[Albion] Championship past 3 seasons round up at P41

[trueblue]

Bournemouth have been on fire as they've had little to play for so are playing with no pressure. It'll be interesting how they play now they're suddenly in the mix... I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped points when they don't expect it

I was thinking exactly that this morning. Undoubtedly the team to watch but nobody will take them lightly & as we've shown several times, being on the brink of the top six can see the nerves kick in.

 

[Jim D]

As per the other thread:

I think we probably just about edge it in terms of the supposed 'easiest' run-in.

Charlton are the only side we have left to play who have shown decent-ish form and are still in a bit of a dog-fight. A win for them on Saturday would probably see them safe, so they've got a good incentive. After them we go to Huddersfield who have fallen into a nasty rut - particularly at home; then Blackpool at The Amex who are in turmoil - the fans are more interested in getting Oyston out than what's happening on the pitch currently; followed by Yeovil on Easter Monday, who will likely already be relegated (if not it'll be a miracle scenario); then last of all Forest, who are also on a terrible run and could well be out of the play off picture themselves. If they are I daren't say it but I think they could be a good side to play - demoralised, season blown-up in their face, nothing to play for, apathetic home fans.

The game I'm least confident about is Charlton. If we pick up 3 points on Saturday, we've got 4 games after that I'd fancy our chances of getting at least 9 from. Would leave us with 73 in total which I think would be enough.

Saturday is massive, and will be the toughest of our remaining games IMO.

It may not be so massive for Charlton as they are at home to Barnsley on the Tuesday. This is the game that they will really want to win.

 

[Keeping The Dream Alive.]

And if we can win, assuming Ipswich don't get a hatful against Donny we will be 6th at 5pm Saturday with Reading having 48 hours to think about it before their TV game v Leicester - we MUST put that pressure on

Yep. And you'd like to think Leicester will be in the mood after the thumping we gave them. If Burnley will on Saturday they'll be within 3 points of them. The title is by no means wrapped up and I can't see them suffering from a hangover going into that game, Pearson won't let it happen again.

 

[Keeping The Dream Alive.]

It may not be so massive for Charlton as they are at home to Barnsley on the Tuesday. This is the game that they will really want to win.

Good point. You'd think they will have an eye on that. I imagine they would take a point on Saturday, I just hope they don't set up in that manner. We know what that can do to us, as I'm sure they do.

 

[wardy wonder land]

any change of Wigan's FA cup game going to a replay...........?

 

[Tummy Burger]

Wigan Athletic 46 13 7 3 35 22 9 5 9 26 22 78 17
Brighton and Hove Albion 46 11 6 6 31 21 8 9 6 23 19 72 14
Blackburn Rovers 46 11 7 5 33 19 8 8 7 32 38 72 8
AFC Bournemouth 46 12 5 6 39 22 8 7 8 28 38 72 7
Reading 46 8 10 5 37 24 11 4 8 32 30 71 15
Ipswich Town 46 12 6 5 33 22 7 8 8 26 28 71 9
Nottingham Forest 46 9 8 6 38 30 5 10 8 24 32 60 0

 

[Rugrat]

Ruling out Forest (for the time being) trash form and difficult games ahead

Difficult not to look at this with blue and white glasses but it looks to me like it could come down to a 5 way shoot out on final day

For sure plenty of twists and turns yet

(Edit) Burnley +1 but makes no difference

 

[Gary Leeds]

any change of Wigan's FA cup game going to a replay...........?

none, result on the day in the semis and finals

 

[daveyboy1973]

championship league predictor... http://www.twtd.co.uk/league-calculator/?step=2&lge=2

Bollox using that I've got Bournemouth finishing 6th

 

[nicko31]

Hopefully B'muff have peaked, I think they are the main threat now (who would have said that a month ago)

 

[Luke93]

I can see Wigan slipping up. Hopefully, enough for them to only get to 72 points. They have been poor in recent weeks, and the cup may distract them.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Using that predictor thing on the Ipswich fans website - these are my predictions.

Team Pld W D L F A W D L F A Pts GD
1. Leicester City 46 16 4 3 46 23 13 5 5 36 23 96 36
2. Burnley 46 15 6 2 38 15 12 8 3 38 22 95 39
3. Derby County 46 13 5 5 43 23 12 5 6 40 26 85 34
4. Queens Park Rangers 46 14 6 3 32 16 9 5 9 21 23 80 14
5. Brighton and Hove Albion 46 11 6 6 32 23 9 8 6 24 19 74 14
6. AFC Bournemouth 46 12 5 6 38 23 9 6 8 32 38 74 9
7. Wigan Athletic 46 12 8 3 35 23 8 4 11 23 24 72 11
8. Watford 46 11 6 6 37 21 6 11 6 33 29 68 20
9. Reading 46 8 9 6 35 24 10 5 8 30 29 68 12
10. Ipswich Town 46 11 7 5 33 22 6 9 8 26 29 67 8
11. Blackburn Rovers 46 11 6 6 32 19 6 8 9 29 38 65 4
12. Nottingham Forest 46 10 7 6 39 29 5 12 6 24 28 64 6