[Albion] How close is this squad to being top 4?

Perkino

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Dec 11, 2009

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dazzer6666 said:

Depending on which particular calculator you look at, we’ve had around the 3rd most difficult schedule of fixtures so far.

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I cannot find a side that has played a tougher set of fixtures so far this season.

Our last 5 games has been Spurs, Newcastle, Wolves, Liverpool & Man City. We have walked away with 10 points which could/should have been more

 

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CaptainDaveUK

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This squad is closer than we’ve ever been to a top four finish. There will be a lot of points dropped by all teams between now and the end of the season. After we play Arsenal on the 4th January we could potentially be above them, let that sink in.

 

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PHCgull

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When we can beat a limited but determined side who low block us, then we will know... at the moment we only beat sides who come out to play.

 

aolstudios

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PHCgull said:

When we can beat a limited but determined side who low block us, then we will know... at the moment we only beat sides who come out to play.

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Sadly, I agree.
Although I'm hopeful

 

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oldboyroy

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PHCgull said:

When we can beat a limited but determined side who low block us, then we will know... at the moment we only beat sides who come out to play.

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Think we'll get a good indication over next half a dozen games although I don't expect Bournemouth NOT to come out and play, they are a good side with a decent manager

 

BRIGHT ON Q

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I think we could but I do worry about Palace going on a run and sneaking in there.

 

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Reddleman

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For me it simply comes down to our ability to routinely beat teams at the bottom of the table. If we can start doing that, like the other top teams do, we have a real chance.

The home games against Southampton and Palace and the away game at Leicester over the next few weeks will tell us everything. 7 to 9 points and it’s game on, anything less and we can forget it.