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 Post subject: Worthing Predictions
PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2026 2:08 pm 
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Can Pools beat the mighty Worthing and save Clark's job? I mean....Worthing FFS!

I have a feeling a scruffy 1-0 win will occur but I cant say I am confident.


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Then back to normal.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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2-1 win with 11 men, 1-2 loss with 9 or 10 men.

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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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More like Worthless Predictions….depends who turns up…..?

Do we finally get the team we anticipated back at the seasons start…?…3-1

or…

The lethargic foots soldiers of General Clark, master tactician….?…..0-1

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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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I think if we get the early goal we will win but I still don’t think it will be the attacking high press football Clark promised
Anything less than a win then it’s PUFO Clark


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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hpoolsown1 wrote:
I think if we get the early goal we will win but I still don’t think it will be the attacking high press football Clark promised
Anything less than a win then it’s PUFO Clark


Clark seems to think you can press with 1 or 2 players. These days a real press comes from all the attacking and midfield players acting together. We've been pressed off the park by the likes of Kidderminster and Eastleigh. Popov charging about on his own isn't a press!

Worthing are on the up and keep signing new players for transfer fees. We might never have heard of them but we should be used to that by now in the NL. I'm 'hoping' for a 1-1 draw.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Carnt see anything other than a defeat.

Pools 1 Worthing 3


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Usual Pools nil, Worthing 1, Clark to say we played really good football and we were unlucky. He won't lie down and cry like a baby, no but the fucking fans might you numpty.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Another 0-1 defeat same old shit.

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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Having looked at the goals for and against columns, it seems like Worthing like to attack so likely they could score more than once. They dont defend very well so even our lot should score. Could easily end up 2-3.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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I think we’ll scrape a win today and save Clarks job.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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got beyond caring now with this team and manager. just for fun i,ll go 2 nil pools win and the play off talk starting up as we have turned a corner.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Depends on how much the players want Clark to keep his job.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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The reaction from the players will tell us alot. G oing for a drab draw


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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a lot might depend on the amount of confidence the players have still got. its hard to imagine they are looking forward to coming out on the pitch today knowing how the feelings are. even out goal on wednesday showed a lack of confidence when players looked happier to pass rather than having a shot on goal.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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I doubt Worthing have the same number of paid non playing staff as Poools, I would think the majority would be paid not voluntary,
First Team Head Coach: Lee Clark
Assistant First Team Head Coach: Adam Clayton
First Team Coach: Gary Liddle
Goalkeeping Coach: Adam Smith
Head of Analysis: Sam Clifton
Head of Performance: Danny Nye
Club Physio: Danny O’Connor
Assistant Physio: Sukhraj Dhillon
First Team Kit Manager: Martyn Brown
Academy Manager: Alex Cross
Women’s Coaches: Andy Stuart
Women’s Secretary: Dawn Stuart

Commercial and Operations Director: Rose Stoker
Club Secretary: Tom Crawford
Head of Recruitment: Chris Beech
Media Officer:
Safety Officer: Carl Broughton
Retail and Ticket Office Manager: Sarah Rowntree
Ticket Office Supervisor: Dawn Stuart
Financial Accountant: Lesley-Ann Ingledew
Commercial Operations Executive: Henry Wright
Head Groundsman: Dave Brown
Bar Manager: Katie Armstrong
Catering Manager: Julie Keen
Disability and Supporter Liaison Officer: Sarah Rowntree


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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2 poor teams.
No creation.
Probably need a defensive blunder for a goal.

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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Or a sending off.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Comedy defending twice.
Pathetic from Gibson who is pure shit allowing the cross then the forward getting in between 2 defenders.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Worthing take the lead. Its happening. Worthing FFS! If they can get a couple more, Clark's fate is sealed I reckon.


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Ozzy Saltburn wrote:
Or a sending off.


Or a Worthing goal !


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Penman on for Gibson


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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That’s why York released Gibson and John not good enough I’m afraid


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Gibson came from Harrogate but I take your point. Harrogate got relegated.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Yeah my mistake apologise


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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No need, mate. :)


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Another shit show . Clarke 45 mins to cksim his p45. There is no improvement and injuries piling up. For me its another relegation battle and long season


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Usual load of shite, getting totally out played by bloody Worthing for Christ's sake.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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hpoolsown1 wrote:
That’s why York released Gibson and John not good enough I’m afraid


John brilliant on loan.
Signs proper then turns shit.

You can say the same about plenty of other signings who are previously good.

Still won't rule out a paper over the cracks win though :lol:


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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i am having trouble keeping awake. seen more action and creativity from a one legged ballet dancer.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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frankie1951 wrote:
Usual load of shite, getting totally out played by bloody Worthing for Christ's sake.

Worthing have been the better team.
Yet another soul destroying performance by pools


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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This could be like York 23 24 season at the start of the season they had high hopes and avoided relegation on the last day of the season


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hpoolsown1 wrote:
This could be like York 23 24 season at the start of the season they had high hopes and avoided relegation on the last day of the season


Taxi for Clarke !


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jamie1952 wrote:
hpoolsown1 wrote:
This could be like York 23 24 season at the start of the season they had high hopes and avoided relegation on the last day of the season


Taxi for Clarke !


Plane for Smithy to get this side of the pond and stop his employees taking the piss out of us fans.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Anyone at the game or watching on DAZN. Are the fans chanting: "Sacked in the morning. You're getting sacked in the morning" ? Interested to know.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Yeah they are we live in hope


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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hpoolsown1 wrote:
Yeah they are we live in hope


Thanks for the reply. :)


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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A third for Worthing. Gives me no pleasure but I said above that Worthing score plenty. Surely that third goal is the stamp on Clark's P45.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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I fucking give up with this shower the manager just goes straight down the tunnel he must go now


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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That current league table ain't looking good.
I reckon we in a relegation battle.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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poolie wrote:
Carnt see anything other than a defeat.

Pools 1 Worthing 3


Good prediction poolie!

The situation is dire. Where will the points come from to avoid relegation?
It has been mentioned on previous occations but our club have a track record of turning decent players into poor performers.
I believe that a new manager will need to get shot of all the existing coaches and bring in his own men if we are to create the performances that the fans crave.

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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Looking forward to post match interview. He can't blame everything on a sending off. No doubt he'll talk about puffing up his chest and fronting it up. He is making Feath's tenure look good.


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Cursed we need Barry Fry pee on all corner flags to rid of this dam curse


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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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Before the Kiddie game I said I wouldn't be surprised if the next three games were fruitless and so it has turned out. If Clark is still in situ at Xmas We'll be lucky to have twenty points.
Surely we can't, can we???

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 Post subject: Re: Worthing Predictions
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kevin pooles gloves wrote:
That current league table ain't looking good.
I reckon we in a relegation battle.


Every chance it’ll look worse at 5 o’clock today.

Normally 10 games gives a good indication of how the season’s going to pan out.
It’s looking pretty grim after 9 games


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