It’s freedom of speech. Some people want to talk about it.
You don’t have to read the thread. The thread title is fairly explanatory so you could just not open the thread?
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RegencyCheltenhamSpa
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You don’t have to read the thread. The thread title is fairly explanatory so you could just not open the thread?
Freedom of speech not universal then it would seem.RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote: ↑26 Aug 2022, 14:17It’s freedom of speech. Some people want to talk about it.
You don’t have to read the thread. The thread title is fairly explanatory so you could just not open the thread?
Whilst I agree everyone has a right to talk about what they want, I do agree with Ihearye in that the fascination with everything Duff does now is a bit.....strange.
I don't remember reading every time Steve Cotterill farted after he left us for Stoke.
I don't remember reading every time Steve Cotterill farted after he left us for Stoke.
Were internet football forums a thing in 2003? I'm not sure, too long ago
As much as I don't care what Duff is doing now (apart from losing at Leeds the other night), at least someone is saying something on here. It seems pretty dead lately, even after the win.
Careful now. You will be starting Ben 4 off again
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I don't see what is strange about it? Football fans talking about football topics on a Football Fans forum? I thought that was what this was for?!
Maybe it should be moved to the 'Other Footy' heading but speaking for myself, Duff is a club legend who I am fascinated in seeing how is getting on especially as I still think it was a strange decision to join Barnsley. I don't think this kind of platform even existed in 2002 when Cotterill left for Stoke so that argument doesn't really make much sense to me either.
Maybe it should be moved to the 'Other Footy' heading but speaking for myself, Duff is a club legend who I am fascinated in seeing how is getting on especially as I still think it was a strange decision to join Barnsley. I don't think this kind of platform even existed in 2002 when Cotterill left for Stoke so that argument doesn't really make much sense to me either.
Pls forgive me!
It's over a month since I posted on the topic so I'm not sure that's being obsessed.
Anyway it's given you a chance to make another grumpy post (which you're perfectly entitled to do of course).
Let's hope for a win tomorrow and then we can have a nice smiley weekend.
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RegencyCheltenhamSpa
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I’d day Wade. Anything less than promotion is failure for Barnsley, whereas relegation is not a surprise for us.
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It may not be a surprise but it would be a failure. The manager and the players would have failed if they get relegated this season.RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote:I’d day Wade. Anything less than promotion is failure for Barnsley, whereas relegation is not a surprise for us.
Budget, small club etc is not an excuse. Failure.
Hate that mentality.
The impression I had was a season of rebuild for barsnely and duff. In and around the play offs maybe. Didnt they lose some of their best players and have they strenghthend greatly???RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 05:46I’d day Wade. Anything less than promotion is failure for Barnsley, whereas relegation is not a surprise for us.
Yep they had to generate funds so sold their 'best' players, Barnsley need some stability this season then push on next season. if they get anywhere near the playoffs this season its a bonus. Surely Barnsley fans want some stability?Anteros wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 11:14The impression I had was a season of rebuild for barsnely and duff. In and around the play offs maybe. Didnt they lose some of their best players and have they strenghthend greatly???RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 05:46I’d day Wade. Anything less than promotion is failure for Barnsley, whereas relegation is not a surprise for us.
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longmover wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 12:36Yep they had to generate funds so sold their 'best' players, Barnsley need some stability this season then push on next season. if they get anywhere near the playoffs this season its a bonus. Surely Barnsley fans want some stability?Anteros wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 11:14The impression I had was a season of rebuild for barsnely and duff. In and around the play offs maybe. Didnt they lose some of their best players and have they strenghthend greatly???RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 05:46
I’d day Wade. Anything less than promotion is failure for Barnsley, whereas relegation is not a surprise for us.
depends if they have a patient or twitchy board
I cant remember exactly when I first launched a CTFC forum, and a very basic off the shelf "unofficial" CTFC Cheltenham Town Website - both of which I modestly add were before the official website and later on this forum.
