Reaction to the win against Wycombe


By theimps.tk
April 18 2006

It was a day that could prove vital for the Imps playoff hopes as the Imps beat playoff rivals, Wycombe by a scoreline of 3-0. It was a far cry from the joke of a performance against Bury and not only does it give confidence, but it also moves the Imps back into the playoffs with just 3 games left.

Well we got the vital 4 points over the weekend but many would have thought that the results would have been the other way around but at the end of the day, who cares? It's amazing how a team can change from being utterly useless to looking like a side capable of promotion within just 48 hours. Even though we were on the back foot for several periods in the game, Wycombe never looked like they would score and I can't recall Marriott having to make a noteworthy save. On the other ahnd however, the Imps looked dangerous on every attack and all 3 goals, especially the final 2 were excellently taken.

On a great note, it's nice to see the defence doing their job properly for once, they have been the main reason we haven't won more matches but it was only a matter of time before we got our full strength defence back and without trying to sound disrespectful for those who covered the injured, the difference was immense and they easily snuffed out virtually any danger that Wycombe brought our way.

There were a lot of fantastic players today but 4 definatly stood out. Jeff Hughes is pure class and the way he easily skipped by Senda for the first goal is a great exampe of why he should be playing at a higher level. Scott Kerr has finally learnt how to hit the ball over the first defender and he was pivotal in the midfield and set up countless chances for the other players. Green obviously read what I said about him the other day as he put in a great performance and was unlucky not to score twice for the first time in his City career. Finally, we get to Jamie Forrester, what can I say, when this guy is on form, he is the different and let's hope we extend his loan deal.

The playoffs are definatly in our own hands now and with just 3 games to go, I feel that 6 points would virtually guarantee a 4th trip in a row to the end of season lottery but even 5 points could possibly be enough but one vital thing is that we don't lose otherwise the advantage we forged out today, could prove to be useless. Peterborough have a very hard time coming up with tough home games against Macclesfield and Wycombe being sandwiched by a trip to Orient and if they come out of those with more than 4 points, I'd be very surprised. Darlington are definatly the danger side as you would fancy them to get something out of their game against Bury and then they have games against Wycombe and Wrexham. However, the Imps could make that irrelevant because after this weekend's tough game against Orient, we have 2 winnable games against Shrewsbury (queue the inevitable invasion of idiots) and Rochdale.

"I was delighted with the performance and the win was no more than we deserved. I've been saying for a long while that I don't think we're not a million miles away and if we can get one or two back then in the last few games, we can push on. Delighted to be in the playoff positions. Paul Morgan and Gareth McAUley have came back in and we looked a bit more solid, Marvin Robinson plays up front and pkuts himself about and puts teams under pressure and Jamie Forrester has proved to be a quality finisher. But I don't want to pick anyone out though as it's a team game and we were all magnificent today."

"Jamie Forrester is a finisher and that's why I brought himt o the club in the first place to replace Simon Yeo. He's proven to be a clinical finisher. Sometimes you want him to do a bit more but he's in there to score goals and that's what he's doing. Whilst I'd like to keep Jamie, we don't know what will happen."

"I have no doubts that we'll get into the playoffs. In three games, we need a win and I keep thinking that when the next game comes, we'll do it. We are running out of time but the management staff are all confident and we're remaining positive. At the end of the day we have to instill the boys with more confidence than they have at the minute." 

"I thought we started well and played with confidence in the first half and at the start of the second, we did ok. But once Lincoln went in front, you could see the confidence go completely out of the side. Realistically I don't think we troubled their keeper today. You have to compete. When we had the run before Christmas, the one thing we did was compete for 90 minutes and maybe we're not doing that at the minute."

Steve Brown, Wycombe coach

"Sounds simple, win our home games and draw at Shrews and we are there, subject to goal difference! More likely will be a draw against both Orient and Shrewsbury which will mean a tense last game watching other results! I CAN'T WAIT! This is what football is all about, the tense, sleepless nights, no appetite finish to a season!" clan 81

"forrester was easily the best football brain out there today. god knows what the b rovers fans are saying - seeing their loan man keeping us above them.
it would be great to keep him." nlondonimp

"Hopefully this will put an end to the totally unecessary pessimism among the supporters. Keith has once again proved his critics wrong, and continues to demonstrate that he is an excellent manager at this level. A brilliant win - am I still classed as a 'clown' to think that we have a chance of promotion? Well done to the squad for proving doubters wrong and lets push forward and cement our place within the play-offs." jon_the_imp

"not havin a go but let be honest...today was a disgrace...the players dont seem to want a win..but we cant today say they were arguing amongst themselves..only because they were not speaking to each other...unlike the supporters..arguments all over the place..so we will probably get the blame....anyone know anymore about the big fight in the dressing rooms...seems mooney had senda by throat and it all kicked off....still always accrington stanley to visit"

 

"In the game that I watched (WWFC v Lincoln) we stank for 90 minutes. Had one shot of note, a speculative one from Russell Martin. The strikers were ineffective to say the least although Charlie held up the ball well at times it was a pointless exercise as no one was capable of picking up the ball from him. Easter was so slow that at one point an old boy heading for a half time Bovril overtook as he chased after a through ball. His desire for a salty beverage was therefore greater than Easter's for the team. Finally, if we rely on penalty shouts to go our way then that sums up our attitude.
Lincoln wanted it, we didn't." "The Andy Graham Fan Club" 

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