DCFC1388 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Our next 7 games until the end of March are absolutely massive in terms of where we could end up finishing. With Swansea still in the FA Cup our away game to them will be re-arranged meaning we will have 4 homes games in a row, 5 out of the next 7 at home. Millwall (H) Forest (A) Villa (A) Wigan (H) Sheff W (H) Stoke (H) Rotherham (H) If we are to be aiming for top 6, we need to be getting at least 15 points from the available 21 there. The first 4 will be big in regards the gap between us and Forest/Villa as that's our 2 games in hand over them as well playing them both away. We have to win our 2 games in hand but if Forest/Villa don't beat us they are out the playoff race imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Games against/between top 10 until end of March - Leeds - 3 Norwich - 2 Sheff Utd - 3 WBA - 3 M'Boro - 2 Bristol C - 4 Derby - 2 B'Ham - 3 Forest - 2 Villa - 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Putting my usual pessimistic hat on Millwall - win (the players know they need to put in a big performance after the Ipswich and Brighton displays) Forest - lose (we've put in about 2 good away performances in 3+ months, Norwich and Southampton and Forest are slowly improving under O'Neill. The players looked like they let the nerves get the better of them in the home tie so I'm not holding much hope of them being up for it away against them) Villa - lose (with the talent they have they've got to turn it around sooner rather than later and after battering us 3-0 a couple of months back they'll probably think we're the team to do it against) Wigan - win (we really should beat teams like this, especially at home) Sheff W - win (i'm a little worried they could get a good run going under Bruce, but have gone with a win) Stoke - draw (Ince will put in the performance of his life) Rotherham - win (again, we really should be winning this) Even being my pessimistic self I can see us coming out of it with 13 points from a possible 21. It's not like Derby to let fans down around March time, is it? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Our home form is reasonably strong so there's nothing in that list of home fixtures that should look daunting. Stokes players are getting absolute pelters from their fans and only scored at ipswich through one of the Town defenders committing an error that dwarfs anything RK and FT have managed this season. Villa seem to have been crap since they beat us and forest is difficult to call for obvious reasons but neither fixture should scare us AS LONG AS we turn up and play front foot stuff and none of this hanging back into our third. I think 16 points out of that lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europia Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 hours ago, DCFC1388 said: Our next 7 games until the end of March are absolutely massive in terms of where we could end up finishing. With Swansea still in the FA Cup our away game to them will be re-arranged meaning we will have 4 homes games in a row, 5 out of the next 7 at home. Millwall (H) Forest (A) Villa (A) Wigan (H) Sheff W (H) Stoke (H) Rotherham (H) If we are to be aiming for top 6, we need to be getting at least 15 points from the available 21 there. That target is going to be quite challenging in all honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 These kinds of posts always make me laugh. Have you ever yet seen one of these when we actually do better than that predicted ? Or even anywhere near as well as predicted ? The rose tinted glasses are probably one of our biggest reasons why we have been in this division for so long - the lack of humility and realism , the sense of entitlement . It’s pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 T 4 minutes ago, BobbyD said: These kinds of posts always make me laugh. Have you ever yet seen one of these when we actually do better than that predicted ? Or even anywhere near as well as predicted ? The rose tinted glasses are probably one of our biggest reasons why we have been in this division for so long - the lack of humility and realism , the sense of entitlement . It’s pathetic. How do you work that out then? How on Earth can fans with rose tinted glasses be one of the biggest reasons we've not got promoted? It's pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, BobbyD said: These kinds of posts always make me laugh. Have you ever yet seen one of these when we actually do better than that predicted ? Or even anywhere near as well as predicted ? The rose tinted glasses are probably one of our biggest reasons why we have been in this division for so long - the lack of humility and realism , the sense of entitlement . It’s pathetic. No sense of entitlement nor lack or humility & realism. I said if we are to aim for the top 6 we need to be aiming for 15pts. No where did I say we will get that many or even that we should, just thats the sort of target we need to be aiming for from them games if we aspire to be top 6 which is the clubs aim. Not sure where the rose tinted glasses come in. Would love to know your thoughts on these 7 games and what you think we should be aiming for points wise rather than a negative post. Also, do you disagree that the next 7 games are massive in terms of where we finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, BobbyD said: These kinds of posts always make me laugh. Have you ever yet seen one of these when we actually do better than that predicted ? Or even anywhere near as well as predicted ? The rose tinted glasses are probably one of our