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Post by Marc on Mar 18, 2021 9:54:32 GMT
If we exclude goal difference (where we are now well placed) Wycombe need to win 8 of their last 9 to overtake us Wednesday have to win 7 of their last ten to overtake us Then there are 10 other teams lower than us who would all have to overtake us including Rotherham who are struggling to play all their games with first team players. Looks like our 49 points is safe when not long ago I was thinking 54 were needed. That's the Champion ship for you. TBH, I think we can stop looking over our shoulders now, we'll get quite a few more points over the next 10 games and, as you point out, it would take an unprecedented turnaround in form for at least 10 of the 12 teams below us to cause us even the slightest concern, not to mention a catastrophic collapse by us. If we play to our form since the turn of the year (2pts per game), we'll finish on 69 points. Have we achieved that many since 2014? I noticed on Facebook last night, still a number of fans coming up with negatives. One actually suggesting that now would be a good time to make a change in manager as he would be able to go out on a high.
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Post by rickyqpr on Mar 18, 2021 10:08:27 GMT
Last night's result was good for so many reasons, including that I think now we already have enough points on the board. We can now build for next season and get our business sorted early, safe in the knowledge that we are still a Championship club.
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Post by rickyqpr on Mar 18, 2021 10:19:15 GMT
If we exclude goal difference (where we are now well placed) Wycombe need to win 8 of their last 9 to overtake us Wednesday have to win 7 of their last ten to overtake us Then there are 10 other teams lower than us who would all have to overtake us including Rotherham who are struggling to play all their games with first team players. Looks like our 49 points is safe when not long ago I was thinking 54 were needed. That's the Champion ship for you. TBH, I think we can stop looking over our shoulders now, we'll get quite a few more points over the next 10 games and, as you point out, it would take an unprecedented turnaround in form for at least 10 of the 12 teams below us to cause us even the slightest concern, not to mention a catastrophic collapse by us. If we play to our form since the turn of the year (2pts per game), we'll finish on 69 points. Have we achieved that many since 2014? I noticed on Facebook last night, still a number of fans coming up with negatives. One actually suggesting that now would be a good time to make a change in manager as he would be able to go out on a high. Well if they want him out after that comeback, what do they expect from a football team manager? However, in all honesty, Warbs got lucky last night. The first 45 was dire by his own admission - with Cameron woeful in the middle of the park. Woods was running the game for Millwall. I commented less than 2 minutes before our first goal that i could not see that anything had changed for the start of the second half. I certainly did not see Austin's goal coming, his first 45 was pretty poor. It was odd that our most impressive player for the first half had been Dykes in my opinion. Two nil is always a strange score to manage, as soon as one goes in, then the team in the lead seem to get over nervous. We got on the front foot, Millwall went deeper, Woods was substituted, our subs improved us, their subs weakened them.....and then bingo. But I was pleased that Warburton was honest enough in his post-match. Because, had they scored the third, it would have been a hiding and think what Twitter would have looked like then.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2021 10:34:23 GMT
I noticed on Facebook last night, still a number of fans coming up with negatives. One actually suggesting that now would be a good time to make a change in manager as he would be able to go out on a high. Well if they want him out after that comeback, what do they expect from a football team manager? . I would be willing to bet that even if we won automatic promotion some morons on Twitter or Facebook would say we should sack Warburton at the end of the season and get in a manager with PL experience. Maybe 'Harry or Mark Hughes would keep them happy.
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Post by Marc on Mar 18, 2021 10:41:20 GMT
TBH, I think we can stop looking over our shoulders now, we'll get quite a few more points over the next 10 games and, as you point out, it would take an unprecedented turnaround in form for at least 10 of the 12 teams below us to cause us even the slightest concern, not to mention a catastrophic collapse by us. If we play to our form since the turn of the year (2pts per game), we'll finish on 69 points. Have we achieved that many since 2014? I noticed on Facebook last night, still a number of fans coming up with negatives. One actually suggesting that now would be a good time to make a change in manager as he would be able to go out on a high. Well if they want him out after that comeback, what do they expect from a football team manager? However, in all honesty, Warbs got lucky last night. The first 45 was dire by his own admission - with Cameron woeful in the middle of the park. Woods was running the game for Millwall. I commented less than 2 minutes before our first goal that i could not see that anything had changed for the start of the second half. I certainly did not see Austin's goal coming, his first 45 was pretty poor. It was odd that our most impressive player for the first half had been Dykes in my opinion. Two nil is always a strange score to manage, as soon as one goes in, then the team in the lead seem to get over nervous. We got on the front foot, Millwall went deeper, Woods was substituted, our subs improved us, their subs weakened them.....and then bingo. But I was pleased that Warburton was honest enough in his post-match. Because, had they scored the third, it would have been a hiding and think what Twitter would have looked like then. 2-0 nil is often difficult if you score both goals early in the game, you're often better off if you score your 2nd in the 89th minute.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2021 8:59:28 GMT
Hoping to end this patch with 3 points at the Fakes today before the international break, then its back to 7 games in 21 days again in April - madness
At least Scotland only have 2 games during the break so Dykes will not be too stretched (if selected). First game against Austria but the second against the Faroe Islands could give Dykes the opportunity to bang in a couple of goals and keep building his confidence.
