[Football] Baaaaduff vs ManUre

[GT49er]

It has nothing to do with being positive.

Yes it is. There was a real opportunity for us to break into the top half of the table today. All the results, including ours, went against this happening today, so it's a shit day.

 

[Weststander]

Yes it is. There was a real opportunity for us to break into the top half of the table today. All the results, including ours, went against this happening today, so it's a shit day.

Brighton are not at that level. Clubs like Wolves, Watford and Bmuff have far better midfielders and creators, so they’ll end up winning a load more games than us.

Let’s stick to basics and concentrate on staying up, whilst we have a very modest squad.

 

[Weststander]

OGS is fortunate that his first game in charge is against such a poor team as Cardiff who are being totally outplayed.

Boards very often do this, timing a new manager with very winnable games, to build momentum in a fresh start.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I am flabbergasted to find then, that at least up to about three hours ago I was one of the more positive posters on here! After 60 years following the Albion's fortunes, I didn't think I qualified for optimism!

Give your head a wobble mate. Even if we were top of the league we'd still be in a relegation dog fight

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

It has nothing to do with being positive . It's being a realist. I don't see us quite an established Premier league club yet. Until then i will look down and for the safety option first.

Exactly this.

 

[arewethereyet?]

1-4

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Come on red shite. Goal difference means a point advantage in the releation dogfight.

 

[spence]

I still pinch myself that we managed to beat Utd not once but TWICE at home since promotion. Cardiff are getting ripped apart. The Nigels have never beaten them in the Premier league.

 

[GT49er]

Give your head a wobble mate. Even if we were top of the league we'd still be in a relegation dog fight

My head's fine! I know we have to avoid relegation, but I think we're well on course. It could all go pear-shaped, of course, but my gut feeling is that it won't*. And for what it's worth, I don't think we have a cat in hell's chance of a European spot, or even of a top ten finish - but it would be nice, and not beyond belief, to briefly dabble our toes in the top ten for one or two short periods during the season!




*But yes, like everybody else, I'll be looking out for the day when there are three names on the 'teams that can't catch us' thread!

 

[Hampster Gull]

We are top of Divison 3, I never accepted we were towards the bottom of Div 2. Lots more scrapping to do

 

[Hampster Gull]

Brill

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

That, last, was exquisite. Pogba, Lingard, goal. First time they score 5 in the league since the days of Sir Alex. First game for caretake OGS. What the Actual ****

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

My head's fine! I know we have to avoid relegation, but I think we're well on course. It could all go pear-shaped, of course, but my gut feeling is that it won't*. And for what it's worth, I don't think we have a cat in hell's chance of a European spot, or even of a top ten finish - but it would be nice, and not beyond belief, to briefly dabble our toes in the top ten for one or two short periods during the season!




*But yes, like everybody else, I'll be looking out for the day when there are three names on the 'teams that can't catch us' thread!

Fair enough. I have spent most of my life working to avoid disaster so maybe my outlook is tainted by that.

 

[Weststander]

Hudd and Cardiff I hope seal their relegation fate quite early. I think they’ve already played many of their home 6 pointers.

Then it’s relying others such as Fulham NOT suddenly becoming good.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Indeed. Anyone can get 3 points down there.















Oh.

I am sure you meant to say 'anyone good enough'.

 

[RM-Taylor]

Hudd and Cardiff I hope seal their relegation fate quite early. I think they’ve already played many of their home 6 pointers.

Then it’s relying others such as Fulham NOT suddenly becoming good.

Both Hudds and Cardiff have home games which they would class as winnable.

Remaining home games:

Huddersfield
Burnley
Man City
Everton
Arsenal
Wolves
Bournemouth
Leicester
Watford
Man Utd

Cardiff
Tottenham
Huddersfield
Bournemouth
Watford
Everton
West Ham
Chelsea
Liverpool
Palace

 

[Weststander]

Both Hudds and Cardiff have home games which they would class as winnable.

Remaining home games:

Huddersfield
Burnley
Man City
Everton
Arsenal
Wolves
Bournemouth
Leicester
Watford
Man Utd

Cardiff
Tottenham
Huddersfield
Bournemouth
Watford
Everton
West Ham
Chelsea
Liverpool
Palace

They need another 25 odd points and your list gives stack of bloody difficult matches.

Hudd v Burnley is winnable. The rest are quality football teams.

Cardiff v Hudd is winnable. Again, the rest are potentially nightmarish

Both have already played at home - Brighton, Newcastle, Southampton, Fulham.


Conclusion - Hudd and Cardiff are in the deep mire.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Hudd and Cardiff I hope seal their relegation fate quite early. I think they’ve already played many of their home 6 pointers.

Then it’s relying others such as Fulham NOT suddenly becoming good.

Cardiff v Huddersfield - Jan 12th.

Loser goes down, for sure.

 

[spence]

Cardiff v Huddersfield - Jan 12th.

Loser goes down, for sure.

I going to do a Mark Lawrenson and predict a narrow home win

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

And if we need 4-5 wins for safety, then those at the foot of the table need 7 or 8 to reach a similar total. Out of 20 games. Tough ask.