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Right the only match day thread I've started this year was Charlton away, and given that that was such an absurdly fortunate result for us, I'm hoping that my influence on the MDT will give us the rub of the green again tomorrow.

On the face of it, Fleetwood have done very well to drag themselves away from the relegation battle in recent weeks. They're up to 13th with 51 points, and their loss at Rotherham on Saturday was their first in the league since Pompey in late February. However, this run might be slightly misleading - in that run they've played MKD, Wimbledon, Rochdale and Northampton, so perhaps not the most difficult batch of fixtures. They seem to be a team that's probably too good for relegation, but is by no means world beaters - which is, you would hope, what OUFC could be classified as this season.

The second of our three home cup finals this week. Despite their league position I reckon we can get at them, and we really do need a win here. Won't be much of an away following, a cold, rainy Tuesday night in Oxford, if we get into them early they won't wanna know, and we have a midfield that can get at teams.

Mowatt coming back will be a boost (I know he's not highly rated here, but he's had a couple weeks off so should be fresh), and I'd like to see Napa start, given he was rested on the weekend.

3-1 Yellows (Thomas, Rothwell, Ledson)
 
To many this is a must win match. To me this is a must not lose match. 0-0 again.
 
To many this is a must win match. To me this is a must not lose match. 0-0 again.
A loss is unthinkable. A win would take the pressure off and would mean us hitting the 50 points mark. So we would need probably a maximum of a point or two, but could even have enough already.
A draw? Not disastrous. 48 points, with Southend and Rochdale still to come at home.
 
Eastwood
Kane Dickie Mous Ricardinho
Napa Ledson Carroll Rothwell
Brannagan
Obika

Don't know how serious Henry/Thomas/Ruffels injuries were so that's worst case scenario.

1-0, Rothwell. COYY.
 
I suspect Mowatt may come into the team and provide some fresh legs in the midfield.
 
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Sorry but did you not think we would beat Oldham, I would put them down as the easiest of the remaining teams we had.
Oldham definitely not easiest left. When both teams are trying not to lose the game and take risks to stop being sucked in further to the relegation battle becomes more difficult.
 
Oldham definitely not easiest left. When both teams are trying not to lose the game and take risks to stop being sucked in further to the relegation battle becomes more difficult.
I had Southend as the 'easiest' game as it means nothing to them. Then Fleetwood (although they are on a very good run) Oldham was going to be tough as they had a huge amount to play for and were on a reasonable run of results.
 
I had Southend as the 'easiest' game as it means nothing to them. Then Fleetwood (although they are on a very good run) Oldham was going to be tough as they had a huge amount to play for and were on a reasonable run of results.
Southend or Doncaster of the remaining teams. We can definitely get something tomorrow though aswell.
 
I dont think we’ll be safe until late on. Tomorrow I see as a Fleetwood win.
They always turn us over. I just look at our team right now and it’s bereft of ability and desire. Almost need to be right down there before these players truly commit bodies forward and shoot on target!
So, silver lining is I think we’ll benefit from new manager approach and sense of urgency will eventually secure the points against Southend and away at Doncaster (4 points).
 
I dont think we’ll be safe until late on. Tomorrow I see as a Fleetwood win.
They always turn us over. I just look at our team right now and it’s bereft of ability and desire. Almost need to be right down there before these players truly commit bodies forward and shoot on target!
So, silver lining is I think we’ll benefit from new manager approach and sense of urgency will eventually secure the points against Southend and away at Doncaster (4 points).

I have to say you are wrong about ' desire' the players, apart from one who was then subbed , all gave everything they had in effort and desire to win. There was a lacking in quality in the final third but no way was desire to do well missing.
 
I dont think we’ll be safe until late on. Tomorrow I see as a Fleetwood win.
They always turn us over. I just look at our team right now and it’s bereft of ability and desire. Almost need to be right down there before these players truly commit bodies forward and shoot on target!
So, silver lining is I think we’ll benefit from new manager approach and sense of urgency will eventually secure the points against Southend and away at Doncaster (4 points).

I have to say you are wrong about ' desire' the players, apart from one who was then subbed , all gave everything they had in effort and desire to win. There was a lacking in quality in the final third but no way was desire to do well missing.

Indeed, as exemplified by this picture from the final whistle on Saturday. Two players accused of not putting in 100% in the past - somewhat unfairly on my view - had put their bodies on the line, as did the rest of the team (with one notable exception!)

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The desire was there, their control of the ball was not.
It may have been down to them wanting to win so bad they were too eager and could not settle to a rhythm.
Obika had a bad day at the office as did others, I don't want to put all the blame on him but I thought he possibly cost us the win for his mistakes.

Hopefully, they will come out Tuesday and put on a more controlled performance.
 
Mowatt and Van Kessel available tomorrow.

There will be a few changes with Ruffels Henry and Thomas all out although it sounds as if one may be available(i suspect that would be Ruffels)

With lack of wingers again we may see the diamond return
Eastwood
Kane Dickie Mousinho Ricardinho
Ledson
Brannagan Mowatt
Rothwell
Obika Napa

Never good against this lot but there manager said they were fatigued on Saturday so hoping the same for tomorrow.
With our two top scorers out we need players to step up and we need to be creative.
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Rothwell

Hopefully Van Kessel can make a difference,listening to Robinson, Van Kessel is committed to helping the team and went and trained on his own yesterday.
 
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I dont think we’ll be safe until late on. Tomorrow I see as a Fleetwood win.
They always turn us over. I just look at our team right now and it’s bereft of ability and desire. Almost need to be right down there before these players truly commit bodies forward and shoot on target!
So, silver lining is I think we’ll benefit from new manager approach and sense of urgency will eventually secure the points against Southend and away at Doncaster (4 points).
No way could you say that the team on Saturday were bereft of desire. Quality maybe but all but one player put everything into Saturday in my view.
 
Right the only match day thread I've started this year was Charlton away, and given that that was such an absurdly fortunate result for us, I'm hoping that my influence on the MDT will give us the rub of the green again tomorrow.

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In what way was that an absurdly fortunate result for us. Don't you think we deserved that win? We played really well. Good football and a spirited display too. We've had a massive amount to moan about this season but credit where it is due, surely.
 
Right the only match day thread I've started this year was Charlton away, and given that that was such an absurdly fortunate result for us, I'm hoping that my influence on the MDT will give us the rub of the green again tomorrow.

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In what way was that an absurdly fortunate result for us. Don't you think we deserved that win? We played really well. Good football and a spirited display too. We've had a massive amount to moan about this season but credit where it is due, surely.

I assume he meant that being behind with minutes to spare before riding out winners is generally absurd. But agree with your other points.
 
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