biggest reasons why we have been in this division for so long - the lack of humility and realism , the sense of entitlement . It’s pathetic. Some optimism is OTT but I seriously doubt a happy clapper on a football forum has been the sole reason for our end of season dimises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: T How do you work that out then? How on Earth can fans with rose tinted glasses be one of the biggest reasons we've not got promoted? It's pathetic. Laughable just listen to yourself . Utter lack of understanding and awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 40 minutes ago, BobbyD said: These kinds of posts always make me laugh. Have you ever yet seen one of these when we actually do better than that predicted ? Or even anywhere near as well as predicted ? The rose tinted glasses are probably one of our biggest reasons why we have been in this division for so long - the lack of humility and realism , the sense of entitlement . It’s pathetic. I'm glad something posted on this forum makes you laugh, because it's hard to discern from your posts what, if any, joy you take from following the Rams or posting on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, BobbyD said: Laughable just listen to yourself . Utter lack of understanding and awareness. Go on then. Indulge an old fool. How can fans with rose tinted glasses influence whether we get promoted or not? Did it effect the result at Wembley against QPR? Did it cause us to be outplayed by Fulham last year and in the first leg against Hull? Your assertion that it's one of the main reasons we have failed may be correct but I don't understand how. So please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North East Ram Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: Go on then. Indulge an old fool. How can fans with rose tinted glasses influence whether we get promoted or not? Did it effect the result at Wembley against QPR? Did it cause us to be outplayed by Fulham last year and in the first leg against Hull? Your assertion that it's one of the main reasons we have failed may be correct but I don't understand how. So please explain. Well something distracted Keogh at Wembley. Just maybe it was the sun or floodlights reflecting off 1000s of rose tinted specs which temporarily dazzled him?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 We will win all 7. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, reveldevil said: The rose tinted glasses are probably one of our biggest reasons why we have been in this division for so long - the lack of humility and realism , the sense of entitlement . It’s pathetic I certainly have the realism - been in this division as much as the top one during my years . I'll also happily admit to having the sense of entitlement -were Derby County and I've had enough of this league of plebeians. While were at it I'll take a few of the entitled up with us and commit Cardiff ,Bournemouth,, Brighton and Watford back to the Hades of League 1 -bloody upstarts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: I certainly have the realism - been in this division as much as the top one during my years . I'll also happily admit to having the sense of entitlement -were Derby County and I've had enough of this league of plebeians. While were at it I'll take a few of the entitled up with us and commit Cardiff ,Bournemouth,, Brighton and Watford back to the Hades of League 1 -bloody upstarts . I don't know how that happened, but those words you've quoted certainly don't belong to me! In fact I feel quite queasy even seeing them mistakenly attributed to me. Correct at once sir, or I will be forced to challenge you to a duel come Wednesday night outside the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich84 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 On recent performances and past form at this time of year, I'd expect 3 wins and a draw max out of these, not seeing enough to inspire the optimism some have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, reveldevil said: I don't know how that happened, but those words you've quoted certainly don't belong to me! In fact I feel quite queasy even seeing them mistakenly attributed to me. Correct at once sir, or I will be forced to challenge you to a duel come Wednesday night outside the ground. I haven't a clue how that's happened . A pox on me m'lord. However if you still want the duel I select any random Millwall fan as my second as I have a poorly sword hand . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, Rich84 said: On recent performances and past form at this time of year, I'd expect 3 wins and a draw max out of these, not seeing enough to inspire the optimism some have.... Suspect your estimate will be more realistic than mine but perhaps without the distraction of the cup and a the bulk of the games at home we might put together a bit of a run. I'd hope the lads will approach the Forest game the same way they did Chelski and Manure and that could definitely help set the tone. One can dream, right? COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: I haven't a clue how that's happened . A pox on me m'lord. However if you still want the duel I select any random Millwall fan as my second as I have a poorly sword hand . In that case all is well. I was just drawing up some ground rules too, not the face or balls, lay off the midriff etc etc, didn't consider poorly hands tbf. Would have been the worse pie eating duel the East stand had ever witnessed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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