Return of the Rev
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Looks like Tony tight has taken us as far as he can
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Will we make the top 6?
- Thread starter Bozza
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Bognor Bystander
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If we have some loan activity then I think 'Yes' we could sneak 6th ... sadly if no activity then 'No'
Uncle Spielberg
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14/1 on BHAFC to get promoted would suggest the chances are slim.
If we got Messi, Ronaldo and Suarez on load we wouldn't make the play offs this year. Far to much missing from the organizational side. I expect a midtable finish, and let's regroup, look at whats working and what isn't and look to improve the squad for next year. For me, it's not personnel we're missing (although that obviously helps a lot) but basic footballing philosophy - we're all over the place and simply don't look like scoring. We really need to go back to basics. It's disappointing as, I believe, when this season finishes our squad on paper will be better than our league position demonstrates. We're a shadow of the team that finished last season.
Grombleton
Surrounded by <div>s
- Dec 31, 2011
- 7,356
Looks like Tony tight has taken us as far as he can
God you're tedious.
I said at the start of the season and i stand by it - top 10 would be acceptable for me this season. We know we're not strong enough and our injuries have hit us. It's not an excuse as the other players should be good enough and some really need to look at themselves. If we get a couple of quality loans in then we can push on towards the top 6 but this was always a transitional season.
I still trust Oscar though, his close/pre-season will be vital.
Eastleigh Northstander
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No chance. No depth in the squad, letting players leave still and not fully replacing, some clubs pushing the boat out and taking a gamble to get there and ironically our gambler of a chairman not wanting to have a punt, says to me he don't fancy his chances of winning. Missed our best chance last season because of Poyet's negativity in not wanting to see the job through. I'm afraid in crowds and the income may well drop off now, momentum is lost at the moment. They may be trying to cut back in order to save money but in the long term it'll just mean they will lose even more
Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
- 20,705
before opening this thread the phrase 'yes, yes we will' came to mind
no chance
no chance
fruitnveg
Well-known member
I think it's unlikely, but this isn't really a massive surprise. I was erring on the side of caution after the Summer anyway; Give Oscar a season to get to grips, go for it next season. That we've done as well as we have so far is a minor miracle.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Not a Cat in Hell's chance - given our 'performance' in the final third'.
Mid-table obscurity beckons.
Mid-table obscurity beckons.
Urchin
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- Aug 1, 2011
- 820
We have a good chance. Every team has bad spells, but that has to end. A win on Saturday against Doncaster and win our game in hand and we are right back in contention. Don't right us off to early. Didn't we go through a similar patch at the end of last season, which even had somebody booking their holiday on the play off final dates as they were adamant we wouldn't be near the near play offs? And correct me if I'm wrong, we weren't even in the play off zone till after the Palace game, which was after March. Plenty of time to make it.
We made it last year because Boro, Leicester and Palace went on the most ridiculously bad runs combined with our excellent run. Whilst we "might" string a good run together between now and end of season it will still rely on at least 2 (more likely 3 or 4) of those above us hitting a brick wall now. Will take a freak of epic proportions imo
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Very true! They were always going to be 3 tough away games in quick succession. I think Watford are on a definite upturn, so their recent results and league position belie where they actually are right now. We're not clicking away from home, so it is a problem, especially with 3 matches on the spin.
3 on the bounce at home now plus the cup tie. Could all swing around yet again by the end of Feb.
Taybha
Whalewhine
Well its a yes from me Bob , my bed remains dry and cosy .
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Too right ! Still to play Reading at the Amex and that match could be key.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Really? Reading lost 3 on the bounce only 3 weeks ago. Likewise Ipswich lost 2 and drew 2 at the turn of the year. Wigan have played less away games than most and with 2 games in hand will still fancy their chances. I'd say 6th is still wide open, and not requiring a freak of epic proportions at all. Reading go away to QPR next week, then home to Blackburn, by the time they visit us on March 8th, things could look very different.
I'll grant you the top 5 are looking solid, but 6th could come from anywhere from 5 or 6 teams.
Nothing like giving Rodney and CMS a chance, is there?
martin tyler
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- Jan 25, 2013
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We have a big period of home games coming up and the teams occupying the playoff places have a few tough games especially Forest, Derby and Reading. When we have the 2 home games in March v QPR an Reading we will know then whether we are still in with a shout of whether we are not.