Personally I think some of the pressure will be off Huddersfield now they've broken the FL record, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if they play better than they have the last few weeks...
Which is why I'm predicting 17-0 to the Addicks!!!
It may be that the it was the aim of the record that got them through yesterday's game with a win even with 10 men, and that once the euphoria wears off, they may find it difficult to get so psyched up for the game on Monday week ... at least we can only hope so ;-)
Being serious it could potentially have a detrimental effect ... no doubt this record would have been in their minds for a few weeks and it would only be natural to think, great we've done it, and subconsciously go down a level or two for the next game.
For the record, I am really looking forward to this game. In a league that so far we have made look relatively easy, Huddersfield will provide us with our first Big Game of the season. Add to the fact that there isn't a derby to look forward to this season, and it's a night game, you just know the Valley is going to be rocking next Monday! Biggest attendance of the season so far. Come on you Reds.
according to that erudite programme "The Football League Show" they are now aiming for Arsenal's record which is so many games unbeaten in the Prem. If they are then they would rather draw than loose so good for us.
Muttley and North London Addick pointed out that Huddersfield have actually been beaten in the league competition - against Peterborough in the play offs. It must count as a league fixture or else they would be in the championships.
As Muttley states, the runs of unbeaten games is a great achievement (albeit x2 separate runs) but as NLA says you can't compare Huddersfield to the Arsenal unbeaten run in the premiership or Nottingham Forest's achievement on the squad they have.
I think Arsenal fans may also have something to say about the legitimacy of the record given the play off defeat.
The whole thing is stupid. They have beaten Forest's 'Football League' record of 42 games. Arsenal's 49 was in the 'Premiership'. Both those records were in the top flight, so Arsenal have already beaten the record anyway. Huddersfield have the best unbeaten record outside the top flight. Except they lost to Peterborough. 18 games unbeaten - only 31 to go.
Hudds are a good side who will think that Monday is their chance to haul us in. I do think that their unbeaten run might just work against them though. To lose the record and go eight points behind us all in one evening could really dent the season for them. I expect them to set up not to lose and hope they nick something. Will be knife edge stuff I reckon.
I have a feeling that they will be desperate to beat Arsenal's record and that will leave them desperately trying not to lose for another half dozen games before they go out and risk losing to win. This is assuming that we don't beat them on Monday, which I, actually, think is rather likely.
Coming up to London from Cornwall for this one, staying at Devonport House in Greenwich so just down the road. I'll buy me ticket on the day - or is the ticket office open on Sunday?
Despite all thats been said about records and playing for the draw: like us they NEED promotion this season. I think they'll look over their shoulder at Owls only 2 points behind and they'll give us a game to remember.
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Both teams are due a defeat.
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It may be that the it was the aim of the record that got them through yesterday's game with a win even with 10 men, and that once the euphoria wears off, they may find it difficult to get so psyched up for the game on Monday week ... at least we can only hope so ;-)
Being serious it could potentially have a detrimental effect ... no doubt this record would have been in their minds for a few weeks and it would only be natural to think, great we've done it, and subconsciously go down a level or two for the next game.
Muttley and North London Addick pointed out that Huddersfield have actually been beaten in the league competition - against Peterborough in the play offs. It must count as a league fixture or else they would be in the championships.
As Muttley states, the runs of unbeaten games is a great achievement (albeit x2 separate runs) but as NLA says you can't compare Huddersfield to the Arsenal unbeaten run in the premiership or Nottingham Forest's achievement on the squad they have.
I think Arsenal fans may also have something to say about the legitimacy of the record given the play off defeat.
Correction by Lancashire Lad - Morrisson only on 3 bookings. No booking at MK Dons away.
Coming up to London from Cornwall for this one, staying at Devonport House in Greenwich so just down the road. I'll buy me ticket on the day - or is the ticket office open on Sunday?
Despite all thats been said about records and playing for the draw: like us they NEED promotion this season. I think they'll look over their shoulder at Owls only 2 points behind and they'll give us a game to remember.