... Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 It's time. Not just City (mainly City), but all things doom and relegation. My prediction? It will go down to the last day of the season: how nice will that be? Here is why:- We will need at least 4 more wins from our last 13; Wigan will need at least 5 from 12; Blackburn at least 5 from their last 14. The average league position of the teams we play is around 12th /13th - and on a positive note, we have a very slightly easier run in - but not by much. We also have 7 home games, and only 6 away. We have 4 relegation "6-pointers"; Wigan and Blackburn only 3: this will be critical. We win those, we will stay up, but if we don't ............ Looking at these games, we have to play both Wigan and Blackburn away. Finally, it's about winning:- We have won once in the last 10; Wigan have won 3 times in that period, and Blackburn twice. "It don't look good". tfj (doomed, I say). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 didn't expect points away to derby and Newcastle so if we get minimum 3 points next 2 games its gotta be positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: It's time. Not just City (mainly City), but all things doom and relegation. My prediction? It will go down to the last day of the season: how nice will that be? Here is why:- We will need at least 4 more wins from our last 13; Wigan will need at least 5 from 12; Blackburn at least 5 from their last 14. The average league position of the teams we play is around 12th /13th - and on a positive note, we have a very slightly easier run in - but not by much. We also have 7 home games, and only 6 away. We have 4 relegation "6-pointers"; Wigan and Blackburn only 3: this will be critical. We win those, we will stay up, but if we don't ............ Looking at these games, we have to play both Wigan and Blackburn away. Finally, it's about winning:- We have won once in the last 10; Wigan have won 3 times in that period, and Blackburn twice. "It don't look good". tfj (doomed, I say). If it DOES go down to that last game we are going to be without arguably our best player (David Cotterill) for that very match, so oh, dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, archie andrews said: didn't expect points away to derby and Newcastle so if we get minimum 3 points next 2 games its gotta be positive You are right. 6 points would be even better - as would a Euromillions win on Tuesday. Possible but unlikely? Why? WE CAN'T WIN MATCHES. FFS! tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploppy Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thankfully Birmingham are nearly as shite as us at the moment so I couldn't think of a better final game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 WHERE ARE THE WINS COMING FROM? tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 32 minutes ago, ploppy said: Thankfully Birmingham are nearly as shite as us at the moment so I couldn't think of a better final game Well, if anybody wins, it'll be BCFC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 21 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: WHERE ARE THE WINS COMING FROM? tfj No need to shout, I totally agree. All the "we only lose by one goal" posts and the "yeah we were seven goals up but it's still a good point" post really piss me off. A defeat is a defeat , no points for coming second . Turning 2+ goal leads into a draw is not going to keep us up, somehow we need to win, and soon. All our home games are winnable , not easy but winnable if we can stop self harming, though Huddersfield are flying the rest I would give us a chance. Burton, Norwich , Huddersfield , QPR , Barnsley and Birmingham. The away games, depends (as do the home games do ) on which team turns up but some vital games there. Villa , Wigan ,Brentford , Preston , Blackburn and Brighton. It won't matter if we don't start winning soon, I think that's the point TFJ was trying to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 38 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: WHERE ARE THE WINS COMING FROM? tfj The opposition usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meryl Goodrum Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'm no expert on football, so can anyone explain to me why a team that dominated in the first half and clearly rattled the opposition, can come out with such a different mindset after the break? I know Rafa probably gave his lot hell at half time, but God knows what our guys were given...Prozac maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 We have thrown away 19 points from winning positions this season, so we will be relegated if it continues ! Others are also picking up points now. Only one outcome unless things change fast! It is simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 34 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Turning 2+ goal leads into a draw is not going to keep us up, somehow we need to win, and soon. Yes, but there is a huge difference between doing this against Derby and Newcastle (away) than say Rotherham. Nobody thinks it's great to lose a 2 or 3 goal lead we're just realistic that getting a point in those 2 away fixtures is actually good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, RichardEdd said: Yes, but there is a huge difference between doing this against Derby and Newcastle (away) than say Rotherham. Nobody thinks it's great to lose a 2 or 3 goal lead we're just realistic that getting a point in those 2 away fixtures is actually good. Sorry but getting a point from 2 or 3 goals down is great, getting a point is good. Losing a 2 or 3 goal lead and barely hanging on is not good and hardly sets you up for a relegation battle. Every team we play now will know they're still in the game even if we go 2 goals up. Reading,Seff W, Derby and yesterday has cost us12 points, ok I'll give you the 2 draws then. 10 points ! Add those points and we would be 14th. Anyone can lose a 2 goal lead I grant you that, but 4 times in a couple of months? Spin it any way you want it is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS10 RED Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 34 minutes ago, Meryl Goodrum said: I'm no expert on football, so can anyone explain to me why a team that dominated in the first half and clearly rattled the opposition, can come out with such a different mindset after the break? I know Rafa probably gave his lot hell at half time, but God knows what our guys were given...Prozac maybe? I