[Albion] The Championship this midweek

[Jim in the West]

Another interesting fact (!) - if you look at Newcastle's last 10 games, they only played one team in the top 10 (Sheff Weds) - whereas our last 10 games included FOUR teams in the top 10 (plus Preston who are 11th)

....And you can argue that 7 out of their next 9 fixtures are reasonably tough

 

[northstandsteve]

Newcastle are suddenly a bit wobbly, Derby Home, Wolves Away, then Norwich Away,
Leeds Huddersfield Away, Cardiff Home,Bristol C Home
Reading Ipswich Away, Barnsley Home, Brentford Home,

Very interesting...,

 

[Nixonator]

Shelvey should get a retrospective red for that imo.

They'll just RESCIND it after.

 

[Miximate]

Not too bad tonight,but wish Kaz could have scored.

Will that be classed as an assist? Almost as good as scoring!

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Must make it count tomorrow night, traveling north has not treated us well in recent times though I fear...

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[martin tyler]

Balls in our court. Let's smash it back with interest. 3 points and the top 4 are in their own mini league with little BHA taking on the massive Leeds, NUFC and Reading with a nice 9/8 and 4 point advantage with a game in hand on 2 of them. Getting a feeling this could be our year

 

[BBassic]

They seem fine with them turning the other way when Shelvey kicks people EVERY SINGLE WEEK.

Truth.

I've just done some rudimentary stat grabbing and there are 10 refs in this league who are primarily PL referees. So the whole 'refs in this league are shit', whilst accurate, isn't anything to do with level.

 

[Sheebo]

Newcastle are suddenly a bit wobbly, Derby Home, Wolves Away, then Norwich Away,
Leeds Huddersfield Away, Cardiff Home,Bristol C Home
Reading Ipswich Away, Barnsley Home, Brentford Home,

Very interesting...,

Sure is. My worry is that Newcastle look much better away from home..! Can see Leeds getting at least 6 from them 3 which will be enough to keep the pressure on unless we get 9/9.

I do feel the run of Ipswich & then Burton at home could be a god send to us after 2 tough away games. Win 3 out of those 4 and we'll be in dreamland!

 

[portlock seagull]

This will be the year 4 teams finish with 100+ points...you mark my words, it's our lot in life. Who will finish in what order though?

 

[Triggaaar]

Yes, will be tough but I have to say after seeing Newcastle drop two points, I would be bitterly disappointed with a draw.

Newcastle dropped points while leading at home to a struggling side. We're away to a top 6 team. I'd like a win, but a 'bitterly disappointed' would be pushing it.

 

[Bry Nylon]

Whichever way you look at it, the Championship is a FANTASTIC league.

Admittedly, The Premier League has been a bit more spicy this season than usual - but so far as the relentless need to grind out result after result after result, the Championship is a true test of stamina, character and nerve.

 

[Triggaaar]

Dear god, I'm already scared for tomorrow.

A win and the Albion are promoted.

Great, I've now got to battle complacency alone have I?

 

[el punal]

I needed those pick me up comments

It's just more the fact it was 89 mins & another set piece with their 2nd shot on target that annoyed me!

Some more pick me up comments :

We're top, everyone else has to play catch up.

We're 5 points clear of third place Leeds, and, with two games in hand.

We're a very nice club and everyone loves us.

 

[Official Old Man]

I celebrated that OG more than many goals at the Amex. This crazy thought went through my mind that, win/draw/lose Thursday we are STILL TOP OF THE LEAGUE.
The big question isn't are we going up, it's "Are we going up as Champions?"

 

[Caveman]

win tomorrow and against Newcastle we dare to dream

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I know what you are saying, but for me it remains..... 10 more wins, it doesn't matter against who, just get those points.

One game at a time, as we have all season.

 

[Triggaaar]

What are you on....who has ever said that? They're still bookies fav to win the league!

I believe his point was that it was a given the Newcastle would finish top two, so we're only worried about any other team that could push us out.

 

[Caveman]

Some more pick me up comments :

We're top, everyone else has to play catch up.

We're 5 points clear of third place Leeds, and, with two games in hand.

We're a very nice club and everyone loves us.

And better goal difference?!

 

[Sheebo]

I know what you are saying, but for me it remains..... 10 more wins, it doesn't matter against who, just get those points.

One game at a time, as we have all season.

Can you please start a 10 more wins thread and update it after each one? It would make me feel good.

 

[Stat Brother]

Whichever way you look at it, the Championship is a FANTASTIC league.

Admittedly, The Premier League has been a bit more spicy this season than usual - but so far as the relentless need to grind out result after result after result, the Championship is a true test of stamina, character and nerve.

For which we finally have the right man at the helm.

Can you imagine the carnage that would be caused by the likes of, Jose, Pep & Klopp if they were under this kind of pressure, every week.
They can't cope in a division where there position in May is pretty much mapped out in August.

 

[el punal]

I celebrated that OG more than many goals at the Amex. This crazy thought went through my mind that, win/draw/lose Thursday we are STILL TOP OF THE LEAGUE.
The big question isn't are we going up, it's "Are we going up as Champions?"

Easy tiger!