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Post by Marc on Mar 20, 2021 17:03:00 GMT
Birmingham well beaten at Watford, Rotherham win at Bristol City. Rotherham 3 points below Birmingham with 4 games in hand. Birmingham's goal difference is horrendous as well.
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Post by sharky on Mar 20, 2021 17:04:36 GMT
Birmingham well beaten at Watford, Rotherham win at Bristol City. Rotherham 4 points below Birmingham with 4 games in hand. Wednesday also win and Wycombe draw
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Post by Marc on Apr 6, 2021 20:28:13 GMT
A point for Birmingham at Brentford
Norwich 7-0 up v Huddersfield!
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Post by Marc on Apr 10, 2021 20:49:47 GMT
Can't see anyone but the current top 2 getting those automatic promotion places and it's looking like 4 from a possible 5 for the play offs.
At the bottom, Birmingham seem to be pulling clear and it's Coventry who are now looking over their shoulders. I don't think those games in hand will bear much fruit for Rotherham though. If we win there on Tuesday, reckon it'll be the 1st nail in their coffin.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2021 12:56:15 GMT
4 of our next 5 games are away from home and the only home game is against Norwich. This run of matches will show how well equipped we are for next season and I hope we get a decent return. To finish in the top 10 would be a great confidence boost for everyone except the taxi driver.
As I said in a post Forest game comment it's good to see Dykes (now our top scorer with 9) getting some goals. He is even creeping up the Championship top scorer list. Return of confidence, taken some time to settle to England and Championship football, adapted to what Warburton asks, improved players and service behind him and probably a bit of guidance from Charlie. Hope he keeps it going and he could hit 15 goals for the season - up with what Wells Hugill and Eze did last season. Keep backing him and we could see something special next season. Question is, will he start once Charlie's ban is over? With Charlie only available for the last 4 games and as I still doubt we can keep Charlie, I would start Dykes and use Charlie as a super sub for the last games. Even better play both but then who drops out?
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Post by Marc on Apr 15, 2021 18:59:48 GMT
Rotherham 0-0 Coventry at half time. A win would take Rotherham out of the relegation zone with still 1 game in hand.
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Post by harr on Apr 15, 2021 19:01:49 GMT
Been all Cov, Rotherham goalie done some blinding saves
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Post by rickyqpr on Apr 15, 2021 22:16:24 GMT
Pleased that Coventry have found some breathing space. Really hope Rotherham can win their games in hand and catch Derby, who play at Blackburn tomorrow (Friday). Wayne will have a squeaky bym if they lose that one, but I would love Derby to be the one to be relegated.
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Post by harr on Apr 16, 2021 19:10:55 GMT
Derby lose again, 4 points above Rotherham , Rotherham three games in hand.
Derby have Preston , Birmingham , Swansea and Sheff Weds who will be down by the time they play them. Should still get enough from these games
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2021 7:40:56 GMT
Derby lose again, 4 points above Rotherham , Rotherham three games in hand. Derby have Preston , Birmingham , Swansea and Sheff Weds who will be down by the time they play them. Should still get enough from these games Not so sure Harr - Derby have one win in their last 11 games so confidence must be low and as we know anyone can beat anyone. Even if Sheff Wed are already down they may play with some freedom and squash Derby - after all they put 5 past Cardiff recently. I really want to see Derby go down but rather than them picking up points I think it more likely that Rotherham will struggle just because of the ridiculous schedule of games they have to play. They played well (for them) against us but did not get going or get a foot in 2 days later against Coventry in their third game in 6 days. Tired legs likely. But if they can bounce back and beat Brum today Rooney may be a bit more twitchy. I love Derby's prospective new Spanish owner 29 years old and says he will get Derby to the Champions League in the coming seasons by buying a decent squad. I hope someone has explained FFP to him or maybe he intends to sell their ground to himself for the third time to inject cash through the backdoor. Funny I used to really enjoy my trips to Derby in the good old days of Brian Clough and enjoyed the way Derby played but now I just hate them.
