[Albion] The lull before the storm

Bozza · Mar 24, 2016

It almost feels cruel to have this enforced break just when we were flying, and sitting pretty in an automatic promotion spot once again (games in hand, schmames in hand).

But I think it is the lull before the storm of what could be the most important, and most exciting month in the life of this lovely old football club.

Between April 2nd and May 2nd we have 7 games which could change the fortunes of the Albion more than almost anything that has gone before it. Depending on what happens in those 7 games, we will then head for the North-East for what could be a "winner takes all" game of epic proportions.

I can't bloody wait. You?

Moshe Gariani · Mar 24, 2016

Bozza said:
It almost feels cruel to have this enforced break just when we were flying, and sitting pretty in an automatic promotion spot once again (games in hand, schmames in hand).

But I think it is the lull before the storm of what could be the most important, and most exciting month in the life of this lovely old football club.

Between April 2nd and May 2nd we have 7 games which could change the fortunes of the Albion more than almost anything that has gone before it. Depending on what happens in those 7 games, we will then head for the North-East for what could be a "winner takes all" game of epic proportions.

I can't bloody wait. You?

Agreed. It is probably odds on for either the Boro game to be crucial OR we end up playing in the biggest money football match of all time.

Before we get there we have 7 massive matches. Just bought ticket for Birmingham which is my most unlikely away trip (distance on a Tuesday night) for about 25 years...

dangull · Mar 24, 2016

I have been looking at Brighton 2nd for a while, knowing it wont change for another week or so.

Shall we make it the final table? I'm sure the rest of the country will agree :rave:

CorgiRegisteredFriend · Mar 24, 2016

Absolutely. I can't recall a more exciting end of season- bring it on.

Bevendean Hillbilly · Mar 24, 2016

I'm praying we've STREAKED ahead by then when Andre Sodding Gray pulls his groin or whatever and Hull, Boro et al a all suffer hideous drops in form.

Anyway. We're nailed on for promotion as this year was the first in 20 where I didn't have a score on us going automatically up on day one of the season

studio150 · Mar 24, 2016

Hoping the boro game is a dead game having secured promotion in the Derby game but whatever happens exciting times

theboybilly · Mar 24, 2016

One way or the other it's going to be great and I'll be at every single match from now until the end of the season come what may.

wellquickwoody · Mar 24, 2016

I bloody hate it! Cannot afford every match home and away so will never get a Boro ticket, although I am not averse to just plotting up in one of their boozers come kick off time. Am nervous, always expect to have my dreams shattered, and in the full knowledge that I will never get to see that moment when we RETURN to the promised land except from afar if we blow it this time. Roll on late August when we beat Premier League Champions Leicester 3-0 at home!

Stat Brother · Mar 24, 2016

I'd rather be on an enforced break after 7k fans sung 'we are going up' at me.

As opposed to thinking:-

'Was that our last bit of luck'.
'Who'll be our manager next week'.
'Why can't we win anymore'.
'WTF Redknapp - do I :laugh:

or

'
'We slip up and Cardiff are sixth'.

Raleigh Chopper · Mar 24, 2016

Hate this break, people say a nice rest for the run in, time for injuries to heal etc, but it seems to me that players like to play once or twice a week it gives them momentum.
I have no stats but it seems we don't do well after a break or its a very turgid affair at best, when everyone seems to think the players should be raring to go.

Bozza · Mar 24, 2016

theboybilly said:
One way or the other it's going to be great and I'll be at every single match from now until the end of the season come what may.

I just looked at the fixture list and thought the same. About me that is, not you. I'm not planning your life for you (but could for a fee).

darkwolf666 · Mar 24, 2016

dangull said:
I have been looking at Brighton 2nd for a while, knowing it wont change for another week or so.

Shall we make it the final table? I'm sure the rest of the country will agree

I don't think there are too many neutral football supporters who would disagree with this, are there?

beorhthelm · Mar 24, 2016

i like to take solice in the knowledge that the two teams below us are having some internal strife (even if half of it is made by Collymore to appear in the know). the pause will give time for their wounds to fester and and go a little gangrenous while away from their clubs, only to come back and spill their bile over the training grounds.

dangull · Mar 24, 2016

darkwolf666 said:
I don't think there are too many neutral football supporters who would disagree with this, are there?

Yep I think we are the Leicester of the 2nd division for the neutrals

glasfryn · Mar 24, 2016

Albion Burnley
Burnley Albion
either will do
I feel it in my water
and does not happen often
keep the faith

dazzer6666 · Mar 24, 2016

Bozza said:
It almost feels cruel to have this enforced break just when we were flying, and sitting pretty in an automatic promotion spot once again (games in hand, schmames in hand).

But I think it is the lull before the storm of what could be the most important, and most exciting month in the life of this lovely old football club.

Between April 2nd and May 2nd we have 7 games which could change the fortunes of the Albion more than almost anything that has gone before it. Depending on what happens in those 7 games, we will then head for the North-East for what could be a "winner takes all" game of epic proportions.

I can't bloody wait. You?

Good post fella. The two week break will only serve to raise excitement levels to 'pant wetting' if they're not already. A few weeks ago I wouldn't have realistically considered going to Boro, but booked a hotel yesterday.......still think it will all be down to that game for a top 2 spot. I can see any 2 from 4 still being possible going into the last day.

theboybilly · Mar 24, 2016

Bozza said:
I just looked at the fixture list and thought the same. About me that is, not you. I'm not planning your life for you (but could for a fee).

Thanks, shame you couldn't have organised the date of the wedding I had to attend in Devon on Saturday.

OzMike · Mar 25, 2016

It is a pain, but I do enjoy the extra sleep time !

brightn'ove · Mar 25, 2016

I hope we have an opportunity to wrap it up at home against Derby. If there is one thing the Amex has lacked since we moved in, it is a good old fashioned pitch invasion.

knocky1 · Mar 25, 2016

brightn'ove said:
I hope we have an opportunity to wrap it up at home against Derby. If there is one thing the Amex has lacked since we moved in, it is a good old fashioned pitch invasion.

We'll be told to stay in our seats and play with our clackers. I'll take that.

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