sephjnr Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, Numero Uno said: Tbf 4 points ahead with 9 available is a position most would have given their right arm for around 3-4 weeks ago. That tells us nothing. I would have been delighted to go 3-3 against Derby before that game, but I was fuming that we were 3-0 up at half-time!! If we don't beat Barnsley than that will be a massive kick up the arse to Blackburn's morale whether they beat Wolves or not. My nerves would rather have Villa at home than Brighton away to contend with. Quote Link to comment
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Udders one up after 9 mins at Derby would put them 2 points behind Newcastle Quote Link to comment
WessexPest Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) Apologies if I missed this earlier in the thread but how many did we take up there today? An attendance of 14,000 reflects pretty badly on Blackburn - I know they are protesting their owners but this was a huge game for them. Edited April 17, 2017 by WessexPest Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Can see the final day being messy - I can see Birmingham facing the drop Hmmmmmmm That is the nighmare scenario! Of course at one level today was a chance to finish it, and on another day maybe we would have got the second. Did not happen, but we held on. Barnsley's away form is pretty decent, would rather Bham had beaten Burton, but it is what it is. Who knows how it may play out, Brighton could already be confirmed champions by the time we go there and may all be nursing hangovers! Still work to do, but do not think any of our players will feel today was easy! Edited April 17, 2017 by cityexile Quote Link to comment
Numero Uno Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, sephjnr said: That tells us nothing. I would have been delighted to go 3-3 against Derby before that game, but I was fuming that we were 3-0 up at half-time!! If we don't beat Barnsley than that will be a massive kick up the arse to Blackburn's morale whether they beat Wolves or not. My nerves would rather have Villa at home than Brighton away to contend with. What I know is since being bummed 5-0 at Preston we've picked up 7 points out of 9, not good enough for some maybe but I would have taken it if offered. It is up to us to beat Barnsley, which we would have expected to be the case weeks ago anyway. Can't see a negative keeping the gap to 4 points with other sides below us. 1 Quote Link to comment
1960maaan Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Looking a lot healthier than a few weeks ago, think I'd be twitching a bit if I was drum or Forest. Still think it will finish as it is now though. CITY (48 points) (GD-7) Barnsley (H) Sat 22nd April Brighton (A) Sat 29th April Birmingham (H) Sun 7th May BIRMINGHAM 47 points (GD -21) Villa (A) Sun 23rd April Huddersfield (H) Sat 29th April City (A) Sun 7th May FOREST (45 points) (GD-12) Reading (H) Sat 22nd April QPR (A) Sat 29th April Ipswich (H) Sun 7th May BLACKBURN (41 points) (GD-16) Wolves (A) Sat 22nd April Villa (H) Sat 29th April Brentford (A) Sun 7th May 1 Quote Link to comment
WessexPest Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, RedM said: I was so nervous during the game, removed myself from her as I just didn't know what to do with myself. I hope that's a typo. 3 Quote Link to comment
Sleepy1968 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, cityexile said: would rather Bham had beaten Burton, but it is what it is. I'm glad it's gone this way - if Bham don't win their next two games regardless of how we do, we can finish above them if we beat them on the last day of the season. Quote Link to comment
Numero Uno Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, 1960maaan said: Looking a lot healthier than a few weeks ago, think I'd be twitching a bit if I was drum or Forest. Still think it will finish as it is now though. CITY (48 points) (GD-7) Barnsley (H) Sat 22nd April Brighton (A) Sat 29th April Birmingham (H) Sun 7th May BIRMINGHAM 47 points (GD -21) Villa (A) Sun 23rd April Huddersfield (H) Sat 29th April City (A) Sun 7th May FOREST (45 points) (GD-12) Reading (H) Sat 22nd April QPR (A) Sat 29th April Ipswich (H) Sun 7th May BLACKBURN (41 points) (GD-16) Wolves (A) Sat 22nd April Villa (H) Sat 29th April Brentford (A) Sun 7th May And Burton are still right in it as well!! Quote Link to comment
54-46 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, 1960maaan said: Looking a lot healthier than a few weeks ago, think I'd be twitching a bit if I was drum or Forest. Still think it will finish as it is now though. CITY (48 points) (GD-7) Barnsley (H) Sat 22nd April Brighton (A) Sat 29th April Birmingham (H) Sun 7th May BIRMINGHAM 47 points (GD -21) Villa (A) Sun 23rd April Huddersfield (H) Sat 29th April City (A) Sun 7th May FOREST (45 points) (GD-12) Reading (H) Sat 22nd April QPR (A) Sat 29th April Ipswich (H) Sun 7th May BLACKBURN (41 points) (GD-16) Wolves (A) Sat 22nd April Villa (H) Sat 29th April Brentford (A) Sun 7th May I can see Brum dropping out Quote Link to comment
Malago Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, 1960maaan said: Looking a lot healthier than a few weeks ago, think I'd be twitching a bit if I was drum or Forest. Still think it will finish as it is now though. CITY (48 points) (GD-7) Barnsley (H) Sat 22nd April Brighton (A) Sat 29th April Birmingham (H) Sun 7th May BIRMINGHAM 47 points (GD -21) Villa (A) Sun 23rd April Huddersfield (H) Sat 29th April City (A) Sun 7th May FOREST (45 points) (GD-12) Reading (H) Sat 22nd April QPR (A) Sat 29th April Ipswich (H) Sun 7th May BLACKBURN (41 points) (GD-16) Wolves (A) Sat 22nd April Villa (H) Sat 29th April Brentford (A) Sun 7th May Can't see Blackburn getting more than 1 point out of that lot. 2 Quote Link to comment
1960maaan Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, Numero Uno said: What I know is since being bummed 5-0 at Preston we've picked up 7 points out of 9, not good enough for some maybe but I would have taken it if offered. It is up to us to beat Barnsley, which we would have expected to be the case weeks ago anyway. Can't see a negative keeping the gap to 4 points with other sides below us. I think it has to be good enough for anyone, do the over a season and we'd be where Brighton are now. We technically need 2 wins from 3, but that is if everyone wins all their games and that aint gonna happen. I would think 4 points are plenty, well enough anyway. Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, Sleepy1968 said: I'm glad it's gone this way - if Bham don't win their next two games regardless of how we do, we can finish above them if we beat them on the last day of the season. Still lots of perms, but for me would rather it was not a 'do or die' last day shoot out. Quote Link to comment
