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[Albion] To Avoid De Zerbi Bashing - The Staying Up/Europe Tracker - season 2023-24 - FINAL Update - 8 OVER
- Thread starter Giraffe
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- Aug 8, 2005
- 27,348
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- #222
Yes.
It's almost like we've had a fuckload of key injuries/absentees in the middle of the season.
Effectively the home draws against Burnley, SheffU and Fulham (rather than 9 points) are the difference from last season’s overall position and being on target for Europe.
Bob!
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Yes.
Surely we'd still be a point ahead, as they are due to get 1 point, so would only gain 2 if they win?
AZ Gull
@SeagullsAcademy @seagullsacademy.bsky.social
We finished sixth last season so the tracker doesn't expect them to get ANY points against us (home or away).
The tracker has been a much needed island of safety in the past but this… is a little depressing.
Obviously the tracker has one job, which is to demonstrate where we stand in relation to the 40 point target, but in terms of recent seasons it also shows that we’ve entered “treading water” territory.
That said. We’ve been smashing up the Europa League and FA Cup. So long as we duff up Croydon on Saturday, I’ll remain resolutely glass half full.
Obviously the tracker has one job, which is to demonstrate where we stand in relation to the 40 point target, but in terms of recent seasons it also shows that we’ve entered “treading water” territory.
That said. We’ve been smashing up the Europa League and FA Cup. So long as we duff up Croydon on Saturday, I’ll remain resolutely glass half full.
- Aug 8, 2005
- 27,348
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- #228
I’m on the same page. This season is all about the Europa League. Anything beyond that is a massive bonus. And there is still a chance to qualify for Europe in the top 8 (subject to extra Europe place) or through winning FA Cup or Europa League. Imagine if we reach semis in both of these for example but finish 10th. Still a great season.
I’m relaxed, the tracker doesn’t sadden me. Our £200m squad was never going to be enough for top 6 and playing a stack of European games. Is it 12 PL clubs who get a week’s prep between most fixtures? Tenth and a EL run was my season’s prediction.
Thank you for the graphics.
- Aug 8, 2005
- 27,348
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- #230
Still 7 over after that absolute hammering of a truly woeful Palace team. Actually quite disappointed we didn't fully avenge the 2002 drubbing. They were there for the taking second half.
Still 6 below Europe.
Two decent chances for bonus points coming up.
Still 6 below Europe.
Two decent chances for bonus points coming up.
um bongo molongo
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5 points for safety!
That's stats for you! The stats say that we're at the same place as we were five years ago - yet we all know that it's completely different.
Kalimantan Gull
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Europe tracker projecting only 4 more wins all season, lets hope we smash that up
Probably need 7, and 4 draws - out of 15. Going to be a tough ask.
But then again - we could win four out of the next five if we play like we did yesterday.
Have we really won only 4 league games since september? That's f***ing shite.
Lewes Punk
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- Feb 11, 2018
- 135
Am I right in thinking that if we finish 8th (where we are now) we ought to qualify for the Conference League. Except that if Chelsea win the Carabao Cup they'd take the Conference League place (assuming they don't finish in the top 7 which looks increasingly unlikely.
So we really want Liverpool to beat them in the final, even more than we would usually?
So we really want Liverpool to beat them in the final, even more than we would usually?
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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Yes you are right, but it also assumes England's current European coefficient improves by the English teams performing better in Europe. Believe we are currently third (behind Italy and Germany) and we need to be first to get the extra Champions League place.
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Lewes Punk
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- Feb 11, 2018
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Thank you. In that case I think we should do our patriotic duty and win the Europa League.Yes you are right, but it also assumes England's current European coefficient improves by the English teams performing better in Europe. Believe we are currently third (behind Italy and Germany) and we need to be first to get the extra Champions League place.
Country coefficients | UEFA rankings
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