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Reply | Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon
at 09:33 22 Feb 2025
Pinot I agree this a big test today.
Our run is a difficult one but confidence levels will be high at present.
Anderson is a firm favourite of the Cowleys and all I ask is that Gordon and Thorn get good game time minutes as part of the player rotation.
He won't play two strikers today but sooner or later Samson's return will force his hand.
Tovide and Taylor or Simpson and then try the youngsters. Plenty of options.
The number of drawn games is the difference between top seven and top three in the league.
Just turning four draws into wins and we would be right in the mix.
Today is all about stamping our authority on the game and taking the initiative.
One thing is sure it should be an exciting match.
Weather at home today is dry and bright, gentle rain is forecast in Colchester.
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Thread | Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon
at 15:53 21 Feb 2025
AFC Wimbledon are in Town this Saturday and this will provide another opportunity for the U’s to defeat a top seven team.
Walsall 31 63
Wimbledon 31 56
Doncaster 32 55
Notts County 31 54
Bradford 31 54
PV 30 52
Crewe 32 49
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Salford 31 48
Grimsby 31 48
Chesterfield 30 42
COL U 31 42
Colchester weather on Saturday will be 12 degrees Celsius, breezy and 77% precipitation. None of which is good news for the surface of the pitch.
At home it will be dry and 10 degrees but breezy.
15 games to play and we are probably looking at 30 more points to secure a top seven position. 10 more victories or equivalent will garner 72 points which should be enough.
Wimbledon H
MK Dons A
Chesterfield H
Cheltenham A
PV H
Fleetwood H
Bradford A
Grimsby H
Gillingham A
Notts Co H
Newport A
Crewe H
Doncaster A
Salford A
Barrow H
Johnny Jackson brings his Dons to the JCS having already lost in the Vertu Motors trophy after defeating us 4-2 on the opening game of the season.
It will be like an old boys reunion with Owen Goodman, Riley Harbottle, John Joe O’Toole and Alastair Smith in the Wimbledon ranks. They will also have about 1200 supporters to swell a likely 6,000 crowd.
Two tough games on the road elicited two draws but we should have had more at both Carlisle and at Notts County.
DC needs to show more adventure in his line ups. I agree with the first 7 players. Macey, Egbo, Kells, Flanagan, Iandolo and McDonnell and Bishop.
I also agree with Payne and Edwards but whilst DC loves Anderson I would like to see Thorn or Gordon. In fairness Thorn is probably injured and Samson Tovide is still two weeks away from a welcome return.
Then we have the thorny issue (no pun intended) of Simpson and Taylor. Simpson started against Notts County and should have scored twice in the first half but fluffed his lines he then scored the equaliser by being in the right place at the right time. He certainly worked hard and just when I thought DC would keep him on when Taylor arrived he was withdrawn.
Whether DC likes it or not when Samson is fit he must play two up top. Whether that is Taylor and Tovide or Simpson and Tovide or Taylor remains to be seen.
Of course, we may have Anthony Scully available and Kyreece Lisbie or Ken Aboh all of whom should be considered.
So, DC will likely start with:
Macey
Egbo Kells Flanagan Iandolo
McDonnell Bishop
Anderson Payne Edwards
Simpson
Subs;
Smith, KVY, Aboh, Read, Gordon, Tucker, Taylor
We owe Wimbledon after the opening day and I expect to see a 3-1 home victory with Taylor on the scoresheet and possibly Simpson and Jack Payne (long overdue free kick).
Enjoy the game. A decent crowd and three more home points.
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Reply | Magpies undone by super U's at Meadow Lane this evening
at 19:55 19 Feb 2025
Gerry we are now very difficult to beat.
We must now start to make the JCS a fortress starting with Wimbledon on Saturday.
I've been to 6 live games this season and each one has been a draw!
I have then watched several games on Sky Sports + which have been a variety of results.
Play offs here we come
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Reply | Magpies undone by super U's at Meadow Lane this evening
at 22:51 18 Feb 2025
Colchester are becoming very difficult to beat and that is why we must be favourites for a top seven berth.
The home matches coming up will confirm our top seven place starting with the Wombles.
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I am still unsure about Simpson and would like to see the youngsters given their chances.
Still if DC is brave enough to play two up top who knows what might happen. |
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