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Post by Marc on Apr 17, 2021 8:52:57 GMT
Already relegated teams are often the most dangerous as the pressure is off them. I remember beating West Ham 3-0 after our relegation from the Premier League was confirmed in 1996
ETA: Checked on Google, we won each of our last 3 home games that season, scoring 3 goals in each, Gallen scoring 4. Not sure at what point our relegation was confirmed but we finished the season 5 points from safety and went down with Man City & Bolton.
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Post by harr on Apr 17, 2021 9:21:19 GMT
Derby lose again, 4 points above Rotherham , Rotherham three games in hand. Derby have Preston , Birmingham , Swansea and Sheff Weds who will be down by the time they play them. Should still get enough from these games Not so sure Harr - Derby have one win in their last 11 games so confidence must be low and as we know anyone can beat anyone. Even if Sheff Wed are already down they may play with some freedom and squash Derby - after all they put 5 past Cardiff recently. I really want to see Derby go down but rather than them picking up points I think it more likely that Rotherham will struggle just because of the ridiculous schedule of games they have to play. They played well (for them) against us but did not get going or get a foot in 2 days later against Coventry in their third game in 6 days. Tired legs likely. But if they can bounce back and beat Brum today Rooney may be a bit more twitchy. I love Derby's prospective new Spanish owner 29 years old and says he will get Derby to the Champions League in the coming seasons by buying a decent squad. I hope someone has explained FFP to him or maybe he intends to sell their ground to himself for the third time to inject cash through the backdoor. Funny I used to really enjoy my trips to Derby in the good old days of Brian Clough and enjoyed the way Derby played but now I just hate them. Very true, let’s hope so. I think Rotherham game got put back to the Sunday to give them an extra day.
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Post by Lonegunmen on Apr 17, 2021 23:02:50 GMT
We couldn't win there, but Coventry can.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2021 6:35:48 GMT
We couldn't win there, but Coventry can. So What ? We lost a game - get over it and move on. We beat Coventry the other day, the we lost at Rotherham, Coventry won at Rotherham. Who is the better team? This is the Championship and that happens every week - just look at this weeks results. Rotherham won 3-0 at M'boro earlier in the season- does that make them a better team than us?. The league table tells the story and we are in the top 10 hopefully heading for more than 60 points and our best finish for seasons and still people need to find something to moan about. If losing to Rotherham keeps them up and sends Derby down I will be quite happy.
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Post by Lonegunmen on Apr 18, 2021 9:44:13 GMT
I hope if Derby don't go down that you will get over it??
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2021 12:37:50 GMT
I hope if Derby don't go down that you will get over it?? What will be will be so nothing to get over for me. As the Rolling Stones once said You can't always get what you want!
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Post by harr on Apr 18, 2021 12:46:57 GMT
Ten minutes to go is Rotherham 0 Birmingham 0 it looks like one goal could win this ...
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Post by Marc on Apr 18, 2021 13:00:51 GMT
Ten minutes to go is Rotherham 0 Birmingham 0 it looks like one goal could win this ... For Birmingham in the 88th minute
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Post by LifeR on Apr 18, 2021 17:36:51 GMT
Drat!
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Post by harr on Apr 18, 2021 17:50:57 GMT
Cant see Rotherham catching anyone now after today’s results apart from Derby. They had 4 games in eight days only picked up 4 points.
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Post by harr on Apr 21, 2021 17:27:58 GMT
1 Nil Rotherham 👌👍 Also Millwall scum losing and they can stay under us hopefully
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Post by harr on Apr 21, 2021 17:36:31 GMT
Oh no Rotherham down to 10 men now 1-1 , can’t see them getting anything from this game now, idiots .....
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Post by rickyqpr on Apr 21, 2021 20:23:52 GMT
Barnsley winning. If it stays like that our play-off dreams are no more! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2021 7:42:43 GMT
Looks like Rotherham may have blown it but it's never over until the *** lady sings, as they say. Good start for Rotherham with the early goal but then playing most off your 4th game in a week with only 10 players was never going to be good. Derby vs Sheffield Wednesday last game of the season could turn out to be interesting though. So we cannot reach the play-offs. Any chance of the top 4 being deducted points for FFP Staying in the top 9 would be good and catching the Fakes even better. I feel we may get a backlash from Norwich though after they just lost 2 in a row or maybe they have taken the foot off the pedal now they are up.
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