VulcanRam Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, Srg said: Don't underestimate the newly promoted teams on a roll from their promotion. A poor result first up and we could be in trouble. What happens at the start of the season is no more or less important than what happens at the end, or in the middle. A great start and we could be relegated; a terrible start and we could go up automatically. Let's not panic already, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 minute ago, VulcanRam said: What happens at the start of the season is no more or less important than what happens at the end, or in the middle. A great start and we could be relegated; a terrible start and we could go up automatically. Let's not panic already, eh? Obviously, but to not wish for the points on the board as quickly as possible would be a bit silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm worried that looking down the fixture list my brain is saying "there's no-one here to be scared of - We can take all of them" Bloody off-season making me forget how dreadful we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 What's the win record at Sunderland away in the last 20 years? Maybe a couple of wins max? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oomarkwright Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 28 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Interesting start for us, relegated premiership club followed by two newly promoted clubs in Bolton and Sheff Utd all away - anything can happen in those games, Sunderland appear on the surface to be in real chaos with the owner trying to sell them and no manager yet and a load of players who probably don't want to be there so it may well be the best time to go there if we have balance and purpose with us Seems a bit unfair to have 3 games away from home at the start of the season. Thanks EFL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 With our home record I wished for more home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKHunter Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Fixture clash with 20/20 against Notts. DCCC will be well pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jun/21/football-league-efl-fixtures-2017-18-sunderland-championship-season-derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 31 minutes ago, oomarkwright said: Seems a bit unfair to have 3 games away from home at the start of the season. Thanks EFL! Sorry I didn't mean it like that, we have two normal games at home after the Sunderland game then we are away to the newly promoted clubs ( I meant the away games are interesting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Best possible time to play Sunderland. They haven't really started to build their team yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 TV games selection dates for the season see link below (this is actually on Preston site and it's all there though) https://www.pnefc.net/news/2017/june/tv-selection-dates-for-201718/ @admira check this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Thanks @Derby_EnglandLoyal, that's very useful for us long distance ST holders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Opening game going to Sunderland might be the best time to play them. Think about how Newcastle started the season last year, looked a bit wobbly to start with. You want the newly relegated teams early so you can pile on the misery for them. I know it will be "several weeks ago" when this game comes around, but they lost their last game 5-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 In my best Partridge ....'Unbelievable'...... Not the fixtures but some folks' attitudes. Same as last season same as same as etc. If you're filled with fear and trepidation what serious expectation are you gonna have? It's a challenge and Rowetts squad will sink or swim with it. Faith and confidence. Try some. Every fixture a challenge, if we're good enough we'll rise to it. Not a single team fills me with fear. Good time to play X Y and Z? Who gives a? Bring em all on because we are Derby County and relish every minute. Totally appreciate those who want to get as many games as poss and the costs involved. Massive big up to you all. We bow to TV as all clubs shall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernRam Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 October and November look very tough. Could well come out with only half a dozen points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Great so I won't get to see them until septemember due to holidays. Thanks Mr EFL person you muppet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 On holiday for the Sunderland game..... maybe smashing a few beers and plates in some lovely little Greek Taverna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colm Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Doesn't look too bad when you look at it this way, comparing with the bookie's odds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Truth is we won't truly know what the tough fixtures are until the season is underway and results start coming in. That's what makes the championship so interesting is that you can never really predict how it's going to unfold. We shouldn't be looking to guess at what others will do but focus on ourselves. We are capable of beating anyone, the key to success is consistency. Find that at it's irrelevant what others do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyRevolution Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Grimsby Away confirmed for the Tuesday night Off work that week but busy on the Wednesday Had my fingers crossed and it paid off! Thank you dcfc/gtfc.....day in Cleethorpes it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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