Super Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Villa - Home, Reading - Away, Wolves - Away, Derby - Home, Norwich - Away Guess this will be a good indication of where we are, Can't honestly see too many points from those 5 though.
wendyredredrobin Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Could't disagree with that, but on the other hand, we always raise our game for the big matches and look what we did to Watford in the second half last night. Bobby is still on fire.
RUSSEL85 Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 I cant either im afraid, Villa - Draw Reading - Loss Wolves - Loss Derby - Draw Norwich - Win I going for 5 points, with our only victory at Carrow Road. Hope its more. Johnson has got a dilemma on his hands, first 11 draw to Millwall, 9 changes and beat Watford away. Whatever he does isnt going to be right to some people.
The Gasbuster Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 We need 4 points minimum from the two home games. The three away games are going to be grim, we never get anything at any of them !
Leveller Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 They're all big name clubs - but to be honest, only Wolves have started the season particularly well. The rest are inconsistent and will be no more confident than us.
Fordy62 Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 It's worrying that Villa seem to have got their act together in the last couple of games, but then I suppose we did last night. Its going to be tough. But it wouldn't be Bristol City if it weren't.
Phileas Fogg Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Tough group of games but it's an unpredictable league and we seem to raise our game against bigger sides. I predict at least 2 surprise wins in that group.
Lrrr Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 4 points upwards and we'll have done well. But if we don't it won't stop the Johnson out campaign from having a go
Wanderingred Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Thats a brutal set of fixtures. If we are still mid table after those games, we'll have done well.
Shtanley Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Anything less than 15 points and I'm johnson out
Kid in the Riot Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 48 minutes ago, Super said: Villa - Home, Reading - Away, Wolves - Away, Derby - Home, Norwich - Away Guess this will be a good indication of where we are, Can't honestly see too many points from those 5 though. Suspect we'll get something from the two home games but don't hold out much hope for those three away games.
Major Isewater Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 34 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Thats a brutal set of fixtures. If we are still mid table after those games, we'll have done well. Could you show me an easier set of fixtures in this league ?
... Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, RUSSEL85 said: I cant either im afraid, Villa - Draw Reading - Loss Wolves - Loss Derby - Draw Norwich - Win I going for 5 points, with our only victory at Carrow Road. Hope its more. Johnson has got a dilemma on his hands, first 11 draw to Millwall, 9 changes and beat Watford away. Whatever he does isnt going to be right to some people. Wow! Beating Norwich - an ex-premier league 'outfit' with big budget and star players. This would be great to put on the managers CV. Well done Lee. We won't mention the (alleged) two defeats and two draws, as these will be against well motivated, clever, and high energy teams. COYR!!!!! tfj
DolmanDave Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Villa - D Reading - L Wolves - L Derby - W Norwich - D Just a hunch.
... Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 1 minute ago, DolmanDave said: Villa - D Reading - L Wolves - L Derby - W Norwich - D Just a hunch. Wow!!!! If we put Derby to the sword that would be all credit to Lee Johnson. tfj
... Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Shtanley said: Anything less than 15 points and I'm johnson out Taxi fuelled, engine running .................. tfj
Wanderingred Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Could you show me an easier set of fixtures in this league ? For sure. You look at games like Barnsley, Millwall and Burton at home and think they are a great chance to get 3 points. Our next five have no such fixtures and look much tougher in terms of where our opponents are expected to be come May. I appreciate it doesn't always work out that way though. If we get a similar points return from the next four, as we've got ao far, I will be delighted.
WhistleHappy Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 @Taxi for Johnson ...you appear to have 'lost it' slightly m8, popping up everywhere with ever more bizarre posts... Maybe a little rest would do you good?.. sorta help you regain a little of your lost mojo. I suggest getting out of your cab and hopping on a bus, get yourself a dayrider ticket £4 and ride around all day hopping on and off of numerous buses spend some time just staring out of the windows & relaxing into a serene dreamtime for a day... spend time with joyriding pensioners people watching and earwigging or just allowing yourself to drift away oblivious of everything for a few hours... when you get home have a nice cup of Ovaltine and an early night... things will hopefully seem clearer in the morning. See you again soon, when you're feeling better, let go of the steering wheel for a while and let 'cheer's drive' take over you can sit upstairs, downstairs at the front or at the back, enjoy the freedom of just wandering around, and ffs leave your internet connected devices at home... To be honest ... I think we ALL need the rest.
shelts Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 My crystal ball is in the wash at the moment . Anything from 0-15 points maybe ?
