Scunthorpe V Fleetwood & The Top 7

[Agent Lomas]

This game doesn't really affect us as we're 7th on 45 pts, Scunny are top on 49 pts and Fleetwood are 3rd on 47.

A win for Scunthorpe tonight would put them on 52 points, 4 points clear of Chesterfield in 2nd. While a win for Fleetwood would put them top, on 50. (Sending Scunny down to 2nd and Chesterfield to 3rd). Again, a draw would be a great result for us as it would keep it tight up in the top 7.

Without doubt, in my opinion, the top 7 now WILL be the same come May, but in this order:

1. Scunthorpe
2. Blues
3. Chesterfield
4. Rochdale
5. Fleetwood
6. Oxford
7. Burton

 

[tia]

This game doesn't really affect us as we're 7th on 45 pts, Scunny are top on 49 pts and Fleetwood are 3rd on 47.

A win for Scunthorpe tonight would put them on 52 points, 4 points clear of Chesterfield in 2nd. While a win for Fleetwood would put them top, on 50. (Sending Scunny down to 2nd and Chesterfield to 3rd). Again, a draw would be a great result for us as it would keep it tight up in the top 7.

Without doubt, in my opinion, the top 7 now WILL be the same come May, but in this order:

1. Scunthorpe
2. Blues
3. Chesterfield
4. Rochdale
5. Fleetwood
6. Oxford
7. Burton

Think Scuntphorpe have a good chance of winning the league.We must be well in the mix for top 3 now.Playing very well and hard to beat at the moment

 

[flapjack]

This game doesn't really affect us as we're 7th on 45 pts, Scunny are top on 49 pts and Fleetwood are 3rd on 47.

A win for Scunthorpe tonight would put them on 52 points, 4 points clear of Chesterfield in 2nd. While a win for Fleetwood would put them top, on 50. (Sending Scunny down to 2nd and Chesterfield to 3rd). Again, a draw would be a great result for us as it would keep it tight up in the top 7.

Without doubt, in my opinion, the top 7 now WILL be the same come May, but in this order:

1. Scunthorpe
2. Blues
3. Chesterfield
4. Rochdale
5. Fleetwood
6. Oxford
7. Burton

How the hell did you work that one out.....of course it affects us, the best result would be a draw as that takes 2 points out of the system for both sides

 

[Agent Lomas]

How the hell did you work that one out.....of course it affects us, the best result would be a draw as that takes 2 points out of the system for both sides

If you read the whole thing, I did mention that...2nd paragraph :stunned:

 

[flapjack]

Sorry Agent Lomas......Monday morning Eyes :'(

 

[Agent Lomas]

Sorry Agent Lomas......Monday morning Eyes :'(

No Worries, UTB :thumbsup:

 

[flapjack]

Fair point about the top 7 though, just need to get our heads back on the league and who knows what will happen

 

[Sandbach Shrimper]

Oxford's manager has resigned, looks like he's going to take over at Northampton (god knows why). That could have an effect (negative or positive) on Oxford's form.

 

[SUFCFANS]

How the hell did you work that one out.....of course it affects us, the best result would be a draw as that takes 2 points out of the system for both sides

takes one point out the system, but still good ;)

 

[flapjack]

takes one point out the system, but still good ;)

I think you'll find that if it's a draw both sides would drop 2 points,so yes it does take 2 points out of the system for both sides

 

[Agent Lomas]

takes one point out the system, but still good ;)

So 3-2 = 2 does it?

:stunned:

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

takes one point out the system, but still good ;)

Correct

I think you'll find that if it's a draw both sides would drop 2 points,so yes it does take 2 points out of the system for both sides

Incorrect

 

[MK Shrimper]

A draw might not necessarily be the best option. If we see the fact that winning the title is irrelevant, and one of the other two spaces is all that matters then Scunthorpe winning would mean less points for Fleetwood, one of the competitors for spaces 2 & 3. However this relies on Scunny winning the league outright.

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

Difficult one this. A draw is best for us, but also wouldn't mind a Fleetwood win.

I think Scunny are currently in pole position to be champions.

One could argue that them winning is best, they can run away with the league, take points off everyone else, and leave us to take 2nd.

In summary, I have no idea.

 

[dannypav]

Oxford's manager has resigned, looks like he's going to take over at Northampton ( for a huge pile of cash !). That could have an effect (negative or positive) on Oxford's form.

edited for accuracy

 

[SUFCFANS]

I think you'll find that if it's a draw both sides would drop 2 points,so yes it does take 2 points out of the system for both sides

Nope, takes 1 point OUT OF THE SYSTEM. win = 3points. a draw = 1point EACH = 2points, so one point our of the system. A team dropping two points is probably what you mean..

 

[chapperzUK]

I think you'll find that if it's a draw both sides would drop 2 points,so yes it does take 2 points out of the system for both sides

Both sides do drop 2 points, but there are only 3 points available and in the event of a draw 2 get allocated (1 for each team). So if 3 are available and only 2 are allocated to our rivals, then 1 is lost.

 

[Jam_Man]

takes one point out the system, but still good ;)

A draw would mean two teams drop two points, which is a far more important fact that out of the three points available two are awarded.

 

[chapperzUK]

A draw might not necessarily be the best option. If we see the fact that winning the title is irrelevant, and one of the other two spaces is all that matters then Scunthorpe winning would mean less points for Fleetwood, one of the competitors for spaces 2 & 3. However this relies on Scunny winning the league outright.

Exactly, I think we have more chance of beating Fleetwood to the automatics than Scunthorpe. If Fleetwood lose, we will be 3 points off 2nd with a game in hand.

Newport are nearly out of the picture now and a defeat tomorrow would most likely confirm that.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Exactly, I think we have more chance of beating Fleetwood to the automatics than Scunthorpe. If Fleetwood lose, we will be 3 points off 2nd with a game in hand.

Newport are nearly out of the picture now and a defeat tomorrow would most likely confirm that.

Too many points to play for to say that Chapperz...Crewe in 2012 for example? Statistically we could still go down!