Kid in the Riot Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Only three teams we haven't played: Forest, QPR and Sheffield U. So we can make an assessment based on seeing pretty much every team in the division. Five points clear of 7th place with the four clubs just outside the play off zone being Ipswich, Leeds, Boro and Preston. Beat two of those and lost two of them. Notwithstanding expectations back in August, from the position we find ourselves in after 20 games, would you be disappointed if we did not make the top six? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 If we beat Sheffield United then playoffs are definitely on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I would but don't say it, you'll jinx it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Just now, ZiderEyed said: If we beat Sheffield United then playoffs are definitely on One game is not going to dictate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Only three teams we haven't played: Forest, QPR and Sheffield U. So we can make an assessment based on seeing pretty much every team in the division. Five points clear of 7th place with the four clubs just outside the play off zone being Ipswich, Leeds, Boro and Preston. Beat two of those and lost two of them. Notwithstanding expectations back in August, from the position we find ourselves in after 20 games, would you be disappointed if we did not make the top six? You have to say yes now. Anyone who says at this point in the season they would be happy to finish 7th is lying to themselves. That’s not to say a top 10 finish would be a disaster; it wouldn’t. It would represent a fourth consecutive season of improvement and genuine progress. But it’s undeniable now that not finishing in the play offs would be disappointing having put ourselves in such a strong position. Perhaps the more interesting question is would you rather finish 7th or lose the play off final?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Just enjoying our football at the moment more than anything. Our expectations are still being kept in check. Injuries are a worry, but for me January is the key. Just about every forum I read say 'all we need is a new striker and attacking midfielder'. Just not that easy. We are no longer small fry in this league, but there are certainly bigger fish, and as much as we need to strengthen, equally worried that one of two of our key players get snaffled by those bigger fish. Equally, giving ourselves every chance. Loving us at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 The play-offs are of course a possibility, but i'd rather we kept the pressure on the other bigger clubs and just take this season as a huge step forward whatever happens. No one thought top 6 in the summer so I don't see why we HAVE to be top 6 in May. Let's just enjoy the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Only three teams we haven't played: Forest, QPR and Sheffield U. So we can make an assessment based on seeing pretty much every team in the division. Five points clear of 7th place with the four clubs just outside the play off zone being Ipswich, Leeds, Boro and Preston. Beat two of those and lost two of them. Notwithstanding expectations back in August, from the position we find ourselves in after 20 games, would you be disappointed if we did not make the top six? Worth noting too that of the top 6 we have drawn with Wolves, beaten Cardiff, drawn with Villa and beaten Derby. Damned impressive and I expect us to get a result at Sheff Utd too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, cityexile said: Just enjoying our football at the moment more than anything. Our expectations are still being kept in check. Injuries are a worry, but for me January is the key. Just about every forum I read say 'all we need is a new striker and attacking midfielder'. Just not that easy. We are no longer small fry in this league, but there are certainly bigger fish, and as much as we need to strengthen, equally worried that one of two of our key players get snaffled by those bigger fish. Equally, giving ourselves every chance. Loving us at the moment. If we are still in the top 6 come January then I am confident SL will not sell any of our prized assets regardless of the offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted December 2, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Perhaps the more interesting question is would you rather finish 7th or lose the play off final?! Given the choice, especially after the last play off final and what happened after, if I had foresight to definitely say we lost the play off final, it would be take 7th...... I hate the playoffs, we need to overtake Cardiff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I'm just after improving season after season,if it means we finish 10th then so be it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 11 minutes ago, INCRED said: If we are still in the top 6 come January then I am confident SL will not sell any of our prized assets regardless of the offer £6m for Reid or a chance at £100m in the prem...hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 31 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Only three teams we haven't played: Forest, QPR and Sheffield U. So we can make an assessment based on seeing pretty much every team in the division. Five points clear of 7th place with the four clubs just outside the play off zone being Ipswich, Leeds, Boro and Preston. Beat two of those and lost two of them. Notwithstanding expectations back in August, from the position we find ourselves in after 20 games, would you be disappointed if we did not make the top six? Wait till after Easter till you sqeak your bum, untill then sit back and enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 12th will still do for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Right now I would be very happy to finish in the top 10 and would see this as