Now is the moment we should get excited

[Fulking Seagull]

If we win on Saturday and at Reading (should be a good day out) then I will be really excited. Last night was a nervy win but nevertheless we are winning such games this season and whilst others immediately below us don't seem to be. The competitiveness of the division is working in our favour at the moment.

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

People are cautious because of last season's performances, and the fact that the team and squad are good but not great. League table positions only count on the last day of the season.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Is that right? Just one point a game and we'd still be a contender for the play offs! One for the 'fun facts' thread. if you're right of course. I'm not doubting you but, are you sure?

28 points + 1 per game for 34 games = 62 points.

Not quite enough for the playoffs, but not too far away...

 

[Leyton Gull]

Do you mind if I just reserve judgement? We have not exactly been banging them in big time even though obviously I'd have bitten your arm off for this position.

 

[Berty23]

Lots of people were worried about jumping on this bandwagon. Anyone else joining me now?

 

[Jimmy Come Lately]

I was excited when Bobby broke the October curse. Now I'm taking the frightening next step and I'm starting to believe. "It's not the despair..."

 

[Berty23]

Anyone else ready to join the fun?

 

[Hastings gull]

Anyone else ready to join the fun?

Yes, count me in, albeit with a slight reservation, sadly! The first half was dire yesterday and again, we picked up points due to Stockdale - the Charlton fans in the train afterwards claimed, not unreasonably, that they could have been 4 up by half time. Were it not for his saves, which has been a frequent observation of the recent narrow home wins, we would surely be hovering about 6th.
That having been said, the second half spirit showed the virtues of a good manager's team talk, the strikers all scored, Hemed will presumably grow in confidence, the atmosphere was really good, and as I wrote after the Birmingham match, you do indeed sense that the momentum is building. The nature of the two late deserved goals gave the team and fans a buzz and hopefully they are able to take that confidence to the next game. . . .
In January we have the 4 players back, and who knows what additions, so there is so much to anticipate. The next three games will be crucial and if we are still top or very close, at Xmas, then, yes, we can all start to dream - and book our tickets!

 

[atomised]

Yesterday certainly had me believing. The next 3 games are so crucial. I think we can get something at Derby and beat boro though.

 

[Berty23]

Yes, count me in, albeit with a slight reservation, sadly! The first half was dire yesterday and again, we picked up points due to Stockdale - the Charlton fans in the train afterwards claimed, not unreasonably, that they could have been 4 up by half time. Were it not for his saves, which has been a frequent observation of the recent narrow home wins, we would surely be hovering about 6th.
That having been said, the second half spirit showed the virtues of a good manager's team talk, the strikers all scored, Hemed will presumably grow in confidence, the atmosphere was really good, and as I wrote after the Birmingham match, you do indeed sense that the momentum is building. The nature of the two late deserved goals gave the team and fans a buzz and hopefully they are able to take that confidence to the next game. . . .
In January we have the 4 players back, and who knows what additions, so there is so much to anticipate. The next three games will be crucial and if we are still top or very close, at Xmas, then, yes, we can all start to dream - and book our tickets!

I like it!

 

[Hampster Gull]

The next four games for me. Then at half way point and get some players back. Its all too possible.....either way

 

[Hugo Rune]

CH has done this all before. Unlike a certain Schteve, he has both a spine and massive balls - he won't waiver and neither will his team. Injuries could be a problem but I've a sneaky feeling that Bloom will supercharge the squad in January to ensure we remain robust and potent.

 

[Dolph Ins]

Talking to a toon fan on Friday he said Hughton got a lot of one goal wins in first half of season and then went and started really beating teams in the second half of the season. I'll take that please.

 

[casbom]

Don't want to jinx it but this team doesn't know when it's beaten, they've got massive character balls!

 

[Berty23]

Anyone else prepared to start loving this?

 

[GT49er]

Talking to a toon fan on Friday he said Hughton got a lot of one goal wins in first half of season and then went and started really beating teams in the second half of the season. I'll take that please.

Looks like you're getting what you wished for! Looking good, eh?

 

[dadams2k11]

Love this thread. I have been suppressing my excitement for a while but the last 2 games have made me like a kid in a sweetshop.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

We've just been mentioned, and goals shown, on BBC Breakfast with a quick reference to Hull winning, but we were the focus. They went on to talk about the Prem relegation scrap. Exciting times.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Maybe now we should get excited....