Rivals for auto spots (2 Viewers)

[covcity4life]

Who are they? Not getting carried away but stats suggest we are a real contender for an automatic spot. So who are we up against?

For me there obviously loads of teams in playoff contention but not many you wold expect to be fighting for top 2. Normally 3-4 max in that race.

Obviously we can only go on 9 games so far but for me:

Boro - top 2 contender
Leicester top 2 contender
Preston playoffs max
Stoke top 2 contender
QPR great run but I think playoffs only
West brom good team but playoffs
Birmingham playoffs max
Wrexham playoffs max
Swansea playoffs max
Sheff utd autos gone. Big run maybe playoffs
Southampton top 2 contebder
Ipswich top 2 contender
Millwall playoffs max
Watford playoffs max
Bristol city playoffs max despite good few years

So that leaves us with

Cov
Boro
Stoke
Leicester
Ipswich
Southampton

As top 2 contenders in my humble opinion.

Leicester possible points decision and reliance on wingers?

Ipswich and soton started slow and if we keep winning it puts pressure on them to break out on a run sooner rather than later

Stoke Boro are outsiders(like us) but I think we look better than them

I'm not saying we will definitely win the league but......we have a chance and I'm sorry but I can't stop thinking about it.

 

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[JulianDarbyFTW]

Mostly agree. I'd expect Stoke to fall off though. I find it hard to look beyond Leicester and Ipswich for the autos, despite heart wanting to rule head.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

All can change massively. impossible to predict who will be up there

 

[theskyisthelimit]

Mostly agree. I'd expect Stoke to fall off though. I find it hard to look beyond Leciester and Ipswich for the autos, despite heart wanting to rule head.

It has all gone quiet in relation to the points deduction though for Leicester. I would assume that would be 6 points or there or there abouts which puts them at 9 points behind us (if they get a 6 pointer)

I think the Coventry fan pessimism comes out on here. It would be interesting to read what every other teams fan base believe about odds on promotion etc

 

[clint van damme]

It has all gone quiet in relation to the points deduction though for Leicester. I would assume that would be 6 points or there or there abouts which puts them at 9 points behind us (if they get a 6 pointer)

I think the Coventry fan pessimism comes out on here. It would be interesting to read what every other teams fan base believe about odds on promotion etc

Just said on another thread the EPL case against them is due to start this side of Christmas apparently.

 

[clint van damme]

Expect Stoke to fall away.
Think it will be us, boro and the parachute clubs

 

[theskyisthelimit]

Just said on another thread the EPL case against them is due to start this side of Christmas apparently.

Just read that. Nice little Christmas present if true

 

[skybluelee]

It has all gone quiet in relation to the points deduction though for Leicester. I would assume that would be 6 points or there or there abouts which puts them at 9 points behind us (if they get a 6 pointer)

I think the Coventry fan pessimism comes out on here. It would be interesting to read what every other teams fan base believe about odds on promotion etc

I'm so sad I've been on most forums to read their 'Championship 25/26' threads. Literally 99% of the comments think we will run away with the league. Its a very bizarre situation we find ourselves in atm.

 

[SkyblueTexan]

Although I’m absolutely chuffed and buzzing, please let us stay grounded. We had 19 points after 9 games in 21-22 and finished 12th. Don’t want to look too far ahead.

 

[Sick Boy]

Stoke won’t be in contention for autos, they’ll do very well to be in the play-off mix at the end of the season.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Although I’m absolutely chuffed and buzzing, please let us stay grounded. We had 19 points after 9 games in 21-22 and finished 12th. Don’t want to look too far ahead.

wow did we really have that many

 

[covcity4life]

Expect Stoke to fall away.
Think it will be us, boro and the parachute clubs

Robins could keep them solid enough possibly. They looked good Vs Boro second half.

In a perfect world cov runs way with top spot and we can root for robins to get second

 

[clint van damme]

I'm so sad I've been on most forums to read their 'Championship 25/26' threads. Literally 99% of the comments think we will run away with the league. Its a very bizarre situation we find ourselves in atm.

Things change very quickly in this league.
Leicester, despite their perceived poor start, and our runaway start, are right on our tails.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Sunderland sprinted out the gates in similar fashion last season and racked up enough points to secure a playoff spot even with a big drop off in form later on. Get all the points on the board we can while we're in this rich vein of form, then when we hit a rough patch which we will at some point it can act as a bit of a buffer.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Things change very quickly in this league.
Leicester, despite their perceived poor start, and our runaway start, are right on our tails.

Their worst squad for a long time is still very good by Championship standards.

 

[clint van damme]

Robins could keep them solid enough possibly. They looked good Vs Boro second half.

In a perfect world cov runs way with top spot and we can root for robins to get second

Didn't see it.
Their owners also have deep pockets so could back him if they're still doing well going into the new year but I think they'll drop off a bit.

