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hallamblue
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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:50 am
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by Bluemike » Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:15 am
A win today would be absolutely massive as I couldn't see Leeds closing a 13 point gap on us.
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by Charnwood » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:07 pm
Bluemike wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:15 am
A win today would be absolutely massive as I couldn't see Leeds closing a 13 point gap on us.
It’s not beyond us Mike and Leeds will definitely be the more nervy of the two teams having only taken one point from their last two games. If we could manage to score first that really would put the pressure on and keep the home crowd quiet.
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by Steve » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:13 pm
I'm sure Leeds will look at this as a must win today. 10 pts is a massive 4 game turn around, so yes even a draw will certainly keep Leeds at extra arms length away if we draw
If we win like Mike said 13pts is just totally unbelievable 5 games, that will just be mind blowing but not jumping ahead, even if we lose its still above most of us how far we come.. Come on Town, A good result could really be a further springboard in our season
Pressure is on Leeds today
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by marko69 » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:20 pm
Steve wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:13 pm
I'm sure Leeds will look at this as a must win today.
That is definitely my take on it. It is must win for Leeds. The gap opening to 13pts will not be favourable to them or their fans. Massive pressure will be on them for sure...., but --->> they are a decent side. Its a ropey one for ITFC today. Share of the spoils would be superb. Especially if Leeds do launch waves of attack.
Lets see Chappers thread the needle with a counter attack pass......
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by Andym » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:49 pm
Was hoping to watch on my phone in Malaga. But apparently I can’t watch on the Sky Sports app because we left the EU and I can’t buy a match pass on Town TV because Sky are showing it.
Hey Ho.
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by Bluemike » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:51 pm
One change from the Norwich game, Tuanzebe in for Woolfenden
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by marko69 » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:58 pm
Andym wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:49 pm
Was hoping to watch on my phone in Malaga. But apparently I can’t watch on the Sky Sports app because we left the EU and I can’t buy a match pass on Town TV because Sky are showing it.
Hey Ho.
That David Cameron b*stard
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by Andym » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:03 pm
marko69 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:58 pm
Andym wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:49 pm
Was hoping to watch on my phone in Malaga. But apparently I can’t watch on the Sky Sports app because we left the EU and I can’t buy a match pass on Town TV because Sky are showing it.
Hey Ho.
That David Cameron b*stard
And the fucktards who voted for it.
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by marko69 » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:08 pm
Marko69: Agreed AndyM
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by TODD66 » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:28 pm
Most nervous I have been watching this season.
I think not losing would be a great result. A win and it may actually shut a few of the skeptics from outside the club up!
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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:41 pm
As usual we’re getting f*ck all from the ref!!! Fouls b4 their corner and then … handball in the box!
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by TODD66 » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:41 pm
Wow
Yet another goal leading directly from a dodgy decision!!
COYB get this back.
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hallamblue
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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:49 pm
HOW is that not a Town corner ????
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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:51 pm
Last week we had a ref determined not to be viewed as a “ Homer”. This week are playing against a ref that definitely IS a “homer”….
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by Charnwood » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:52 pm
Andym wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:49 pm
Was hoping to watch on my phone in Malaga. But apparently I can’t watch on the Sky Sports app because we left the EU and I can’t buy a match pass on Town TV because Sky are showing it.
Hey Ho.
You can watch it on Town TV in Spain, I watch every game.
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by Cabanas Blue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:55 pm
Charnwood wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:52 pm
Andym wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:49 pm
Was hoping to watch on my phone in Malaga. But apparently I can’t watch on the Sky Sports app because we left the EU and I can’t buy a match pass on Town TV because Sky are showing it.
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You can watch it on Town TV in Spain, I watch every game.
No you can't Lizinspain (Maria) is watching on Sky.
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hallamblue
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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:57 pm
FFS an og …. Game over on 25 mins
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by Bluemike » Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:58 pm
Absolutely dross today, can't defend, created nothing going forward, outclassed
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by Charnwood » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:00 pm
Great strike from Chaplin hit the post, that could have been a gamechanger.

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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:02 pm
Bluemike wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:58 pm
Absolutely dross today, can't defend, created nothing going forward, outclassed
I’d say outmuscled…. Leeds haven’t had to work too hard for their goals …
Clarke looks all at sea in there today I’m afraid
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by Mauswara » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:03 pm
Wasn't hard to lipread Clarke's comments after that yellow card.
Neither lady luck nor the referee are with us right now.
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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:05 pm
Thing is at this level if game weve gif no one in that bench that can come in and change things .
And Leeds are catching us in their transition from defence to attack. Our midfield are nowhere to be seen at that crucial point, they just run straight through us.
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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:15 pm
Penalty???? You’re having a bloody laugh ref !!
Absolute fuvking JOKE of a ref .
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by Charnwood » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:16 pm
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by valleyroad » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:17 pm
hallamblue wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:15 pm
Penalty???? You’re having a bloody laugh ref !!
Absolute fuvking JOKE of a ref .
Think town are being outclassed today
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by Charnwood » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:17 pm
hallamblue wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:15 pm
Penalty???? You’re having a bloody laugh ref !!
Absolute fuvking JOKE of a ref .
I think we’d have expected it at the other end.
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by hallamblue » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:18 pm
Where’s the blooming midfield ????
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by Charnwood » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:19 pm
We’ll do well to keep this respectable today.
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by marko69 » Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:20 pm
Fkn disaster