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Comparisons with last season - and why we're going up



Simster

Simster

"the man's an arse"
Jul 7, 2003
54,188
Surrey
Now:
1 Brighton 20 18 42
2 Newcastle 19 21 40
3 Reading 19 1 34
4 Leeds 20 2 32
5 Birmingham 19 2 31
6 Sheff Wed 19 1 31
7 Norwich 19 4 30

Last year, for comparison:

1 Brighton 20 +11 42
2 Middlesbrough 20 +17 40
3 Hull 20 +16 38
4 Derby 20 +15 38
5 Burnley 20 +7 35
6 Ipswich 20 +2 31
7 Cardiff 20 +4 30

* Bigger cushion to 3rd than last season
* Burnley who were 5th, were actually seven points behind us, similar to Reading now. But I don't think Reading are half as good as Burnley were last season, so don't see them overhauling us.
* We were just about to enter a catastrophic injury period, and an 8 game losing run. I don't see that happening this time.
* Our goal difference this time round is worth half a point rather than minus half a point.

Obviously we could lose it from here, but surely we're not going to miss out AGAIN are we?
 




BRIGHT ON Q

BRIGHT ON Q

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
9,104
We seem to be getting the rub of the green as well this season, goalkeepers making mistakes instead of playing blinders, not hitting the woodwork every match..... just seems the small things are going ou way a bit more. Last season our luck stank.
 


Bry Nylon

Bry Nylon

Test your smoke alarm
Helpful Moderator
Jul 21, 2003
19,844
Playing snooker
Simster said:
Now:
1 Brighton 20 18 42
2 Newcastle 19 21 40
3 Reading 19 1 34
4 Leeds 20 2 32
5 Birmingham 19 2 31
6 Sheff Wed 19 1 31
7 Norwich 19 4 30

Last year, for comparison:

1 Brighton 20 +11 42
2 Middlesbrough 20 +17 40
3 Hull 20 +16 38
4 Derby 20 +15 38
5 Burnley 20 +7 35
6 Ipswich 20 +2 31
7 Cardiff 20 +4 30

* Bigger cushion to 3rd than last season
* Burnley who were 5th, were actually seven points behind us, similar to Reading now. But I don't think Reading are half as good as Burnley were last season, so don't see them overhauling us.
* We were just about to enter a catastrophic injury period, and an 8 game losing run. I don't see that happening this time.
* Our goal difference this time round is worth half a point rather than minus half a point.

Obviously we could lose it from here, but surely we're not going to miss out AGAIN are we?
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Friday night. One week left before I finish for Christmas. A cheeky pint in the village pub with my children when I got in from work (they had lemonade). A hearty log fire roaring away and the Christmas tree lights haven't fused yet.

And now this analysis. I LOVE you Simster :xmas:
 


JC Footy Genius

JC Footy Genius

Bringer of TRUTH
Jun 9, 2015
10,568
After last season's crushing disappointment I didn't expect we would be in this position especially considering the squads and money available to the relegated Prem teams.

There have been many times ... far too many times, where being a BHA supporter was inextricably linked with heartache and disappointment but these are heady days and it would be good to remember and appreciate how far we have come. Quality Team/squad .. Quality infrastructure ... Quality Stadium ...Quality owner ... Quality support .. Premier League ready ,,*tick* ... fingers crossed.

:bhasign:
 


dazzer6666

dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
52,399
Burgess Hill
JC Footy Genius said:
After last season's crushing disappointment I didn't expect we would be in this position especially considering the squads and money available to the relegated Prem teams.

There have been many times ... far too many times, where being a BHA supporter was inextricably linked with heartache and disappointment but these are heady days and it would be good to remember and appreciate how far we have come. Quality Team/squad .. Quality infrastructure ... Quality Stadium ...Quality owner ... Quality support .. Premier League ready ,,*tick* ... fingers crossed.

:bhasign:
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Quality manager and coaching team too ?
 




Sheebo

Sheebo

Well-known member
Jul 13, 2003
29,287
A) Pls don't say we're going up yet.
B) wait until it's equal games played before analysing.
C) We didn't go on an 8 game losing run - it was 8 without a win.
 




Sheebo

Sheebo

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Jul 13, 2003
29,287




Thunder Bolt

Thunder Bolt

Silly old bat
Aug 18, 2009
65,451
Beside the seaside, beside the sea
Last season we matched Burnley & Boro for goals scored, but conceded more. This season we're scoring goals, but now have the meanest defence in the leagues. 12 clean sheets and counting.
 




Jim in the West

Jim in the West

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Sep 13, 2003
4,562
Way out West
I think another factor is that the league is a lot more even this year - there are a whole load of decent teams who will take points off each other (apart from the top 7 there's also Derby, Fulham and Villa). I don't think there will be three teams who get circa 90 points this season.

The one thing that worries me at the moment is the lack of goals away from home - we have scored just about the fewest away goals in the league (even Rotherham have scored more than us!)
 




portlock seagull

portlock seagull

Why? Why us?
Jul 28, 2003
17,071
No team ever got promoted by Xmas. But most occupying these spaces don't get relegated!! What? I'm a Brighton supporter, it's in my blood to take the half empty perspective! :)
 


Triggaaar

Triggaaar

Well-known member
Oct 24, 2005
50,170
Goldstone
BRIGHT ON Q said:
We seem to be getting the rub of the green as well this season, goalkeepers making mistakes instead of playing blinders, not hitting the woodwork every match..... just seems the small things are going ou way a bit more. Last season our luck stank.
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People underestimate the importance of luck.
 


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warmleyseagull

Well-known member
Apr 17, 2011
4,219
Beaminster, Dorset
Jim in the West said:
I think another factor is that the league is a lot more even this year - there are a whole load of decent teams who will take points off each other (apart from the top 7 there's also Derby, Fulham and Villa). I don't think there will be three teams who get circa 90 points this season.

The one thing that worries me at the moment is the lack of goals away from home - we have scored just about the fewest away goals in the league (even Rotherham have scored more than us!)
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And conceded 5 in 9. Just one goal conceded in last six away games. You are a hard man to please.
 






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NooBHA

Well-known member
Jan 13, 2015
8,584
Jim in the West said:
I think another factor is that the league is a lot more even this year - there are a whole load of decent teams who will take points off each other (apart from the top 7 there's also Derby, Fulham and Villa). I don't think there will be three teams who get circa 90 points this season.

The one thing that worries me at the moment is the lack of goals away from home - we have scored just about the fewest away goals in the league (even Rotherham have scored more than us!)
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That's because everybody is shit scared of us and dig in and defend against us even when they are at home. That's borne out by how few we concede even away from home.
 




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sdmartin1

Well-known member
Sep 23, 2008
1,258
We are normally woeful over Christmas so I'm not getting carried away at all. The next two games will be tough. Hoping for a Derby loss on Sunday as they are in top form and powering up the table.
 




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Kinky Gerbil

Im The Scatman
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Jul 16, 2003
57,887
hassocks
The standard of the league this year is lower as well, Brighton and Newcastle are miles ahead of everyone else who keep dropping points.

Derby and Villa should be doing better but the poor start of the season means they won't threaten.
 


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knocky1

Well-known member
Jan 20, 2010
12,964
Certainly in a better position than last year but we have to focus on this year. We have only played 43% of our games. Stronger team, better squad, more experienced, more expectant crowd, less injuries and teams 3-6 in table at present don't look good enough to catch us.
Any slip up though and we could face Villa, Norwich and Derby in the play offs.
Great spirit and effort from the whole club though.
 


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