I've been busy & unable to do the blog since our home victory v Northampton two weeks ago however today marks the debut of a new item to the blog - Fans Eye View.
To kick us off is Rob Mathews, a fan of tomorrow's opposition Cheltenham Town. Here he answers a few questions for the blog.
Hi Rob thanks for taking part,
How long have you supported Cheltenham Town?
This year is my fourth year.
What has been your all time favourite match as a fan of Cheltenham Town?
Probably Lincoln away last season, we had to win to stay up and they were all but relegated if they lost, we ran out 2-0 winners, a great day that was.
What are your chances of promotion this season?
I'd say 50:50, depending if the manager uses our big squad or if we have our annual slip down the table next year, a lot of stronger teams than us this season gunning for promotion as well as us.
Mark Yates (Cheltenham Manager) has received a lot of criticism, is it justified? And, has he won any of them over this season?
Maybe last season it could of been justified, we went on a poor run and nearly got relegated, but he had a tight budget and it takes a few years for a manager work to really start showing. also, the fans were expecting promotion after such a good run upto christmas, and many couldnt face upto the fact that last year just wasnt our year. however, i think this year yatesy has won over alot of his critics due to the business in the summer & the results the side are currently acheiving.
Is their anyone in your squad Bradford City should be wary of ahead of the game?
Our two strikers, Darryl Duffy & Jamie Spencer (on loan from Huddersfield), both have scored 7 and 5 goals this season respectively also, our winger we signed from AFC Wimbledon in the summer, Kaid Mohammed, his pace is frightening and he can't get around anyone with ease. in the defence, our left back is on loan from Everton (Luke Garbutt) and he gets forward alot, our other full back, the Portugese lad signed from Bath City (Sido Jombati) is strong and agile although he doesnt look it! Marlon Pack and Russell Penn (central midfielders) are the toughest in the division and our goalkeeper Jack Butland is on loan from birmingham and is a regular in the england U21 squad. so basically most of our team.
Do you think Cheltenham like most sides will up their game for their trip to Bradford?
I think we always up our game for away games, but I imagine we will need to more than usual for tomorrows game, with the bradford fans who arrive in numbers on the players minds.
Have you been to Bradford before? If so, what memories do you have of Valley Parade?
Tomorrow will be my first trip to Bradford.
You've never finished higher than 17th in League One, where as Bradford have been in the Premier League in the past, do you think this makes Bradford City a bigger scalp than say a Swindon or Crawley?
Personally no. I think Bradford are now a mid table team, whereas Swindon & Crawley are gunning for promotion. However, being a big club its always nice to beat someone like Bradford, especially away from home.
What's the result going to be tomorrow?
I'd say a draw, 2-2.
Thanks for the interview Rob! Just one last question, how's the rest of Cheltenham Town season going to plan out?
Possibly a JPT final up ahead! And if we can use the squad properly, we will get promotion, if not I think we will finish mid table.
To kick us off is Rob Mathews, a fan of tomorrow's opposition Cheltenham Town. Here he answers a few questions for the blog.
Hi Rob thanks for taking part,
How long have you supported Cheltenham Town?
This year is my fourth year.
What has been your all time favourite match as a fan of Cheltenham Town?
Probably Lincoln away last season, we had to win to stay up and they were all but relegated if they lost, we ran out 2-0 winners, a great day that was.
What are your chances of promotion this season?
I'd say 50:50, depending if the manager uses our big squad or if we have our annual slip down the table next year, a lot of stronger teams than us this season gunning for promotion as well as us.
Mark Yates (Cheltenham Manager) has received a lot of criticism, is it justified? And, has he won any of them over this season?
Maybe last season it could of been justified, we went on a poor run and nearly got relegated, but he had a tight budget and it takes a few years for a manager work to really start showing. also, the fans were expecting promotion after such a good run upto christmas, and many couldnt face upto the fact that last year just wasnt our year. however, i think this year yatesy has won over alot of his critics due to the business in the summer & the results the side are currently acheiving.
Is their anyone in your squad Bradford City should be wary of ahead of the game?
Our two strikers, Darryl Duffy & Jamie Spencer (on loan from Huddersfield), both have scored 7 and 5 goals this season respectively also, our winger we signed from AFC Wimbledon in the summer, Kaid Mohammed, his pace is frightening and he can't get around anyone with ease. in the defence, our left back is on loan from Everton (Luke Garbutt) and he gets forward alot, our other full back, the Portugese lad signed from Bath City (Sido Jombati) is strong and agile although he doesnt look it! Marlon Pack and Russell Penn (central midfielders) are the toughest in the division and our goalkeeper Jack Butland is on loan from birmingham and is a regular in the england U21 squad. so basically most of our team.
Do you think Cheltenham like most sides will up their game for their trip to Bradford?
I think we always up our game for away games, but I imagine we will need to more than usual for tomorrows game, with the bradford fans who arrive in numbers on the players minds.
Have you been to Bradford before? If so, what memories do you have of Valley Parade?
Tomorrow will be my first trip to Bradford.
You've never finished higher than 17th in League One, where as Bradford have been in the Premier League in the past, do you think this makes Bradford City a bigger scalp than say a Swindon or Crawley?
Personally no. I think Bradford are now a mid table team, whereas Swindon & Crawley are gunning for promotion. However, being a big club its always nice to beat someone like Bradford, especially away from home.
What's the result going to be tomorrow?
I'd say a draw, 2-2.
Thanks for the interview Rob! Just one last question, how's the rest of Cheltenham Town season going to plan out?
Possibly a JPT final up ahead! And if we can use the squad properly, we will get promotion, if not I think we will finish mid table.
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