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[quote=DerekDawkinsJnr post_id=291855 time=1745139069 user_id=24683]
Can't help but think of the capitulation at Chelmsford at the end of February. I know all the teams at the top probably had a similar experience, but those two late goals cost us dearly. A draw would at least have made us top now. That's against a team who were destined for mid table even back in February.

I suppose my point here is that slip ups happen, and could well happen next weekend........ it ain't over till it's over....
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You could say the same for Chesham, however that’s football and we’ve won a lot of games late too.

It would be just like us to hammer Weymouth then go to Hemel and lose on the final day but having never predicted a loss for us before the last few games (reverse psychology) I'm going to continue doing so in hope that it works. To come out Champions now would just seal a magical transformation at the club. Fingers crossed!!

Can't help but think of the capitulation at Chelmsford at the end of February. I know all the teams at the top probably had a similar experience, but those two late goals cost us dearly. A draw would at least have made us top now. That's against a team who were destined for mid table even back in February.

I suppose my point here is that slip ups happen, and could well happen next weekend........ it ain't over till it's over....

Two wins guarantee us at least a home semi final and maybe home final but is that an advantage ? You would think so with a big crowd behind us but our away form seems better lately, maybe more tense and pressure on us at home.
Didn't do last seasons home semi finalists much good,
The 5th and 6th teams got promoted Braintree and Boston
Despite that I'd rather be at home and have one less game !

[quote=standupsitdown post_id=291836 time=1745092462 user_id=19272]
I know no one seems to be able to hold on to top place but Worthing & Truro have their difficult games on Monday so I think whoever is top on Monday evening will win the league.
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I think that's a very fair shout.

Possible exceptions for Worthing and Eastbourne though if the play-off and relegation issues for Weston and Enfield respectively haven't been resolved on Monday too.

It'd be a pretty unique set of results on Monday for 'Boro to be top, but not entirely impossible (Worthing v Dorking draw, Truro and yourselves to not win). But having seen 'Boro at home just yesterday I'd fancy Weston to get at least a draw there if they haven't lost out on 7th place already.

As for us, the challenge Enfield pose on the last day entirely depends on Monday too. Secure safety and for them it's one last chilled run out before they hit the beach. Still need something though and their very good form of late won't be easy to beat at all.

We'll certainly have a very good idea who the Champions are likely to be in less than 42 hours time. But even then, it'd be entirely in keeping with this fascinatingly random at times season if things, even then, go Pete Tong for someone.

It's less about form now than big game experience and nouse. It's so tight that defeats now are almost fatal, these last three games are pretty much a play-off competition... QF Friday, SF Monday, Final Saturday.

I know no one seems to be able to hold on to top place but Worthing & Truro have their difficult games on Monday so I think whoever is top on Monday evening will win the league.

Well you could not make this up.

With just 2 games to go it is so tight made more difficult to estimate by Worthing v Dorking and WSM v Truro on Monday. If both games are drawn we would be Top on Monday night if we beat Weymouth.

It would then go to the final game. Torquay and Worthing both away and the other 3 at Home.

Our goal difference with Truro is Truro 28 and Torquay 25. We are due a big home win lets hope it is on Monday v Weymouth already relegated.

I think we can be Champions if we win both games. Hemel Hempstead are in good form only 1 loss in last 5 games.Exactly one week to go as we approach 5pm today. COYY

If we’re at home for our play offs game(s), I assume we’ll have to offer the whole away terrace to visiting supporters?

Not overly confident any of the teams in the play off could fill it? Maidstone maybe?

Oh for sure, we're well capable of biffing it up from here, it's only one point and we screwed up already with four of the blighters.

But had Truro gone 100% all the way home that's the automatic promotion door shut to all of us.

You've pushed the door ajar though, so even if you don't want the thanks... thank you 👌🏻

[quote=Gull1899 post_id=291782 time=1744992812 user_id=24754]
Not sure why you’re thanking us as that title is in reach now for us, as you have a very hard game Monday.

Thank you for not winning today ;)
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This, for sure. Not worried about Worthing they will bottle it like they did last year and no doubt will bottle the playoffs. Think Truro may just do it but we will come mightily close.

Not sure why you’re thanking us as that title is in reach now for us, as you have a very hard game Monday.

Thank you for not winning today ;)

Thank you Gulls 🙏

Looking at Maidstones final fixtures I fully expect them to finish in the playoffs over Weston-super-Mare.

Home games in the playoffs are vital. I wouldn't mind playing Worthing in their dump of a ground but we would be in for a tough game against any of the other teams in the playoffs away from home.

Let's see how today goes and go from there, a win today and a draw between Eastbourne & Worthing would be massive. At the other end of the table, a win for St Albans wouldnt be too shabby either.

[quote=standupsitdown post_id=291686 time=1744874261 user_id=19272]
Oh yes of course. So no trip to Maidstone. Don't want to go to Worthing either though - another small allocation and poor view.
Finishing second is a huge advantage - as it should be.
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Can't argue with that. If you were to come back to Woodside though, and if you took your full 600 allocation, you would have half the new North Stand, which is elevated. That's what Dorking have got on Monday.

[quote=Keithsson post_id=291683 time=1744827403 user_id=24940]
You wouldn't. They're not going to make up six points on you in three games. As the higher placed club the only way you'd play them is to host them. Surely we'd far rather play a team in iffy form slipping down than one in rip-roaring form on the up.
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Oh yes of course. So no trip to Maidstone. Don't want to go to Worthing either though - another small allocation and poor view.
Finishing second is a huge advantage - as it should be.