Tough games ahead for the top 5 but we can still make the top 2

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Icy Gull

Back on the rollercoaster
Jul 5, 2003
72,015
I reckon the table could look very different come April. A defeat or a draw at Plymouth for Swindon would be good if we can pull off a win at Port Vale. I'm starting to get enthusiastic again and with a good run we COULD challenge for a top 2 place again, if other results go our way.



QPR

Sat Mar 13
2nd Div Away at Hartlepool United 15:00
Tue Mar 16
2nd Div Home to Wrexham 19:45
Sat Mar 20
2nd Div Away at Wycombe Wanderers 15:00
Sat Mar 27
2nd Div Home to Luton Town 15:00

Swindon

Sat Mar 13
2nd Div Away at Plymouth Argyle 15:00
Wed Mar 17
2nd Div Home to Grimsby Town 19:45
Sat Mar 20
2nd Div Away at Wrexham 15:00
Sat Mar 27
2nd Div Home to Barnsley 15:00

Bristol City

Fri Mar 12
2nd Div Home to Rushden & Diamonds 19:45
Tue Mar 16
2nd Div Away at Tranmere Rovers 19:45
Sat Mar 20
2nd Div Home to Oldham Athletic 15:00
Sat Mar 27
2nd Div Away at Port Vale 15:00
Sat Apr 3
2nd Div Home to Queens Park Rangers 16:00

Plymouth
Sat Mar 13
2nd Div Home to Swindon Town 15:00
Tue Mar 16
2nd Div Home to Peterborough United 19:45
Sat Mar 20
2nd Div Away at Luton Town 15:00
Sat Mar 27
2nd Div Home to Wrexham 15:00
Sat Apr 3
2nd Div Away at Barnsley 16:00

Albion

Sat Mar 13
2nd Div Away at Port Vale 15:00
Tue Mar 16
2nd Div Away at Chesterfield 19:45
Sat Mar 20
2nd Div Home to Colchester United 15:00
Sat Mar 27
2nd Div Away at Sheffield Wednesday 15:00
Sat Apr 3
2nd Div Home to Hartlepool United 16:00
 






Shizuoka Dolphin

NSC M0DERATOR
Jul 8, 2003
6,987
N/A
Probably a bit too much to ask top two - but this football, and who ever said we have to be logical about these things?

AUTO SPOT HERE WE COME!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:
 


Icy Gull

Back on the rollercoaster
Jul 5, 2003
72,015
Couple more good results, a renewal of enthusiasm and massive away support again as the bandwagon rolls. This team, when it believes in itself, is more than a match for any team in this division. An unbeaten run is long overdue. I've been depressed by Falmer all season, Feck it I'm gonna get enthusiastic again about the football, until I'm let down :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:
 


Simster

"the man's an arse"
Jul 7, 2003
54,952
Surrey
You need around 90 points to finish in the top 2. The most we can get is 89, which would mean winning our remaining 11 games, six of which are away.

Considering we have won only 3 away all season, do you honestly believe that is going to happen? Thought not. Best look forward to the playoffs as I'm confident with our run-in that we should make those and could possibly finish 4th.
 




Easy 10

Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Jul 5, 2003
62,403
Location Location
If we can revive the "spirit of '88" we could do it. Remember when we went on a winning streak and won every match in April '88, overhauling Notts County in 2nd spot, after they'd looked nailed-on for most of the season to go up with Sunderland....ahhh, happy days.
 




Gary Nelson

New member
Jul 25, 2003
1,378
Hove
Good analysis Simster! I pretty sure we will make the play offs due to our home form. I would have thought that MsGhee is experienced enough to be aware of this and also the away form factor. I think the most important thing is that we dont stutter into the play offs. Yes, an unbeaten run is well over due and if we can enter May as the form team then promotion is on the cards. I actually think our best chance of going up is if Bristol City and QPR go up automatically. That would mean Plymouth stuttering and with their recent managerial vacancy then they would be the team for the taking. If need be I cant see Luton, Wrexham, or Swindon doing us over.
 




Gary Nelson

New member
Jul 25, 2003
1,378
Hove
Easy 10 said:
If we can revive the "spirit of '88" we could do it. Remember when we went on a winning streak and won every match in April '88, overhauling Notts County in 2nd spot, after they'd looked nailed-on for most of the season to go up with Sunderland....ahhh, happy days.


how i would love to see a video of that season....
 


On the Left Wing

KIT NAPIER
Oct 9, 2003
7,094
Wolverhampton
Easy 10 said:
If we can revive the "spirit of '88" we could do it. Remember when we went on a winning streak and won every match in April '88, overhauling Notts County in 2nd spot, after they'd looked nailed-on for most of the season to go up with Sunderland....ahhh, happy days.

If we beat Vale that would help restore away confidence and I reckon we could then get results at Blackpool, Cheaterfield and Sheff Wed.
As long as the home form holds ... who knows!!!
 


Simster

"the man's an arse"
Jul 7, 2003
54,952
Surrey
On the Left Wing said:
If we beat Vale that would help restore away confidence and I reckon we could then get results at Blackpool, Cheaterfield and Sheff Wed.
As long as the home form holds ... who knows!!!

So we're going to win at Port Vale, Blackpool, Chesterfield and Sheffield Wednesday then.

Right. Tell you what, I'll have some of what you're having. :thumbsup:
 




CHAPPERS

DISCO SPENG
Jul 5, 2003
45,090
If we beat Port Vale I see no reason why we can't win at least two of those away games. I personally think we can win them all, I am drunk though.
 


On the Left Wing

KIT NAPIER
Oct 9, 2003
7,094
Wolverhampton
ChapmansThe Saviour said:
If we beat Port Vale I see no reason why we can't win at least two of those away games. I personally think we can win them all, I am drunk though.

It's only 9.30 am Chappers!!!
Where do you work? A brewery!!!!!

Reckon we could can win 3 of those 4 away .... BUT we have to beat Vale first!!!!!

It's all confidence!
 


chez

Johnny Byrne-The Greatest
Jul 5, 2003
10,042
Wherever The Mood Takes Me
Id like to see another one of those programs that Grimsby done on their website last season where you can input all your estimated results for the rest of the season and it will print a final league table for you. Does anyone know if there is one in place for this season?
 






Aug 12, 2003
681
Perth WA
Simster said:
You need around 90 points to finish in the top 2.

Reading followed us up in 01/02 with 84 points
last season it was Crewe with 86

Still agree with you though Simster - playoffs it is this season
 


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