tin Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Personally, I'm well happy with the way the fixtures have turned out for us as it gives us a real opportunity to hit the ground running. With QPR, Blackpool and Scunny up in the first three games there's a genuine chance we could have maximum points on the board by the end of August IMHO. Sheff Weds never seems to be a happy hunting ground for us but the way we played at Cov last season gives me real hope that we can take a minimum of 10 points from those games. If we were to do that, it would give us fantastic confidence to kick on from there ala Colchester last season.What do you lot think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I'd hope we could beat both QPR & S****horpe, Blackpool are a different kettle of fish, as they have a rich Latvian chairman and an already decent squad. I'd be happy with 7-9 points plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Yeh i really like how the fixtures have planned out with us being at home 1st game and a chance to be top of the table after 3 games could be a massive confidence boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I agree that its certainly possible and its the sort of games that we will be hoping to win throughout the season. On the other hand though, They will probably be looking at it the same way we are.......Bristol City early on - A good chance to get some points on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pinamonte Experience Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I agree that its certainly possible and its the sort of games that we will be hoping to win throughout the season. On the other hand though, They will probably be looking at it the same way we are.......Bristol City early on - A good chance to get some points on the board. I agree, I think it is dangerous for us to think that we will automatically be top after 3 games. Although you would look upon those fixtures as games there to be won, that is exactly how those other sides will feel about playing us. We'll need to be very well motivated and prepared to get maximum points from those five certainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I agree, I think it is dangerous for us to think that we will automatically be top after 3 games. Although you would look upon those fixtures as games there to be won, that is exactly how those other sides will feel about playing us. We'll need to be very well motivated and prepared to get maximum points from those five certainly.I think it's imperitive we collect a minimum of 7 points from the first three and maybe one win on our travels at either Cov or Sheff Wed. If we replicate the performance we showed in January at the Ricoh then there's no reason we couldn't get another 3 points there as when we rock up to Hillsborough, that's when the real Championship begins and we'll need to have some form of confidence or momentum built up before taking on the bigger guns of the division IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howey_ducky Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I agree, I think it is dangerous for us to think that we will automatically be top after 3 games. Although you would look upon those fixtures as games there to be won, that is exactly how those other sides will feel about playing us. We'll need to be very well motivated and prepared to get maximum points from those five certainly.Dangerous? Down right daft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collier Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I would say we will win 2, draw 1 and lose 2 giving us 7 points from our first 5 games. I know we won at coventry last year but this is different. They thought they had done the hard work last time and would beat us at home, this time they know about us and i for one would be happy to bring back a point. Sheff wednesday were in form going in to the back of last season and i can see that continuing so don't think we will get anything there. We have to win our home games in this division and pick and choose where we can get 3 points on the road. I don't mean we should lose games purposely but that we have to be realistic in that a new side coming into the division is going to find it hard going to established championship clubs and picking up 3 points. I hope I'm wrong and we can suprise a few clubs early on. Idealy i would like say 10 points which would not be a bad return but as i say i think 7!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Where we are at christmas is all i'm worried about, if we are struggling then SL has a very tough decision to make of whether to spend some big money in the hope it keeps us up or to keep faith in the manager turning it around. Its easier to get players to come if we are not locked in a scrap at the bottom, so if we are struggling we may not be able to get players in.It is essential though that we make a solid start, I think last time we were waiting about 9 games before we had any kind of win, if that happens again we are doomed to failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I think 15 points from the 1st 5 games should be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I would say we will win 2, draw 1 and lose 2 giving us 7 points from our first 5 games. I know we won at coventry last year but this is different. They thought they had done the hard work last time and would beat us at home, this time they know about us and i for one would be happy to bring back a point. Sheff wednesday were in form going in to the back of last season and i can see that continuing so don't think we will get anything there. We have to win our home games in this division and pick and choose where we can get 3 points on the road. I don't mean we should lose games purposely but that we have to be realistic in that a new side coming into the division is going to find it hard going to established championship clubs and picking up 3 points. I hope I'm wrong and we can suprise a few clubs early on. Idealy i would like say 10 points which would not be a bad return but as i say i think 7!!!Good post, I would agree, under Laws, Sheffield Weds will be dark horses this season and I fancy them for a top 6 spot.No 'easy' games this season, just as well, remember Cheltenham and Bradford at home last season?