Nogbad the Bad Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Here we go again then! 15 points from 18 games in total, 9 from the last 8. I wanted14 from 10 to get us to the 20 points from 20 games mark. Play like we did last night and we might, just might, have a chance of winning the next two games and taking ourselves up to 21 points, imagine that, more points than games played! Feels like heaven. The worrying thing for me though, is that we've already played 10 home games (1 win only) and by the turn of the year we will have played 13 at home and only 10 away. Tough times ahead I fear. I predicted 14 points for this 10 game run. We're 3 points down on my running total at the moment with 6 still to play for. Last night was far more encouraging, but we need to go on and beat PNE and Rotherham to get to to that total, and if we do we'll get 15, and exceed it of course. 14 or 15 never seemed enough to me anyway, but we're looking better than at the start of this 10 game run, and SO'D has achieved either the results, or performances, at the right times to avert the pressure and keep enough people on side.. You talk of the board possibly 'having a massive decision to make'. I've come to the conclusion they don't look at it that way at all. They made their big decision when they got rid of Del and brought SO'D in. I see SO'D as the man they have put all their faith in and are absolutely determined to stick with stubbornly, at least to the end of this season, no matter what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I predicted 14 points for this 10 game run. We're 3 points down on my running total at the moment with 6 still to play for. Last night was far more encouraging, but we need to go on and beat PNE and Rotherham to get to to that total, and if we do we'll get 15, and exceed it of course. 14 or 15 never seemed enough to me anyway, but we're looking better than at the start of this 10 game run, and SO'D has achieved either the results, or performances, at the right times to avert the pressure and keep enough people on side.. You talk of the board possibly 'having a massive decision to make'. I've come to the conclusion they don't look at it that way at all. They made their big decision when they got rid of Del and brought SO'D in. I see SO'D as the man they have put all their faith in and are absolutely determined to stick with stubbornly, at least to the end of this season, no matter what happens. The massive decision could be the one to stick with him. If they stick and we go down, well, I'm not even sure I want to consider the reaction of the fans towards a man who has lead us to consecutive relegations to the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 The massive decision could be the one to stick with him. If they stick and we go down, well, I'm not even sure I want to consider the reaction of the fans towards a man who has lead us to consecutive relegations to the basement. Perhaps they're counting on there being even less reaction than last year, because even more fans are past caring? They're depending on SO'D's 'processes' to magically click into place very quickly to bring the results for City to surge up the table, leading to some renewed hope (& ST sales) for next season. If that doesn't materialise it'll just be fingers crossed all round that he can at least do enough to prevent another relegation. As I say, I think the die is cast and the big decision to keep him has not only already been made, but is irrevocable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Massive decision made then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 So, the tough January we were all expecting has panned out to be...well, tough. 19 games left and, IMO, a minimum 26 points required to stay up. So, lets split those 19 games into 2 groups of 10 (eh, that's impossible innit?) 13 points from each set of games, can we do it? Let's look at the next 10 9 even. (Should have done this Monday ) Brentford A - lost Carlisle H Coventry H Oldham A Orient A Tranmere H Sheff Utd A Gillingham H Shrewsbury A Posh A Only 4 home games in that lot, it's imperative we pick up a minimum of 9 points from those, and TBF, I'd expect us to beat Carlisle, Tranmere and Gillingham. That leaves 3 or 4 points (point at home to Cov?) required on the road (minimum). I don't think we'll get anything from Posh or Orient (any points are a bonus) so the Oldham, Sheffield and Shrewsbury games are where we need to collect the points. Huge 6 weeks ahead. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks for the heads-up. It isn't looking good, but we CAN do it. Whether we will, though... COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Lot of 6 pointers coming up. Go on a good run we'll be clear by March, go on a bad run we'll be as good as down by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 So, the tough January we were all expecting has panned out to be...well, tough. 