reddogkev Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 22 minutes ago, Davefevs said: You thought we were gonna miss out on the play-offs 10 days ago! Guilty of changing my mind too often in the past, I think it took me a while to shake off the negativity of seeing Villa beat us 5-0. I'm over that now though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Guilty of changing my mind too often in the past, I think it took me a while to shake off the negativity of seeing Villa beat us 5-0. I'm over that now though! Yep, we never know when to trust our hearts or our heads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Cardy said: Absolute carnage at the services if we play Cardiff in the final...! Yep, approximately 120 miles of carnage, win lose or draw ! (shudder !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I have everything crossed......including my eyes.....but this is quite possibly the best squad we have ever had, if not this year, it will be next year, the quality is outstanding, as is the management......LJ Is truly superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMidsRed Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I absolutley hope so. I keep thinking we've got the talent, quality and spirit, especially this season and it's going to be the case of now or never. This season, if the lads keep playing like they have been doing, should be our last in the Championship for at least one year. I do keep having a check of the league table and think about the other teams that are right up our arse, but we've got to focus on the only team that matters and that's Bristol City. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I genuinely think when fully fit wr are the 2nd best team in this league, if it wasnt for our horrendous run of injuries and fatigue we would be a few places higher and very seriously discussing autos. However, **** the playoffs anything could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Not given up on 2nd yet. Actually think we may occupy that position next Friday night if we beat Bolton and Millwall take all the points off Derby which isnt beyond them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 How long til they bin the play offs? Means the 6th best team in the division can go up over the 3rd best. Shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, reddogkev said: No worries my man, I don't think it's too arrogant, just got a damn good feeling about this season. As you can tell, I feel supremely confident at the moment! Problem is Kev, with you it changes by the week. It loses a bit of meaning if you keep making bold end of season predictions which fluctuate with each result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 3 hours ago, reddogkev said: Feel like we need something other than racism at football to discuss, here's my effort: Now we've got our form back on track with the excellent point at Derby, and the win yesterday despite the efforts of the ref, I am very confident that if 2nd spot eludes us, we have the ability, attitude and belief to win the play-offs. The cup games against the Manc teams show we have nothing to fear and our incredible group of players can beat anyone in this league, over 2 legs, and will rise to the occasion at Wembley. Even my old man has confirmed he's saving up for the play off final, and I don't tend to disagree with him. It seems written in the stars that LJ will complete the work of his father. I can see it being a cracking City V Fulham final. Any thoughts? Absolute bollocks. This group will finish second. No doubts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I enjoyed us smashing Norwich a few weeks back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 14 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: How long til they bin the play offs? Means the 6th best team in the division can go up over the 3rd best. Shambles. In one of the lower Italian leagues they got a system where there's playoffs only if the teams involved are within a certain number of points of each other. Not sure of the numbers, but as an example if 6th place were more than 10 points behind 3rd then they aren't in the playoffs, but if 5th place was within 10 points they would be in a 3 team playoff with 3rd and 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 15 minutes ago, Super said: I enjoyed us smashing Norwich a few weeks back... eh ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, JonDolman said: I believe we have a superb squad. But i can't see how anyone can be that confident of us winning the playoffs. If we are that clearly better than everyone around us, then shouldn't we make top 2? Top 2 is there for the taking. Are we good enough ? I think we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkz 76 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I love the optimism but there is 17 games to go 51 points available so anything can happen between now and May time. Though the Jan window has been awesome for us in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, OldlandReddies said: Top 2 is there for the taking. Are we good enough ? I think we are. That was a tough period over Christmas and New Year. With the opposition in the League Cup and then Wolves and Villa in the league and then add in the injuries we have had with key players. It looks like we are over that and with players coming back as well as the quality additions I feel we can kick on from now until the end of the season. We have shown we can beat anyone in this league as well as turning over 4 Prem teams. A little bit of luck, the momentum we have and options to rotate players there is no reason why we cannot target and get that auto position. There are 17 games to go and a lot can happen but something tells me this club and players are determined and destined for promotion this season. That last game of the season could be one hell of a party at AG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza1982 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Have you been drinking again Kev? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 5 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: It's not as if we've have dozens of attempts. 5 out of 5 without success isn’t great, though. About time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Problem is Kev, with you it changes by the week. It loses a bit of meaning if you keep making bold end of season predictions which fluctuate with each result. Too true, I've set myself the challenge to remain consistent now until the end of the season. I am 100% confident in our promotion chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 59 minutes ago, gazza1982 said: Have you been drinking again Kev? Gazza my man, nothing but tea for me these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 6 hours ago, reddogkev said: Hang on, I didn't say we'll smash the play offs! But I get what you mean, and I read your approach earlier, the game by game, which is certainly an intelligent approach, but not much of a debate! Lets all post on OTIB like well drilled Premier league players. "we are taking it one game at a time", "its not my performance its the team that counts" or " football is a funny old game". Very dull noticeboard indeed. I love the unhinged and dreaming posts, the bizarre rants, the complete despondancy..... as well as the well argued factual posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 We beat Villa in the playoff final. Put your house on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Ridiculous prediction....the championship is such a competitive division (not league) - and it’s only January, who knows if we will finish in the play off positions? You certainly don’t... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I believe we are good enough to challenge for second place. I think first place is beyond us - unless Wolves crash and burn spectacularly. If we do end up in the prayoffs it’s a lottery. Birmingham beat us earlier in the season but they are dire. It really is down to luck on the day - but the top 6 will be there on merit so none should be underestimated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Years of supporting city turns you cynical. First, let's actually see if we make the play offs. Then we would have the small matter of two semi-finals after what will be a long season for us, taking into consideration our unexpected cup run. I personally think we will run out of steam and end up outside the play offs but I would love to be proved wrong. What's that Keegan quote? I would love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 4 hours ago, OldlandReddies said: Not given up on 2nd yet. Actually think we may occupy that position next Friday night if we beat Bolton and Millwall take all the points off Derby which isnt beyond them. Boooooo. Let's try to catch Wolves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: Totally agree. People get so ahead of themselves . Remember the derby thread last season Yep, what an absolute prat that poster made of themself.....we do tend to have lots of fans who get over excited at any hint of ‘good stuff’ and then just embarrass themselves..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMidsRed Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Noticed this the other week, someone put a thread up saying we were gonna absolutley batter Norwich without a shadow of a doubt. Meant as a reply to above poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 6 hours ago, ZiderEyed said: How long til they bin the play offs? Means the 6th best team in the division can go up over the 3rd best. Shambles. Too much of a money-spinner for the league they wont kill the goose that lays the golden egg, you are right though ridiculous that a team that finishes 15 points behind another can end up being promoted, got to admit though they are one of my favourite parts of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, pillred said: Too much of a money-spinner for the league they wont kill the goose that lays the golden egg, you are right though ridiculous that a team that finishes 15 points behind another can end up being promoted, got to admit though they are one of my favourite parts of the season. Fun to watch as a neutral though mind, you're right. Just nerve racking to be part of, we always seem to lose as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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