wouldn't say we dominated the first half, or it certainly didn't look like where i was sitting. We were under the cosh most of the game as the stats will show. We had some chances and thankfully we took a couple. A point from that game yesterday is a great point considering there 64% possession to our 36% and there 20 shots to our 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 23 minutes ago, cityboy99 said: I wouldn't say we dominated the first half, or it certainly didn't look like where i was sitting. We were under the cosh most of the game as the stats will show. We had some chances and thankfully we took a couple. A point from that game yesterday is a great point considering there 64% possession to our 36% and there 20 shots to our 9. Possession is a funny stat. Brum had 62% against QPR and lost 4-1. The shots stat is a little more telling although on BBC site we had 5 each on target , it must have been a good defensive performance . On the radio it said we were camped in our own box, was it that much of an Alamo game? I would like to see the manager try to get them to push out, just try and defend slightly higher , he just seems to stand there with little or no input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 hours ago, ploppy said: Thankfully Birmingham are nearly as shite as us at the moment so I couldn't think of a better final game The best scenario for us is, Brum are already safe, if we win Wolves are relegated, 2500 Brum fans in various states of fancy dress cheering every move we make. With ten minutes to go we score to take the lead, Brum kick off and give us the ball, all 11 Brum players then stand in their own penalty area for the remainder of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I think we will stay up. Only just but any margin is enough. We also have Wolves at home- eminently winnable but our home record against them isn't great..but that's a game to target absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 hours ago, Taxi for Johnson said: WHERE ARE THE WINS COMING FROM? tfj Whoa just calm down Unk. Did the Nurses not serve custard with your apple crumble today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 hours ago, ploppy said: Thankfully Birmingham are nearly as shite as us at the moment so I couldn't think of a better final game They're s****** than us in terms of form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I cling on to the hope that the players are good enough, and will find a level of performance that will stave off relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Fact of the matter is we won't be winning any matches unless we start keeping clean sheets. Scoring isn't an issue for this city team. Keeping the ball out of our own net is however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 14 hours ago, BigTone said: Whoa just calm down Unk. Did the Nurses not serve custard with your apple crumble today Custard alone is not a good enough 'coping strategy'. You need a diet full of nutrients; regular exercise, and a mental health regime. Good luck with the last one, nutter. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 12 hours ago, OddBallJim said: Fact of the matter is we won't be winning any matches unless we start keeping clean sheets. Scoring isn't an issue for this city team. Keeping the ball out of our own net is however. I no! He mentioned City keeping clean sheets .......... Unless I have added it up wrong, we have done this just four times (4) this season: Rotherham (!!) H on 4th feb Blackburn (!!) H on 22nd Oct Leeds H 27th Sept Fulham A 24th Sept. Conceded in EVERY other game. Oh ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: Good luck with the last one, nutter. tfj Thanks Unk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Went to Wembley yesterday for EFL Final with my younger Brother who is a Saints ST holder. After going 2-0 down, I thought, here we go again and at half time thought, how many more. Soton came out and played their hearts out and got the 2 goals to equalise. Couldnt help but thinking, yes we are a sh*t Man Utd in disguise but true to their bl***y form against the run of play, Scumbag Utd scored to win, so It don't just happen to us. Was gutted for my bro and all the Saints fans but the best thing was the £9.80 tube return for just 2 stations and the £5.20 pint of real ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 49 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: Went to Wembley yesterday for EFL Final with my younger Brother who is a Saints ST holder. After going 2-0 down, I thought, here we go again and at half time thought, how many more. Soton came out and played their hearts out and got the 2 goals to equalise. Couldnt help but thinking, yes we are a sh*t Man Utd in disguise but true to their bl***y form against the run of play, Scumbag Utd scored to win, so It don't just happen to us. Was gutted for my bro and all the Saints fans but the best thing was the £9.80 tube return for just 2 stations and the £5.20 pint of real ale. £5.20? £5.20?? I only passed the £4 threshold a few months ago, and normally pay £3-something. I am NOT ready for £5. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 ......... has LJ being buying up brewery shares?? If I find out ..................... "Taxi for Johnson!!!!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: £5.20? £5.20?? I only passed the £4 threshold a few months ago, and normally pay £3-something. I am NOT ready for £5. tfj Another reason for not getting relegated, by the time we make the JPT or Lge 1 Play Off Finals it will be £12.20 Johnson Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, oldstandrobin said: Another reason for not getting relegated, by the time we make the JPT or Lge 1 Play Off Finals it will be £12.20 Johnson Out I've thought of a reason for being relegated:- - season tickets will be cheaper. - more elbow room in the stadium. - might win some games? - and LJ will get sacked .............. ........... or will he ......... ?? "Taxi for Johnson!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Taxi for Johnson said: I've thought of a reason for being relegated:- - season tickets will be cheaper. - more elbow room in the stadium. - might win some games? - and LJ will get sacked .............. ........... or will he ......... ?? "Taxi for Johnson!!!" especially on a freezing january night on tuesday home to Rochdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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