19 games left and, IMO, a minimum 26 points required to stay up. So, lets split those 19 games into 2 groups of 10 (eh, that's impossible innit?) 13 points from each set of games, can we do it? Let's look at the next 10 9 even. (Should have done this Monday ) Brentford A - lost Carlisle H W Coventry H W Oldham A L Orient A L Tranmere H W Sheff Utd A D Gillingham H D Shrewsbury A W Posh A L Only 4 home games in that lot, it's imperative we pick up a minimum of 9 points from those, and TBF, I'd expect us to beat Carlisle, Tranmere and Gillingham. That leaves 3 or 4 points (point at home to Cov?) required on the road (minimum). I don't think we'll get anything from Posh or Orient (any points are a bonus) so the Oldham, Sheffield and Shrewsbury games are where we need to collect the points. Huge 6 weeks ahead. COYR No worries ive found 14pts for us Nice post GR btw ive enjoyed these updates, well sort of, the content could have been better in terms of the news you bring us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 No worries ive found 14pts for us Nice post GR btw ive enjoyed these updates, well sort of, the content could have been better in terms of the news you bring us Glad you enjoy them Mark, but you'll have to blame other people for the bad news contained within them! BTW, I hope you're right about winning the next 2 home games, it would certainly calm my sphincter down! It's flapping like an outhouse door in the wind at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yes im starting to get a touch concerned myself now, im not stupid enough as others clearly were to expect anything from the last two games, but your spoton with the fact that from now we NEED to start doing it, or we really will be playing at the mem next year ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I agree that 26 is probably required to stay up. You could even break it down to chunks of 5 Glyn. The next 5 games feature 3 at home (2 very winnable on paper!), 1 away to the leaders & 1 away to fellow strugglers. 15 points available - 7 minimum needed to stay on course for the required run-rate. Beat Carlisle & Tranmere and scrape a draw in one of the other 3 and we're hitting the run-rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Has anyone done a Duckworth-Lewis for football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 So, the tough January we were all expecting has panned out to be...well, tough. 19 games left and, IMO, a minimum 26 points required to stay up. So, lets split those 19 games into 2 groups of 10 (eh, that's impossible innit?) 13 points from each set of games, can we do it? Let's look at the next 10 9 even. (Should have done this Monday ) Brentford A - lost Carlisle H Coventry H Oldham A Orient A Tranmere H Sheff Utd A Gillingham H Shrewsbury A Posh A Only 4 home games in that lot, it's imperative we pick up a minimum of 9 points from those, and TBF, I'd expect us to beat Carlisle, Tranmere and Gillingham. That leaves 3 or 4 points (point at home to Cov?) required on the road (minimum). I don't think we'll get anything from Posh or Orient (any points are a bonus) so the Oldham, Sheffield and Shrewsbury games are where we need to collect the points. Huge 6 weeks ahead. COYR Well, that was touch and go on Saturday wasn't it?!!! More go than touch though, dreadful game but 3 points is all that matters at the moment. Down to 18 games left and the minimum points target reduced to 23 required. Hopefully Mark is right about the consecutive home wins although I'm not sure I like his prediction of losing the next 2!! COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Well, that was touch and go on Saturday wasn't it?!!! More go than touch though, dreadful game but 3 points is all that matters at the moment. Down to 18 games left and the minimum points target reduced to 23 required. Hopefully Mark is right about the consecutive home wins although I'm not sure I like his prediction of losing the next 2!! COYR. So 18 games left: 6 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses = 23 points. Our last 18 games: 5 wins, 6 draws, 7 losses = 21 points. Those last 18 games go all the way back to Crewe away. The above makes me feel more confident about survival. Only a very slight improvement needed to be just about ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 So, the tough January we were all expecting has panned out to be...well, tough. 19 games left and, IMO, a minimum 26 points required to stay up. So, lets split those 19 games into 2 groups of 10 (eh, that's impossible innit?) 