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David O'Day

David O'Day

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Brighton Sky Blue said:
I assume it’s to do some edgelording and provoke the usual suspects on Twitter for engagement. The underlying data don’t suggest over performance.
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Derby cunts as well ain't they? Still bitter about FL ditching them before.
 
Sky Blue Pete

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SBAndy said:
Don’t think it’s that mental of a take tbh. I think they are referring more to the short-term than over the season as a whole. The underlying data suggests we’re probably not quite as convincing as early season (which is an almost impossible pace to keep) and we’re heading into a particularly difficult month. Would be amazing if we did get to the turn of the year on 54 points but I ain’t holding my breath.
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clint van damme

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SBAndy said:
Don’t think it’s that mental of a take tbh. I think they are referring more to the short-term than over the season as a whole. The underlying data suggests we’re probably not quite as convincing as early season (which is an almost impossible pace to keep) and we’re heading into a particularly difficult month. Would be amazing if we did get to the turn of the year on 54 points but I ain’t holding my breath.
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I've long said we wouldn't maintain the pace of the 1st 12 games, not many teams have maintained that sort of momentum.

But I really struggle to see who can put a run together to overtake us.
When you're top realistically your hardest game is away at 2nd place. Well we overcame that challenge quite comfortably at the weekend.

I appreciate that's quite a simplistic view but I honestly don't think there's too much to worry about in the rest of the division.

Shitting the bed for reasons unknown or a massive injury crisis are the only things I can think of to derail us
 
Otis

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clint van damme said:
I've long said we wouldn't maintain the pace of the 1st 12 games, not many teams have maintained that sort of momentum.

But I really struggle to see who can put a run together to overtake us.
When you're top realistically your hardest game is away at 2nd place. Well we overcame that challenge quite comfortably at the weekend.

I appreciate that's quite a simplistic view but I honestly don't think there's too much to worry about in the rest of the division.

Shitting the bed for reasons unknown or a massive injury crisis are the only things I can think of to derail us
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And suspensions. Like say, one key player injured, his cover, suspended.

If say, Wright got injured and Asante got sent off and was suspended for three games, that could hurt us. .

Or if Thomas got injured and Kitching suspended for three games etc.

Grimes and Torp
 
Bugsy

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Apologies if this has been posted didn't know where else to put it...PUSB

What a stat.👌

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Mercian In Anglia

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Mercian In Anglia said:
just had a gander:

'If Marti goes it will 100% be Martin as his replacement.'

Russell Martin Ball vs our press at The CBS... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Russell Martin to Norwich possible looking at the Nodge forum (along with a honking take that Gary O'Neil turned down Wolves cos he knew the Norwich job was about to become available). Absolutely batshit that Manning has been doomed for weeks but they haven't had a replacement lined up. Some serious tutting going on in these parts.

BTA, Saka & Rudi versus a Russell Martin AAATB set up at Carrow Road? With a Patrick Bamford banter goal thrown in at the end? Please god.
 
Brighton Sky Blue

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Mercian In Anglia said:
BTA, Saka & Rudi versus a Russell Martin AAATB set up at Carrow Road? With a Patrick Bamford banter goal thrown in at the end? Please god.
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Hungry The Simpsons GIF
 
Briles

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AOM said:
From what I've heard of Second Tier, it's pretty poor. The hosts are irritating as well.

I like Benjamin Bloom on YouTube. Seems likeable and usually has a balanced view.
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Yeah Bloom is my go to. Very balanced and knowledgeable
 
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fernandopartridge

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skybluecam

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Brighton Sky Blue said:
I assume it’s to do some edgelording and provoke the usual suspects on Twitter for engagement. The underlying data don’t suggest over performance.
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It does though, we've scored more, conceded less and have more points than "expected".

Some of that will be merited, expected numbers aren't perfect. But there's room for us to decline.

I'd like to see who they think might overtake us though, Ipswich is the only team I think you can really make a case for. It seems likely that it will be a lower points total needed for autos than recent seasons.
 
Bugsy

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Brighton Sky Blue said:
If they can spend whatever they want it generally helps!
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Generally helps yes,
But look at the difference Lampard and his coaching staff have made to us, we don't have unlimited funds.

The managerial appointment is crucial, get it right and it can exceed expectations.
 
TomRad85

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Brighton Sky Blue said:
Stoke have essentially unlimited money to spend every season, Swansea don’t.
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Another reason, as if one is needed, we should not be wishing clubs like Stoke or Birmingham to get promoted alongside us. Both would outspend us upon promotion, no doubt about it. I want a couple of complete randoms.
 
Brighton Sky Blue

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skybluecam said:
It does though, we've scored more, conceded less and have more points than "expected".

Some of that will be merited, expected numbers aren't perfect. But there's room for us to decline.

I'd like to see who they think might overtake us though, Ipswich is the only team I think you can really make a case for. It seems likely that it will be a lower points total needed for autos than recent seasons.
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Who does it say should be top overall?
 
Brighton Sky Blue

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Bugsy said:
Generally helps yes,
But look at the difference Lampard and his coaching staff have made to us, we don't have unlimited funds.

The managerial appointment is crucial, get it right and it can exceed expectations.
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No argument there, just don’t think those two clubs are comparable
 
SBAndy

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skybluecam said:
It does though, we've scored more, conceded less and have more points than "expected".

Some of that will be merited, expected numbers aren't perfect. But there's room for us to decline.

I'd like to see who they think might overtake us though, Ipswich is the only team I think you can really make a case for. It seems likely that it will be a lower points total needed for autos than recent seasons.
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Average points for a top 2 finish in the last 15 seasons has been 89.5. Hull got promoted in 2nd place in 2012-13 with 79!

As I said (I think on another thread) if you get to 70 points at 35 games you’re pretty much guaranteed to go up.
 
blunted

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Mercian In Anglia said:
Russell Martin to Norwich possible looking at the Nodge forum (along with a honking take that Gary O'Neil turned down Wolves cos he knew the Norwich job was about to become available). Absolutely batshit that Manning has been doomed for weeks but they haven't had a replacement lined up. Some serious tutting going on in these parts.

BTA, Saka & Rudi versus a Russell Martin AAATB set up at Carrow Road? With a Patrick Bamford banter goal thrown in at the end? Please god.
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Think their owners only came over from USA this week.
 
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