[Westbars Spireite]

Looking at previous tables, it's fair to assume that 75 points will almost certainly be enough for at least 7th place. It could well be fewer points as it usually is.

From this point, that would require 33 points from 17 games. A record of 10 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats or a variation of that.

The remaining fixtures are; (8 at home, 9 away).

A Walsall [1]
A Swindon [14]
H Crewe [5]
A Colchester [13]
H Newport [17]
A Salford [8]
A Notts County [3]
H Harrogate [20]
A Barrow [19]
H Carlisle [24]
A Tranmere [22]
H Gillingham [18]
H Fleetwood [15]
A AFC Wimbledon [4]
H Bradford [7]
H Morecambe [23]
A Accington [21]

Apart from Crewe and Bradford, all the home games are against sides currently struggling and we have to go away to 3 of the current top 4.

We should, fingers crossed, be at least going to Accrington with a chance of the play-offs.

[stainlessstephen]

Like last night which I'm sure caught most off guard - one thing is guaranteed - which is to expect the unexpected.

[Westbars Spireite]

6 of the home games look very winnable, but of course it's not that simple.

[Sammy Spireite]

Westbars Spireite, on 07 February 2025 - 04:18 PM, said:

6 of the home games look very winnable, but of course it's not that simple.

We?re much bettter against team who come and try to play football.

Teams stugflingnear the bottom generally are fighting for every point and thus will come and park the bus.

Unless we can get an early goal to give us something to build on and invite them out a bit we might find it harder to break teams down more then b

[Westbars Spireite]

Sammy Spireite, on 07 February 2025 - 05:03 PM, said:

We?re much bettter against team who come and try to play football.

Teams stugflingnear the bottom generally are fighting for every point and thus will come and park the bus.

Unless we can get an early goal to give us something to build on and invite them out a bit we might find it harder to break teams down more then b

That's true. I hope we've learned from that and will be moving the ball more quickly and utilising our new wingers' more direct wide play.

[CFC91]

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[prolurker]

the old '2 points a game' target back in play then

[gordon_brittas]

Knowing Chesterfield this season we?re capable of thumping Bradford and Notts County 4-0 a piece and then losing at home to Harrogate and Newport.

[Search & Destroy]

I suppose after the next 7 games of which 5 are away we will a good idea

10-12 points should see us there or thereabouts

[HoneyTrippa]

6 games tonight and no matter what happens we will still be in 10th place. Ready to make a play off charge !!!

This post has been edited by HoneyTrippa: 11 February 2025 - 11:41 AM

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

Westbars Spireite, on 07 February 2025 - 01:00 PM, said:

Looking at previous tables, it's fair to assume that 75 points will almost certainly be enough for at least 7th place. It could well be fewer points as it usually is.

From this point, that would require 33 points from 17 games. A record of 10 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats or a variation of that.

The remaining fixtures are; (8 at home, 9 away).

A Walsall [1]
A Swindon [14]
H Crewe [5]
A Colchester [13]
H Newport [17]
A Salford [8]
A Notts County [3]
H Harrogate [20]
A Barrow [19]
H Carlisle [24]
A Tranmere [22]
H Gillingham [18]
H Fleetwood [15]
A AFC Wimbledon [4]
H Bradford [7]
H Morecambe [23]
A Accington [21]

Apart from Crewe and Bradford, all the home games are against sides currently struggling and we have to go away to 3 of the current top 4.

We should, fingers crossed, be at least going to Accrington with a chance of the play-offs.

Our next 3 away games will give a good indication of where we are likely to finish. Both Swindon and Colchester are hitting a patch of form.

[dim view]

HoneyTrippa, on 11 February 2025 - 11:40 AM, said:

6 games tonight .....

..... and Markanday facing the Stags, with Bert Bowery trying to mark him.

[warfey is a spireite]

I played with Bert bowery at Ilkeston town doubt it's him that was 43 years ago

Gillingham scored a belter to equaliser at Walsall currently 1-1

[azul]

warfey is a spireite, on 11 February 2025 - 09:15 PM, said:

I played with Bert bowery at Ilkeston town doubt it's him that was 43 years ago

Gillingham scored a belter to equaliser at Walsall currently 1-1

Blimey did you play with Berk Bowery at that Ilson trial all those years ago - why didn't you mention it?

This post has been edited by azul: 11 February 2025 - 09:18 PM

[Westbars Spireite]

It's starting to look like places 6/7 are the ones up for grabs. Bradford and AFC Wimbledon look nailed on for a higher finish.

This post has been edited by Westbars Spireite: 11 February 2025 - 09:25 PM

[warfey is a spireite]

azul, on 11 February 2025 - 09:18 PM, said:

Blimey did you play with Berk Bowery at that Ilson trial all those years ago - why didn't you mention it?

I wouldn't have smart bottom if the previous poster had not put his name ,

We will bear Walsall just watched second half gills all over them ,Walsall defence shaky ,right side looks alot of space for an attacking winger ,,,yes they've not won since that stoke kid went back .

[FORZA AZZURRI]

warfey is a spireite, on 11 February 2025 - 09:42 PM, said:

I wouldn't have smart bottom if the previous poster had not put his name ,

We will bear Walsall just watched second half gills all over them ,Walsall defence shaky ,right side looks alot of space for an attacking winger ,,,yes they've not won since that stoke kid went back .

I watched it
Very poor
Famous last words but if we play anything like will win Saturday.

[azul]

Westbars Spireite, on 11 February 2025 - 09:25 PM, said:

It's starting to look like places 6/7 are the ones up for grabs. Bradford and AFC Wimbledon look nailed on for a higher finish.

Mind you, teams seem to get on a run for no good reason and then suddenly lose it for no good reason. Crewe and Salford a good example

[Westbars Spireite]

Saturday will be a good test. Half wished they'd won tonight to get back on track but perhaps after another game without a win the nerves will be creeping in for Walsall.

[Benno Spire]

Westbars Spireite, on 11 February 2025 - 09:25 PM, said:

It's starting to look like places 6/7 are the ones up for grabs. Bradford and AFC Wimbledon look nailed on for a higher finish.

Given our injury problems I would snatch your hand off for 7th now and will fancy our chances against any team in the play offs and would be nice to beat County at Wembley