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 I have a hunch that we will beat Villa and Derby.
Monkeh Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Super said: Villa - Home, Reading - Away, Wolves - Away, Derby - Home, Norwich - Away Guess this will be a good indication of where we are, Can't honestly see too many points from those 5 though. 7 points has to be the bare minimum for me
Super Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Monkeh said: 7 points has to be the bare minimum for me I would be delighted with 7 points
Monkeh Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Just now, Super said: I would be delighted with 7 points We should be mid-table 7 points will keep us mid-table, We are looking more together this season at the moment which is good
EmersonsRed Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 If we get 5 points from next 5 I'll be ecstatic. Surely all 5, if not 4/5 will be top 7 this season?
Bar BS3 Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Less than 4pts = poor 4pts = acceptable. 5pts = not too bad 6pts = pleased 7pts = very pleased 8/9pts = Delighted 9+ pts = Give LJ another contract extension!
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 2-5 points tbh. I forsee given what happened last year win or draw at home to Villa, draw v Derby. Perhaps we can get a point at Norwich also. Our record in the 3 away games is not good however.
pongo88 Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Could you show me an easier set of fixtures in this league ? Exactly. Based on City's league position over the last two seasons, most teams are going to be difficult opponents. Even three from four of our opening fixtures this season, against average / poor teams, have been difficult
Davefevs Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 5 hours ago, shelts said: My crystal ball is in the wash at the moment . Anything from 0-15 points maybe ? 14?
CyberDan Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 For me its: Villa - W Reading - W Wolves - D Derby - L Norwich - D 8 points would be hell of a return from that bunch.
BCFC Rich Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Really important games. Going to start dictating the kind of season we likely to have come the end of that run. I think if you add the Bolton and Ipswich game to the list that'd take us to the end of September and we would have played a good balance of teams. Then we could start drawing some conclusions about where we are and if we are moving forward.
shelts Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 14? Anything possible. Away form the key . Four points from the home games and after that ....I go for 6 in total
The goal is that way Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Could be the start of another record breaking run for LJ. Let's hope not
Nibor Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, shelts said: Anything possible. Away form the key . Four points from the home games and after that ....I go for 6 in total Irony but 14 isn't which I'm sure is what Davefevs was getting at. If we want to be mid table we need to be taking 5-7 points from these sides.
shelts Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Nibor said: Irony but 14 isn't which I'm sure is what Davefevs was getting at. If we want to be mid table we need to be taking 5-7 points from these sides. The unforgiving Championship
Garland-sweden Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Think we win Villa and Derby, draw Reading. 7 points will do fine!
Bar BS3 Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 On 23/08/2017 at 15:55, Bar BS3 said: Less than 4pts = poor 4pts = acceptable. 5pts = not too bad 6pts = pleased 7pts = very pleased 8/9pts = Delighted 9+ pts = Give LJ another contract extension! A good start to this run of very tough fixtures!
ZiderEyed Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: A good start to this run of very tough fixtures! I think that table you've got there is probably the perfect barometer for this set of results, this is a proper test of what kind of side we are.
hoxton casual Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 I think we will get 6 which i agree equals pleased
cidered abroad Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 So we are on four points from two matches. Should we revise our thinking? Are we saving the win at Molineux for the year 2031 so that being the centenary of our last win there, we could even have an open top bus tour to celebrate. But should the miracle happen and we win there on Tuesday, would it indicate a real move in the right direction? PS. I forecast we will get 9 points from these five games. Always the pessimist!
shelts Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 So pleased for the team, management and you guys . If we could get something Tuesday I'd be cock a hoop. Tight budget being off work otherwise I'd be going , same excuse for yesterday. COYR
JoeAman08 Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 The next two are super tough. I don't expect anything Tuesday. Tough team and a night game at a place we don't do well. As long as we aren't embarrassed I'm happy. Capable of a point of course just don't expect it. Derby looked strong Friday night. That said, we can play with anyone at AG. One point from those two I'd be happy enough. Then on to Norwich who I think are beatable in a Reading type way. Keep them out early and the fans may get restless and try a steal 3 points.
