GrahamC Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Well, the semi finals anyway. After Norwich's win today every final this season from Championship down to Bananarama is between the highest placed two sides, so no point in the other games, was there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Won't be saying that when we sneak into the play offs next season and then go on to win it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Won't be saying that when we sneak into the play offs next season and then go on to win it Won't be saying it if Grimsby beat the other lot tomorrow, either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Makes the English game true as well,why bother if your 20 points off the top 2,most games would be testimonials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 They keep the season alive for a lot longer than if you did not have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I like them. Just because we had a couple of 3rd and then missed out some dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I was wondering earlier if all third and fourth placed teams had made the final after Norwich's win. Wonder how many times that's happened since the playoffs were introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I like them. Just because we had a couple of 3rd and then missed out some dont. And, let us not forget, the rules are clear. For coming third your prize is qualification to the playoffs, just as it is for 6th. Third does not qualify you for automatic promotion and you've no right of promotion just a reprieve or second chance. Doesnt matter how many points clear of 6th you may be; it's irrelevant, just like all those marks you get just over a grade boundary in an exam for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckobcfc Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 if you scrapped the playoffs the gas would have gone up automatically and we wouldn't want that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Really?! The play offs are the best thing to be introduced into football since it's creation, IMO. So that's why it was introduced then, not for generating money ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted May 16, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Really?! The play offs are the best thing to be introduced into football since it's creation, IMO. The best thing to be introduced into football since its creation for me is "Bristol City FC". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Really?! The play offs are the best thing to be introduced into football since it's creation, IMO. 3points for a win for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm really looking forward to the playoffs next year to see who else is coming up with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Really?! The play offs are the best thing to be introduced into football since it's creation, IMO. For me, it's that a goal cannot be scored direct from a throw in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Wow scrap the playoffs? Probably the best thing the FA have introduced to the Football League if I am honest would be crazy to scrap it. If a 3rd place team loses to a 6th placed team then tough luck you werent good enough over the 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Well, the semi finals anyway. After Norwich's win today every final this season from Championship down to Bananarama is between the highest placed two sides, so no point in the other games, was there? Go and check the averages of that down the years. Regardless of what you find it is hardly the point; The Play Offs keep an interest going for a good half of the teams in any given league right up to a 3-4 weeks before the end of a season. It is not too much of an exaggeration to say the play offs are the best thing that has happened to the Football League, indeed the entire pyramid since, well, sliced bread and on countless different levels and for dozens of different reasons. They were a game changer when they were first introduced. To suggest the abolition one must be seriously out of touch; the sort of horrendous idea that someone like Michael Foot used to come up with in his manifesto of the early 1980's. Thankfully the vast majority of the electorate were far too intelligent to fall for his 'charms'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'd add a playoff to the Premiership. Get the top four to play for the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Maybe revert to the original format, with the final over two legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Lewis Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 To suggest the abolition one must be seriously out of touch; the sort of horrendous idea that someone like Michael Foot used to come up with in his manifesto of the early 1980's. Thankfully the vast majority of the electorate were far too intelligent to fall for his 'charms'. An example of typical arrogant right wing shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'd add a playoff to the Premier League. Get the top four to play for the title. The top four? So like the rugby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Wow scrap the playoffs? Probably the best thing the FA have introduced to the Football League if I am honest would be crazy to scrap it. If a 3rd place team loses to a 6th placed team then tough luck you werent good enough over the 2 games. And tough luck, you weren't good enough to finish in the top two. Play-offs are great. Those who say it's just about money are probably the same people that think everything is a conspiracy. The play-offs keep the season alive for a lot longer and make many many games actually mean something. Disagree with its use in rugby though. If you win a league you should be promoted. If you come second or third then you have no God given right to go up and therefore play-offs is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'd add a playoff to the Premier League. Get the top four to play for the title. I must admit I'd detest that. I would, however play off for the final champions league spot if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Go and check the averages of that down the years. Regardless of what you find it is hardly the point; The Play Offs keep an interest going for a good half of the teams in any given league right up to a 3-4 weeks before the end of a season. It is not too much of an exaggeration to say the play offs are the best thing that has happened to the Football League, indeed the entire pyramid since, well, sliced bread and on countless different levels and for dozens of different reasons. They were a game changer when they were first introduced. To suggest the abolition one must be seriously out of touch; the sort of horrendous idea that someone like Michael Foot used to come up with in his manifesto of the early 1980's. Thankfully the vast majority of the electorate were far too intelligent to fall for his 'charms'. Worth pointing out that Michael Foot was a genuine football supporter who loved Plymouth Argyle, unlike a certain Mr Cameron who can't remember who he DOES support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I like the playoffs, except I think they should give an advantage to the third and forth place teams. Often its a team that is in form at the end of the season and makes a run rather than the higher placed team who have amassed the points over the season. Therefore I would make the first playoff game a single leg, with the third and forth place team having home advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 An example of typical arrogant right wing shit. Jajaja. Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Worth pointing out that Michael Foot was a genuine football supporter who loved Plymouth Argyle, unlike a certain Mr Cameron who can't remember who he DOES support Why is it worth pointing out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 So that's why it was introduced then, not for generating money ? Money to who? Sky and BT do not bid millions to show the League 2 and Vanarama play offs. Any financial gains are primarily towards the clubs involved, who benefit from larger than average gate receipts, and that is no bad thing. The playoffs keep the season interesting for many teams whose seasons would otherwise be over by February/March. Good news for everyone. They also give clubs at various levels an opportunity to play a showpiece match at Wembley. They are a great innovation and it's a lazy argument to dismiss everything as being for the purposes of generating money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Not club Wembley then ...have a word with yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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