needles Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Even into injury time they are playing it about without any threat to the Villa goal No urgency from them, was there. 10 minutes to go and no grit. Looked a very, very poor side to me and bereft of fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Villa winning was a bummer. But if there is one consolation, it’s that Bruce had a very capable side at Hull too and they missed out on automatic promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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G STAR RAM Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Bris Vegas said: Fortunatey this time around I don't see anyone as good/consistent as the teams above (discounting Wolves who are a league above). Bristol City, Cardiff, Leeds and Sheff Utd are all generally in poor form and in truth don't look anywhere near as capable as a Watford or Burnley to power through to automatic promotion. We couldn't have asked for a better chance. Which makes it even stranger that as recently as yesterday you predicted we would finish 7th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistaram Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Mafiabob said: Bristol City lost last 5 games now..... 3 league and 2 Cup Still a very very good side it just makes it more difficult for us Friday Anybody who watched them against Man CTY will know just how good they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcfan1 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Bristol, Cardiff and Villa our contenders, but I fear Villa the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeTownRams Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 We just have to keep at it. Fulham and Brentford on good runs. Don’t think they will catch us but we have to play them both in the next couple of months and they will be very tricky games. We shouldn’t discount Cardiff just yet, but Villa worry me. We have to play them away right at the end of the season. That could be a deciding game. It wouldn’t surprise me if they (Villa) are above us after the next 10 games but it’s a long season..... we have harder games though. Next games for us: Bristol city home Millwall away Brentford home Norwich home Wednesday away Leeds home Reading away Fulham home That's a really difficult and challenging sequence of games and I can’t see us not dropping some points and losing one or two. Key thing is if Villa do overtake us within that sequence then not to panic.... We can do this ! COYR ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, caymanram said: We just have to keep at it. Fulham and Brentford on good runs. Don’t think they will catch us but we have to play them both in the next couple of months and they will be very tricky games. We shouldn’t discount Cardiff just yet, but Villa worry me. We have to play them away right at the end of the season. That could be a deciding game. It wouldn’t surprise me if they (Villa) are above us after the next 10 games but it’s a long season..... we have harder games though. Next games for us: Bristol city home Millwall away Brentford home Norwich home Wednesday away Leeds home Reading away Fulham home That's a really difficult and challenging sequence of games and I can’t see us not dropping some points and losing one or two. Key thing is if Villa do overtake us within that sequence then not to panic.... We can do this ! COYR ?! Over the season we pretty much have to play the same teams as Villa, give or take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeTownRams Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Well, of course we do, but we aren’t judging it at the beginning of the season but at this point going forward. In which case the games are different because of the home/away issue if nothing else. Compare the fixtures and see which team 3 minutes ago, Saul Pimpson said: Over the season we pretty much have to play the same teams as Villa, give or take. you would give the most points to.... I am confident, but this will be tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bris Vegas Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 3 hours ago, G STAR RAM said: Which makes it even stranger that as recently as yesterday you predicted we would finish 7th! To finish on 75 points. In the past few seasons the top two have finished on 90+ points. This season 2nd spot could be something like 84 points the way it’s going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 There are 19 games to go, so there are no guarantees of anything especially when the top half is so congested. Only four points separate Ipswich in 12th from Sheffield United in 6th, and then only five points separate Bristol City in 5th and us in 2nd - margins that can be easily eroded and there are always teams that make a late charge. Brentford and Fulham look like prime candidates. But in truth, the team I fear the most is ourselves. We look capable, experienced and comfortable enough to see out the job but we have imploded from good positions before in recent years, so I refuse to get excited until Easter at least. We just need to keep our heads down and keep things ticking along and not get dragged into the hysteria of the 'race for second' and heap any additional pressure upon ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 32 minutes ago, Jourdan said: There are 19 games to go, so there are no guarantees of anything especially when the top half is so congested. Only four points separate Ipswich in 12th from Sheffield United in 6th, and then only five points separate Bristol City in 5th and us in 2nd - margins that can be easily eroded and there are always teams that make a late charge. Brentford and Fulham look like prime candidates. But in truth, the team I fear the most is ourselves. We look capable, experienced and comfortable enough to see out the job but we have imploded from good positions before in recent years, so I refuse to get excited until Easter at least. We just need to keep our heads down and keep things ticking along and not get dragged into the hysteria of the 'race for second' and heap any additional pressure upon ourselves. The pressure starts if a team slips and loses a game or two. the four point gap from sheff utd to ipswich in 12th makes this a great season in terms of the race for the play offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Fulham have got Burton, Barnsley, Forest and Bolton as their next four games. A good chance for them to push into the top six before facing Aston Villa, Bristol City, Wolves, Derby and Sheff Utd in succession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 8 hours ago, caymanram said: We just have to keep at it. Fulham and Brentford on good runs. Don’t think they will catch us but we have to play them both in the next couple of months and they will be very tricky games. We shouldn’t discount Cardiff just yet, but Villa worry me. We have to play them away right at the end of the season. That could be a deciding game. It wouldn’t surprise me if they (Villa) are above us after the next 10 games but it’s a long season..... we have harder games though. Next games for us: Bristol city home Millwall away Brentford home Norwich home Wednesday away Leeds home Reading away Fulham home That's a really difficult and challenging sequence of games and I can’t see us not dropping some points and losing one or two. Key thing is if Villa do overtake us within that sequence then not to panic.... We can do this ! COYR ?! If you look at recent form and league position it isn't THAT scary...... Bristol, Leeds - out of form Reading, Wednesday - near bottom Norwich, Millwall - hit and miss Brentford Fulham - they are on good runs, but we have decent home records against them so should not be fearful. Hants" predict-o-meter WWWWWWWW Anything less and it's a big boooo from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Should take form into consideration too, Since our fortunes changed at the start of October we have picked up the same points as Wolves and 9 clear of 3rd spot. Good job forest had their OK start to the season as only 2 points above the bottom 3 since beginning of October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bris Vegas Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Cairney was an unused sub during Fulham’s win over Boro. Not sure if he was injured, or perhaps subject to transfer interest. He’s a quality player for this league, as is Stefan Johansen who was an absolute bargain at £2mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Cardiff have gone to Mansfield with a pretty strong side tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gut_Reaction Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 You’re firm favourites to finish second without any doubt. The depth of attacking prowess you have is so good. The midfield is experienced and well balanced and you have a solid defence and probably the best keeper in this league. i simply cannot see pass yourselves for second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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