old_eastender Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) Norwich Weds, Burnley Sat, these games will show whether, or not, we can be viewed as realistic play-off contenders. Personally think 3 pts from the 2 games would be an excellent return. Anything more and I'll really start to get carried away! A lot will depend on how well our wing backs can offer defensive cover, as well as getting forward. Sunderland showed just how the holes behind our wing backs can be exploited. Nice to be looking at the top end of the table, rather then the bottom even if we do get beat in both games. Edited September 12, 2022 by old_eastender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Norwich Weds, Burnley Sat, these games will show whether, or not, we can be viewed as realistic play-off contenders. Personally think 3 pts from the 2 games would be an excellent return. Anything more and I'll really to start to get carried away! A lot will depend on how well our wing backs can offer defensive cover, as well as getting forward. Sunderland showed just how the holes behind our wing backs can be exploited. Nice to be looking at the top end of the table, rather then the bottom even if we do get beat in both games. Minimum of 5 points required... Edited September 12, 2022 by CiderCraig 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, CiderCraig said: Minimum of 5 points required... Must be likely, bookings aren’t even taking bets on it 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said: Must be likely, bookings aren’t even taking bets on it So as 5 points is the one impossible tally from 2 games they're paying out on 6, not that generous then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Norwich will be an interesting game. They would seem to play to our strengths in a way as they’ll want to attack, and should leave some space to exploit behind. As has been said, transitions will be key to make sure we can get back at WB when the turnovers happen. The extended break is a touch awkward but I remain confident. Can see us definitely getting something there, and gut says a high scoring draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Sorry to be a pessimist but one point from the two games at best IMO. Schedule with Wednesday to Saturday both away at lengthy distances doesn't help. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) Is it really ‘the reckoning’ though? We can achieve a play off push without winning these two games and we can still mount a promotion charge but lose most games against parachute clubs this season. I wouldn’t be too concerned if we went into the international break having put up good performances and taken nothing from either game. We’d still be around the play offs. That won’t be the mentality of the squad but I don’t think we should put unnecessary weight behind these next couple games. Edited September 12, 2022 by Bouncearoundtheground 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Is it really ‘the reckoning’ though? We can achieve a play off push without winning these two games and we can still mount a promotion charge but lose most games against parachute clubs this season. I wouldn’t be too concerned if we went into the international break having put up good performances and taken nothing from either game. We’d still be around the play offs. That won’t be the mentality of the squad but I don’t think we should put unnecessary weight behind these next couple games. Totally agree. I will be very happy with two performances in which we compete. That in itself will show significant progression. Any points and that will be a serious bonus. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pl00peh91 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Although a win and a loss would be better points wise, I think I’d probably prefer two draws and maintain our unbeaten run to be honest! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 I would take 2 points now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 It's definitely a major test and a double one at that but it won't define out season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, pl00peh91 said: Although a win and a loss would be better points wise, I think I’d probably prefer two draws and maintain our unbeaten run to be honest! I’m not one for looking beyond the next game, but like you, coming through this phase having stretched our unbeaten run would be fantastic. That would be 10 games in all comps. I’m quite a believer in staying unbeaten builds confidence / momentum. You may laugh but having lost the first two, I thought getting a point at Wigan (despite losing a lead) off of the back of the cup win at Coventry was a momentum shifter. To have lost that might’ve created real doubt. Before the PNE game was called off I hoped we could go into the break with more wins than losses (currently 4 v 2). One game less now! Although I don’t necessarily think these two games will define any playoff / promo credentials, I am keen to see how our style of play holds up against two perceived “better teams”. Can we impose ourselves / our style, can we make them change, etc. I’ve seen two games (Cardiff and Huddersfield) where our opponents have really stifled us for a good 20 minute period, but we kept going with our “method” and eventually got the likes of Scott and Weimann on the ball between the lines. In both games I thought the crowd were patient too. