Huddersfield to catch Newcastle

[BBassic]

After tonight's game they're only 8pts behind with a game in hand.
Win that to be 5pts behind.
Newcastle lose to Ipswich away on Monday and Huddersfield beat derby.
Only 2pts behind.

Now wouldn't that be funny

No thanks. Would absolutely prefer Huddersfield to get battered.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Huddersfield have a tough choice to make, stick with a play off place and start to manage players so that they are fit for the playoffs. If they push all the way and like us last year miss out on the last day of the season that will have an effect, and they will carry that into the playoffs and maybe with tired and injured players.

I feel for them. Can't think what it must be like to be in that position.

 

[Steve.S]

I just want a P next to our name the quickest way for that to happen is for Huddersfield to drop points.

 

[fosters headband]

Huddersfield for me and Newcastle missing out in the play off's, just to prove that huge parachute payments is not a guarantee of an immediate Premier League return.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Don't get the hatred for Newcastle. Have a look at the table. The two of us are miles ahead in points, wins & goal difference. We're the two best teams in the division & deserve to go up, simple as.


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[Geestar]

Would love it!

 

[sparkie]

Along with the albion, I'm supporting Derby and Ipswich on Monday.

 

[spence]

Along with the albion, I'm supporting Derby and Ipswich on Monday.

And Fulham

 

[warmleyseagull]

Huddersfield for me and Newcastle missing out in the play off's, just to prove that huge parachute payments is not a guarantee of an immediate Premier League return.

Read Rafa's point in the Guardian article on another thread. It is exceptional for relegated teams to bounce straight back in spite of parachute payments. The best chance is for teams like Burnley (and possibly Boro next season) who don't splash huge amounts of cash to stay up, so they have the payers and infrastructure that is accustomed to achieving in the Championship and can use the PP for a couple of signal acquisitions (Gray was a great signing for Burnley last season, affordable because of their PP). At the risk of oversimplifying, there is a dilemma between ballsing out to stay up and risk losing your way if you do get relegated, and doing not enough so relegation becomes inevitable.

I am sure TB will have his stattos examining how Watford & Bournemouth (for example) got it right, whereas Cardiff, QPR & Boro (for example) didn't.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Don't get the hatred for Newcastle. Have a look at the table. The two of us are miles ahead in points, wins & goal difference. We're the two best teams in the division & deserve to go up, simple as.


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You're right but there is a sense of mischief that Toon left in Championship at the expense of Reading or Udders would be far more likely to see one of the three relegation places filled....But I have nothing against their support; it is outstanding.

 

[Steve.S]

You're right but there is a sense of mischief that Toon left in Championship at the expense of Reading or Udders would be far more likely to see one of the three relegation places filled....But I have nothing against their support; it is outstanding.

Careful what you wish for. Boro went up automatically and Hull through the playoffs. Hull have the better chance of survival. Be nice to people on the way up as you may pass them on the way down. I don't like the playoffs, I think the top 3 should go up as they have worked hard all season to get there. I remember the pain last season of being easily the joint best second team and not even making the play off final. I would like to see both Huddersfield and Newcastle go up.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Careful what you wish for. Boro went up automatically and Hull through the playoffs. Hull have the better chance of survival. Be nice to people on the way up as you may pass them on the way down. I don't like the playoffs, I think the top 3 should go up as they have worked hard all season to get there. I remember the pain last season of being easily the joint best second team and not even making the play off final. I would like to see both Huddersfield and Newcastle go up.

No, I'm there and never slag off other teams and supporters. It is just this sense of wondering from a safe distance what Championship will be like with all three NE teams in it next season and being slightly smug that we dont have to compete. Silly really....WE LOVE YOU TOON!

 

[Triggaaar]

don't get me wrong I'd love to see the Goon, sorry Toon, miss out on promo, it would be wonderful, however if Hudds lose that's us up and that's more important as far as i'm concerned

We play before Huddersfield - if (big if still) we win, then we are up. Not mathematically I know, but for the sake of which teams we can cheer on, we're up.

So if we win and Newcastle lose (we're well into fantasy land here), I can go with supporting Huddersfield against Derby. Huddersfield aren't going to catch up 32 GD in 5 games (while we play 3).

 

[albionfan37]

Huddersfield will not catch either of us at the top and will not win the play offs which I think will be won by Leeds.

I hope Leeds don't go up as I wouldn't mind signing that janssen and maybe wood too that won't happen with them up

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I hope Leeds don't go up as I wouldn't mind signing that janssen and maybe wood too that won't happen with them up

Jansson is overrated because he plays for The Leeds United. If he was Reading's centre half, or Huddersfield's, or even (say) Derby's, people wouldn't be talking about him like they are. Has no pace and has been caught out in a number of games (and also dropped by their manager). Give me Dunk, Duffy and Hünemeier and I'm very happy.

 

[albionfan37]

Jansson is overrated because he plays for The Leeds United. If he was Reading's centre half, or Huddersfield's, or even (say) Derby's, people wouldn't be talking about him like they are. Has no pace and has been caught out in a number of games (and also dropped by their manager). Give me Dunk, Duffy and Hünemeier and I'm very happy.

I'm only thinking that he'll be a decent rotation and won't cost the earth

 

[atomised]

Jansson is overrated because he plays for The Leeds United. If he was Reading's centre half, or Huddersfield's, or even (say) Derby's, people wouldn't be talking about him like they are. Has no pace and has been caught out in a number of games (and also dropped by their manager). Give me Dunk, Duffy and Hünemeier and I'm very happy.

Led to believe Jansson is something of a cult hero up there by my Leeds supporting friends rather than an especially talented footballer

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Save your money, they are as good as up

Unfortunately I think you are right. The only position up for grabs at the top now, is who wins that last play off spot.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Led to believe Jansson is something of a cult hero up there by my Leeds supporting friends rather than an especially talented footballer

Agreed- his poor defending was the reason they lost at Huddersfield in the dying seconds. They've had some really crap centre halves in recent seasons so they've leapt upon the first half decent one who comes into their side and treated him like the messiah. He's OK, but not nearly as good as they think he is.

 

[Lurchy]

I'm only thinking that he'll be a decent rotation and won't cost the earth

He's still officially signed to Torino at the moment and is on loan to Dirty until end of season. 3 year permanent deal has already been agreed though and set to go through at season end, so effectively there's very little chance of him being elsewhere next season.