Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins - RedPassion.co.uk

Prodigal Dragon · 19th February 2018, 16.38:01

DK, in his post match comments, emphasised we are now at the business-end of the season, and our run of draws is not helping our push for promotion. It's vital this improvement starts at Solihull Moors tomorrow, and continues for most of our remaining games - especially the 6-pointers against our promotion rivals. It's a tall ask but winners win games; also-rans stutter from game to game.

I am confident we have what it takes provided we start with a stronger XI and stop making silly mistakes. Lady Luck will always play a massive part, no more so than in the crucial Tranmere v Macclesfield clash. Appreciate we can only do what we can do; but if we can somehow get our act together for these remaining 12 games, we might not need too much help from the others, as I am sure they will all drop points during this gruelling run in.

In conclusion, whilst form and the stats may suggest we'll stutter into the POs, our past results are now irrelevant because we cannot change them. However, we can aim to win these remaining games and see how things pan out. Fingers crossed, eh!

davewilli · 19th February 2018, 16.55:56

I think there are still too many games to play to worry too much about our rivals, but it is now or never and agree we need to go on a winning run of games to stay in the race for the title. There will be twist & turns amongst the front runners, but as there are so many in the chasing pack, law of averages suggests at least 1 or 2 teams will go a great run over the last dozen games, fingers crossed we can now kick on.

Hometown Unicorn · 19th February 2018, 17.00:29

We need to learn to hold onto our leads. Out of 8 games in 2018, we've drawn 5. We had the lead in 4 of those, so we've thrown 8 points away from winning positions. So frustrating.

Off Flint · 19th February 2018, 17.33:06

It's trying to hold on for a win which is costing us points.
We should be looking to finish teams of instead of inviting pressure.

Hometown Unicorn · 19th February 2018, 17.39:01

8 points lost from winning positions in 2018 from 8 matches compared to 7 points lost in 2017 from 26 matches. What's gone wrong there?

Tom wafc · 19th February 2018, 17.42:54

We need to stop conceding from set pieces. The last 5 goals have all started from set pieces, its either been someone losing their man or not reacting to the 2nd ball quick enough and it has cost us 8 points. We've been solid defensively all season but ever since the Tranmere game we are all over the shop defending corners and free kicks. Also when we score the first goal we need to continue the pressure and kill teams off instead of the team sitting back in their own half inviting pressure.

Hampshire Red · 19th February 2018, 18.10:02

To be fair on saturday we did not sit back after scoring and had another couple of half decent chances. We tried to play the game in their half. However in the second half we started giving away too many free kicks in midfield which cost us a goal early on and until the last 5 minutes a lot of momentum.

LlayDragon · 19th February 2018, 18.14:28

Performing for 90 minutes would be a start.

draig arian · 19th February 2018, 18.23:46

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Originally Posted by owain94

8 points lost from winning positions in 2018 from 8 matches compared to 7 points lost in 2017 from 26 matches. What's gone wrong there?

Have we been sussed out I wonder? .

19th February 2018, 16.38:01	#1-0 (permalink)
Prodigal Dragon Printing My Own Banknotes (info 1 & 2) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale/Wrexham Lager Stand Centre Section Real Name: Kevin Wynn Twitter: @	Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins DK, in his post match comments, emphasised we are now at the business-end of the season, and our run of draws is not helping our push for promotion. It's vital this improvement starts at Solihull Moors tomorrow, and continues for most of our remaining games - especially the 6-pointers against our promotion rivals. It's a tall ask but winners win games; also-rans stutter from game to game. I am confident we have what it takes provided we start with a stronger XI and stop making silly mistakes. Lady Luck will always play a massive part, no more so than in the crucial Tranmere v Macclesfield clash. Appreciate we can only do what we can do; but if we can somehow get our act together for these remaining 12 games, we might not need too much help from the others, as I am sure they will all drop points during this gruelling run in. In conclusion, whilst form and the stats may suggest we'll stutter into the POs, our past results are now irrelevant because we cannot change them. However, we can aim to win these remaining games and see how things pan out. Fingers crossed, eh! __________________ UP THE TOWN! Those are my principles, and if you don't like them.... well, I have others. GROUCHO MARX

19th February 2018, 16.55:56	#2-0 (permalink)
davewilli Taking coaching badges (info) Joined: May 2011 Racecourse Spot: mold road Real Name: dave williams Twitter: @	Re: Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins I think there are still too many games to play to worry too much about our rivals, but it is now or never and agree we need to go on a winning run of games to stay in the race for the title. There will be twist & turns amongst the front runners, but as there are so many in the chasing pack, law of averages suggests at least 1 or 2 teams will go a great run over the last dozen games, fingers crossed we can now kick on.

19th February 2018, 17.00:29	#3-0 (permalink)
Hometown Unicorn Tipped As Manager Joined: Aug 2010 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Ronald McDonald Twitter: @	Re: Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins We need to learn to hold onto our leads. Out of 8 games in 2018, we've drawn 5. We had the lead in 4 of those, so we've thrown 8 points away from winning positions. So frustrating.

19th February 2018, 17.33:06	#4-0 (permalink)
Off Flint Squad Player Joined: Jan 2011 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: PAUL Twitter: @	Re: Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins It's trying to hold on for a win which is costing us points. We should be looking to finish teams of instead of inviting pressure.

19th February 2018, 17.39:01	#5-0 (permalink)
Hometown Unicorn Tipped As Manager Joined: Aug 2010 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Ronald McDonald Twitter: @	Re: Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins 8 points lost from winning positions in 2018 from 8 matches compared to 7 points lost in 2017 from 26 matches. What's gone wrong there?

19th February 2018, 17.42:54	#6-0 (permalink)
Tom wafc Club Captain Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins We need to stop conceding from set pieces. The last 5 goals have all started from set pieces, its either been someone losing their man or not reacting to the 2nd ball quick enough and it has cost us 8 points. We've been solid defensively all season but ever since the Tranmere game we are all over the shop defending corners and free kicks. Also when we score the first goal we need to continue the pressure and kill teams off instead of the team sitting back in their own half inviting pressure.

19th February 2018, 18.10:02	#7-0 (permalink)
Hampshire Red Club Captain Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins To be fair on saturday we did not sit back after scoring and had another couple of half decent chances. We tried to play the game in their half. However in the second half we started giving away too many free kicks in midfield which cost us a goal early on and until the last 5 minutes a lot of momentum.

19th February 2018, 18.14:28	#8-0 (permalink)
LlayDragon retired & running a pub (info) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Converting Meaningless Draws into Wins Performing for 90 minutes would be a start. __________________ All hail the mad banana!