Target: Play-offs Top Six (Operation Blue Charge 81)

[1066gull]

To be sure we need to target 81. When Stoke were last in here, the bottom team got 82, But it may end up being 78-76 because those teams all up there will have a bad run at sometime. Look at Cardiff last year, they were near the top this time last year then they just went!

 

[les dynam]

not sure its possible. but if it is, then i think we'd need to win the games against our play off rivals (as well as the duff teams obviously), they could be crucial. i think we've still got the majority of the play off candidates to play at home which helps.

 

[strings]

In one respect, I don't think playoffs are realistically possible. However, every time I think that, I am reminded of Sunderland's amazing recovery under Roy Keane a couple of seasons ago.

I would say that it really does depend on the next few games. If we can get some miraculous results against Leeds, Norwich and Carlton it ill do the world of good for the players' confidence.

 

[pork pie]

It's possible, but a big ask.

We should have dumped Slade and The Two Muppets weeks ago, as I was saying at the time.

Time to gel.... Bollox! They were not up to the job!

 

[folkestonesgull]

with higher quality in the league this season the points target may be actually less to make 6th as more teams will be taking points off each other...

 

[Silent Bob]

In one respect, I don't think playoffs are realistically possible. However, every time I think that, I am reminded of Sunderland's amazing recovery under Roy Keane a couple of seasons ago.

Roy Keane took over Sunderland in August, 4 games into the season.

The closest example would probably be Palace. But that was an almost miraculous run of form, pretty much unprecedented as far as I know, they won 95% of their games. I think that was with less time than we've got but it would still take an incredible run from here. I think we'll finish mid table, maybe top 10, not playoffs. Though I might change my mind if we win the next three.

 

[chimneys]

My, my how the NSC world changes after 1 League game!

Why not wait to see what happens in the next 3 League games, then we will have a better idea on where this season is going, rather than kneejerk reactions after 1 (albeit very good) league win?

He's potentially a good manager, but will need time to sort the defence (and bring in a couple of defensive older heads in January).

We really need to reign in the expectation, and not weigh Gus down with huge amounts of pressure this early on in his tenure.

 

[pork pie]

My, my how the NSC world changes after 1 League game!

Why not wait to see what happens in the next 3 League games, then we will have a better idea on where this season is going, rather than kneejerk reactions after 1 (albeit very good) league win?

He's potentially a good manager, but will need time to sort the defence (and bring in a couple of defensive older heads in January).

We really need to reign in the expectation, and

For f*** sake, some people have no ambition! Listen to what has been said by Gus himself. He knows he has a big challenge, and he is up for it!

"not weigh Gus down with huge amounts of pressure this early on in his tenure." For fucks sake!

 

[HseagullsH]

I said before the Southampton game that it would take 9 points from Southampton, Leeds, Norwich and Charlton to make me even think about play offs.

Three down, six to go

 

[Whitterz]

Weren't our arch rivals nearly bottom of The Championship at Christmas one year and made the play offs.

Yes they were, two years ago.

Its not impossible, it can be done. They went out in the Semis to Bristol City if my memory recalls.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Realisticaly we need to take a minimum of 7 points from the next 3 games to put us in with a shout and at the same time boost the players confidence.

 

[Two Professors]

All teams will have some bad games,e.g. leeds being beaten tomorrow.That's 3 points less to make up

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

While it is lovely to see optimism for a change but blind optimism is not healthy..... or we'll be calling for Gus's head if we finish in the top half. If we finish in the top half he will have done bloody well as far as Im concerned. If he gets us in the play offs he deserves the freedom of the city.

 

[chimneys]

For f*** sake, some people have no ambition! Listen to what has been said by Gus himself. He knows he has a big challenge, and he is up for it!

"My, my how the NSC world changes after 1 League game!

Why not wait to see what happens in the next 3 League games, then we will have a better idea on where this season is going, rather than kneejerk reactions after 1 (albeit very good) league win?

He's potentially a good manager, but will need time to sort the defence (and bring in a couple of defensive older heads in January).

We really need to reign in the expectation, and not weigh Gus down with huge amounts of pressure this early on in his tenure."

For fucks sake!

Dont suppose you would now care to admit I got my post spot on Mr Pie?!