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZumerZetSmithy Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 exciting times are back, love positive whatever the results, performance key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 38 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Sorry to be a pessimist but one point from the two games at best IMO. Schedule with Wednesday to Saturday both away at lengthy distances doesn't help. That’s the spirit Pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider hoss rules Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 57 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Norwich Weds, Burnley Sat, these games will show whether, or not, we can be viewed as realistic play-off contenders. Personally think 3 pts from the 2 games would be an excellent return. Anything more and I'll really start to get carried away! A lot will depend on how well our wing backs can offer defensive cover, as well as getting forward. Sunderland showed just how the holes behind our wing backs can be exploited. Nice to be looking at the top end of the table, rather then the bottom even if we do get beat in both games. And I thought Wednesday were league 1....... Edited September 12, 2022 by cider hoss rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Even thinking that 2 points from these 2 games is possible shows progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: It's definitely a major test and a double one at that but it won't define out season. Spot on - Regardless of the results these will be games 9,10 and 11 - less than a quarter of the way thru the season. I’m sure we’d all love 9 points but 3 would acceptable to keep the unbeaten run going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Robbored said: I’m sure we’d all love 9 points but 3 would acceptable to keep the unbeaten run going. If we can get 9 points from the Norwich and Burnley matches, then I am really going to start to believe it is our season! 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 I will be amazed if we don't lose 1 of these games. Our defence is still leaky even though we are scoring for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Just now, deadredfred said: If we can get 9 points from the Norwich and Burnley matches, then I am really going to start to believe it is our season! That’s not very likely……….. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 55 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Norwich will be an interesting game. They would seem to play to our strengths in a way as they’ll want to attack, and should leave some space to exploit behind. As has been said, transitions will be key to make sure we can get back at WB when the turnovers happen. The extended break is a touch awkward but I remain confident. Can see us definitely getting something there, and gut says a high scoring draw Well I'm going so I choose to be confident (but not overly). We need to stop them getting down our sides and in getting the ball to Josh Sargent as poses a real threat. I don't think they have the quality in midfield they've had previously but we'll see. Take a draw for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 20 minutes ago, REDOXO said: That’s the spirit Pop! We do have a good threat going forward in truth, perhaps the extra time woukd enable a fully fit Semenyo from the start too, just worry a bit about the other end vs 2 parachute bolstered ex PL sides away from home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, Super said: I would take 2 points now. I agree, after all, I would have been happy with 5 points including the Blackburn game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 I fancy us to get something from every game at the moment I think both Norwich and Burnley will be more worried about us than we are about them. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 The last time we were any good under LJ we would go into these kind of games on the back of similarly good runs as now and it would be: L L I think this City team is stronger but let's see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: We do have a good threat going forward in truth, perhaps the extra time woukd enable a fully fit Semenyo from the start too, just worry a bit about the other end vs 2 parachute bolstered ex PL sides away from home. Everything you say has resonance, but right now they are as worried about us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, swanker said: I fancy us to get something from every game at the moment I think both Norwich and Burnley will be more worried about us than we are about them. I agree - both Burnley and Norwich will be concerned about our goalscoring threat. It’s just a matter of keeping two clean sheets……….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Jeez. We have had years of struggling and under performing followed by our recent good form (which is rather short by comparison) and all of a sudden the expectation is we're playoff contenders. Enjoy the moment and don't set expectations that are unfair or unrealistic against teams with the resources of Burnley or Norwich. It's a long season. At least wait until January before considering where we are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Getting 2 points or more across the two games games would I hope be considered progress by most, compared to the last few seasons. Getting 4 points or more would I feel be quite exciting for our prospects. Granted, it will still be only 10 games by then, and City have shown ample capacity in years gone by to prove the old adage "its the hope that kills" true. By the end of these 2 games we'd have played a fair proportion of the top half of the table (as it stands now) away from home. Not to say away games against the bottom half sides are easy ofc! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, old_eastender said: Norwich Weds, Burnley Sat, these games will show whether, or not, we can be viewed as realistic play-off contenders. Personally think 3 pts from the 2 games would be an excellent return. Anything more and I'll really start to get carried away! A lot will depend on how well our wing backs can offer defensive cover, as well as getting forward. Sunderland showed just how the holes behind our wing backs can be exploited. Nice to be looking at the top end of the table, rather then the bottom even if we do get beat in both games. I’ll take 2 draws right now 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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