ChaddesdenRam Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Don't lose hope look what reading did. Just need consistency in the championship. We have proven we can beat anyone, confidence is low at the moment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 A run of two or three straight wins and we will be up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 While it's still mathematically possible, all we can do is hope. There have been signs to suggest we are getting close and so too that we are as far away as ever. I think January will be a very telling month, not only because it'll be interesting to see how we deal with interest in the likes of Brayford and Hughes, but also because we play four promotion hopefuls - Middlesbrough and Forest at home and Brighton and Hull away. It's a tough run. Those are the kind of games we are likely to use as a yardstick for our promotion credentials. The danger is we've just lost two on the trot and things can escalate quickly and before we know it, we could be 16th or 17th. These are the moments you look to Clough and want him to show that he's learning lessons and that things have changed. A response on Saturday would be most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 A run of two or three straight wins and we will be up there! That's true, but then after the winning the games to get up there we then have to maintain playoff form to make it.. In fact from this moment in the season we practically need to go on automatic promotion form just to make the playoffs.. If we fail to pick up at least 9 points from the next 6 games it would practically end our chances altogether.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 That's true, but then after the winning the games to get up there we then have to maintain playoff form to make it.. In fact from this moment in the season we practically need to go on automatic promotion form just to make the playoffs.. If we fail to pick up at least 9 points from the next 6 games it would practically end our chances altogether.. You're right about that. After the last two losses we really are in a position of needing points fast or it'll slip away quickly. As things stand that estimate our of chances of the playoffs is around 15% (11-2), and if we lose the next couple that'll be down to around 4% (55-2). As I've said before, it's hardly perfect, but with the correction it fits how other teams have done from this time of the year in the last decade probability wise, and ultimately should give an idea if nothing else. So yeah, I honestly wouldn't be too excited about the chances of the playoffs, as before I wouldn't rule it out yet, but I think people need to remember to not get their hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 You're right about that. After the last two losses we really are in a position of needing points fast or it'll slip away quickly. As things stand that estimate our of chances of the playoffs is around 15% (11-2), and if we lose the next couple that'll be down to around 4% (55-2). As I've said before, it's hardly perfect, but with the correction it fits how other teams have done from this time of the year in the last decade probability wise, and ultimately should give an idea if nothing else. So yeah, I honestly wouldn't be too excited about the chances of the playoffs, as before I wouldn't rule it out yet, but I think people need to remember to not get their hopes up. Hey Brains this is starting to look like a job for International Rescue.....but can they get here in time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexxxxx Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 we are proving to be quite inconsistent again. if we put 2/3 wins together or a 4/5game unbeaten run together we'll be about 6-8th. think nigel needs to look at himself as well as the players. I'm not sure starting 4-5-1 is a good idea and ill be surprised if he does the same vs charlton. Maybe fall back to it later on if we look like we need to try and close a close game out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 451 is fine if Sammon can control a football and our CMs support him. It could be 451 But at the moment it looks like 45--------------1. We won't get promotion until we can win away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 we are proving to be quite inconsistent again. if we put 2/3 wins together or a 4/5game unbeaten run together we'll be about 6-8th. think nigel needs to look at himself as well as the players. I'm not sure starting 4-5-1 is a good idea and ill be surprised if he does the same vs charlton. Maybe fall back to it later on if we look like we need to try and close a close game out. Close a game out?.......we have to take the lead first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 It's easily possible to rack up 3 wins on the trot and be within a point or so of the top 6.. But what we then need to do is maintain a high amount of points (11 from every 6 games for example) to make it.. Anyone can take heart from Readings performance last season but for the past 3 or 4 months of the season they went beyond good form.. They went beyond playoff form, beyond automatic form, they were on record breaking 100 points plus form for the past 4 months winning something like 5 of every 6 games.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 To be fair to Reading they also had better players than we have got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hey Brains this is starting to look like a job for International Rescue.....but can they get here in time ? RIP Gerry Anderson The news was announced on his son Jamie Anderson's website. He wrote: "I'm very sad to announce the death of my father, Thunderbirds creator, Gerry Anderson. He died peacefully in his sleep at midday today (26th December 2013), having suffered with mixed dementia for the past few years. He was 83." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Next year, is this a prediction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrysonsBoys Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 outside chance this year if players stay fit and we find some away form, unlikely though but next season with the right signings etc reckon top six is a good shout imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 hey did anyone hear me on radio derby about 6pm urgering derby fans rise once more, against this derby county board that are being to tight with the cash to force them into the pockets, and when they asked me what player i would bring in, i said royal deplap who is suppoused to be quitting stoke this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 hey did anyone hear me on radio derby about 6pm urgering derby fans rise once more, against this derby county board that are being to tight with the cash to force them into the pockets, and when they asked me what player i would bring in, i said royal deplap who is suppoused to be quitting stoke this month. i hope you said Rory Delap mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'd love to see Delap back. But I think with a throw like his, he'll be off to Forest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 hey did anyone hear me on radio derby about 6pm urgering derby fans rise once more, against this derby county board that are being to tight with the cash to force them into the pockets, and when they asked me what player i would bring in, i said royal deplap who is suppoused to be quitting stoke this month. Must have just missed you B4, I've usually got RD on when I'm pottering in me kitchen, hope you gave em hell. Happy New Year by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 yes i mean Rory Delap i think he could maybe take us to the next level playing wise, and when we can't seem to create any corners or free kicks, he would be next thing from throw ins. i don't think his wages would be that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Derry (35), Higginbotham (34), Delap (36) 3 Names mentioned on here recently, what's with wanting past it Premiership players that will get a free bus pass soon? I'm 30 now and I'm at the age where I don't want to see us sign players older than myself, you can get experience from 26-28 year olds, we don't need old farts looking to top up their pension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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