a successful season, top 6 and not getting promoted would be very successful season, getting promoted obviously exceeds all expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I really don't want the play off's, not with our record, top 2 please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 38 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: You have to say yes now. Anyone who says at this point in the season they would be happy to finish 7th is lying to themselves. That’s not to say a top 10 finish would be a disaster; it wouldn’t. It would represent a fourth consecutive season of improvement and genuine progress. But it’s undeniable now that not finishing in the play offs would be disappointing having put ourselves in such a strong position. Perhaps the more interesting question is would you rather finish 7th or lose the play off final?! I'd be delighted with our progress if we finished 7th, but there would of course be an edge of disappointment that we didn't manage the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 If we don't make the play offs now ot would be a huge dissapointment. To be 5 points clear in early December is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 For anyone doubting our credentials I believe it's now 4 defeats in the last 30 competitive games. That's got to make us the real deal surely ? One sticking point for many was how we would react after a defeat, well that's been truly put to bed. After the defeats to Leeds and Preston the boys just seem to come back stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStandUp Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Only three teams we haven't played: Forest, QPR and Sheffield U. So we can make an assessment based on seeing pretty much every team in the division. Five points clear of 7th place with the four clubs just outside the play off zone being Ipswich, Leeds, Boro and Preston. Beat two of those and lost two of them. Notwithstanding expectations back in August, from the position we find ourselves in after 20 games, would you be disappointed if we did not make the top six? Still take mid table. But I'm very much enjoying this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Wont be the end of the world if we dont although we have a decent chance. The worry would be whether we can keep hold of our top players who will surely attract interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B block Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Super said: Wont be the end of the world if we dont although we have a decent chance. The worry would be whether we can keep hold of our top players who will surely attract interest. Everyone’s thinking it, no one wants to say it but look at the team? Look at the way we’re playing ? Hopefully ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, ForeverRes said: Still take mid table. But I'm very much enjoying this... Who are you trying to kid. Like me you think we have a proper chance making top 6. Dont he ashamed to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Maesknoll Red said: Given the choice, especially after the last play off final and what happened after, if I had foresight to definitely say we lost the play off final, it would be take 7th...... I hate the playoffs, we need to overtake Cardiff!! Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: You have to say yes now. Anyone who says at this point in the season they would be happy to finish 7th is lying to themselves. That’s not to say a top 10 finish would be a disaster; it wouldn’t. It would represent a fourth consecutive season of improvement and genuine progress. But it’s undeniable now that not finishing in the play offs would be disappointing having put ourselves in such a strong position. Perhaps the more interesting question is would you rather finish 7th or lose the play off final?! As gutting as it would be to lose the POF, we'd surely win loads more in prize £ and really put ourselves forward as a destination for new signings, as well as strengthening our position in trying to tie down existing players to new contracts. For that alone I'd take a day out at Wembley and then you being so upset at full time that you don't say a word to me and storm off home on the train. Just like Brighton in Cardiff eh ChippenhamRed?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 26 minutes ago, ForeverRes said: Still take mid table. But I'm very much enjoying this... To finish mid table now would mean a pretty dire second half of the season. Why woud anybody take that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Only three teams we haven't played: Forest, QPR and Sheffield U. So we can make an assessment based on seeing pretty much every team in the division. Five points clear of 7th place with the four clubs just outside the play off zone being Ipswich, Leeds, Boro and Preston. Beat two of those and lost two of them. Notwithstanding expectations back in August, from the position we find ourselves in after 20 games, would you be disappointed if we did not make the top six? We certainly should be aiming for play offs minimum and keep our sights on Cardiff. Cardiff are not that good. They just have an excellent manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Massive disappointment if we do not get to the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I'm still in dreamland. Seriously. I did NOT expect THIS in August. I'm sure someone will kick me up the ass at some point and the dream will be over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Enjoy the ride! We have been top six most of the time this season. The team looks like a unit and we are hard to beat. One game at the time, hoping for top six. Not half the way yet but so far so good.. players back in jan, feb. The window! Leko, Eliasson, Taylor, some youngsters, its Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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