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianred Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 It all depends on any summer signings, it wont take long for championship players and teams to find our weekness. This is not league one where you can make mistakes and not get punished, these are not bread and butter players. We are going to have a harsh lesson with the players we have now!It makes me wonder if and what chances we have of signing seasoned players who have done it in the prem and championship! With the ex players we had, who had been there, done it. and left the club under a cloud, it makes me wonder if word gets around and other players will ask questions of what their experience was with City and the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I'd rather we played top teams first because we always start badly.If we're bottom after 5 games having played mainly "easy" teams it could ruin our confidence and the following games will be much harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamer Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I think 15 points from the 1st 5 games should be alright.We'd be well on our way to survival if we managed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 We'd be well on our way to survival if we managed it.If it does, I will dance naked around Ashton Gate during the next home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamer Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 If it does, I will dance naked around Ashton Gate during the next home game.Please don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Rather a lot of assumptions here, we are likely to have a few new faces, and a lot of players new to the Championship so we can take nothing for granted. I will be happy if we can get 4/5 points and are clear of the bottom 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Boy Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 8 or 9 from 15 at best with our current squad however, on the basis that we could be about 40% stronger, who knows until we see that first teamsheet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ashtonyate Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 These post reminds me of what the troops were saying the start of the second world war It will all over by Christmas we give that bosh a good kicking.We like then will be lucky to survive and like then we have not got the means to put up a strong fight let hope we develop a new spitfire like forward to shot down some defences.If we substitute the battle of britain to the battle of ashton gate and lets us hope it will be our finest season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Please don't.During the next away game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court_bcfc Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I think its all down to how we do in the first game. If we win we could go on to get around 9-10 Points If we lose/draw it may put confidence down and we may struggle to get 5-6 Points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I think its all down to how we do in the first game. If we win we could go on to get around 9-10 Points If we lose/draw it may put confidence down and we may struggle to get 5-6 Points.3 points againest QPR and Scunny at Ashton Gate in August will do for me and probabley settle a few nerves for the next two months after those games. i remember our first win in the 1998/99 season was againest Crewe when we won 5:2 in mid-october. anyone remember that game. I remember that game more than any other in that season. A very windy day and Scott Murray scoring his first ever goal for us if i remember rightly. And the famous Greg Goodgridge and Akinbyei celebration. "the only way is up" "so stick with us we need you" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornstar Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Now i don't want to sound negative and i agree that the fixtures have worked out well for us and that we need to be taking 3 points from 'lesser' teams like S****horpe, Blackpool and QPR BUTS****horpe finished above us last year and beat us the last time we played (didnt deserve to but still won) and if they keep hold of Sharpe (unlikely) they will have a genuwine threat - something i feel we don't have (at present)Blackpool finished last season in great form and also apparently have money to spendQPR championship experience (but sounds like the club is bit of a mess)Coventry about to be taken over, big money to spend - yes we beat them last season but when we played them the team was not in as good state and since then they have replaced manager I got my ST Friday and cannot wait for the season to begin and truly hope we do take 3 points from these fixtures but i think it could be risky to assume we will be beating these sides because lets face it if we don't then we all know that city fans don't deal with dissapointment and set backs too well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0738parkway Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 3 points againest QPR and Scunny at Ashton Gate in August will do for me and probabley settle a few nerves for the next two months after those games. i remember our first win in the 1998/99 season was againest Crewe when we won 5:2 in mid-october. anyone remember that game. I remember that game more than any other in that season. A very windy day and Scott Murray scoring his first ever goal for us if i remember rightly. And the famous Greg Goodgridge and Akinbyei celebration. "the only way is up" "so stick with us we need you"i have the t shirt akinbyei had on underneath on my sons wall won it in an evil post compition also met him at the mall top bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset_Cider Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Personally, I'm well happy with the way the fixtures have turned out for us as it gives us a real opportunity to hit the ground running. With QPR, Blackpool and Scunny up in the first three games there's a genuine chance we could have maximum points on the board by the end of August IMHO. Sheff Weds never seems to be a happy hunting ground for us but the way we played at Cov last season gives me real hope that we can take a minimum of 10 points from those games. If we were to do that, it would give us fantastic confidence to kick on from there ala Colchester last season.What do you lot think? Automatic minimum.......hahahahahahahahhhaahahahah but hey I've been a City supporter for many years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.CITY 4 QPR 1BLACKPOOL 0 CITY 1CITY 1 SCUNNERS 1WED 2 CITY 1CITY 2 COVENTRY 0And we'll finish 7th on 74 pts losing out to Wolves on goals scored.TOP 6CHARLTONSOUTHAMPTONPALACEBAGGIESPRESTONWOLVESBOTTOM 6CARDIFFBLACKPOOLCOLCHESTERQPRHULL BARNSLEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 We need to average just over 1 point a game to stay up. So I will be happy with 5-6 points from the first five games with the bigger picture in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court_bcfc Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.CITY 4 QPR 1BLACKPOOL 0 CITY 1CITY 1 SCUNNERS 1WED 2 CITY 1CITY 2 COVENTRY 0And we'll finish 7th on 74 pts losing out to Wolves on goals scored.TOP 6CHARLTONSOUTHAMPTONPALACEBAGGIESPRESTONWOLVESBOTTOM 6CARDIFFBLACKPOOLCOLCHESTERQPRHULL BARNSLEYWould take that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Would take that!If Sproule gets up and running at the outset we might just pip Wolves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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