Paul Cheesey Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Although we are firmly in the race for second place, should we end up in the play offs I think our cup run will serve us well. After those 3 huge games against Man United and City the players and supporters are now ready for those big pressure play off games. I predict we'll end up in the play offs and the whole club will rise to the occasion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I think it's fair to say that the galvanising effect the cup run has had on both the team and the supporters outweighs the fact that it was a bit of a distraction re our league form. Hopefully this will be worth a few points in the run-in. I firmly believe we can finish in the top two on the back of this and on account of our good work in the transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 And remember that we played more midweek games than our competitors, without these extra games on our schedule the boys will be energised, enjoying the extra rest that not playing midweek games bring. Only Fulham at home this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 You get used to things when you step up a gear, and stepping down a gear feels 'easy' in comparison. I can't actually articulate myself well enough but what I mean is if you're driving at 60 on the motorway and speed up to 90, it will feel fast for a bit then you get used to it and it feels 'normal', when you go back down to 60 that feels easy. Hopefully, that's what we're going to be like not having to play so many games now we just have the league left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I think the cup run and the excellent City performances it showcased to the world will be a help for more than just the immediate. It's made pundits, the media, agents and potential new recruits take us more seriously than in the past. We are now marked down as a club going places. That helps with business, both on and off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Don't agree. The cup run didn't illustrate our ability to play under pressure. There was no pressure in those big big games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Manon said: Don't agree. The cup run didn't illustrate our ability to play under pressure. There was no pressure in those big big games Apart from the fact that the TV cameras were on us and we were expected to be thrashed. You might as well say no cup ties come with any pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMidsRed Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 The cup run did a good job of giving us a more positive image across the UK, even thinking we actually got to the semi final of the league cup shows how good we are and that we really do deserve to be up there in the prem where we can compete with teams that are on our level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 53 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Apart from the fact that the TV cameras were on us and we were expected to be thrashed. I rest my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, Manon said: I rest my case. There's no expectation but that isn't the same as no pressure. The pressure on the players and manager is not to look like carthorses on national television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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