all looking at next season, but then again I know there will be those that still believe we can turn it round - I guess we'll see on Saturday...... On 18/03/2022 at 22:47, lake district canary said: You won't find me disagreeing with that. I've seen nothing that suggests we have what it takes to win six or seven of our last nine games, which is what it would probably take to stay up from here. Changed your mind then? Fair enough. "The Charge of the Lakey Brigade" it is. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, Disco Dales Jockstrap said: Changed your mind then? Fair enough. "The Charge of the Lakey Brigade" it is. OTBC Not really, I don't see us winning that many games - just want to look to the next game and get up for that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Vince 318 Posted March 29, 2022 5 hours ago, lake district canary said: The business end of the season is approaching and so time to think about Saturday and the prospect of playing Brighton. A dour 0-0 with maybe a late winner would go down a treat and if other results go for us, we catch up a bit on the rest. Small steps, but a win that keeps us in touch can still be huge for us and inspire us to more wins. I don't care that we have keep on losing up to now, that is all in the past - the upcoming matches are a new ball game and if we won, lost or drew our last ten games, makes no difference. You forget what's gone, put the bad stuff behind you - and you look ahead. Thing is, do the players believe? Does Deano believe? Do the fans believe? Or is the next few weeks just a formality...... The cynical part of me thinks that many fans have given up, Deano doesn't really believe and the players are all looking at next season, but then again I know there will be those that still believe we can turn it round - I guess we'll see on Saturday...... The Socialists are serial relegation merchants. Delia is now going for her sixth relegation. How can you possibly believe in any other outcome? Belief and sentiment will not come anywhere near causing a turnaround. The club itself would have to fundamentally change course by, for instance, paying EPL wages to recruit EPL players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted March 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Not really, I don't see us winning that many games - just want to look to the next game and get up for that. I hear ya. Struggling with that tbh. I just want this season over now; there's no joy in it. I'll keep watching though. Duty bound. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,534 Posted March 29, 2022 There's happy days and miserable days but the joy is always there. My granddaughter was with me first game back this season. On the way in she said "why are you smiling grandad?" Because I was back! 💛🙃💚 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, hogesar said: Nothing wrong with the optimism, should be commended instead of ridiculed, so long as there is no preaching, which there isn't. Some posters ..😊 Maybe no preaching on this thread but that hasn’t always been the case as you well know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Capt. Pants said: All our relegation rivals have more difficult games than us. Brighton are on the slide, so this really is last chance saloon. Be that as it may I suspect the beer will be much more enjoyable than the footie 😀 Edited March 29, 2022 by ......and Smith must score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,671 Posted March 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, ......and Smith must score. said: Maybe no preaching on this thread but that hasn’t always been the case as you well know. I know, which is why I mentioned it. 🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paint Me Yellow 200 Posted March 30, 2022 12 hours ago, lake district canary said: I simply want to look at any upcoming match and think there is something on it, but yes, if this break has done nothing to improve us and we lose, then that's the last chance gone. No. Win or lose, you'll be back next week spouting more tripe about "last chances" and "being up for the fight" etc etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,984 Posted March 30, 2022 All aboard the SS Norwich, she’s looking good this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 30, 2022 56 minutes ago, Paint Me Yellow said: No. Win or lose, you'll be back next week spouting more tripe about "last chances" and "being up for the fight" etc etc. No. It gets to the point where next season and pride in performance becomes the priority. All I think is that the three week break we have just had was an opportunity to reboot and give it one last shot to do something this season. If we manage to win in that first match back, then there is a spark to build on - lose it though and we will be back to square one with nothing to play for except pride and with an eye to next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Block Y Seat 176 80 Posted March 30, 2022 17 hours ago, lake district canary said: The business end of the season is approaching and so time to think about Saturday and the prospect of playing Brighton. A dour 0-0 with maybe a late winner would go down a treat and if other results go for us, we catch up a bit on the rest. Small steps, but a win that keeps us in touch can still be huge for us and inspire us to more wins. I don't care that we have keep on losing up to now, that is all in the past - the upcoming matches are a new ball game and if we won, lost or drew our last ten games, makes no difference. You forget what's gone, put the bad stuff behind you - and you look ahead. Thing is, do the players believe? Does Deano believe? Do the fans believe? Or is the next few weeks just a formality...... The cynical part of me thinks that many fans have given up, Deano doesn't really believe and the players are all looking at next season, but then again I know there will be those that still believe we can turn it round - I guess we'll see on Saturday...... Football is “ a funny old game “ and logic and form suggests relegation. The side needs a boost and for me the one player that could spark a revival is Jonathan Rowe. I hope he gets some starts as he does provide a threat and his movement and control are at a high level we need in the opposition area. If we fail, we have some talented youngsters ready to enjoy and watch them develop next season in Championship. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