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I‘d have put it later, maybe 1998 when we won the Trophy. Before that, the internet was pretty much the domain of only techies. Before the forum began there was something like an email distribution list - seems pretty basic looking back, but you don‘t have to go back too far when the majority had neither the internet nor a mobile phone.
Why such a negative mentality? If thats the mindset we may as well give up now and start in L2 next season. We are not a Southern League club competing in L1. Granted we are punching slightly above our weight but only by one league I believe.RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 05:46I’d day Wade. Anything less than promotion is failure for Barnsley, whereas relegation is not a surprise for us.
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wonder what Burton, Accrington, Morecambe and FGR fans think about their clubs positions?Horteng wrote: ↑28 Oct 2022, 06:36Why such a negative mentality? If thats the mindset we may as well give up now and start in L2 next season. We are not a Southern League club competing in L1. Granted we are punching slightly above our weight but only by one league I believe.RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 05:46I’d day Wade. Anything less than promotion is failure for Barnsley, whereas relegation is not a surprise for us.
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I said it would not be surprising, not that it is expected.Horteng wrote: ↑28 Oct 2022, 06:36Why such a negative mentality? If thats the mindset we may as well give up now and start in L2 next season. We are not a Southern League club competing in L1. Granted we are punching slightly above our weight but only by one league I believe.RegencyCheltenhamSpa wrote: ↑27 Oct 2022, 05:46I’d day Wade. Anything less than promotion is failure for Barnsley, whereas relegation is not a surprise for us.
I expect us to stay up in 14th-19th place and will not be surprised if we stay up. Nor will I be surprised if we go down. There are ten or so teams who it would not be a surprise to see go down.
It would be a a surprise if we got into the play offs, and top half would exceed my expectations.
Hope that is more clear.
expect us to stay up in 14th-19th place and will not be surprised if we stay up. Nor will I be surprised if we go down. There are ten or so teams who it would not be a surprise to see go down.
It would be a a surprise if we got into the play offs, and top half would exceed my expectations.
Hope that is more clear.
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Totally with RCS on that. As four get relegated out of a fairly predictable ten,then we have a 40% chance of the drop....or a 60% chance of staying up.
It would be a a surprise if we got into the play offs, and top half would exceed my expectations.
Hope that is more clear.
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Totally with RCS on that. As four get relegated out of a fairly predictable ten,then we have a 40% chance of the drop....or a 60% chance of staying up.
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Good way to look at it!paperboy wrote: ↑28 Oct 2022, 10:38 expect us to stay up in 14th-19th place and will not be surprised if we stay up. Nor will I be surprised if we go down. There are ten or so teams who it would not be a surprise to see go down.
It would be a a surprise if we got into the play offs, and top half would exceed my expectations.
Hope that is more clear.
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Totally with RCS on that. As four get relegated out of a fairly predictable ten,then we have a 40% chance of the drop....or a 60% chance of staying up.
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The prediction site FiveThirtyEight has CTFC to finish in 20th place on 50 points, ahead of Accy (48 points), Burton (41), FGR (41) and Morecambe (38).
This is based on "form" i.e. xG and xA, plus points already gained this season.
In purely "form" terms you're currently rated 19th, all of which gives a 32% chance of relegation, or 2/1 against.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/so ... eague-one/
(For Form only, click on "SPI" under "Team Rating")
P.S. This being the Duff Watch thread, they have Barnsley to finish 7th on 71 points (Form indicates 8th), with a 28% chance of making the Play Offs, a 12% chance of Promotion, but <1% chance of finishing as Champions.
This is based on "form" i.e. xG and xA, plus points already gained this season.
In purely "form" terms you're currently rated 19th, all of which gives a 32% chance of relegation, or 2/1 against.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/so ... eague-one/
(For Form only, click on "SPI" under "Team Rating")
P.S. This being the Duff Watch thread, they have Barnsley to finish 7th on 71 points (Form indicates 8th), with a 28% chance of making the Play Offs, a 12% chance of Promotion, but <1% chance of finishing as Champions.