We knew we had enough in the bank at home against both and given we knew from those two games down there both team's had a lot of assistance from the officials, guess he must have said don't spend negative energy, might have got another KC on the case.
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richnrg
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That’s because we had the day off on Sunday
Shannerz
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A fair point!That’s because we had the day off on Sunday
Otis
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It was. Neither side deserved to win.
Greer
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I’m not surprised we didn’t look good on Sunday, we didn’t play.
Lamps
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Took 100/1 on them last week. Down to 60/1 after beating Arsenal. Now down to 18/1 after their demolition of Wrexham. The 4/1 on them getting promoted was a gift
Sunderland were second best against both us and Sheffield United. These things happen. Southampton were poor under Still and it took their new manager time to sort things out. They're now firing on all cylinders. They've beat 2 top 10 Prem sides including Prem favourites Arsenal. You can only beat who is in front of you. I can't see them losing until they play Manchester City. They have Ipswich at home 3 days later.
This weekend could change the table standings. Ipswich away to Norwich and Southampton at home to Derby. The 6 points lead and game in hand can soon disappear, especially as Ipswich have to go to their place. Ipswich only have 2 home games in their last 7. The 2 form teams are us and Southampton. It won't be long before they're second favourites for 2nd place.
Wrexham were top 6 until they got thrashed at home by Southampton last night. What's good about their run is it shows how good we really are. Our only defeat since we lost top spot for a single game was to Southampton and we were unlucky to lose.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Didn’t realise Ipswich had so many away games left. They will have the chance to effectively end Boro’s auto challenge at home though.Took 100/1 on them last week. Down to 60/1 after beating Arsenal. Now down to 18/1 after their demolition of Wrexham. The 4/1 on them getting promoted was a gift
Sunderland were second best against both us and Sheffield United. These things happen. Southampton were poor under Still and it took their new manager time to sort things out. They're now firing on all cylinders. They've beat 2 top 10 Prem sides including Prem favourites Arsenal. You can only beat who is in front of you. I can't see them losing until they play Manchester City. They have Ipswich at home 3 days later.
This weekend could change the table standings. Ipswich away to Norwich and Southampton at home to Derby. The 6 points lead and game in hand can soon disappear, especially as Ipswich have to go to their place. Ipswich only have 2 home games in their last 7. The 2 form teams are us and Southampton. It won't be long before they're second favourites for 2nd place.
Wrexham were top 6 until they got thrashed at home by Southampton last night. What's good about their run is it shows how good we really are. Our only defeat since we lost top spot for a single game was to Southampton and we were unlucky to lose.
Lamps
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Southampton haven't had an 'off' game for a few months since they got rid of Still and sorted out why they were so crap.
Derby H
Blackburn H
Swansea A
Bristol City H
Ipswich H
Preston A
Ipswich only have 2 home games left. Southampton only have 2 away games left. The biggest danger I see for them is the FA cup semi final against Manchester City 3 days before the Ipswich game.
Ipswich
Norwich A
Portsmouth A
Middlesbrough H
Charlton A
WBA A
Southampton A
QPR H
Southampton 2nd? Unlikely at the moment but it can change very quickly. Middlesbrough are scoring at the rate of a single goal from every 50 shots
Millwall have an easier run of games like Southampton and are on a good run. It wouldn't surprise me if 2nd place ends up between the two outsiders Millwall and Southampton.thekidfromstrettoncamp
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I looked at the fixtures coming up and Leicester might well be saved by Portsmonth's form and there next 4 games ie 3 points last 6 games ,Middlesboro and us away Ipswich and the big 1 for them April 18th at home to those six fingered shits down the 69.
I'll definitely be rooting for Portsmouth that day.
I'll definitely be rooting for Portsmouth that day.
Lamps
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Their Middlesbrough game is the start of 4 games in 9 days with then 3 away games on the bounce ending at Southampton. I know Ipswich are odds on for 2nd place, but they will deserve it if they get it.
These next few weeks are going to be brutal. As it stands now Middlesbrough will have to find their shooting boots against Ipswich to make things open at the top. I have my popcorn ready for the entertainment ahead
Brighton Sky Blue
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Just a bizarre feeling to be able to watch all this with a double figure points lead at the top. As Martin Tyler once said, a moment to savour.Their Middlesbrough game is the start of 4 games in 9 days with then 3 away games on the bounce ending at Southampton. I know Ipswich are odds on for 2nd place, but they will deserve it if they get it.
These next few weeks are going to be brutal. As it stands now Middlesbrough will have to find their shooting boots against Ipswich to make things open at the top. I have my popcorn ready for the entertainment ahead
HadjiChippo
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It’s not Portsmouth they need to be worrying about, both of them need to worry about Oxford who have some winnable games (Watford H, Wrexham H, Wednesday H)
Lamps
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Portsmouth v Leicester on the 18th looks like winner takes all. Both have difficult games otherwise.
thekidfromstrettoncamp
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I've thought all along Oxford will get out of religation they are a tough side to beat.
