myol'man Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Cardiff v Norwich Leeds v Villa Two draws would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Draw in Leeds game but hoping Norwich beat Cardiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Villa and Cardiff wins would be good for us as well. Realistically I think Cardiff and Wolves have the top two spots sorted. They are both flying high and show little indication of falling off anytime soon. For us it is therefore all about staying in the play-off positions. To do that all you need to do is get more points than the team in 7th. So you basically always want the teams from 7th down to lose, even if it means a team in the top 6 winning. You always want the lower ranked team to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Draws all round IMO, only two points used up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Could be a HUGE weekend for us if Leed v Villa is a draw and Ipswich v Forest is a draw... We will have an opportunity to put serious daylight between ourselves and the teams outside the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said: Villa and Cardiff wins would be good for us as well. Realistically I think Cardiff and Wolves have the top two spots sorted. They are both flying high and show little indication of falling off anytime soon. For us it is therefore all about staying in the play-off positions. To do that all you need to do is get more points than the team in 7th. So you basically always want the teams from 7th down to lose, even if it means a team in the top 6 winning. You always want the lower ranked team to win. Not even half way through the season yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said: Villa and Cardiff wins would be good for us as well. Realistically I think Cardiff and Wolves have the top two spots sorted. They are both flying high and show little indication of falling off anytime soon. For us it is therefore all about staying in the play-off positions. To do that all you need to do is get more points than the team in 7th. So you basically always want the teams from 7th down to lose, even if it means a team in the top 6 winning. You always want the lower ranked team to win. I think it’s way to early to concede a top 2 place at the moment, with where we are. I agree that Wolves are looking good for top spot, but let’s see how their “stars” cope with the winter. I’m not convinced by Cardiff. They may prove me wrong (and currently are!) but I’d be very surprised to see them finish in the top 2. I’m not saying it will be us, but I expect another name in second place. If only we didn’t have such injury problems..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 29 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think it’s way to early to concede a top 2 place at the moment, with where we are. 30 minutes ago, Super said: Not even half way through the season yet? I'm aware of how far though the season we are. Neither of those teams are riding their luck. They've both performed exceptionally well. Wolves are based on an excellent attack, Cardiff on a solid defence. I'll be surprised to see either drop out of the auto places for very long. 29 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I’m not saying it will be us, but I expect another name in second place. Currently I'd be backing Villa if anyone. Also I'd look for Brentford to gatecrash the play-offs - all they need to do is keep their heads when they are winning. I'd say we are about where we should be. Finishing 6th will be great, any higher is a bonus. The Boro game this weekend is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I'm aware of how far though the season we are. Neither of those teams are riding their luck. They've both performed exceptionally well. Wolves are based on an excellent attack, Cardiff on a solid defence. I'll be surprised to see either drop out of the auto places for very long. Currently I'd be backing Villa if anyone. Also I'd look for Brentford to gatecrash the play-offs - all they need to do is keep their heads when they are winning. I'd say we are about where we should be. Finishing 6th will be great, any higher is a bonus. The Boro game this weekend is huge. Great shout on Brentford. They keep turning up talent and they play great football. Some really good footballers cannot get in the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I'm aware of how far though the season we are. Neither of those teams are riding their luck. They've both performed exceptionally well. Wolves are based on an excellent attack, Cardiff on a solid defence. I'll be surprised to see either drop out of the auto places for very long. Currently I'd be backing Villa if anyone. Also I'd look for Brentford to gatecrash the play-offs - all they need to do is keep their heads when they are winning. I'd say we are about where we should be. Finishing 6th will be great, any higher is a bonus. The Boro game this weekend is huge. Wolves I agree with are all but nailed on but I don't think Cardiff are by any stretch. They've done very well thus far but just didn't see anything at AG or when I've seen them on TV that says they're top 2 for sure, more likely to be Villa, Boro or Leeds imho. Great that we are involved and having these kind of debates though, looking up as opposed to down. Long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, hoxton casual said: Great shout on Brentford. They keep turning up talent and they play great football. Some really good footballers cannot get in the first team. Cheers, but it's just based on some stats. They are creating and conceding chances in line with teams in the top 6...but they are just getting no luck or are conceding from chances that really shouldn't be goals. If they can do...something...to keep hold of a lead then you'll see them quickly string together a 10-game unbeaten run and shoot up to around 7th or 8th. They could be 10th on Monday anyway. I can think of two points in August in particular that they dropped at home and should have taken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Anyone finishing above Wolves will be promoted. I'm hoping for at least 21 teams to finish above Cardiff. I don't think they have the squad depth to sustain top two all season. Wouldn't it be sweet to beat them in the Play-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I'd like a mass brawl in both games. Leeds and Villa to have 5 sent off each resulting in the match being abandoned. Then just Cardiff having 5 dismissed in theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern Red Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I agree with the view that we need to consolidate the top 6 rather than worry about the top 2. Play offs would be an incredible achievement given the injury situation. Callum’s injury ahead of a contested fixture list adds further salt to the wound and makes me think we will finish mid table but look forward to being wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Cardiff's solid defence get's less attention than Wolves' stunning attack. 3 clean sheets in a row gets less attention than scoring 11 in 3 games. But honestly, if you look to the stats then it's clear that Samba and Morrison are playing brilliantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I will be happy with 2 draws tonight and a City win tomorrow. When you are in the too 6 every game is a big game. Hope we turn it on for the cameras. Boro are going to be very hard to beat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: I think it’s way to early to concede a top 2 place at the moment, with where we are. I agree that Wolves are looking good for top spot, but let’s see how their “stars” cope with the winter. I’m not convinced by Cardiff. They may prove me wrong (and currently are!) but I’d be very surprised to see them finish in the top 2. I’m not saying it will be us, but I expect another name in second place. If only we didn’t have such injury problems..! Villa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Think Wolves will win our league, second is up for grabs . Draw for Villa v Leeds and a Norwich win, fortunately it’s all about us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalcub Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Cardiff will fall away , wolves have an unbelievable squad and will win it hands down . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 They just said on Sky that Albert`s ten goals this season have come from only fourteen shots on target. Deadly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInWeston Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Leeds stadium looks very lit up and bright, lights are bouncing off the crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, CrazyInWeston said: Leeds stadium looks very lit up and bright, lights are bouncing off the crowds. It`s Neil Warnock`s birthday today. How old is he again, I`m sure he told us once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInWeston Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Leeds 1 up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Wolves will walk the division. Still fancy Villa to nick second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCbrs Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Wolves will walk it this season, the calibre of player they signed is ridiculous for this level. Second is still up for grabs though IMO, we will be there or there abouts come May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInWeston Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Norwich 1 up vs Cardiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Two interesting scores so far, play off chaser getting closer and the automatic contenders not stretching away. This season is anyones to guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Norwich 1 up and Leeds winning at the moment both good scores for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Reid Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Villa might struggle to keep up with the pace due to lengthy injuries to key players like Terry, Kodjia and Jedinak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Assassin Reid said: Villa might struggle to keep up with the pace due to lengthy injuries to key players like Terry, Kodjia and Jedinak. Is Jedinak injured now too? I hadn`t heard that. I knew Hogan was out for a while but not him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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