HighfieldRoad1899-2005
New Member
As we come into the last 10 games, I find myself whether to follow my head or heart.
My head says that we can give an escape from relegation a decent shot, but will ultimately fall short due to the atrocious away record. Even if we win the 4 home games (unlikely due to the pressure the away form puts on these games) we still have to get a good few points away from home, something we have failed to do since October. These next two games, being away from home will decide whether we stay up or go down I feel. For example, if we win against Watford and lose against Cardiff and Bristol City only get a point from their respective games if would leave us only 2 points behind with 4 home games and a game against Bristol City. We could then win 3 home games and lose 1 and beat Bristol City (12pts from 8) - a tally that COULD keep us up. However, if we lose both games (as the current away record suggest) and Bristol City get a draw in one of the games we will be 5 points adrift. If this (or worse) is the case I think it is goodbye Championship, hello league 1 unfortunately. If we beat Watford I can see us beating Bristol City, something we simply HAVE to do if we are going to survive.
My heart says we'll win tomorrow and the Great Escape will be on... unsure whether this is just hopeful thinking.
PUSB!
My head says that we can give an escape from relegation a decent shot, but will ultimately fall short due to the atrocious away record. Even if we win the 4 home games (unlikely due to the pressure the away form puts on these games) we still have to get a good few points away from home, something we have failed to do since October. These next two games, being away from home will decide whether we stay up or go down I feel. For example, if we win against Watford and lose against Cardiff and Bristol City only get a point from their respective games if would leave us only 2 points behind with 4 home games and a game against Bristol City. We could then win 3 home games and lose 1 and beat Bristol City (12pts from 8) - a tally that COULD keep us up. However, if we lose both games (as the current away record suggest) and Bristol City get a draw in one of the games we will be 5 points adrift. If this (or worse) is the case I think it is goodbye Championship, hello league 1 unfortunately. If we beat Watford I can see us beating Bristol City, something we simply HAVE to do if we are going to survive.
My heart says we'll win tomorrow and the Great Escape will be on... unsure whether this is just hopeful thinking.
PUSB!