Saddlebrains
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Walsall fans probably thought they were promoted when they were 16 points clear in January.......
Aye with CCFC I won't believe it till it's mathematically certain. Even then I'll be a bit nervyWalsall fans probably thought they were promoted when they were 16 points clear in January.......
YepAye with CCFC I won't believe it till it's mathematically certain. Even then I'll be a bit nervy
Walsall fans probably thought they were promoted when they were 16 points clear in January.......
For Walsall they lost a key loan player and stuff like this happens lower down the EFL pyramid. With us, the only thing that could hold us back is injuries. We're already managing Haji and EMC's minutes because they rarely finish games and come off the same time most games - recent results have allowed us to manage the squad well.Walsall fans probably thought they were promoted when they were 16 points clear in January.......
Doubt that will happenGood point about losing a key loan player. What ic Rushworth gets recalled?
It's a funny one with the relegated sides all off to a bad or indifferent start when we're used to seeing them fly out the gates and pretty much stay up there. I expect some bumpy patches for us in the next two months, but we can afford for our PPG to drop to about 1.65 (from 2.33 currently) and still end up on 46 points at the halfway stage. At that point you're in January and reinforcements will surely arrive.For Walsall they lost a key loan player and stuff like this happens lower down the EFL pyramid. With us, the only thing that could hold us back is injuries. We're already managing Haji and EMC's minutes because they rarely finish games and come off the same time most games - recent results have allowed us to manage the squad well.
We shouldn't be under any pressure to sell players and surely King will open the cheque book if we're Top 2 or thereabouts come January. Even one 'statement' signing would get us over the line (preferably 2-3).
In the Championship, if you're Top 2 after 20 games, you're v likely to be Top 3. The Top 4 last season was consolidated between 15-20 games (only Sheff U dropped below Burnley).
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The championship has peaked for us this year. It will be shit to be in it ever again as far as I'm concernedThere is a different kind of pressure on the top team made even greater by the “unbeaten” tag. We’re handling it really well so far but sometimes it pays to lurk in around the top six and be ready for a late run.
Yes we’ll get promoted this season. I’ve been a bit “anti prem” for a long time and love the championship, but maybe it’s time.
My hope is that we'll remain unbeaten going into the international break. Gut instinct is that we'll lose one between them, probably Sheff U or Stoke but I won't discount Wrexham.It's a funny one with the relegated sides all off to a bad or indifferent start when we're used to seeing them fly out the gates and pretty much stay up there. I expect some bumpy patches for us in the next two months, but we can afford for our PPG to drop to about 1.65 (from 2.33 currently) and still end up on 46 points at the halfway stage. At that point you're in January and reinforcements will surely arrive.
I'd be surprised if we kept it going that long, then again I was sure we'd lose at Portsmouth. Bournemouth managed the first 15 unbeaten in 21/22 which would also take us through to the break to be fair.My hope is that we'll remain unbeaten going into the international break. Gut instinct is that we'll lose one between them, probably Sheff U or Stoke but I won't discount Wrexham.
Come Jan, I expect us to be proactive in the transfer market because if now isn't the right time to 'go for it', when is?
Very wise words . We do need to add in JanuaryWords of caution. Newcastle were 15 points ahead at one stage and were overhauled.
Under Sexton, we were 2nd in the top division near Christmas. We avoided relegation on the last day of the season.
Think only injuries or fatigue due to a small squad can hold us back this season.
I hear ya’ one of the most exciting times in my life was when we were promoted to the old first division ( top of the world) but I remember life inThe championship has peaked for us this year. It will be shit to be in it ever again as far as I'm concerned
At this point, our form is so strong you look at the fixture list and can't see a game where you think we'll lose.I'd be surprised if we kept it going that long, then again I was sure we'd lose at Portsmouth. Bournemouth managed the first 15 unbeaten in 21/22 which would also take us through to the break to be fair.
