Clevedon Red Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 http://www.pne-online.net/forum/showthread.php?92740-The-Race-For-Automatic-Places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I think every other football fan bar ourselves thinks we are. Put it this way, if we were in Preston's shoes and vice versa I'd say 99% of us on here would conceded they've got the title sorted, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 They can think what they like but personally I won't be thinking it until we actually are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Well, we are. It's a formality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Seem like a balanced lot, and not one mention of our massive budget They've gone up in my estimations for not mentioning it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I think every other football fan bar ourselves thinks we are. Put it this way, if we were in Preston's shoes and vice versa I'd say 99% of us on here would conceded they've got the title sorted, no? Not me. I've been saying it for weeks. Just a matter of time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 They've got 2 games in hand and we have to play each other at their place. So they could close the gap, but I have to say this is an amazing City side with bags of heart and I don't think Cotts will let them throw away the title. Preston is a proper football club with solid history and i'll be happy for them to finish second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Need to be 16 points clear with 5 games to go to be sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Need to be 16 points clear with 5 games to go to be sure And we wont win any games if we dont score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Seem like a balanced lot, and not one mention of our massive budget They've gone up in my estimations for not mentioning it I mentionned it once but i think i got away with it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 They've got 2 games in hand and we have to play each other at their place. So they could close the gap, but I have to say this is an amazing City side with bags of heart and I don't think Cotts will let them throw away the title. Preston is a proper football club with solid history and i'll be happy for them to finish second. Certainly when you consider the alternatives. PNE up in second with Bradford (after a late charge) winning the playoffs I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 its not over til its over, we have to have a massive **** up to not win it but lets not take anything for granted yet, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 We may well be up in theory but I won't be celebrating till it's un-mathematically possible for anyone else to catch us, hope PNE claim the second spot as reading that thread they seem like a well balanced bunch fans that even though it's unlikely they'll overtake us they will keep fighting till the very end which is what I'd want from us should it been the opposite way round, It's in our hands to lose but got all the faith in SC to not let the team get complacent. COME ON YOU REDS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 We may well be up in theory but I won't be celebrating till it's un-mathematically possible for anyone else to catch us, hope PNE claim the second spot as reading that thread they seem like a well balanced bunch fans that even though it's unlikely they'll overtake us they will keep fighting till the very end which is what I'd want from us should it been the opposite way round, It's in our hands to lose but got all the faith in SC to not let the team get complacent. COME ON YOU REDS!!! yep thats how I see it, I start thinking we got this in the bag then I remember I support bristol city, if theres a way to **** something up we will find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 until I see the table with a P by our name I will not relax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksy Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 With a 13 point gap you would the that promotion is all but in the bag. With that sort of lead we can play without pressure from now on. The nerves will be jangling for the teams in the chasing pack though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 They've got 2 games in hand and we have to play each other at their place. If they win those we are left with a 4 point lead to hold over 9 games. Oh Crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Well their fans on that forum are having a very reasoned discussion about the outcome at the end of this season. They appear to be split into two groups; those who concede the title but believe they will get second spot. And those who still feel that to win both games in hand and to beat us, may give us an attack of the jitters. Realistically, nothing is settled yet. Both sets of Managers, teams and supporters would be stupid to think it is all over with ten/twelve games to go. They point out that both City and PNE have to play each other, plus both have Swindon at home and Bradford City away. These will all be hard games, probably nervous and with the results almost a lottery. But then at this stage of the season with every team scrapping against the drop or for promotion and play offs, is any match easy? One or two mentioned that we might get complacent but they clearly do not understand how "neurotic" Cotterill is about winning every three points on offer. I think they are realistic in thinking that they may go up as second to us. At the start of the season, both sets of fans would probably have taken second as a gimme. But as we have been number one for so long, I want the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 They do mention the fact about the 2 games in hand and the fact we have to goto their place so the gap could reduce signficantly, however 3 home games to come and I'm sure if SC continues the high level of professionalism we can win all 3 (all winnable games I might add) The other thing is, in my opinion we are playing much better football now then we did when we lost to PNE, we have stepped up through gears nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Well I do hope they join us IF we go up. Will be weird playing them in April if we are still way ahead, Would love them to pip the cheats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Well I do hope they join us IF we go up. Will be weird playing them in April if we are still way ahead, Would love them to pip the cheats. And the Dongers but most of all... Swindle so I concur sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 If they win those we are left with a 4 point lead to hold over 9 games. Oh Crap. But after we play them at Deepdale, we have only four games and Preston have five. Not impossible to overtake us but hard all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Good friend of mine is a PNE season ticket holder: was chatting to him in the week and he thinks we are home and hosed. As do 2 friends here who are Villa fans (and are just hoping that we don't get to play them next season.) Me? As always, I will celebrate once it's mathematical: yes, we are edging ever closer, but we are not there yet. Certainly winning at home to Swindon and avoiding defeat at Deepdale will do us the power of good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 And we wont win any games if we dont score. Luckily it only takes a second to score a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Us PNE Swindon MKD Sheffield U Bradford Final positions, Bradford promoted via play offs. That's how I see it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I liked the post from Gordon Bennett: "I'd be well happy with 2nd place too Sid, but I don't think it would take a biblical Bristol blip (hereafter referred to as a "BBB") for us to grab the title... * Win our 2 games in hand and the gap would be 7 points.* Beat them at their place and it would down to be 4 points.* Win one on a weekend when they lose and it's down to 1 point* Win one on a weekend when they draw and we could be champs Tough, but not impossible.." Not entirely accurate, but clubs need fans who are full of optimism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I liked the post from Gordon Bennett: "I'd be well happy with 2nd place too Sid, but I don't think it would take a biblical Bristol blip (hereafter referred to as a "BBB") for us to grab the title... * Win our 2 games in hand and the gap would be 7 points.* Beat them at their place and it would down to be 4 points.* Win one on a weekend when they lose and it's down to 1 point* Win one on a weekend when they draw and we could be champs Tough, but not impossible.." Not entirely accurate, but clubs need fans who are full of optimism! Out of interest, who are their two games in hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the Frog Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 If they win those we are left with a 4 point lead to hold over 9 games. Oh Crap. This has ruined my Friday. If we don't win any trophies this season it will be a huge kick in the gonads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Out of interest, who are their two games in hand? Barnsley away next weekend and Notts County away on 21st April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Out of interest, who are their two games in hand? Barnsley away is one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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