Loderingo Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 After what was seen as a reasonably easy opening 3 games against QPR, Blackpool and Scunny, everyone was saying that that the Wednesday, Coventry and WBA games would be a real test of how we would cope in this league. Some people said they would be happy with 2 points from those 3 games. Well we've passed the test with flying colours and in fact managed more points (7) than we did against the 3 perceived easier teams (5). Our next 3 games - Burnley (H), Preston (A) & Barnsley (A) may look slightly easier on paper, but we mustn't be complacent. They do, however, give us a great chance if we can maintain our high level of performance to push on and stay near the top of the pile.As we all know GJ likes to look at the season in blocks of 10 games and some people of suggested he might have set a target of about 14 points for the first ten. Well we have 12 already with 4 games remaining!I will doubt there will be many Champ sides that come to AG this season and play as well or show as much quality as WBA. The fact that we held them to a battling draw shows how far we have come. It also shows that we should not be afraid of the top 6 sides. Last time we were relegated we got a mere 2 points out of 36 from games against the top 6 as I recall, which sent us down despite some good performances against our fellow strugglers. S****horpe and Blackpool have alrady shown that the "big 6" can be beaten and he need to be prepared to take them on both at Ashton Gate and on their own turfs.I'm sure that the success we have had so far will help to bolster our confidence further and that that in turn will help deliver further success.Roll on Saturday and bring on Burnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 The last three games have also shown the remainder of this division that City can & will absorb continual pressure from stronger teams but go on to score themselves. Last minute goals v Cov C & WBA also show City will keep on going to the final whistle. Downside of course is that many teams will come to AG and be happy to play for a point. In hindsight that "worthy draw" v QPR is now looking like two points dropped. Final point; anyone else noticed we fans no longer prefix the words <League> or <Division> with the word <poxy>! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I don't see any teams in the Championship much better than us, we should be afraid of no one now we are going to make the playoffs and get promoted tbh imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Some people are getting VERY carried away, It's too early to be even considering play-offs or anything like that, if we are still up here at xmas, but I still feel we have a long way to go to establish ourselves.So far we have only played ONE team that could be considered a top team in this league and that was last night, a game that we somehow managed to snatch a possibly undeserved point from.,We are yet to play TOP teams like Watford, Wolves, Sheffield Utd or Charlton, West Brom showed how hard this division is going to be this season, we need to concentrate of beating the likes of Hull, Colchester and Barnsley's off this league because they are what we are trying to aspire to right now and those are the teams we need to make sure we beat. Anything we get from the top few teams in this league can be considered a bonus, which is what last nights point was. I just think we need to calm down a bit, we are doing well, have had a good start and let's enjoy the ride in the meantime, but play-offs and promtion...........that's just crazy talk in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haster Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I AGREE WE HAVE NO PROBLEMS OF STAYING IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP BUT AT SOME POINT WE WILL LOSE AND HOPE WE don't GO ON A BAD RUN BUT ROLL ON SATURDAY COME ON U REDS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tafkar Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I don't see any teams in the Championship much better than us, we should be afraid of no one now we are going to make the playoffs and get promoted tbh imo.if thats tongue in cheek, you had me for a second.otherwise, have you looked at wolves, watford, west brom etc. squads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Boy Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I think it's highly premature to even mention play offs or promotion as pleased as I am with our two points a game start.TBH, we've done that without looking at our best in any of those games for any real length of time.Most of the games, certainly the away games have been tremendous defensive performances with star quality goal keeping.The key issue for me is that players whose positions may have been considered under threat are playing out of their skins.Basso, Orr, Fontaine all have real competition for their places as does, I suppose Louis Carey-and they are all responding magnificently-Not quite as much competition up front and in midfield is there? Likewise Brian Wilson one of four right wingers.A while ago I said take a look after twelve games and that'll be a better indication.Twenty four points then and I might be in that shop window with GJ Until then, enjoy it, but calm down and keep your heads-Players & Fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Roper Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Some people are getting VERY carried away, It's too early to be even considering play-offs or anything like that, if we are still up here at xmas, but I still feel we have a long way to go to establish ourselves.So far we have only played ONE team that could be considered a top team in this league and that was last night, a game that we somehow managed to snatch a possibly undeserved point from.,We are yet to play TOP teams like Watford, Wolves, Sheffield Utd or Charlton, West Brom showed how hard this division is going to be this season, we need to concentrate of beating the likes of Hull, Colchester and Barnsley's off this league because they are what we are trying to aspire to right now and those are the teams we need to make sure we beat. Anything we get from the top few teams in this league can be considered a bonus, which is what last nights point was. I just think we need to calm down a bit, we are doing well, have had a good start and let's enjoy the ride in the meantime, but play-offs and promtion...........that's just crazy talk in September.How could you say "undeserved point" .After the effort that the team put in & not only effort but also a fair amount of skill I think we more than deserved a point .To say we didnt deserve it belittles al the hard work they put in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcityup Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Remember Cardiff were top two for most of last seaosn the cocked it up at the end..Bristol city cocking things up, now where have I hear that one before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Remember Cardiff were top two for most of last seaosn the cocked it up at the end..Bristol city cocking things up, now where have I hear that one before!surely must of been before the Gary Johnson revolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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