13 points from each set of games, can we do it? Let's look at the next 10 9 even. (Should have done this Monday ) Brentford A - lost Carlisle H Coventry H Oldham A Orient A Tranmere H Sheff Utd A Gillingham H Shrewsbury A Posh A Only 4 home games in that lot, it's imperative we pick up a minimum of 9 points from those, and TBF, I'd expect us to beat Carlisle, Tranmere and Gillingham. That leaves 3 or 4 points (point at home to Cov?) required on the road (minimum). I don't think we'll get anything from Posh or Orient (any points are a bonus) so the Oldham, Sheffield and Shrewsbury games are where we need to collect the points. Huge 6 weeks ahead. COYR So, just the 4 points from those first 4 games, which is about what I expected although I had hoped for a point v Coventry. The 2 home games now take on massive importance and really are must win games. Assuming we do, a minimum of 3 points required from the 4 away games. Can't see us winning one at the minute so draws seem the likely route to the points and that means we'll have to get something from Orient or Posh. Time for everyone to pull together now. I know there are some posters who have an overiding desire to see Cotterill fail, but if HE fails, WE fail. This is going to be tighter than an Italian tenors trousers, but we can do it. See you next week. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 So, the tough January we were all expecting has panned out to be...well, tough. 19 games left and, IMO, a minimum 26 points required to stay up. So, lets split those 19 games into 2 groups of 10 (eh, that's impossible innit?) 13 points from each set of games, can we do it? Let's look at the next 10 9 even. (Should have done this Monday ) Brentford A - lost Carlisle H Coventry H Oldham A Orient A Tranmere H Sheff Utd A Gillingham H Shrewsbury A Posh A Only 4 home games in that lot, it's imperative we pick up a minimum of 9 points from those, and TBF, I'd expect us to beat Carlisle, Tranmere and Gillingham. That leaves 3 or 4 points (point at home to Cov?) required on the road (minimum). I don't think we'll get anything from Posh or Orient (any points are a bonus) so the Oldham, Sheffield and Shrewsbury games are where we need to collect the points. Huge 6 weeks ahead. COYR 7 pts from the first 4 ! 13+ from this block is defo on COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 So, the tough January we were all expecting has panned out to be...well, tough. 19 games left and, IMO, a minimum 26 points required to stay up. So, lets split those 19 games into 2 groups of 10 (eh, that's impossible innit?) 13 points from each set of games, can we do it? Let's look at the next 10 9 even. (Should have done this Monday ) Brentford A - lost Carlisle H - won Coventry H - lost Oldham A - drew Orient A - won Tranmere H - drew Sheff Utd A Gillingham H Shrewsbury A Posh A Only 4 home games in that lot, it's imperative we pick up a minimum of 9 points from those, and TBF, I'd expect us to beat Carlisle, Tranmere and Gillingham. That leaves 3 or 4 points (point at home to Cov?) required on the road (minimum). I don't think we'll get anything from Posh or Orient (any points are a bonus) so the Oldham, Sheffield and Shrewsbury games are where we need to collect the points. Huge 6 weeks ahead. COYR Disappointing performance yesterday after the win at Orient, but another 4 points towards safety. Unbeaten in 3 now and only 1 defeat in 5 gives us a bit of hope though. Still going to need another 5 points from the next 4 games (hoping for more but...) to get the 13 from 10 games, which with 3 of those 4 being away, it makes the Gillingham game ultra important (I won't call it a must win - yet - even though I did last week,don't want to upset Chippenhamred!)) Could have done with the 3 points yesterday to give us a bit of breathing space because it's still as tight as Wille Nelsons headband. Onwards & Upwards COYR PS. If Sheffield United could get a replay today, that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 PS. If Sheffield United could get a replay today, that would be great. .... close...but at least they have another game to worry about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sheffield United is as hard a game you will get in this division, just beat a championship team 5th in the league, last 7 home matches 3 wins 4 draws.. I don't like to be negative, but I won't expect too much next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sheffield United is as hard a game you will get in this division, just beat a championship team 5th in the league, last 7 home matches 3 wins 4 draws.. I don't like to be negative, but I won't expect too much next week lets hope the 'tired' factor catches up with them too. They play Wednesday so our boys at least have the advantage of a 7 day 'break'. Very tough game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 So, the tough January we were all expecting has panned out to be...well, tough. 