GoldWithFalmer
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Spread the word......it's the Brighton way....Wembley to Wembley via Hereford.....a book will be written about it one day.....destiny is at work here.
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Get rid of the play offs!
- Thread starter djlazyness
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Spread the word......it's the Brighton way....Wembley to Wembley via Hereford.....a book will be written about it one day.....destiny is at work here.
Durlston
"You plonker, Rodney!"
Thank God we're not up in Scotland.
Hibernian beat Raith Rovers 2-1 on aggregate yesterday so they now face Falkirk over two legs. If they manage to win that then it's another double-header with Kilmarnock (the second bottom team in the Premier). In between they've got to fit in the Scottish Cup final. Whoever thought up that idea is completely bonkers.
The English version is only three matches and always provides good or bad memories with an unforgettable day out at Wembley (or Cardiff).
Hibernian beat Raith Rovers 2-1 on aggregate yesterday so they now face Falkirk over two legs. If they manage to win that then it's another double-header with Kilmarnock (the second bottom team in the Premier). In between they've got to fit in the Scottish Cup final. Whoever thought up that idea is completely bonkers.
The English version is only three matches and always provides good or bad memories with an unforgettable day out at Wembley (or Cardiff).
ExmouthExile
Well-known member
- Feb 11, 2005
- 1,806
Can we make this happen before Friday please?
Nothing wrong with putting forward constructive suggestions on how they could be improved in future seasons.
This is such a great idea.
Yes the play-offs suck when you finish 3rd and are great when you are 4th/5th/6th.The idea by MF'84 is perfect.
It recognises the achievements of the 4 teams in the play-offs by giving the higher placed an advantage which is only fair.
Gregory2Smith1
J'les aurai!
I think Aldershot were even further behind Wolves in the old div 4
not being pedantic,just a nice piece of football trivia
Come on.......We were all happy to be in the playoffs when Leo nodded In that goal at 90 mins at Forest a few years ago.
Its totally unfair, but gives all mid table teams and above something to play for halfway through the season.
American football is unfair, as a team can go the season unbeaten, reach the super bowl and lose in the final to a team who have lost numerous times before.
Its totally unfair, but gives all mid table teams and above something to play for halfway through the season.
American football is unfair, as a team can go the season unbeaten, reach the super bowl and lose in the final to a team who have lost numerous times before.
jessiejames
Never late in a V8
3 up 3 down, 4th plays 7th over 1 leg, same for 5th and 6th, winners play each other neutral venue, winners play 4th bottom from league above in final.
Durlston
"You plonker, Rodney!"
What's your cat got in your avatar?
worthingseagull123
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- May 5, 2012
- 2,688
GoldWithFalmer
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Finchley Seagull
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To be fair, we have lots of issues with yesterday but the play offs aren't one of them. Did you complain when we won at the Millennium having come fourth in the league (beating third place Bristol City). The play offs keep the season going a lot longer than it would otherwise (the Championship would have all been decided two weeks ago without them).
This is the fifth time we've been in the play offs and we've never before finished top of the teams taking part in them. Just because we came third with 89 points isn't a reason to complain about the play offs. We all knew the rules at the start of the season.
Well, sorry mate. It's me again. Just think if Wednesday got promoted. You are 15 points ahead of them. Ridiculous. It should be the first 3.
Finchley Seagull
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I honestly think football would be less interesting without the play offs. Yes, I will be pissed off if Wednesday go up instead of Brighton (as you would have been if it was instead of Boro) but it makes the season last longer for a number of teams and is more exciting for the neutral. Just because my team are in the position we're in, doesn't mean I should criticise the play offs.
Don't like the play offs. Never have. Disliked the whole idea when they were started. If three are going to be promoted, that should be the top three.
Recognise the fact that the play offs are the way it is now. Nothing I (or anybody else) says is going to put the clock back - too much money involved. Sometimes we just have to accept changes we don't particularly like. Shit happens.
Recognise the fact that the play offs are the way it is now. Nothing I (or anybody else) says is going to put the clock back - too much money involved. Sometimes we just have to accept changes we don't particularly like. Shit happens.
GoldWithFalmer
Seaweed! Seaweed!
but deep down you are correct....
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 36,019
dont think so, its some foreign leagues that have that sort of play off arrangment.
ive always liked the play offs, season would be over for a dozen teams at easter without it. however it does seem a bit odd a team with 15 points more will have to prove themselves and isnt really given any advantage. the suggestion 1st page of 6 vs 5 followed by winner vs 4, then winner vs 3rd sounds a interesting handicap. im not convinced second leg at home is always much an advantage.
Elsewhere the idea has been mooted that the play offs should continue, but without extra time and penalties. Unless the lower placed team actually beats the higher placed team, the higher placed team goes through. Still keep the same revenue streams, but a modicum of fairness, acknowledging the superiority over 46 games, comes into play.
The first season we had play offs, this is what happened - just for one season, I think.