Sense of de ja vu

[darkwolf666]

Is it just me or does anyone else have a feeling of de ja vu going into the final 2 games. This time last year we knew if we beat Derby then a draw in our final game would be enough. However a draw would leave us needing a win to achieve our goal.

Wind forward 12 months and we know failing to beat Bristol City could leave us in the same position of needing that win.

The upside though is feck it we are already promoted, but in Kevin Keegan mode it would be lovely to beat 'em.

 

[rocker959]

Beating Bristol City will not be as easy as many seem to imagine . As we know anything can happen in a match .

 

[Left Footer]

I`ve got a funny feeling Newcastle won`t beat Cardiff.
If we keep Tammy Abraham quiet on Saturday we should win.

 

[Medwayseagull]

I`ve got a funny feeling Newcastle won`t beat Cardiff.
If we keep Tammy Abraham quiet on Saturday we should win.

As he and Tomori are good mates we should play him so that he can distract him.

 

[Silverhatch]

As he and Tomori are good mates we should play him so that he can distract him.

Been thinking the same thing. Always enjoyed (as a centre half) keeping my more talented goal-scoring mates quiet.

 

[el punal]

No comparison. Last year we were always playing catch up, regardless of the tremendous form we were in at the back end of the season. Knowing that our rivals had to slip up (and didn't), and with our inferior goal difference, we failed - gloriously.

This time around the pressure is not so great. We've achieved the main objective - promotion. Everything else is a bonus. So I believe that despite losing at Norwich, which was a blip down to promotion celebration hangover, the team will be focused for the Bristol City game. Pride will also have a bearing on the outcome - 4 points clear at the top with 2 games to go - the team will not want to relinquish being number one.

 

[B.W.]

No comparison. Last year we were always playing catch up, regardless of the tremendous form we were in at the back end of the season. Knowing that our rivals had to slip up (and didn't), and with our inferior goal difference, we failed - gloriously.

This time around the pressure is not so great. We've achieved the main objective - promotion. Everything else is a bonus. So I believe that despite losing at Norwich, which was a blip down to promotion celebration hangover, the team will be focused for the Bristol City game. Pride will also have a bearing on the outcome - 4 points clear at the top with 2 games to go - the team will not want to relinquish being number one.

Spot on...

 

[Miximate]

I`ve got a funny feeling Newcastle won`t beat Cardiff.
If we keep Tammy Abraham quiet on Saturday we should win.

He didnt get any joy with our CB pairing at their home fixture

 

[darkwolf666]

No comparison. Last year we were always playing catch up, regardless of the tremendous form we were in at the back end of the season. Knowing that our rivals had to slip up (and didn't), and with our inferior goal difference, we failed - gloriously.

This time around the pressure is not so great. We've achieved the main objective - promotion. Everything else is a bonus. So I believe that despite losing at Norwich, which was a blip down to promotion celebration hangover, the team will be focused for the Bristol City game. Pride will also have a bearing on the outcome - 4 points clear at the top with 2 games to go - the team will not want to relinquish being number one.

Agree with all the above, but it does still have that feeling of foreboding about it, that it could all come down to a final game win or come second!

 

[Icy Gull]

Agree with all the above, but it does still have that feeling of foreboding about it, that it could all come down to a final game win or come second!

I think your fears can be summed up easily, you're a long time Albion fan? Expecting a feck up is in your psyche.

 

[spence]

We will beat Bristol City

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Agree with all the above, but it does still have that feeling of foreboding about it, that it could all come down to a final game win or come second!

I've been talking about it at work and with friends and saying that we should be safe in terms of coming away as Champions.

But adding the caveat that "If anybody can mess it up, Brighton can."

But the main object of the season is already achieved. Maybe we will see a relaxed Albion team on Saturday..... but not too relaxed.

 

[moggy]

Bit of luck the toon players are still out on the lash

 

[dazzer6666]

No comparison. Last year we were always playing catch up, regardless of the tremendous form we were in at the back end of the season. Knowing that our rivals had to slip up (and didn't), and with our inferior goal difference, we failed - gloriously.

This time around the pressure is not so great. We've achieved the main objective - promotion. Everything else is a bonus. So I believe that despite losing at Norwich, which was a blip down to promotion celebration hangover, the team will be focused for the Bristol City game. Pride will also have a bearing on the outcome - 4 points clear at the top with 2 games to go - the team will not want to relinquish being number one.

All of this. The 'worst case scenario' from here on in is a bit different to last season.

 

[royceyboy]

We will beat Bristol City

I agree. We will beat them, and receive the trophy in front of our home fans. It makes perfect sense. This is no time for bed wetting. We have done the hard work. It doesn't matter if we win the league. Automatic promotion was our main goal, and we did that with ease. Lets friggin enjoy this!!

 

[Aristotle]

All of this. The 'worst case scenario' from here on in is a bit different to last season.

Absolutely. To put it into context I dreamed last night that we lost 5-2 to Huddersfield in the first leg of the play offs. It took me a few minutes after I woke up to remember we are already promoted

 

[Muhammad - I’m hard - Bruce Lee]

Pressure is off.
It'll be a ROMP*



*maybe

 

[darkwolf666]

Now what was that feeling of de ja vu about?

 

[midnight_rendezvous]

I certainly got the sense of de ja vu today. Reminded of Derby at home last season. Could have made life easier on ourselves but no...

 

[Icy Gull]

Can't say I am at all surprised, that piss poor performance was always on the cards.