19 games left and, IMO, a minimum 26 points required to stay up. So, lets split those 19 games into 2 groups of 10 (eh, that's impossible innit?) 13 points from each set of games, can we do it? Let's look at the next 10 9 even. (Should have done this Monday ) Brentford A - LOST Carlisle H - WON Coventry H - LOST Oldham A - DREW Orient A - WON Tranmere H - DREW Sheff Utd A - LOST Gillingham H - WON Shrewsbury A - WON Posh A - WON Only 4 home games in that lot, it's imperative we pick up a minimum of 9 points from those, and TBF, I'd expect us to beat Carlisle, Tranmere and Gillingham. That leaves 3 or 4 points (point at home to Cov?) required on the road (minimum). I don't think we'll get anything from Posh or Orient (any points are a bonus) so the Oldham, Sheffield and Shrewsbury games are where we need to collect the points. Huge 6 weeks ahead. COYR Well, well, well. 'oulda thunk it. 17 points from the last 10 games to leave us (probably) 9 points from safety with 10 games to play. Great effort from Mr Cotterill and all the lads (even El Abd at times) Hopefully the remaining 6 weeks will be relatively stress free now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 This seasons draw specialists. This seasons best strike partnership. Hind sight is a great thing but if only half of those draws were wins we'd be in play offs now. It's is also possibly the difference between is keeping and losing the likes of jet and baldock. I do however hope the two mentioned players would be happy to stay beyond this season and help is push on. I feel they have both enjoyed playing for us and are part of the family but money talks nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 This seasons draw specialists. This seasons best strike partnership. Hind sight is a great thing but if only half of those draws were wins we'd be in play offs now. It's is also possibly the difference between is keeping and losing the likes of jet and baldock. I do however hope the two mentioned players would be happy to stay beyond this season and help is push on. I feel they have both enjoyed playing for us and are part of the family but money talks nowadays If Baldock and JET are willing to sign extensions, then we'd be mad to not try very, very hard to make them happy. However, if they aren't keen to sign new deals, and there are folks interested in them (which I think will be a given) then we should cash in, because no matter how much they end up contributing, the uncertainty of their situations come January will be unhelpful. I'd prefer an Adomah situation thatn a Maynard one. We need to start next season as ready as we can possibly be, and if that means a change of the guard up front, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm sure JET in particular was really endeared to staying by the knuckle draggers cheering his substitution at Sheffield United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Well, well, well. 'oulda thunk it. 17 points from the last 10 games to leave us (probably) 9 points from safety with 10 games to play. Great effort from Mr Cotterill and all the lads (even El Abd at times) Hopefully the remaining 6 weeks will be relatively stress free now. That would be a 1st as a BCFC fan to be stress free And thanks for the update Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 This seasons draw specialists. This seasons best strike partnership. Hind sight is a great thing but if only half of those draws were wins we'd be in play offs now. It's is also possibly the difference between is keeping and losing the likes of jet and baldock. I do however hope the two mentioned players would be happy to stay beyond this season and help is push on. I feel they have both enjoyed playing for us and are part of the family but money talks nowadays Walking out after the 2-2 draw v Bradford I actually said, I hope we don't become draw specilists!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 This seasons draw specialists. This seasons best strike partnership. Hind sight is a great thing but if only half of those draws were wins we'd be in play offs now. It's is also possibly the difference between is keeping and losing the likes of jet and baldock. I do however hope the two mentioned players would be happy to stay beyond this season and help is push on. I feel they have both enjoyed playing for us and are part of the family but money talks nowadays "money talks nowadays" ,always says **** off to me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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