Port Said Red Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 05/02/2023 at 10:50, petehinton said: We’ll know where we really are after these block of games April will really see where we sit as far as competing with the top teams though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: April will really see where we sit as far as competing with the top teams though. Exactly, we will either play those games as genuine play off battle games or as fairly non eventful ones as far as the end of season goes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 Need 10 wins for the play-offs. Won’t happen as championship too tight a league (except the top 2) but top 10 is something realistic that can be achieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 Burnley and Sheff Utd will be up by the time we play them, which might work in our favour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: I’m a big fan of picking up points / staying unbeaten to keep things ticking over, but…the way to move up the table in sequences of wins. We’ve managed to back up a win with another win 3 times this season. If we could somehow manage to make this 4 wins on the spin, ie. win our next 2, the likelihood is that 7 points gap will be more like 4 or 5. 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Perhaps yeah. Not sure I fancy us to win at Sunderland but I could certainly see us getting 4 from 2, ie win Wednesday and draw Saturday. Then perhaps win the next two League games v Hull and Cardiff is it. That said if we are counter attacking that in turn helps us in the road at a play-off rival. Plus think the underlying numbers underpinning our performances though strong aren't too 6 yet so that's another secondary consideration- will lesser underlying numbers than a typical play-off side catch up with results again. One game at a time anyway for me- see where it takes us and very much enjoying it atm! When I outlined our path to glory earlier in the thread (pre-Norwich), it was predicated on us having to win our next three games. One game gone and a win in the bag, Wigan next. But yep that Sunderland game looks really tricky and really is crucial to us catching ground. We don't need to win it pretty. Any kind of wins will do now. But we need wins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 A month ago I put 100 bucks down at +3000, so basically 30/1to finish in the top 6, also put down 100 bucks on us to win the FA Cup at +45000, I just want us to avenge our 1909 defeat against Man U :laugh: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 13 hours ago, mozo said: When I outlined our path to glory earlier in the thread (pre-Norwich), it was predicated on us having to win our next three games. One game gone and a win in the bag, Wigan next. But yep that Sunderland game looks really tricky and really is crucial to us catching ground. We don't need to win it pretty. Any kind of wins will do now. But we need wins. Sunderland's away record is better than their home record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 This thread is 12 months early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Scores tonight not going our way. City must win the next two or I won't mention playoffs again this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Watford winning at Burnley is a massive coupon buster! Millwall losing is welcome but others not so much- problem is that Millwall v Luton from December still needs rescheduling so a game in hand on either it isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 See I thought results tonight were pretty good for us - QPR, Millwall, Coventry all losing. Just seen Reading gone 2-1 up tho and thought they'd only got a point when I started typing. Still overall, not bad imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Coventry beat Millwall. If Norwich get on a run that's another challenge for the playoffs, but Hull losing means we close in on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Watford winning at Burnley is a massive coupon buster! Millwall losing is welcome but others not so much- problem is that Millwall v Luton from December still needs rescheduling so a game in hand on either it isn't. boom 8 points off 6th 2 games in hand Cheers Burnley 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 That is very welcome news! Blackburn play WBA tomorrow, one or both drop points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: boom 8 points off 6th 2 games in hand Cheers Burnley We could be 5 points off Watford tomorrow with a game in hand and we play them in April... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, mozo said: We could be 5 points off Watford tomorrow with a game in hand and we play them in April... Calm! As I said previously in this thread, this (Wigan at home) is the sort of game we have a tendency to slip up in…..I hope I’m wrong tomorrow night! COYRs….let’s do it tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Still one game, time a at. Rearrange that! Yeah though, game by game- step by step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyreds89 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Tomorrow night is must win, 4 points from the next 2 games would be great. 