Engvall's Splinter Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Blackburn I'd suggest have the easiest run in. The teams they're playing have nowt to play for. Quote Link to comment
054123 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 4 points has to be the target. What a season Quote Link to comment
Super Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 14 minutes ago, sephjnr said: No, we haven't. It's still 4pts, and it's only gone from 4pts with 15 available to 4pts with 9 left. And I would be far more comfortable needing to get the job done vs Barnsley at the Gate in front of our white-hot crowd, than vs Brighton at their place with their white-hot crowd. Brighton will have the title wrapped up by the time we play them. Obviously still tough but they will have nothing to play for might even play the fringe players. Quote Link to comment
Dolman_Stand Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Given Blackburns fixtures I would say that the three in the drop zone now will be the ones to go. Quote Link to comment
1960maaan Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, 54-46 said: I can see Brum dropping out It would mean Blackburn getting 4 points and Birmingham 0, or every 1 Brum get Blackburn have to get 4 more (Isee I forgot to change B'burns total). I just can't see it. To be honest I won't care as long as we get safe soon. Quote Link to comment
Robin101 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 The gap is effectively 5 points thanks to our goal difference. I wouldn't like to test my theory, but I think we now have the necessary points to stay up. Also, got to remember that we are not the only team within Blackburn's striking distance. Think they will be looking more at Forest and Birmingham than us now. 1 Quote Link to comment
sephjnr Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Can't see a negative keeping the gap to 4 points with other sides below us. It should have been 7. It was going to be 7. Until we did the Bristol City thing again. 3 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I think it has to be good enough for anyone, do the over a season and we'd be where Brighton are now. See above and contemplate how insane what you've just said sounds. As a team what have BCFC collectively learned? Most of the horrors between October and February were decided on a single goal. As was today. Don't concentrate on the IFs, take a look at what we have - a team that's gone from fodder to a threat in a few weeks but needs to be ruthless in far shorter time. The BS at the back has to stop. It's had to stop all season. Edited April 17, 2017 by sephjnr Quote Link to comment
sephjnr Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, Super said: Brighton will have the title wrapped up by the time we play them. Obviously still tough but they will have nothing to play for might even play the fringe players. IFs fatter than Tomlin that you don't want to rely on. Quote Link to comment
Robin101 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, sephjnr said: IFs fatter than Tomlin that you don't want to rely on. We are in a stronger position now than we were at 3pm. Whilst there are still ifs to consider, that can only be a positive. Quote Link to comment
Midred Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Super said: Brighton will have the title wrapped up by the time we play them. Obviously still tough but they will have nothing to play for might even play the fringe players. Didn't city have it wrapped up when Walsall played us on the last day? 8-2 was it? 1 Quote Link to comment
RobArnold10 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Win Saturday and we're safe now, even a draw will be fine but we'd be looking at other results. Bottom line is that we have points on the board, and the others still have to get them, so I'm not too edgy! 1 Quote Link to comment
Super Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, Midred said: Didn't city have it wrapped up when Walsall played us on the last day? 8-2 was it? Yes fair point but walsall had nothing to play for in fairness. Quote Link to comment
1960maaan Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, sephjnr said: See above and contemplate how insane what you've just said sounds. As a team what have BCFC collectively learned? If you take it as a statement about our season, yes.My reply was about people not being happy with 7 points from 9. Quote Link to comment
1960maaan Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) Just now, Super said: Yes fair point but walsall had nothing to play for in fairness. 8-2 ...... Not pride, obviously Edited April 17, 2017 by 1960maaan 2 Quote Link to comment
stephenkibby. Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, Engvall's Splinter said: Blackburn I'd suggest have the easiest run in. The teams they're playing have nowt to play for. Never works out like that tho does it. Who would have taken Wolves to win at Leeds? And Wolves next up for Blackburn. Reckon 1 point from the last three will keep us up. 1 Quote Link to comment
Garland-sweden Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 One point away in this moment is good. We are not a good awayteam this season. The other results went our way. Think Villa will win Brum in the derby. We are strong now and I still think we gonna make it. We are in a good run and think we will beat Barnsley. They have nothing to play for, we have a good chanse. Always believe, Coyr!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
54-46 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: It would mean Blackburn getting 4 points and Birmingham 0, or every 1 Brum get Blackburn have to get 4 more (Isee I forgot to change B'burns total). I just can't see it. To be honest I won't care as long as we get safe soon. I don't think they will pick up another point and Blackburn and Forest will sneak a win each to do it Quote Link to comment
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