Why does it take till mid march for a wining run to start, yes unbeaten, that's why a lot of fans can't be arsed to turn up,it's last season all over again.
Borrowing regs crystal ball, it'll be next season aswell

I'm not sure there was an element of choice about when the winning run would start, Professor. That would indeed be a luxury. To explain  our earlier indifferent performances, don't underestimate the disruptive nature of the Cup run, the catalogue of postponements and crucial changes in personnel which in the end seemed to have worked out so well for us.  Gary H and the Board have assembled a squad of some talent... and are clearly on the look-out for more. 
As for those who can't be "arsed" to turn out.... well they'd be more accurately described as  followers  rather than supporters .. and good for them.  Every club has  20%- 25% ( or more?) of its fanbase for whom attendance is only conditional... and it's understandable... and will always be with us

Unlike some posts, I'm a bit more cautious than some.  The job isn't done yet and 10 points or so from 10 games should be simple...  but good runs can go into reverse quickly. I think where we are from where we were 2 or 3 weeks ago is pretty miraculous... and we should give praise  for this flurry of victories  rather than worry too much about their timing. What concerns me more is the "hit" on CTFC  wallets with 4 home games jammed into a fortnight.  That's a tough gig for everybody!! ..Management, players and fans!! Will look for 570 plus on Tuesday and hopeully 600+ again on Saturday. I'll leave Mystic Reg ( Meg died last week I believe-- so vacancy at The Sun, Reg) to guess the scorelines. I'd settle for 3 points from the 2 games...
 

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Funny old game wrote:

The professor wrote:

Why does it take till mid march for a wining run to start, yes unbeaten, that's why a lot of fans can't be arsed to turn up,it's last season all over again.
Borrowing regs crystal ball, it'll be next season aswell

Great support and a good indicator as to why, especially in the professional leagues, players avoid ‘fans’. Silly comments.

If you want to go watch a winning team then there is a handful of teams that offer that in the country. Other than that then it’s pot luck.

As has been seen on here and social media, we’ve 4 won games in a row for the first time ever in this league. GH is slowly turning the team from a long ball, defensive side to a more possession based side with younger players. All takes time. Playoffs. Fa cup run and 2 defeats in 16.

Imagine if you supported bath city who are close to the financial brink and cannot achieve anything.

Perfectly said. Gary, Matt and Joe deserve the praise for change in the style of football on show.

Also, disruptive nature with the postponed games and backlog, FA Cup run etc, The club is in a good place.
 

Last edited by BlackpoolBluebird (19/3/2023 8:59 PM)

Joiner wrote:

Of course they deserve praise for the change in style of football but when many comments on this forum have been saying for months a change is needed why has it taken until so late in the season for this  to happen? No easy games left and we shouldn’t get too carried away as teams down the bottom are all fighting for points and a couple of defeats can put us fight back in the mix. And before anyone says it yes a couple more wins can have a very positive affect. Hopefully with 2 games a week until the end of the season we can stay clear of injuries and suspensions which could have a vital bearing on results.

Because a change in mindset and philosophy takes time to come to fruition in my opinion.

I also think, as others have mentioned, that the cup run and the postponements due to the weather (right when we had a good run of home games) had a big impact.

The NLS is a slog of a season, if we stay up then I don't care how we do it. We could lose our first 28 games as long as we won our final 18 then we would stay up.
 

Good post by the Voice most of which i agree with.

Off the Pitch - I have every confidence in the board not to put us in  financial difficultly chasing a dream that is just not there. Unlike others we have seen come and go in the past.
Bar takings and other off field income can go someway to help but ultimately its bums on seats that will move us forward. The club has improved in this department for sure with U16's offers, half season tickets, club shop, clubhouse etc..
We can still improve and should strive to do so, communication, advance ticket sales(to reduce queues) etc.. to name a few. But I'm sure there are loads going on in the back ground that us mere mortals just don't see.

On the Field - Home Games - I'll not hide behind the fact that i found us incredible hard to watch earlier in the season and not just the results. We appeared to always set up not to lose rather than win. The ball was often passed sideways or backwards and the opportunity was lost and the move has to start again. Quick ball is essential with this ethos and were weren't quick.
Biggest culprit is Santos who has largely been ineffective this season but excels at passing backwards.
But we have changed, maybe that's due to personnel, McClure, Parker and Fasanmade. In McClure we have a striker who can hold the ball or is able to lay it off and then look for the return.
Parker and Fasanmade have pace and are a lot more direct that Santos, also Bray has been outstanding
Has this been the difference?
Away from home - Not seen many games but we clearly set up to defend then catch them on the break. Happy with that if it brings results.

Will be and interesting preseason on who we keep and who we look to bring in.
Could Tom Smith be tempted away from Barf? Not getting as much game time this year.

Anyway, onto Weymouth, hopefully we don't miss Fasanmade too much. And looking forward to Reg's prediction, Joking Reg ;-)