P'head Red Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: The next two are super tough. I don't expect anything Tuesday. Tough team and a night game at a place we don't do well. As long as we aren't embarrassed I'm happy. Capable of a point of course just don't expect it. Derby looked strong Friday night. That said, we can play with anyone at AG. One point from those two I'd be happy enough. Then on to Norwich who I think are beatable in a Reading type way. Keep them out early and the fans may get restless and try a steal 3 points. I agree that we'll struggle to get anything at Wolves. Still reckon we'll get a goal though. I agree with what LJ said a couple of weeks back, when we play we energy we can compete with most teams in this league. I really think we struggle to maintain our energy Sat/Tue, so hopefully this will improve throughout the season. Pisano is a big loss, and won't be available until Saturday at the earliesr (going by what LJ has said.) I'm impressed with how we dealt with the game on Saturday, one which we probably wouldn't have got anything from last year. It's actually quite nice to see a 1-0 win, a result which the whole team deserve credit for from a defensive standpoint. Manage those energy levels and we'll be just fine.
mozo Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 On 23/08/2017 at 15:55, Bar BS3 said: Less than 4pts = poor 4pts = acceptable. 5pts = not too bad 6pts = pleased 7pts = very pleased 8/9pts = Delighted 9+ pts = Give LJ another contract extension! So we already acheived 'not too bad' and by beating Derby we'll be in the 'delighted' section with the gaffer dangerously close to a Pardewesque 10 year deal...
123456789000 Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Who'd have thought we would get 9 points from these 5 games. Absolutely incredible! Roll on Bolton
Nibor Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 1.8 points per game from these. That's playoff possibly auto form, especially given the opposition. We're on a great little run but it's very early days yet so no point in getting carried away. Excellent job LJ, well done City!
Alessandro Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 A great return, but it will be slightly soured if we don't get the three points against Bolton, no disaster, but the point today will feel much better for three on Tuesday....
DOZZYBCFC Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5?
Meh Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, Alessandro said: A great return, but it will be slightly soured if we don't get the three points against Bolton, no disaster, but the point today will feel much better for three on Tuesday.... Has to be 3 points Tuesday. We have don’t brilliantly so far but to be a top 6 side which is where I think we can be this year, you have to find a way to break these sorts of teams down. That is what the top sides do and now it is our turn - could not be greater motivation - top 6 place by 9:40 Tuesday almost guaranteed with 3 points.
cidered abroad Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 On 10/09/2017 at 11:21, cidered abroad said: So we are on four points from two matches. Should we revise our thinking? Are we saving the win at Molineux for the year 2031 so that being the centenary of our last win there, we could even have an open top bus tour to celebrate. But should the miracle happen and we win there on Tuesday, would it indicate a real move in the right direction? PS. I forecast we will get 9 points from these five games. Always the pessimist! Right! Shame I didn't put a bet on it.
steviestevieneville Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, DOZZYBCFC said: Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5? 7
ExiledAjax Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, DOZZYBCFC said: Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5? Again you'd be pleased with 9. Would continue the same rate and would see us on 18 from 10. Simple guesswork based on the table might be a win against Bolton and Burton, draws at Ipswich and Sunderland and maybe a loss to Leeds. That's 8. 9 would be excellent.
Wanderingred Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, DOZZYBCFC said: Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5? Bolton - draw (won't be as easy as some think) Ipswich - draw Burton - win Leeeeds - lose Sunderland - win 8 points I think.
BCFC Rich Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, DOZZYBCFC said: Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5? 6 or less - poor 7 - passable 9 -good 10-12 - very good 12+ - incredible.
Robbored Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: 9 would be excellent. Three wins, two defeats from the next five games. Should be doable. Much better than five draws.......
