GasMacc1
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Post by GasMacc1 on Feb 26, 2016 13:39:38 GMT
Nine years ago, after 31 games, Rovers were in 10th place in League Two, on 43 points.
We were seventeen points off the third automatic promotion place.
And eight points off the play-off places, with a game in hand.
In the remaining fifteen games, we drew five and lost two, to finish on 72 points and in sixth place.
Three successive wins in the play-offs delivered promotion to League One.
This season, after 31 games, Rovers are in 7th place in League Two, on 50 points.
Eight points off the third automatic promotion place, with a game in hand.
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kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Feb 26, 2016 13:44:20 GMT
Nine years ago, after 31 games, Rovers were in 10th place in League Two, on 43 points. We were seventeen points off the third automatic promotion place. In the remaining fifteen games, we drew five and lost two, to finish on 72 points and in sixth place. Three successive wins in the play-offs delivered promotion to League One. This season, after 31 games, Rovers are in 7th place in League Two, on 50 points. Eight points off the third automatic promotion place, with a game in hand. I was thinking about that season only last night. As I remember it, we started to push on after the narrow defeat in the Johnstons paint trophy. I don't think many of us really believed that we had any chance of play off let alone promotion. I remember the game at the Millenium stadium and us being 2 down before I even managed to take my coat off and get properly seated. That team really did pull out the stops. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2016 22:22:48 GMT
The eight points with a game in hand is not a relevant comparison because the side that finishes third will be better and gain more points over the rest of the season than the side(s) we overhauled to reach the playoffs were that season.
Incidentally, I feel very sorry for the Stockport fans after what they've been through and sincerely hope to see them in the League again soon, but under Jim Gannon I disliked them intensely.
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Post by gasdean on Feb 26, 2016 23:53:40 GMT
The eight points with a game in hand is not a relevant comparison because the side that finishes third will be better and gain more points over the rest of the season than the side(s) we overhauled to reach the playoffs were that season. Incidentally, I feel very sorry for the Stockport fans after what they've been through and sincerely hope to see them in the League again soon, but under Jim Gannon I disliked them intensely. Jim Gannon took over as manager a few weeks ago, I guess we will see what he's really made of in the next few years. |
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Post by PessimistGas on Feb 27, 2016 11:59:40 GMT
That was 9 years ago??!!  ? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 12:11:44 GMT
stockport/halifax/grimsby/luton, we did well to get out and up first go
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irishrover
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Post by irishrover on Feb 27, 2016 12:31:23 GMT
The eight points with a game in hand is not a relevant comparison because the side that finishes third will be better and gain more points over the rest of the season than the side(s) we overhauled to reach the playoffs were that season. Incidentally, I feel very sorry for the Stockport fans after what they've been through and sincerely hope to see them in the League again soon, but under Jim Gannon I disliked them intensely. That's true - I am weirdly conflicted about Stockport. They are my local club, their fans are great and have been through hell. Edgeley Park is also a proper old school football ground and a great place to watch a game (although they should reintroduce terracing). Yet the Gannon thing still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth and I've never quite been able to embrace them fully. |
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