I'd like Portsmouth form to pick up so Leicester go down as well.
Im that awful predicament of spending days between the games looking at every possible outcome and being desperate for the next game whilst also full of dread.Their Middlesbrough game is the start of 4 games in 9 days with then 3 away games on the bounce ending at Southampton. I know Ipswich are odds on for 2nd place, but they will deserve it if they get it.
These next few weeks are going to be brutal. As it stands now Middlesbrough will have to find their shooting boots against Ipswich to make things open at the top. I have my popcorn ready for the entertainment ahead
Trying my best to not focus on the others until we show an up turn in form. We have three home games left - Portsmouth, Sheff Wed and Watford. It has to be 9 points.
We have Ipswich and Wrexham away. Ipswich is a must not lose game, its probably going to be must win. A draw and we will still be relying on them dropping points.
Norwich and Southampton will be two tough away games for Ipswich and im hoping a midweek game at Fratton Park proves troublesome for them.
Southampton based on last night could win every gam remaining but the FA Cup may just burst that bubble and surely this run ends?
Honest feeling is we wont do it, too many games have passed us by without winning and that will cost us come the end of the season.
I need a drink
Brighton Sky Blue
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The waiting is always the worst part to be honest. But a side that keeps making lots of chances will eventually see results reflect that, if you weren't even doing that I'd be more concerned.
Pezza
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I have a funny feeling about Ipswich. I keep thinking about this Pompey away game that has been moved twice now, had that of been played already I am sure Ipswich win comfortably. However now I am not so sure, Portsmouth will be scrapping for every point. Norwich away is arguably the worst fixture at the moment unless you're playing us or Southampton. Boro are absolutely capable of winning away there as well. Then you look at the away form and congestion of all these games.
It is going to be a real tough few weeks for them, even with their ridiculously strong squad.
My prediction going into the weekend for what it's worth...
West Brom 1-1 Millwall
Norwich 3 -1 Ipswich
Cov 2 - 1 Sheff Wed
Middlesbrough 2 - 0 Portsmouth
SonofErnie
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An interesting quirk of the fixtures is that we now play 4 of the same opponents in the last 5 games, having recently both played Swansea and Bristol City with Blackburn also featuring. It's giving a direct and interesting comparison of the form of both teams and a reason I don't see that gap closing before the end of the season.
Lamps
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We're on the same page with Southampton. 4 home games out of their 6 remaining games. Ipswich 2 home games from 7.
It isn't just last night but the last few months. Next 4 games very winnable before Manchester City. When Ipswich go to Southampton both sides will be running low on energy. But it's advantage Southampton here as they have 4 home games and only travelling to Swansea in the league and a trip to Wembley in this time. Ipswich have to travel to Norwich, Portsmouth, Charlton, WBA and Southampton with their only home game this month against your side Middlesbrough.
The odds are very different for the 4 clubs involved in the race for 2nd, but you can see how it could go wrong for all 4 sides.
Ccfcisparks
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why the fuck would we want that
SeaSeeEffCee
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I don’t know why anyone would want anything but Millwall and Middlesbrough up with us. 12 points from 4 games vs those two vs 1 point from 4 games vs Southampton and Ipswich. That’s without even considering the greater financial capabilities that Ipswich, Southampton or even Wrexham are likely to have.
TomRad85
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Southampton and Ipswich have way more players you'd be happy to fill a Prem squad out with than Millwall and Boro. Less surgery required and given both spent over £100 million last time they went up (albeit to still be absolute piss water) you'd suggest they'd do something similar again. That said there's nothing we can do about it is there. We'll win the title ahead of both so we just get to watch it all unfold. If even one of them misses out i'll be delighted. Both clubs are a shower of cunts too.
Marty
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Already said many times want Millwall and Middlesbrough up with us, but if either drop out I prefer it to be Wrexham, the media circus is unbearable as it is in the prem, be even worse if we get off to a slow start. Sky can dribble over Ryan Reynolds for the next 12 months if it helps keep us up.
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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MatthewWallis
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Still can’t believe they had the nerve to appeal an already pathetic punishment
www.bbc.co.uk
Leicester City: Championship club lose appeal against six-point deduction
Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.
www.bbc.co.uk
Lamps
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It's starting to look like Wrexham will fail to make the playoffs. That'll do nicely.
Bugsy
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Still can’t believe they had the nerve to appeal an already pathetic punishment
Leicester City: Championship club lose appeal against six-point deduction
Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.
Would that mean they will get an additional points deduction?
skyblueelephant76
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The Premier League had asked for an extra point to be taken off but it's not mentioned in the article so might still be ongoing
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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You would have thought they would have made that as a condition as long as they don't appeal.
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The extra point deduction is a separate appeal by the Premier League
TomRad85
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That much money to be that shit. Incredible.