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Next match Next two matches
Saturday 16 February v Bath Rugby at The Recreation Ground, 3.00pm
Saturday 23 February v Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, 2.30pm
Last result: Northampton Saints 59-33 Newcastle Falcons
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Not sure of the stats on this but have a feeling from recent seasons that this weekend’s opponents have proven tricky for us. Here’s hoping that Sunday is the day we find a way of upsetting the form book.
After all, we’ve got to beat them one day.... haven’t we?
COF
After all, we’ve got to beat them one day.... haven’t we?
COF
Not entirely sure you can call the best team in the league by a long way , a bogey team lol.
It will however be an interesting game as our defence has been excellent. No one expects us to win so therefore we can’t loose when it comes to expectations and therefore anything out of the games is a bonus.
C’mon falcons!!!
It will however be an interesting game as our defence has been excellent. No one expects us to win so therefore we can’t loose when it comes to expectations and therefore anything out of the games is a bonus.
C’mon falcons!!!
Even when Exeter were only a mid-table outfit the Falcons always struggled against them. Don't think we've ever beaten them in the Premiership. They may rest a few players for the Montpellier game, but will still be very tough opposition.
29-24 when the Falcons ended their 20 game losing streak by beating Exeter. That was one hell of monkey the team got off its back and on reflection the beginning of the turn around that got them to the position they are today. Way back in 2014 and it has been one long journey. Great game and great memories, even if I did break a tooth on my celebratory takeaway on the way home.
Noah Cato with the winning try too. I had completely forgotten about him.
Just look at Exeter's record, they are the best team in England. Even with our improved defence and winning streak, I can't see us winning and would take a LBP right now.
That’s why I posted as I couldn’t recall us getting anything much from them in recent seasons. They were very impressive against Tigers at the weekend but .... we’ll beat them one day - why not Sunday?
We need to keep hold of the ball if we can so they can't keep wearing players down putting big runners up to tackle. Also whoever the ref is I hope he keeps an eye on the their exocets at rucks and tackling people nowhere near rucks - Mr, Maxwell-Keys showed no interest in reffing this aspect of the game when they played Tigers
According to Premiership rugby we have played Exeter Chiefs 13 times in the Premiership only winning the once as mentioned above.
I would certainly say that YES they are our bogey team!!
I would certainly say that YES they are our bogey team!!
Exeter has the best defensive record in the Premiership conceding fewer points than anybody else. By contrast, in attack only London Irish has scored fewer points than the Falcons. So statistically, it looks like we'll have real problems outscoring the Chiefs.
The beauty of sport means things don't always work that way and we have the talent to cause an upset. Come on you Falcons!
The beauty of sport means things don't always work that way and we have the talent to cause an upset. Come on you Falcons!
Quote:So Northampton have scored more points than us? I'm not big on statistics but it would be interesting to have a good look.Cantabrian
Exeter has the best defensive record in the Premiership conceding fewer points than anybody else. By contrast, in attack only London Irish has scored fewer points than the Falcons. So statistically, it looks like we'll have real problems outscoring the Chiefs.
The beauty of sport means things don't always work that way and we have the talent to cause an upset. Come on you Falcons!
The saints have scored 275 to our 226. Mind you, only Exeter, Sarries and Sale have a better defensive record than us.
Bookies don't have it clear cut.
B365 only have us at 2/1 for a win with Ex at 5/2
It's not a foregone conclusion with the money men as of today - taken seriously for a change
B365 only have us at 2/1 for a win with Ex at 5/2
It's not a foregone conclusion with the money men as of today - taken seriously for a change
They can't be the odds? One team (definitely Exeter) would be odds on favourite as the odds for a draw are massive.
Yep 2/5 but only give us 6 points on the handicap.
The bookies odds don’t mean a thing in terms of prospects. They are just a reflection of the money laid on them and thus their indebtedness.
It’s not about how they see the result it’s about how they will pay out based on the money placed
It’s not about how they see the result it’s about how they will pay out based on the money placed
Apologies I meant 2/5 as highlighted
They are ultimately an indication of money bet, but they are starting odds
Very different to other matches and indeed this one last year - you could get decent odds for the falcons then
They are ultimately an indication of money bet, but they are starting odds
Very different to other matches and indeed this one last year - you could get decent odds for the falcons then
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