Day Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Last defeat was against Ipswich on Friday 21st October. By the end of play on Saturday 22nd October, the gap between: Derby and Sheffield Wednesday who are currently in 2nd place, 9 points. Derby and Plymouth who are currently top of the table, 14 points. Today, January 16th, the gap between: Derby and Sheffield Wednesday is 11 points. Derby and Plymouth is 14 points. Whatcha talkin bout Willis? Well, this 12 league game unbeaten run has done absolutely nothing to reduce the gap between ourselves and the top 2 as only 6 were wins. We're still flying, but so are these two, we need to get even better to break into the top 2. We do have a game in hand over Sheffield Wednesday, 2 over Plymouth and 21 games in to chase them down. On a positive note, we were 13 points behind Ipswich following that defeat, we are now 7 points behind them with a game in hand. admira, Carl Sagan, AlvoRam! and 5 others 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I think with the points behind the top 2, we shouldn't be worrying too much about automatic promotion. It's not impossible, win our game in hand and it's 8 points with Wednesday still to play, but ultimately quite improbable, . If we continue on our run though, Ipswich are definitely catchable and we could go into the playoffs as the form team and the favourites to go up. Rich3478, Day, Adslegend and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich3478 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Really solidified a top six spot though. Think we’re six clear now. No one was expecting top two. Feels a bit like a free swing at it. Is about 2 points a game to get promoted. We’ve been at that, we need a run of a few wins in a row to close the gap. Top six this year, hopefully win play offs. If not would be expecting top two next season. it’s been really enjoyable as well, has you looking forward to next games, looking at the table etc. feels long overdue to have a good run. Carnero, SKRam, AlvoRam! and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 All true David. The way I see it is we only need to chase down second place. Currently we are 11points adfift with one game in hand. Exciting times! jono, Hector was the best and SKRam 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich3478 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Also playing Wednesday on the last day, we only need to cut the gap to three by then to have a chance of promotion. Think we’d all take that. Personallt think Wednesday will pull clear, Ipswich having a wobble now. Plymouth look a bit more shaky as well. 14 behind them with two in hand and to play them. Is possible but unlikely. Carnero, Rammy03 and SKRam 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addingham Ram Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, David said: Last defeat was against Ipswich on Friday 21st October. By the end of play on Saturday 22nd October, the gap between: Derby and Sheffield Wednesday who are currently in 2nd place, 9 points. Derby and Plymouth who are currently top of the table, 14 points. Today, January 16th, the gap between: Derby and Sheffield Wednesday is 11 points. Derby and Plymouth is 14 points. Whatcha talkin bout Willis? Well, this 12 league game unbeaten run has done absolutely nothing to reduce the gap between ourselves and the top 2 as only 6 were wins. We're still flying, but so are these two, we need to get even better to break into the top 2. We do have a game in hand over Sheffield Wednesday, 2 over Plymouth and 21 games in to chase them down. On a positive note, we were 13 points behind Ipswich following that defeat, we are now 7 points behind them with a game in hand. So do you think we'll make top two or not David? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Addingham Ram said: So do you think we'll make top two or not David? I don't unfortunately. That said, if you had offered me a place in the play offs back in August, I would have laughed then snapped your hand off. The job that Clowes, Rosenior, Warne and all the coaches has been incredible to get us into the position we are now. Still a lot more work to do to secure that play off spot though. Ramarena and CornwallRam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, Rich3478 said: Really solidified a top six spot though. Think we’re six clear now. No one was expecting top two. Feels a bit like a free swing at it. Is about 2 points a game to get promoted. We’ve been at that, we need a run of a few wins in a row to close the gap. Top six this year, hopefully win play offs. If not would be expecting top two next season. it’s been really enjoyable as well, has you looking forward to next games, looking at the table etc. feels long overdue to have a good run. I predicted 2nd place, I don’t think I was the only one. Comrade 86, Hector was the best and SKRam 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (hick) Saunders Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Have a feeling Plymouth could wobble it, despite where they are now.. ? SKRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I think one of the top three will fall away, most likely Plymouth. We’d still need another team on top of that to struggle and our run to continue. Don’t get me wrong, it’s possible. But it’s a tall order. That said we should keep aiming for it and keep the positive results coming in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I don’t want top 2. Ruins my chance of going to Wembley again. Not that the Rams ever win one I go to. Seen four, lost four. SKRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Last season saw the unity of both club and supporters like we’ve never seen before or certainly not for a long time. We’ve carried it into this season and I believe this is one of the reasons we’re in 4th place. There’s not many clubs that could go through what we have and come out as strong as what we have. Imagine the feeling if we get back into The Championship in the first attempt. TimRam, Rambling, Carnero and 6 others 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, i-Ram said: I don’t want top 2. Ruins my chance of going to Wembley again. Not that the Rams ever win one I go to. Seen four, lost four. Mine isn’t great either, saw the WBA win though…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (hick) Saunders Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bald Eagle's Barmy Army said: Last season saw the unity of both club and supporters like we’ve never seen before or certainly not for a long time. We’ve carried it into this season and I believe this is one of the reasons we’re in 4th place. There’s not many clubs that could go through what we have and come out as strong as what we have. Imagine the feeling if we get back into The Championship in the first attempt. Mr POP would implode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, i-Ram said: I don’t want top 2. Ruins my chance of going to Wembley again. Not that the Rams ever win one I go to. Seen four, lost four. When have we lost four playoff finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Foreveram said: When have we lost four playoff finals. 3 plus Anglo Italian i-Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPRamFan Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 If we are to win our next two and Wednesday were to lose their next two, the gap would be five points with a game in hand. You never know 11 points isn't insurmountable with 20 plus games to go. Hector was the best 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 There is only one team who looks nailed on top 2 and then has a wobble. We were that team for a few years in the Championship. Then there is one which just make it when no-one saw them coming. That could be us. We just need to keep everyone fit and no silly suspensions. jono 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 24 minutes ago, i-Ram said: I don’t want top 2. Ruins my chance of going to Wembley again. Not that the Rams ever win one I go to. Seen four, lost four. FA Cup Semi-Final and Final. How many times do you want to go to Wembley? ? Bob The Badger, i-Ram and Reggie Greenwood 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 minute ago, JPRamFan said: If we are to win our next two and Wednesday were to lose their next two, the gap would be five points with a game in hand. You never know 11 points isn't insurmountable with 20 plus games to go. I said a few games ago it was unlikely unless we racked up 6 wins on the bounce to apply enough pressure. If we win the next 3, that nicely sets up 6 wins when Ipswich play Sheff Wed a few days later and a couple of games in hand on Plymouth. That should give us an opportunity. Couple of tougher games including the side that we always seem to lose to Port bleedin Vale before that can happen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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