dodgy_surname
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Whatever the history top lad for us
Northampton Town v Blackpool Official Matchday Thread 01.05.21
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TangerinePeel
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Was just about to post that, absolutely horrendous penalty decision.
TangerineBayern
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How the fuck is that a pen???? Disgraceful
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TangerinePeel
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What is wrong with these lot? They're still in an automatic place..Feel for Evo, couldn't be happier for these lot though
I remember them kicking fuck out some steward when we played them at their place. Sums them up.
Hertsseasider
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Play offs live on Sky ?
TangerinePeel
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How secure are the play-offs now? they may not be mathematically but without a capitulation we should be alright.
Teams that can catch us, and how they'd be able to do it:
Charlton are basically out of reach. They'd have to win both their remaining fixtures and we'd have to lose both of ours for them to match our points, on top of that we have a goal difference of 9 superior to theirs.
Oxford again can only match our points tally if we lose both our fixtures and they win theirs. Their goal difference is fairly close but even a point out of next two puts us mathematically out of reach.
It is basically secured lads and ladies, a point against Doncaster on Tuesday will put all doubt aside but even still we can relax (slightly).
Teams that can catch us, and how they'd be able to do it:
Charlton are basically out of reach. They'd have to win both their remaining fixtures and we'd have to lose both of ours for them to match our points, on top of that we have a goal difference of 9 superior to theirs.
Oxford again can only match our points tally if we lose both our fixtures and they win theirs. Their goal difference is fairly close but even a point out of next two puts us mathematically out of reach.
It is basically secured lads and ladies, a point against Doncaster on Tuesday will put all doubt aside but even still we can relax (slightly).
SomersetSeasider
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That was as comfortable as they come. I thought it would be harder than it was. The Northampton subs seemed to weaken their team. Players returning from injury as well. Well done Pool.
Johnno
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Those black “puffer” jackets should be banned. Seems that anyone wearing them turns into a complete prick. “Cowardly bastard” optional.
FY5_Seasider
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Backtracking after spending the first half of the season telling everybody how crap he is. Yet another one of your many outbursts that fell spectacularly on it's arse!
You are a very unpleasant person. Do you actually have any real life friends? I find it hard to imagine that there is another human being on this planet that would like you.
Anyway. I'm not wasting any more time on you. A great result and a professional, solid performance on a difficult pitch. Keep it going 'Pool. We're almost there
Must press for 3rd by winning our last two games, no easing up. Hopefully we will then have an easier play off semi final. Don’t fancy Sunderland at all so let’s avoid them!
Wouldn’t mind Lincoln to be honest
thedevilsadvocate
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No sympathy for Lincoln even though it wasn't a penalty. Appleton played the Covid card to rest his players and would you believe it, they've been on an unbeaten run since their two week rest. Fuck 'em !
GrahamwantshisOates
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You only have to look at this thread earlier and how he was pulling the team to shredsBacktracking after spending the first half of the season telling everybody how crap he is. Yet another one of your many outbursts that fell spectacularly on it's arse!
You are a very unpleasant person. Do you actually have any real life friends? I find it hard to imagine that there is another human being on this planet that would like you.
Anyway. I'm not wasting any more time on you. A great result and a professional, solid performance on a difficult pitch. Keep it going 'Pool. We're almost there
EagleDay
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No need to be nasty to the poor bloke, some people are not happy unless they have something to whinge and whine about.Backtracking after spending the first half of the season telling everybody how crap he is. Yet another one of your many outbursts that fell spectacularly on it's arse!
You are a very unpleasant person. Do you actually have any real life friends? I find it hard to imagine that there is another human being on this planet that would like you.
Anyway. I'm not wasting any more time on you. A great result and a professional, solid performance on a difficult pitch. Keep it going 'Pool. We're almost there
62years&counting
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I'm as happy as can be. Pool on the up...and you lot still bitingIf ever proof were needed that money doesn’t always buy you happiness
dodgy_surname
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You can’t help it can youI'm as happy as can be. Pool on the up...and you lot still biting
kevinanderson
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Great result. Nearly there now. All the best from the non-league cousins.
If they let fans in at Wembley save us ten tickets, and we'll get the Eastbourne rattletrap minibus on the road....
If they let fans in at Wembley save us ten tickets, and we'll get the Eastbourne rattletrap minibus on the road....
1966_and_all_that
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TP, allow me to cover your glass half full with my glass half empty.
A point on Tuesday or Saturday and we're in the play-offs. The fat lady is gargling but she ain't standing at the mic.
62years&counting
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It's not my fault. I just throw down the corn and you lot keep picking it up. Still, it's Up the Pool.You can’t help it can you
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CalderwoodCritchleyWon’t
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Sad Cnut thoughI'm as happy as can be. Pool on the up...and you lot still biting
1966_and_all_that
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Restrain yourself Puma...we're on the up. Have a beer, get trollied.
1966_and_all_that
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If I'm going to see them they have to be on iFollow.
Hazi
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Hazi
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Lose on Tuesday the pressure would be really on come Saturday against horrible Joe’s Barton’s lot. Let’s sort it Tuesday.
62years&counting
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Yes, get over the line on Tuesday, and get some of our injured players ready for the play offs.
TangerinePeel
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League One relegation done and dusted today then with both Rochdale and Northampton losing.
Seainsea
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That is one of the worst penalty decisions I have ever seen.....Fergie junior's Dad will be well pleased.
