GrahamC Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Four of the bottom five play each other, so Blackpool v Rotherham & Wigan v Huddersfield, Cardiff are home to Middlesbrough. Even a point today could see us pull away from the bottom three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 I'm pretty sure we can go 13th today if we win and Swansea, Reading, QPR and Coventry all lose. We'd have better GD than all of them so would be level with Swansea and QPR on 39 points, but above on GD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 We are 8 points off the playoffs - that has to be our aim. 7 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: We are 8 points off the playoffs - that has to be our aim. To be 8 points off the playoffs? Its a tad unambitious but I’ll go with it. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Watford v Blackburn Our rivals for the playoffs face each other today. Maybe hope for a draw? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 I think you know what i mean...! We are as close to the playoffs as we are the relegation places - so we should be looking upwards, not downwards. Tough challenge today but a win would see us just 3pts behind Norwich after 30 games played. Potentially only 5 points off the play offs. A win today would be massive, with some winable games coming up - stranger things have happened..! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Let's get to 50 points asap and see where that leaves us. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Ffs stop talking about the playoffs. It's nonsense. 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Bar BS3 said: I think you know what i mean...! We are as close to the playoffs as we are the relegation places - so we should be looking upwards, not downwards. Tough challenge today but a win would see us just 3pts behind Norwich after 30 games played. Potentially only 5 points off the play offs. A win today would be massive, with some winable games coming up - stranger things have happened..! No, I do and I agree. I think we’re a better team than the league position suggests, and I certainly think we should be looking up rather than down. The next week for me is huge - 6 points from the two home games and we’re right in the mix. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Four of the bottom five play each other, so Blackpool v Rotherham & Wigan v Huddersfield, Cardiff are home to Middlesbrough. Even a point today could see us pull away from the bottom three. Forget the other teams matches. It's up to City squad and manager/coaches to climb up the ladder of safety. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Super said: Ffs stop talking about the playoffs. It's nonsense. If City win today can I apologise in advance for all my playoff chat on OTIB.... 4 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Forget the other teams matches. It's up to City squad and manager/coaches to climb up the ladder of safety. There's no way City are going down now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, mozo said: If City win today can I apologise in advance for all my playoff chat on OTIB.... There's no way City are going down now. It is funny though we won't go up or down just enjoy the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: No, I do and I agree. I think we’re a better team than the league position suggests, and I certainly think we should be looking up rather than down. The next week for me is huge - 6 points from the two home games and we’re right in the mix. I’m happy enough where City right now. Nige seems to be gradually developing a healthy culture throughout the club and in recent games that’s been reflected on the pitch with some decent performances. Norwich will be aware of our recent form and with them coming off a 3-0 loss an early goal will hopefully demoralise them. Nothing is achieved in February but with 17 more matches any club hitting a run of good form can shoot up the table - let’s hope that it’s City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 19 minutes ago, Super said: Ffs stop talking about the playoffs. It's nonsense. Agreed. It’s great to be optimistic but it’s not happening this season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Billy Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, ScottishRed said: Agreed. It’s great to be optimistic but it’s not happening this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 38 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: We are 8 points off the playoffs - that has to be our aim. I see today as a must win match if we are to stand a chance of the playoffs. A win would put us 3 points behind Norwich and 5 points behind WBA who are currently 6th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Red Billy said: Everton mints? All I can say is Nuttal's Mintoes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Percy Pig said: That's fine, but can we leave the disappointment at the door if we don't? I wish we didn't get ahead of ourselves when things are going well and so down when things aren't as good. Absolutely. Completely mad to even be thinking about the playoffs, in my opinion. We have a squad of barely 20 players & at Xmas some on here wanted the manager sacked, predicted relegation & said Rovers were catching us.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tookster Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 We are massive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Everton mints? All I can say is Nuttal's Mintoes. Too quick for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Percy Pig said: That's fine, but can we leave the disappointment at the door if we don't? I wish we didn't get ahead of ourselves when things are going well and so down when things aren't as good. I might be proved wrong but I genuinely don't think there will be much reaction if we lost today. I don't think expectations are that high even with our improved form. Just now, GrahamC said: Absolutely. Completely mad to even be thinking about the playoffs, in my opinion. We have a squad of barely 20 players & at Xmas some on here wanted the manager sacked, predicted relegation & said Rovers were catching us.. It's mad to expect playoffs, but it's fun to chat about while we're on a good run imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) Every win we’re talking about the playoffs Every defeat and it’s relegation and doom and gloom. We are Bristol City - it’s what we do In all seriousness though, this league is so tight that either is mathematically possible, but neither are very likely. Edited February 11, 2023 by bcfcredandwhite Add words 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkeyred Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, bcfcredandwhite said: Every win we’re talking about the playoffs Every defeat and it’s relegation and doom and gloom. We are Bristol City - it’s what we do Healthy culture, positive attractive football...... There must be a point in the future when that's not enough, and we demand more than play offs..... or sack everyone! We are Bristol City - it's what we will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Four of the bottom five play each other, so Blackpool v Rotherham & Wigan v Huddersfield, Cardiff are home to Middlesbrough. Even a point today could see us pull away from the bottom three. Just so long as they don't all draw today like us ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 37 minutes ago, Red Billy said: Zebras in a box , just add water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Super said: Ffs stop talking about the playoffs. It's nonsense. I'm not accusing the poster, but I can imagine this would be some people's way of getting back at Nigel again as in we should be top 6. I totally agree with you, this sort of talk this season is a nonsense. And the minute enough people start to say things like this, we know what kind of run can turn up. Edited February 11, 2023 by AppyDAZE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fammyfan Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) Unlikely to go up or down, positive to be able to play with the pressure off whilst continuing to develop. We can dream and if we add a string of wins, we can start to believe but it’s important to be realistic, an 8 point gap is steep when chasing teams at the top end of the table. This season, to stay up and cut costs whilst developing the youngsters we have will be a success. Edited February 11, 2023 by Fammyfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, AppyDAZE said: I'm not accusing the poster, but I can imagine this would be some people's way of getting back at Nigel again as in we should be top 6. I totally agree with you, this sort of talk this season is a nonsense. That type of person will never be satisfied. They'll always be thinking that because we achieve one goal, we "should" then achieve the next. Even if we one day win the Champions League we won't win it well enough. Pretty sure I said 11th as a pre-season prediction. With a bit of luck that's doable, much higher than that would be impressive/very lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 I don’t really understand wasting energy worrying about teams below us. I’m sure we can get 14 points from 17 games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: I don’t really understand wasting energy worrying about teams below us. I’m sure we can get 14 points from 17 games I don't even think we'll need 14. I reckon 46 or 47 or so will see a team safe this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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