6 would be out of this world. I see 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Are we keeping the title up to date? Oddschecker showing 30/1, 66/1 even if you really think the bookies are wrong. It's not happening lads. Gamble responsibly and keep your £ in your pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbytheriver Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Ifs,buts,and maybe's,if my auntie had balls,she would be my uncle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 This is one time i'd be very happy to be wrong - but it's not happening. We've gone on a lovely (much needed) run in the league - 3 wins 3 draws since last game of December. But I'm not fooled by the league table, string some results together at the bottom and you can see quick progress up the table - but that slows down the higher you get as everyone around you is picking up points. It's VERY hard to make up an 8 point difference to the team in 6th whilst also overtaking all 8 teams in between us and them. For me the good run has also been in part due to the way the fixture list ebbs and flows - All teams not in either the playoffs or bottom 3. The most notable wins vs Norwich home (8th in league and 9th in form table) and Preston away (14th in league and 17th in form table) - as good as they were, not exactly 'statement wins'. The next 6/7 games sees us playing teams fighting for lives or in top 6 (except Hull) - so will be a tougher test in a way. I think as the fixtures even themselves out we'll be nicely placed upper mid table. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 24 minutes ago, Alessandro said: But I'm not fooled by the league table, string some results together at the bottom and you can see quick progress up the table - but that slows down the higher you get as everyone around you is picking up points. It's VERY hard to make up an 8 point difference to the team in 6th whilst also overtaking all 8 teams in between us and them. This guy gets it. It's those teams in between us and the team in 6th that people forget about. We have to not only be better (ie have a better points per game rate) than the team in 6th, but also better than every team between us and that team in 6th. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReds Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 12 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: boom 8 points off 6th 2 games in hand Cheers Burnley The trouble is Millwall are 1 point off with 2 games in hand, Blackburn 2 points, WB 3 points both with 2 games in hand, we also have a horrendous run nearer the end of the season. I'd be amazed if we finish within 6 points of 6th, would love to be wrong but just cannot see it as we would need so many things to align. Just hoping for some more decent, consistent performances and a few youngsters get given some League experience when we are totally safe, and a Cup Final... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 2 hours ago, johnbytheriver said: Ifs,buts,and maybe's,if my auntie had balls,she would be my uncle! Surely that just makes your auntie a hermaphrodite?! You should really be more sensitive to her condition, bless her! 25 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: This guy gets it. It's those teams in between us and the team in 6th that people forget about. We have to not only be better (ie have a better points per game rate) than the team in 6th, but also better than every team between us and that team in 6th. But, but, but... those sides aren't that many points above us so across the remainder of the season we don't have to be that much better ppg. Really, it's about winning the six-pointers which makes this such a difficult task. Norwich is ticked off which brings them within reach (we potentially only need one more win than them from now on). Sunderland will be must win, as will Watford in April. It's nice to dream! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 It’s being Bristol City… 4 minutes ago, mozo said: which makes this such a difficult task 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 What are we thinking for Watford v West Brom- would we rather home win, draw or away win? Table as it stands. I'd say top six looks beyond us, top half or perhaps with some luck top 10 (ie 10th) more realistic as a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: What are we thinking for Watford v West Brom- would we rather home win, draw or away win? Table as it stands. I'd say top six looks beyond us, top half or perhaps with some luck top 10 (ie 10th) more realistic as a goal. Even I'm not entertaining the idea of a playoff push now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: What are we thinking for Watford v West Brom- would we rather home win, draw or away win? Table as it stands. I'd say top six looks beyond us, top half or perhaps with some luck top 10 (ie 10th) more realistic as a goal. West Brom win would seem to be the best result for us. We have played them twice in the league already and a win now might revive their own promotion hopes, whereas a loss for Watford puts them at risk from everyone behind, even including us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, mozo said: Even I'm not entertaining the idea of a playoff push now To stand any chance of making the playoffs, we would have to win pretty much every match between now and playing Middlesbrough, because there don’t appear to be many wins likely in April. So the playoffs are not impossible but highly unlikely. And certainly more than 20/1. However, if we were to fail to reach the playoffs by 3 points or less, that first game refereeing debacle at Hull becomes even more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, mozo said: Even I'm not entertaining the idea of a playoff push now Same. That margin for error just looked too thin- stranger things have happened but we're still building back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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