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We’ve bought a bit of time to ensure that the likes of McGahey, KvV and Fela are not risked.

A week ago we were willing Kev to be fit to face the Cods. What a difference the last seven days has made.

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Sure does ‘tash.

Those extra 12 pts would have put us top of the league!

I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say those four games defined the first half of the season.

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Bartoniron66 wrote:

I will say this quietly as I will get shot down! but it appears mr Swann has finally let the manager get on with his job and things appear to be moving forward.

Personally I don’t think it was a case of Cox not being able to get on with his job, more the problem he had as a rookie manager trying to do something with the lucky-bag of players Swann gave him.

Some weren’t good enough to compete at this level. Others thought they were too good. Then there were stalwarts carrying long term injuries.

It’s taken several months and a couple of key signings to make us a competitive team. Too long IMO.

But, yes. A great week.

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inspector, IRONINTHEBLOOD

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11 points off Grimsby is my favourite stat!

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lesgeo, BarnardFoxtonBarker.., IRONINTHEBLOOD, MK Iron

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Speaking of big Guy.

Podcast with Ipoua was most enjoyable. Well done Bru!

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mistertonmick, SST, MK Iron

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He’s got the use of five subs and it’s possible to rotate Beestin/Spence/Karacan and Eisa/Green/Hippolyte.

If he manages his team properly it’s do-able.

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IRONINTHEBLOOD

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Zero goals in eighteen starts this season.

Not sure about that!

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MK Iron wrote:

If you want to be ridiculous we are only 12 points off automatic promotion.

That’ll be the twelve points we gifted to Stevenage, Southend, Barrow and the Cods!

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cassidystash

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bartonscorpion wrote:

Cox has been manager for over 25 matches now, but does let appear to learn a bloody thing.

The last two games would suggest otherwise.

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John McAttee is 21 and he’s retired!

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waltersleftfoot

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Sanfran49 wrote:

But perhaps his new club will play a square peg in a square hole.

Nah! Not having that.

He was played in the correct position here. Just not good enough IMO.

Time is on his side though so I hope the lad develops the way Charlie Goode has.

Good luck to him. Wasn’t the right player at the right time for us.

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At 37 I hope we don’t go giving him a 2yr contract!

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Lofty will rough him up!

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BTW The week ahead is also the last full week of the transfer window.

Just saying like!

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IRONINTHEBLOOD

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We beat PV at their gaff and they’ve just had another home spanking by Walsall who we also beat.

In theory it should be another three points for us.

But…..!

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Too true!

Let’s not forget those liverless Cods beat us at their place, as did Barrow, Stevenage and Southend.

If we’d flipped those results, which we could have done with a bit of application, we’d be sat comfortably.

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ironking

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Aye, heading practice Monday! Didn’t Manny put one over when he should have scored?

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Loft out-Hansoned, Hanson today. To be fair that’s not difficult, any lamppost could do it, but what a difference having someone around him.

Let’s hope this isn’t a one off like the Harrogate result, though I’d expect Port Vale & Colchester to be sterner tests than the crap on show today.

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We’d be in the playoffs if we hadn’t gifted points to teams worse than us!

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IRONINTHEBLOOD

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Or 4-5-1 again with Green wide right and Gilliead inside?

At least Kev isn’t being risked.

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Will he take his boots along given we’re short of strikers?

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Bloody long trip from Hereford to Scunthorpe to play for U23s.

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We’ve had no fit for purpose strikers since Kev broke down again.

And why have we no fit strikers? More training pitch injuries no doubt.

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Will you be thanking him if we get relegated into non-league?

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And on the treatment table on Sunday!

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Heath wrote:

His best play has been when the team tries to pass the ball and keep possession on the ground rather than 10ft in the air.

Our midfield are always closer to our penalty area than the opposition’s, and now with three in the centre there’s no outlet.

Cox needs to rotate Beestin, Spence and Karacan and stick someone up alongside Loft. Anyone is better than no one. Green, Hippolyte, even McAttee if he can be arsed.

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Speaking of Walsall, I see they’ve taken Frank Vincent on loan.

Bournemouth must think he’s got a better chance of developing there.

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It’s certainly not up the chairman’s arse!

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IRONINTHEBLOOD

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Did John Peacock and Bob Oates ever play CB?

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We’re not getting relegated anyway. Swann said so!

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