 

[covcity4life]

Their worst squad for a long time is still very good by Championship standards.

I've got it into my head that it's a thin squad and reliant on both wingers staying fit

Not sure if that's true though in reality

Could be talking about us tbf lol. But they also lack a striker

Also manager wise I don't know enough about cuiftentes

We know Robins, Edward's and McKenna can do it across a whole season

Still did well in France but big job for him

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Robins could keep them solid enough possibly. They looked good Vs Boro second half.

In a perfect world cov runs way with top spot and we can root for robins to get second

i could not give a rats arse if Stoke finish second with all due respect

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Didn't see it.
Their owners also have deep pockets so could back him if they're still doing well going into the new year but I think they'll drop off a bit.

Love Robins but hate Stoke, it's a tough one. I'd like to see him using it as a platform to get a job at a club I don't despise

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

If we are to be auto contenders this season then Ipswich and Leicester are the two teams I’d expect to be our biggest rivals.

 

[covcity4life]

i could not give a rats arse if Stoke finish second with all due respect

I understand that but I'd love to see robins get to premier league as long as it's not at covs expense

 

[clint van damme]

Love Robins but hate Stoke, it's a tough one. I'd like to see him using it as a platform to get a job at a club I don't despise

Not really bothered how they do.
Was glad they stayed up because its a close away game but one I'm going to miss this season now anyway!

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I've got it into my head that it's a thin squad and reliant on both wingers staying fit

Not sure if that's true though in reality

Could be talking about us tbf lol. But they also lack a striker

Ours is a thin squad in the same position as you say. We get to January in contention for the top 2 I'll be very happy indeed, but we will need to manage certain players carefully

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Not really bothered how they do.
Was glad they stayed up because its a close away game but one I'm going to miss this season now anyway!

Mrs BSB's family live there so we go most seasons. It's a real shit away day though, and their gambling tycoon owners can get to fuck.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I understand that but I'd love to see robins get to premier league as long as it's not at covs expense

i’d happily have us in the playoffs if it meant Adi and Robins got the top 2

 

[Robinshio]

Leicester expected 9 points deduction hence their odds

 

[clint van damme]

Mrs BSB's family live there so we go most seasons. It's a real shit away day though, and their gambling tycoon owners can get to fuck.

It is a shit away day, but it's a shit away day that's 60 miles up the road rather than one of numerous shit away days that are 2 or 3 times the distance.

 

[Sick Boy]

i’d happily have us in the playoffs if it meant Adi and Robins got the top 2

What about Gus though?

 

[fernandopartridge]

Who are they? Not getting carried away but stats suggest we are a real contender for an automatic spot. So who are we up against?

For me there obviously loads of teams in playoff contention but not many you wold expect to be fighting for top 2. Normally 3-4 max in that race.

Obviously we can only go on 9 games so far but for me:

Boro - top 2 contender
Leicester top 2 contender
Preston playoffs max
Stoke top 2 contender
QPR great run but I think playoffs only
West brom good team but playoffs
Birmingham playoffs max
Wrexham playoffs max
Swansea playoffs max
Sheff utd autos gone. Big run maybe playoffs
Southampton top 2 contebder
Ipswich top 2 contender
Millwall playoffs max
Watford playoffs max
Bristol city playoffs max despite good few years

So that leaves us with

Cov
Boro
Stoke
Leicester
Ipswich
Southampton

As top 2 contenders in my humble opinion.

Leicester possible points decision and reliance on wingers?

Ipswich and soton started slow and if we keep winning it puts pressure on them to break out on a run sooner rather than later

Stoke Boro are outsiders(like us) but I think we look better than them

I'm not saying we will definitely win the league but......we have a chance and I'm sorry but I can't stop thinking about it.

Stoke are not a top two contender, they're at best outsiders for the play offs

 

[Ccfcisparks]

What about Gus though?

ideally Gus joins Robins and reunites with him in January to give them the push to overtake us

 

[covcity4life]

Stoke are not a top two contender, they're at best outsiders for the play offs

Ya fair enough. It's hard to guage. Maybe in blinded by the robins aspect of it and a good second half Vs Boro but if in gonna have Boro up there I had to put stoke there

 

[covcity4life]

Also hopefully in the coming weeks and months we can eliminate teams from the shortlist and increase our odds even more!

 

[robbiethemole]

But, but, but, we haven't played any 'top' team yet and will struggle against them!!!! ( some doom-mongers on here).
Just enjoy every minute of this feeling, however long it lasts and let those games come as they will.

WE are a good side no matter what our pessimists say!!!

 

[Macca]

Not even considering any predictions until I've seen half a season. So many permutations

 

[clint van damme]

But, but, but, we haven't played any 'top' team yet and will struggle against them!!!! ( some doom-mongers on here).

There's not one post in this thread has said this!