I posted on here a couple of weeks ago that I didn't think we'd make the playoffs and got slated (whilst we were 7th), I'm not getting on my high horse just genuinely interested? If we can't beat Coventry (albeit with a very weakened team) surely everyone will concede that we can't make the playoffs? Even with possible investment in January, I think it will be too big an ask...
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Does anyone still think we'll make the playoffs?
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I have limited expectations of the next two games but see the January transfer window as being crucial to our survival and prosperity in this division. If we can either buy or loan 4 decent players in the positions required and already well rehearsed on this site and if we can get Hoskins and Buckley fit and 10 + games out of Vicente then we have a chance of reaching the playoffs.
It really can go either way from here, if Poyet spends really well in Jan, we could still make the playoffs, we are not that far away. At the same time, if he fails to bring in the players we need, I can see us fairly qiuckly sliding further down the league into a less comfy position.
Arthur
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Why? We're half way through the season for goodness sake!
We could still go on and win it or go down!!
I think you are probably right BUT we are nicely placed and if we start getting a bit luck with regard to injuries and maybe bring a couple of bodies in then who knows?
If people are being honest with themselves then most people would have expected to finish above 22nd, thought we would have been mid table and hoped we might have sneaked in the play offs. We're still on to do all of those at the moment.
One game win, lose or draw doesn't make a season.
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Agreed. Although I think it's down to how speedy some of the purchases are in January (at least they'll all be completed in time for Palace!)
Tooting Gull
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I don't think so. If we had a fully fit squad as of today, including all our 'matchwinners' who haven't played any matches let alone won any, might be a different story. But that appears not to be the case.
durrington gull
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Really depends on the January transfer window - if we sign Paynter and that calibre of player then no chance
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i don't think we will finish in the playoffs. my guess would be about 16th. but stranger things have happened and this league is magic!
Uncle Spielberg
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God help us if we went up. Lowest ever points total for a premiership team is guaranteed probably not even getting into double figures. We have 3 players I feel could step up Dunk, Bridcutt and Noone. CMS, the jury is out and the rest forget it. We would need to sign 15-20 new players.
We have scored 11 in the last 17 and got 16 points. I think 16th is likely.
We have scored 11 in the last 17 and got 16 points. I think 16th is likely.
brighton terra
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I'd me more than happy with a mid table finish and a push for the play-offs next season.
Lady Gull
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public school boy
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Not if BDB signs
terryberry1
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Dan Gleeballs
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This. The JCL lovers would have a field day if we got promoted. It'd be anarchy
This again. I'd also be satisfied with 50 points. As long as we get 50 points, I think we've done it. I don't want another f***ing yo-yo three seasons.
terryberry1
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this.
durrington gull
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sir albion
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Think a relegation battle is far more likely at this stage