Or a Now TV day pass? Which I'll have to investigate. There was a £9.99 day pass...a whole penny cheaper than iFollow and no Chisnall rabbiting on. Not sure if it will be around for the play Offs though?
Insider
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Well they've got the volunteers back at Bloomfield Rd and I don't think it's to clean Owen's penthouse.
Insider
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I don't tend to read this thread too much in game. Clearly some posters aren't watching judging by the number of times they post.
It's always amusing though to read post match particularly the posts before we got the second goal to hear the opinion of some how poor we are.
It's always amusing though to read post match particularly the posts before we got the second goal to hear the opinion of some how poor we are.
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Tangerine Pip
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Is there a podcast tonight? Can’t seem to see it 
tangerine_neil
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Poor thing clearly a bit dizzy after implementing that stunning turn
tommytwojags
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Yeah that's what worries me. I hope we can sort it on Tuesday and then rest our key players for the last game.
As for the PBoro penalty, worst decision I've ever seen. Absolute shocker.
Hazi
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Fergie time/decisions passed to his ugly son.
SeasideTizz
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Wouldn’t say we were brilliant at all but very professional in getting the 3 points which was all that mattered,onwards and upwards
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Blackpoolmad
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Well it was nice to be spot on today. Could've been 4 or 5 easily as they were wimps and threw in the towel far too easily.
Blackpoolmad
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Exactly what I was saying. Pathetic editing.
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1966_and_all_that
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Thanks Michelle. I would have carried on oblivious otherwise.Tuesday and noon kick off Sunday not Saturday
1966_and_all_that
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No, I can't believe that. Even if a couple of Old Trafford season tickets made their way into the ref's pocket....hang on?
TangerineArmy
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Well done me.. thankfully had Yates double.. crap odds but £30 profitOn other thread gone for 0 3. As they have to go for it there is no chance it will end 0 0. Think could be Yates 1st hatrick for us
Athers
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Im the exact opposite. Don’t mind any of them bar Lincoln
Murciaseasider
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If the final game is on Sunday, they should have arranged the Donny game for Wednesday to give them an extra day's rest.
Dark_Side_of_the_Lune
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Backtracking now eh? Abusing all Sadler’s team all season.
1966_and_all_that
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We won chaps. Put the gloves away for god's sake.
Bispham_Seasider
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Yay Peter Kay, Phoenix Nights
ZipperClub
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The camera person was doing a white balance check to make sure the colours are correct, he was using the white letters to do it that's why he zoomed into the lettering.
BFC_53
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Another excellent three points on the road, and I didn't feel the result was in any doubt after the first goal. We had 16 shots, with 10 on target which is pretty good for an away side. That said, I thought Northampton were dreadful for a side that needed to win to stay up. Talk about going down with a whimper. Anyway, you can only beat what's in front of you, and we've followed up a wobble - that could easily have turned in to a catastrophe - with two massive away wins. They have some guts and determination this team, there's no doubt about it.
It was good to see Yates get back on the scoresheet to give his confidence a boost at the right time, and the fact we were so comfortable without Kaikai and Ward was good to see. Not to mention Ekpiteta and Anderson returning. Gutted for Robson but hopefully not too serious. We're finally getting some real options on the bench at just the right time.
I actually think the Oxford and Portsmouth results aren't necessarily a bad thing, because imo it will mean there will be no let up from us in these last two games, and we can get some momentum going. When we played Forest in the playoffs in 2010, I think part of their problem was they'd lost momentum precisely because they were comfortably in the playoffs and started pissing around with their team, losing along the way. We will need to play a strong side against Donny, and possibly only get to rest players against Bristol - but they're the worst team in the league and we might be able to rest players and still win to get another run going.
Either way, 74 points with two to play is way beyond my expectations after the first few games. I really hope fans can get to show their appreciation before the season is over.
As an aside, we now have the joint best defensive record in the league alongside Hull, as others have already said. 37 conceded in 44 games, with the third best on 41 conceded. That takes some doing considering how many different centre half combinations we've had this season, and massive credit must go to Ballard, Ekpiteta, Gretarsson, Thorniley, Husband and Turton who have all played there, for being able to slot in effortlessly when required. We do have some very adaptable defenders at the club, who have been absolutely key to our success this season.
It was good to see Yates get back on the scoresheet to give his confidence a boost at the right time, and the fact we were so comfortable without Kaikai and Ward was good to see. Not to mention Ekpiteta and Anderson returning. Gutted for Robson but hopefully not too serious. We're finally getting some real options on the bench at just the right time.
I actually think the Oxford and Portsmouth results aren't necessarily a bad thing, because imo it will mean there will be no let up from us in these last two games, and we can get some momentum going. When we played Forest in the playoffs in 2010, I think part of their problem was they'd lost momentum precisely because they were comfortably in the playoffs and started pissing around with their team, losing along the way. We will need to play a strong side against Donny, and possibly only get to rest players against Bristol - but they're the worst team in the league and we might be able to rest players and still win to get another run going.
Either way, 74 points with two to play is way beyond my expectations after the first few games. I really hope fans can get to show their appreciation before the season is over.
As an aside, we now have the joint best defensive record in the league alongside Hull, as others have already said. 37 conceded in 44 games, with the third best on 41 conceded. That takes some doing considering how many different centre half combinations we've had this season, and massive credit must go to Ballard, Ekpiteta, Gretarsson, Thorniley, Husband and Turton who have all played there, for being able to slot in effortlessly when required. We do have some very adaptable defenders at the club, who have been absolutely key to our success this season.