Time is not on our side. The Blackburn game will be like another warm-up, but a decidedly high-temperature one where our chances of a win are slim indeed. Being under-strength adds to the challenge and it will be important to get in at least 3 more players ASAP, possibly one or more of the Wolves loanees, but perhaps not Sheaf who did not seem at all consistent. I share the hope that not only Jones, but also Amos and the other academy graduates will get more of a chance this season. I have seen Bursik in action on YouTube In Accrington’s high-scoring matches vs Bolton, Tranmere and Lincoln; I will just say that had Dieng been there instead, there would not have been as many goals!
We have not heard much about strikers and I tend to believe that we are unlikely to be able to afford anyone else ready-made. I am encouraged by Okenabirhie’s performances and we must be hopeful of Lokilo too. With Taylor and Copps as the providers we might now just have a combination that will deliver the goals.
One cannot blame the bookmakers for classifying us as mid-tablers behind last season’s near misses plus Sunderland and the Championship relegatees, although I do resent being below Bristol Rovers! History shows though that success in L1 cannot be easily bought - last season this was particularly evident - so perhaps using last year’s experience DM will take us into real contention.
Its going to be a tough season for us. Id agree with the bookies on mid table but might be pushing for top 6 at some point. However its going to be even tougher for quite a few other teams in the league. I wouldnt be surprised to see a handful fold before the end of the season ,including Charlton!
So far, so good!
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posted on 25/8/20
Time is not on our side. The Blackburn game will be like another warm-up, but a decidedly high-temperature one where our chances of a win are slim indeed. Being under-strength adds to the challenge and it will be important to get in at least 3 more players ASAP, possibly one or more of the Wolves loanees, but perhaps not Sheaf who did not seem at all consistent. I share the hope that not only Jones, but also Amos and the other academy graduates will get more of a chance this season. I have seen Bursik in action on YouTube In Accrington’s high-scoring matches vs Bolton, Tranmere and Lincoln; I will just say that had Dieng been there instead, there would not have been as many goals!
We have not heard much about strikers and I tend to believe that we are unlikely to be able to afford anyone else ready-made. I am encouraged by Okenabirhie’s performances and we must be hopeful of Lokilo too. With Taylor and Copps as the providers we might now just have a combination that will deliver the goals.
One cannot blame the bookmakers for classifying us as mid-tablers behind last season’s near misses plus Sunderland and the Championship relegatees, although I do resent being below Bristol Rovers! History shows though that success in L1 cannot be easily bought - last season this was particularly evident - so perhaps using last year’s experience DM will take us into real contention.
posted on 27/8/20
Its going to be a tough season for us. Id agree with the bookies on mid table but might be pushing for top 6 at some point. However its going to be even tougher for quite a few other teams in the league. I wouldnt be surprised to see a handful fold before the end of the season ,including Charlton!
posted on 29/8/20
I'm quite hopeful for the season. It's such strange times and difficult to predict but my gut feel is that we will be pushing for top 6.
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