kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 When it's not mathematically possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth's left foot Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 If we don't beat Fulham then they're gone, still only a slim chance even if we win but it's better to hope rather than the season fizzle out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I don't think our season will fizzle out Seth, I think there are some players quite aware they are playing for their futures at the club. I will be amazed if anybody puts in an already on the beach performance with Rowett taking stock for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hmmm, i had a look at the 'competitions' fixtures, none have an easy run in.. Wednesday arguably the easiest I didn't add Norwich cos looking at their fixtures they might not get another point lol Fulham have - Derby. Ipswich. Norwich. Aston Villa. Huddersfield. Brentford Wednesday Have - Rotherham. Newcastle. Cardiff. Queens Park Rangers. Derby. Ipswich. PNE have - Bristol City. Leeds. Huddersfield. Norwich. Newcastle. Rotherham. So it is possible we will be close .... but i think Wednesday will get 6th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Andicis said: I think we'll get 5 wins, which game do you think we'll lose? I think we'll lose to Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday. I just have a feeling we will slip up against Wolves after getting so close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramit Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 i am not figuring on playoffs anymore, yeah it's possible if we win every game to come and others slip up considerably, but likely it's not and i'm fine with that. i would like Rowett to have a chance of preparing well for next season in the Championship, add what he considers improving us and gets rid of those who will not be in his plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 19 hours ago, Bris Vegas said: Without the playoffs as it is the Championship would be a bore. They would at least have to cut the league down to 20, as having extra games with nothing to play for would put fans off. Somebody like Cardiff or QPR, the season would have been over for them by New Year if it was a straight three up, three down. Also I don't really think how well you do in the Championship has much bearing on potential in the PL. Sunderland twice won the Championship before going on to get record low points, while Stoke and Hull both got promoted with less points than our BD side yet stayed up the following season. You arent wrong. I dont see it as a bad thing that several teams feel they have nothing to play for in the final 5 games. So what, it means they werent drawn into relegation and arent good enough to be promotion contenders, someone has to finish midtable. Perhaps having less teams in a league is another question. I personally think 24 in a league belongs to the old 92 club era, and should have been ditched to modernise. If you have 20 or 18 in a league like in every other league in Europe, not only would players be fresher for World Cups, Euros, and champion league games, it would also mean teams wouldnt feel the need to "priortise" a certain competition during the season, or field 12 changes for cup games which totally undermines it. Creating an extra league in the EFL as was proposed was a step in the right direction and needs to happen IMO. The whole argument from owners being concerned about loss in income, is disappointing if only the PL money could filter down better or better TV rights for the EFL then maybe this wouldnt be an issue. 46 league games in a season is madness in this day and age, as our season is already too long compared to any other team sport in the world. Seriously players get around 1 month off, maybe 6 weeks without a playoff compaign before they are reporting for pre-season again. Madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Christmas. Always Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 5 hours ago, jagerbob said: You arent wrong. I dont see it as a bad thing that several teams feel they have nothing to play for in the final 5 games. So what, it means they werent drawn into relegation and arent good enough to be promotion contenders, someone has to finish midtable. Perhaps having less teams in a league is another question. I personally think 24 in a league belongs to the old 92 club era, and should have been ditched to modernise. If you have 20 or 18 in a league like in every other league in Europe, not only would players be fresher for World Cups, Euros, and champion league games, it would also mean teams wouldnt feel the need to "priortise" a certain competition during the season, or field 12 changes for cup games which totally undermines it. Creating an extra league in the EFL as was proposed was a step in the right direction and needs to happen IMO. The whole argument from owners being concerned about loss in income, is disappointing if only the PL money could filter down better or better TV rights for the EFL then maybe this wouldnt be an issue. 46 league games in a season is madness in this day and age, as our season is already too long compared to any other team sport in the world. Seriously players get around 1 month off, maybe 6 weeks without a playoff compaign before they are reporting for pre-season again. Madness! Interesting thoughts. Why have 24...no reason just way it is. Take it down to 20 and have a league 3 with few teams from conference. You could also have 4 or even 5 teams come up and down every year. If all the leagues were more fluid and it wasnt so difficult to get back up teams might genuinely go for it more rather just trying to be 4th bottom...and they wouldn't all ignore the cups for fear of going down. Whats wrong with greatly increased mobility between leagues..just convention and fear keeps it as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 If we win every single game from now until the end of the season then we will go up...but we wont. we wont come close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 If we do make the top 6, the story won't be about Derby's amazing run to the flag, but rather how the teams above us managed to screw it up. Doesn't mean it's not possible, but it's already out of our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyram Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 the last minute goal at the city ground will cost us 6th place , its the derby way !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IoW Derby Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Just seen fulhams fixtures derby, huddersfield, villa, norwich and sheff wed - if we beat them tomorrow it will be interesting. Altho our fixtures are tricky too. Last minute goals v preston and red dogs will cost us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Preseason usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 minute ago, RodleyRam said: Preseason usually I bet I'm very late to the party with that hilarious banter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackNwhites Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 We will make in on the last day of the season when Fulham and Sheffield draw 1-1. Obviously we will beat all the other teams we play on the way to a joyous semi final victory against Huddersfield, and a famous victory against Leeds United at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 Ram Raider Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I'll give you my answer at 2200 hrs tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryDaly Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 On 01/04/2017 at 19:58, Chester40 said: Just me finding myself slyly looking at permutations...other teams fixtures.. thinking would I rather Forest beat or lose to a rival.. Is that mad? Or is it only when it's mathematically gone? What about if we beat Fulham..game on?? ...or get a good hiding - is it over then?? I've still not given Oooop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITSD Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm otherwise engaged on the final day. This means it is certain we will go into the game with the chance of making the playoffs. Certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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