Flying Fokker
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Norwich could go on a run. We only need a few draws or losses and they are up with us. Bristol, WBA and Blackburn are the same although Blackburn had their flourish before November.
Think the way to look at it is how many teams can still realistically finish above us.
As it stands I’d say Norwich and below are now too far behind us.
Norwich could go on a run. We only need a few draws or losses and they are up with us. Bristol, WBA and Blackburn are the same although Blackburn had their flourish before November.
Calling it now, but if we beat Derby, and don't have an injury crisis, I think we'll make the play offs ( even if we pick up next to zilch in the Sunderland, Sheff U and Burnley games). It'll be tight, and people on here will have a meltdown if we lose those 3, but having the players fit for the games post- Burnley, will be key. PUSB!
if we lose all 3 5-0 making the playoffs would still be worthwhile yes.If we lose all three, it certainly raises the question of whether making the playoffs is even worthwhile as all it'll show is that our chances of beating any potential opponent over two legs will be less than slim.
We need to show we can compete.
if we lose all 3 5-0 making the playoffs would still be worthwhile yes.
Plymouth beat Liverpool and Brentford over 1 game.
You're arguing if we lose the 3 after derby theres no point making the playoffs. Its completely nonsensical.The dynamics will be completely different.
Relying on exceptions to the rule is one of the laziest arguments you can make.
People were saying that about Cov 10 games ago. 10 games left plenty for teams to play for at the top and bottom.Not sure Norwich are that much of a threat tbh. Their form has been pretty average over the past 6-10 games and their run in isn't great.
We can't afford to lose MVE, especially if Lamps is adamant on playing Lati thereI am more worried about us staying injury free.
Guessing that MVE and EMC will miss a few games now. That could really hurt us.
Great that Wright and Sheaf are now back, but we can't afford to lose any more and MVE especially, will be a big loss.
After losing today, Leeds won't sit back at Elland road midweek so Millwall will drop points whilst we (hopefully) break more records at Derby.They've got a good squad but they've been terrible for too long to warrant that level of a turnaround.
It's only really Bristol and West Brom that pose any kind of threat to us. Millwall have an outside chance as well if their form continues.
Norwich and Watford too inconsistent, as predicted Blackburn have fallen out of the PO spots and that'll probably stay that way.
It's not just good for momentum. You've got to feel that playing Burnley amd Blades immediately after the intl break, we'll be lucky to get 1 point, so maximum points v Derby and Sunderland would be massive and really relieve the pressure going in to Blades away.Norwich and WBA are the danger teams for me. So Norwich drawing was good for us and we’ve got a nice buffer now and really should finish above them.
You can’t rest on your laurels, but we really should be looking at catching up to 4th place. A win v Derby and Sunderland could close the gap to 6-7 points (unlikely) with 8 games left. The difference between 4-5th is irrelevant anyway but it’s great for momentum.
i dont think anyone wouldWould people consider this season a failure if we make the playoffs but lose in the first round?
I don’t think I would
You're arguing if we lose the 3 after derby theres no point making the playoffs. Its completely nonsensical.
It's not just good for momentum. You've got to feel that playing Burnley amd Blades immediately after the intl break, we'll be lucky to get 1 point, so maximum points v Derby and Sunderland would be massive and really relieve the pressure going in to Blades away.
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I hope we are not peaking too soon.
After where we were when MR was sacked, never in my wildest dreams did I think we would make the playoffs. So you know my answer.Would people consider this season a failure if we make the playoffs but lose in the first round?
I don’t think I would
Sheffield United ANot entirely convinced 70 points sees us home.
I think we are in a dip already after the Oxford and Stoke games we did not play well at all and midfield scoring is dragging us through! We will click against DerbyNot entirely convinced 70 points sees us home. It might, but could well be 72-73, it was last year iirc, although I'm guessing the 6th placed eam was in a slight better position this time last season.You're going to get a couple of teams that go on a run from here. We're likely to have a dip at some point , others might not. Still a long way to go. Momentum is all ours though.
No. Even if we end up finishing outside of the play-offs, I'd still consider it a success and would expect us to have a proper go next season.Would people consider this season a failure if we make the playoffs but lose in the first round?
I don’t think I would
Well yeah, that can well happen.I think we are in a dip already after the Oxford and Stoke games we did not play well at all and midfield scoring is dragging us through! We will click against Derby
I disagree, 70 points will be enough although perhaps having a low goal difference then 71 would be advantageous to guarantee it.Not entirely convinced 70 points sees us home. It might, but could well be 72-73, it was last year iirc, although I'm guessing the 6th placed eam was in a slight better position this time last season.You're going to get a couple of teams that go on a run from here. We're likely to have a dip at some point , others might not. Still a long way to go. Momentum is all ours though.
After watching Portsmouth yesterday vs Leeds, I doubt that game will be easy. Granted they are excellent at home and mediocre away, but they have a good manager and a decent squad for a newly promoted team.I disagree, 70 points will be enough although perhaps having a low goal difference then 71 would be advantageous to guarantee it.
Derby away midweek will be hard and personally doubt we will win that. Our fixtures are overall fairly tricky. The only game that that appears comfortable against a team 'on the beach' will be Portsmouth at home. The rest all have something on them at this stage.
I understand your point but If we didn't do it now we wouldn't be in playoff contention. it's not like we have cemented it with 2 months to goI hope we are not peaking too soon.
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