Coombsy Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Bolton - draw (won't be as easy as some think) Ipswich - draw Burton - win Leeeeds - lose Sunderland - win 8 points I think. Twelve points
DOZZYBCFC Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, Robbored said: Three wins, two defeats from the next five games. Should be doable. Much better than five draws....... I agree 9 points certainly in our reach. Would prefer 2 wins 3 draws than 3 wins 2 losses. Leeds I can see being the hardest of the lot.
CliftonCliff Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: 7 I'd say that's about right. Two home wins and a point away to Sunderland. We'll get nowt at Leeds and Ipswich is an awkward place to go. A draw there to make it 8 would be a terrific performance. I'd be delighted with that.
Phileas Fogg Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 On 23/08/2017 at 09:14, Phileas Fogg said: Tough group of games but it's an unpredictable league and we seem to raise our game against bigger sides. I predict at least 2 surprise wins in that group. Turns out my prediction was fairly accurate - well the two surprise wins bit. Would never have guessed we’d go unbeaten though. Expected our mandatory loss against Wolves but thought we might beat Villa.
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 42 minutes ago, DOZZYBCFC said: Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5? I`m going 9. W, D, W, D, D TBF, that next five looks on paper easier than the last set. When the fixtures came out I was dreading September as it looked horrific but we`ve come through it pretty well - assuming we beat Bolton of course and don`t lose at Ipswich.
JoeAman08 Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Need the home wins and a point in one of the away games. I'd be happy with that. The home games massive though as they'll be bottom 6 sides. Have to take max points from games like that if we want to be serious top 10 contenders. Get those 2 wins and we're all very happy if we steal another away win.
Phileas Fogg Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 50 minutes ago, DOZZYBCFC said: Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5? Bolton - Win - Think we’ll be too good for them. 2-0 Ipswich - Loss - Think McCarthy will have a plan for us. Not a successful place for us historically. 2-1 Burton - Draw - think it might be a bit like the Millwall game unfortunately. They’ll play for a draw. 1-1 Leeds - Win - Surprising convincing win against Leeds. Another Derby performance 3-0. Sunderland - Draw - Plucky draw like today. 0-0 or 1-1.
pillred Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 on 23 august taxi for Johnson said "if we put derby to the sword it will be all credit to lee Johnson" been very quiet since.
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, pillred said: on 23 august taxi for Johnson said "if we put derby to the sword it will be all credit to lee Johnson" been very quiet since. Thankfully!
KeepUpLino Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 27 minutes ago, Chairman Mao said: Think we'll get 7 What a ******* pile of shit that would be!!
Silvio Dante Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Personally, I see no reason why we can't get 3 on the bounce in the next three. Bolton and Burton are totally winnable. Ipswich - mate of mine is a fan and says they play 3 in CM with Skuse deep. I see our two matching their two and Bobby pressing Skuse so hard that it makes him ineffective. That takes us to Leeds. If we're 12 unbeaten at that point, confidence will be so high that anythings possible. Either 1 or 3. Bizarrely my biggest worry is Sunderland. They can't keep being cack can they? With a month to turn it around I fear running into then at their "upswing". This gets me to: Bolton - 3 Ipswich - 3 Burton - 3 Leeds (if I'm right on the prior) - 1 or 3 Sunderland - 0 or 1. Either 10 min or 13 max. I'd take that.
lenred Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, DOZZYBCFC said: Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5? Think 9's a distinct possibility given our form at the moment. Would be happy with that.
Fordy62 Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 If you offered me 9 I'd snap your hand off. But do you know what, we could just be capable of better. Were starting to see that on our day we could beat anyone.
Lew-T Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, DOZZYBCFC said: Right, so a 'pleasing' 9 points gained from the last 5 games, extending our unbeaten run....so now on to the next 5 games: Bolton (h) Ipswich (a) Burton (h) Leeds (h) Sunderland (a) Thoughts on number of points to gain from these 5? With our form at home, I don't fear anybody. Wouldn't be surprised to see us pick up maximum points! Draw at Ipswich and a loss at Sunderland. They're bound to find some form and I fear it will be bad timing for us in a months time! 7-10 points would be great and it's very much doable.
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