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As much as I would like to romp home on the PL table, it still doesn't sit right with me predicting a Dorking win. So, being a martyr, I'll go 2-2

Appropriate username, bless your grumpy soul

numpte wrote: 11 Mar 2025, 12:45 Is this debate still rumbling on. Certainly less chatter after two wins! Two or three players short this year, our team is better now than at the beginning of the season.

Yes, it is still 'rumbling on'. As I previously said, this is nothing to do with slating the manager if we don't get promoted, more of a sounding out of poster's thoughts, so in that respect there's no time restriction on it.
Less chatter as views have already been aired; two wins don't really affect an overall impression.

4-1 home win. Hopefully.

And will United62 score again in the PL? Congrats btw, I was almost tempted to copy your prediction, but will go for...

1 - 2 away win

2-2

Plainmoorish wrote: 03 Mar 2025, 09:21 Been doing some mulling! Does anyone else feel that having strong, vocal and animated leadership on the side of the pitch can actually harm the team. If you want strong leaders on the pitch, encourage it and then trust them to get on with it. For sure, encouragement and maybe tactical advise from time to time. But a constant barrage from the side could be counter productive. No-ones able to take accountability. I think letting them get on with it themselves a bit more would create a stronger more resilient unit, especially in the long run. If they're being shouted at constantly, just tells me the manager has zero confidence in them. Balance is crucial. A strong touchline presence to guide, but allowing players space to lead could cultivate a more robust, cohesive unit. Just thoughts.

Yes, this. I agree. Nothing wrong with being passionate, but there comes a point (probably 2.55pm) where a manager has to detach slightly and trust his team.
There's a fine line between encouragement and almost bullying. Please note I said almost before I get my head bitten off

Attendance 3753
I hope nobody left early

Being the eternal optimist, I'll say

3-0

Dave, I don't know BigDave, I know very few on here these days, but I did actually find his post really amusing.
I am not anti-anyone, I have to confess that I haven't warmed to PW at all which is why I was interested in the thoughts of others, but that doesn't mean that I wish him to fail, far from it.
It saddens me that if a poster goes against what others say, they are labelled a troll, it is a forum for opinion and no one opinion is 100% correct (well, perhaps mine )
This has always been an inclusive place and I have seen quite a few posters getting snippy responses. I don't like that. Nobody should be shot down for voicing what they think.
For what it's worth, I do think we should be more than disappointed if we don't get promoted, with the backing of Bryn and the feel good factor boosting the attendances, we should be flying high - if we don't, I think it will be more difficult next season.
Again, just my opinion. Either way, the Club will still get my support.

Well, I'm sorry not sorry to admit BigDave's post made me chuckle. Hopefully that doesn't make me a troll

Ahhh United62, there's still plenty of points to play for

I can't predict a defeat, even if I have a bad feeling about this match.

WSM 1 TUFC 1

Well, I may not get my score predictions right but I'd put money on what will be said in the post match interview.

Hmmm, head saying a draw but...

Chelmsford 1 Torquay 3