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Half empty or half full???

Half empty or half full???

potsie66

potsie66

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Sorry but bored stuck in traffic on the M6... Surely after all the plaudits since November (let's be honest we never should have lost to Boro), let's be realistic we need one good run to push us right in there, especially with the results so far today. The hysterical reaction to 1 result is probably down to the way social media is used nowadays but come on lads and lasses were still right in the mix*here ...
I'M HALF FULL...... THERE YOU GO, I'm pessimistic Pete, BUT I'VE SAID IT (well at least until maguire breaks down in training next week ??lol)
COYW'S.
 
That’s more like it! Some positivity! I’m very much like you buddy, just gone 17 unbeaten, bound to lose at some point - doesn’t matter who it is.
 
potsie66 said:
Sorry but bored stuck in traffic on the M6... Surely after all the plaudits since November (let's be honest we never should have lost to Boro), let's be realistic we need one good run to push us right in there, especially with the results so far today. The hysterical reaction to 1 result is probably down to the way social media is used nowadays but come on lads and lasses were still right in the mix*here ...
I'M HALF FULL...... THERE YOU GO, I'm pessimistic Pete, BUT I'VE SAID IT (well at least until maguire breaks down in training next week ����lol)
COYW'S.
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Not bothered just enjoying the season after a few dull as dish water seasons.

Being picky have not also just picked out a single game against Middlesborough as a catalyst? There are many draws against teams we should have put to the sword but hey we all have our own agenda.
 
Walmer88 said:
That’s more like it! Some positivity! I’m very much like you buddy, just gone 17 unbeaten, bound to lose at some point - doesn’t matter who it is.
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Of course we are going to lose some but it was the manner in which we surrendered today that is most worrying. Ipswich were no Barcelona but simply bullied us off the field with their physicality and John Beck type tactics of keeping the ball aloft.
 
To be honest, we are not going up and we are not going down.... let's start preparing for next season !!!
 
Felt for some time that we can raise our game against the top teams to stop them from playing (high pressing, winning second balls and all that) but we cannot dominate and take control of a game and football our way through teams?
 
Do you mean the Ground Half Empty? Don't believe there was 11500 on Deepdale yesterday, Awful crowd, may as well shut the Finney stand down.
 
bricklayer said:
Do you mean the Ground Half Empty? Don't believe there was 11500 on Deepdale yesterday, Awful crowd, may as well shut the Finney stand down.
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11500 is about our limit. It only ever gets swelled above that by large away followings.
 
Definitely half full. If we don’t get there this season we are good enough to compete next season. In fact we will be back stronger next season. As for crowd, given the past fifty years, I’m pleasantly surprised at more than 11000 staying loyal. It’s been more than two generations of being let down, selling best players, and watching local rivals do better so, hey the Finney stand stays open for me because we are close to being the best we have been in all that time.
 
Joanpne said:
Definitely half full. If we don’t get there this season we are good enough to compete next season. In fact we will be back stronger next season. As for crowd, given the past fifty years, I’m pleasantly surprised at more than 11000 staying loyal. It’s been more than two generations of being let down, selling best players, and watching local rivals do better so, hey the Finney stand stays open for me because we are close to being the best we have been in all that time.
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If we had another 10,000 like Joan we would be laughing, unfortunately we don’t it’s difficult circle to square.
 
Joanpne said:
Definitely half full. If we don’t get there this season we are good enough to compete next season. In fact we will be back stronger next season. As for crowd, given the past fifty years, I’m pleasantly surprised at more than 11000 staying loyal. It’s been more than two generations of being let down, selling best players, and watching local rivals do better so, hey the Finney stand stays open for me because we are close to being the best we have been in all that time.
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Yup, we are indeed and its NOT about gates. We are managing to progress with the gates staying the same which of course is our only option. Disappointing ++ to be on the cusp and blow and opportunity by losing at home for sure but generally over the season we have done well. I agree with you that next season we'll be stronger and with some of that luck thats evaded us for what seems like an eternity we'll manage a top 6 I'm sure. Onwards and upwards 🙂
 
marsbars said:
Yup, we are indeed and its NOT about gates. We are managing to progress with the gates staying the same which of course is our only option. Disappointing ++ to be on the cusp and blow and opportunity by losing at home for sure but generally over the season we have done well. I agree with you that next season we'll be stronger and with some of that luck thats evaded us for what seems like an eternity we'll manage a top 6 I'm sure. Onwards and upwards 🙂
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Good job that nobody will be coming in for our crop of young talented players!
 
Final Stand said:
Good job that nobody will be coming in for our crop of young talented players!
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For the first time in more than half a century the club is in a position where it doesn’t have to sell unless the amounts offered are beyond ridiculous. I don’t think we will either, why would we when the players are worth more to us to keep them! I honestly believe it’s not just lip service being paid to the fans, the club really understands the necessity in getting promoted for the long term future of it.
 
Glass half full. We have 5 massive games against promotion seeking candidates but the ones we HAVE to win are against Bristol (h) Sheffield Utd (a) and Leeds (h) because they are like us chasing the 6th spot in reality making these games genuine 6 pointers.
 
Half full and one bad game doesn't change that,
We might miss out on the playoffs but it's been a decent season so far.
Still hopeful though, lots of points to play for
 
Walmer88 said:
That’s more like it! Some positivity! I’m very much like you buddy, just gone 17 unbeaten, bound to lose at some point - doesn’t matter who it is.
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We didn't.

It was 1 defeat in 17, unfortunately 8 (or was it 9?) of those were draws and that is the problem.
 
Final Stand said:
Good job that nobody will be coming in for our crop of young talented players!
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Joanpne said:
For the first time in more than half a century the club is in a position where it doesn’t have to sell unless the amounts offered are beyond ridiculous. I don’t think we will either, why would we when the players are worth more to us to keep them! I honestly believe it’s not just lip service being paid to the fans, the club really understands the necessity in getting promoted for the long term future of it.
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I think Joan is 100% spot on.

the problem, as always though, once a player is "Tapped up," its very difficult for them to stay focused on the job in hand. Ultimately, as we found with Hugill, we will let them go.
 
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