Yes, we're where Sunderland was this time last year. The thing going for us is that the teams around us are currently 'over performing' and the relegated teams are well behind the pace even if their underlying stats show they're underperforming.Words of caution. Newcastle were 15 points ahead at one stage and were overhauled.
Under Sexton, we were 2nd in the top division near Christmas. We avoided relegation on the last day of the season.
Think only injuries or fatigue due to a small squad can hold us back this season.
We exerted a lot more control at Fratton Park than we did in the games either side of it, and there's perhaps a lesson in there. Sort of live by the sword die by the sword really, we want to play an expansive type of football which I'm fully onboard with, but it comes at a risk when teams take up the challenge.At this point, our form is so strong you look at the fixture list and can't see a game where you think we'll lose.
The early warning signs are there though. In our last 2 home games we've lost on 'xG' and anyone at the Watford game will have seen Rushworth stop 2 massive chances for Watford and one v Blackburn. There's definitely a tactical tweak required for home games at least and this is why I think we're most likely to lose v Sheff U.
Yes, we're where Sunderland was this time last year. The thing going for us is that the teams around us are currently 'over performing' and the relegated teams are well behind the pace even if their underlying stats show they're underperforming.
The table after 20 games has generally separated the wheat from the chaff.
On the front foot we are (so far) unstoppable. But as well as the anticipated ‘bump in the road’ to negotiate - that may be a longer one than we would have liked, I think somebody at some point is going to hand out a right shellacking to us.
Time to wake up & smell the coffee!!Up at 5.30 this morning to do a car boot, I may have gone a little over the top with the flask of level 6 arabica.
And lost by an aggregate of 5-1. Non expansive teams Hull and Norwich won a point each.We exerted a lot more control at Fratton Park than we did in the games either side of it, and there's perhaps a lesson in there. Sort of live by the sword die by the sword really, we want to play an expansive type of football which I'm fully onboard with, but it comes at a risk when teams take up the challenge.
I suggested earlier in the season that the best way to play against us would be to fight fire with fire. Blackburn and Watford have done that and caused bigger problems than other visitors to the CBS anyway.
Just buy an advent calender with whiskey or gin etc in it. Much better than ripping a piece of paper off. The way things are going you will need all 25 as well.Your greatest post ever
I'm going to make a 20 win paper raffle ticket style thing and then rip one off everytime we win . I've done it before and quickly scrapped it as we didn't win. But not this time!
The countdown starts now!
Yeah, but you are comparing Poundland with Fortnum and Mason.Walsall fans probably thought they were promoted when they were 16 points clear in January.......
The Laithwaites mixed wine advent calendar arrived last week. Always a great present for the wife.Just buy an advent calender with whiskey or gin etc in it. Much better than ripping a piece of paper off. The way things are going you will need all 25 as well.
Whilst I’m sure most of us will applaud the bravery in making your confession I suggest you still need to take a walk to the back yard and admonish yourself in a most severe manner.Over decades I have never thought of City all of the time.
No easy games on that list, if we're still in the top 2 at the end of them...oh yes.11 games to half way - 18 points keeps us on 2 points per game - something like the set of results below looks reasonable
Wrexham A Win
Sheff U H Draw
Stoke A Lose
WBA H Win
Middlesbrough A Draw
Charlton H Win
Ipswich A Lose
Preston A Draw
Bristol C H Win
Southampton A Lose
Swansea H Win
If we beat PNE away and break the Deepdale curse, it’s written in the stars.11 games to half way - 18 points keeps us on 2 points per game - something like the set of results below looks reasonable
Wrexham A Win
Sheff U H Draw
Stoke A Lose
WBA H Win
Middlesbrough A Draw
Charlton H Win
Ipswich A Lose
Preston A Draw
Bristol C H Win
Southampton A Lose
Swansea H Win
They finished 2nd though... I'd reluctantly take it!Words of caution. Newcastle were 15 points ahead at one stage and were overhauled.
especially if thats with 5 games to goThey finished 2nd though... I'd reluctantly take it!
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