Carl Sagan Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 10 hours ago, JPRamFan said: I was looking at our last 16 fixtures, 9 at home and 7 away. If we can win 10 of those and draw 2 or 3, that would put us on 90+ points. I think that would be enough for automatic. I believe it's doable, but still a long way to go. My take is that's unlikely to be quite enough to get over the line. We're only third at the moment (on ppg) so have to outperform one of Bolton and Portsmouth while keeping ahead of teams immediately chasing. Both Bolton and Portsmouth are above 2ppg, which suggests the second automatic place is going to be in the range of 93-96 points. So we need to win at least 11 of the last 16; 12 wins would be nice. LeedsCityRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 23 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: My take is that's unlikely to be quite enough to get over the line. We're only third at the moment (on ppg) so have to outperform one of Bolton and Portsmouth while keeping ahead of teams immediately chasing. Both Bolton and Portsmouth are above 2ppg, which suggests the second automatic place is going to be in the range of 93-96 points. So we need to win at least 11 of the last 16; 12 wins would be nice. I’m inclined to agree however, it’s worth noting that Portsmouth had a great start to the season (2.2 ppg for their first 10 games I think) but not so great for the last ten games (ppg 1.5 I think). Whilst we’re the opposite 1.7ppg for our first ten games but 2.2 for our most recent ten games. So Portsmouth’s ppg is gradually declining whilst ours is improving. Will those trends continue. . 🤷🏻♂️ Ghost of Clough, Crewton, FlyBritishMidland and 2 others 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 21 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: My take is that's unlikely to be quite enough to get over the line. We're only third at the moment (on ppg) so have to outperform one of Bolton and Portsmouth while keeping ahead of teams immediately chasing. Both Bolton and Portsmouth are above 2ppg, which suggests the second automatic place is going to be in the range of 93-96 points. So we need to win at least 11 of the last 16; 12 wins would be nice. Bolton's fixture congestion could be a problem. They arguably have the toughest final 6 games of the season - 3 teams battling for promotion (Portsmouth, Peterborough and Stevenage) as well as 2 sides giving it their all to atay up (Reading and Port Vale). The other is a tough away game at Bristol Rovers. Peterborough still in the EFL Trophy too. With their tiny squad, fatigue will likely hit at some point. They also have a very young squad and it wouldn't be the first time nerves get the better of them. I think it'll be close between the top 4. All may even end up between 90 and 95, but I'm doubtful anyone will get more than that. kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong, Crewton, Tamworthram and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverurie Ram Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On the dcfc official website in the standings section by changing the badge of our club to Portsmouth’s, so if they go up, so do we. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeTownRams Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 22 hours ago, Carl Sagan said: My take is that's unlikely to be quite enough to get over the line. We're only third at the moment (on ppg) so have to outperform one of Bolton and Portsmouth while keeping ahead of teams immediately chasing. Both Bolton and Portsmouth are above 2ppg, which suggests the second automatic place is going to be in the range of 93-96 points. So we need to win at least 11 of the last 16; 12 wins would be nice. If we can beat them both as well…. Can’t see us getting anything away at Pompey- we really don’t have a good record there…. And they are back to their best… their recruitment in the window was superb and Lang seems to be on fire…. Bolton at home ????? Who knows… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 22 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: Peterborough still in the EFL Trophy too. With their tiny squad, fatigue will likely hit at some point. They also have a very young squad and it wouldn't be the first time nerves get the better of them. I think it'll be close between the top 4. All may even end up between 90 and 95, but I'm doubtful anyone will get more than that. Plays right into our hands. Our old boys are absolutely peerless in pressure -cooker situ.....oh, er.......hang on........ jimtastic56, Walkley Ram, LeedsCityRam and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 04/02/2024 at 20:23, Carl Sagan said: My take is that's unlikely to be quite enough to get over the line. We're only third at the moment (on ppg) so have to outperform one of Bolton and Portsmouth while keeping ahead of teams immediately chasing. Both Bolton and Portsmouth are above 2ppg, which suggests the second automatic place is going to be in the range of 93-96 points. So we need to win at least 11 of the last 16; 12 wins would be nice. I'd largely agree. 94 points would be my guess. 11 wins 2 draws 2 defeats, agreed that 12 would be nice and maybe title winning with a draw or two. Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverurie Ram Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Warne’s DCFC As free as the wind blows As free as the grass grows Warne’s DCFC to follow your heart Live DCFC And beauty surrounds you The world still astounds you Each time you look at a star Stay DCFC Where no walls divide you You're free as a roaring tide so there's no need to hide Warne’s DCFC And life is worth living But only worth living 'Cause you're Warne’s DCFC Stay free Where no walls divide you You're free as a roaring tide so there's no need to hide Warne’s DCFC And life is worth living But only worth living 'Cause you're Warne’s DCFC Comrade 86, Crewton and angieram 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Results have obviously dropped off a bit since we played Oxford. However, every team will have a bad spell, just like they'll have an exceptional spell. Since our poor start, we've been a top 2 side. As our squad continues to return from a range of injuries, I have no doubt that our form will improve again. DE56Ram, Inverurie Ram, Caerphilly Ram and 3 others 1 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverurie Ram Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 But it all continues in another thread with all the webs they have spun and continue to spin. Up Paul Warne…..Wooooo! 🐏 Wooooowooooowoooowooo Wooooowooooowoooowooo All this frustration I can't meet all my desires Strange conversation Self control has just expired All an illusion Only in my head you don't exist Who are you foolin' Don't need a shrink or an exorcist Lalalala lalalala lalalala la Wooooowooooowoooowooo Show me the movie of who you are and where you're from Warne of frustration Caught upon the webs you spun Where's ther confusion A vision of what life is like Show the movie that does't deal in black and white Talk talk talkin 'bout who's to blame But all that counts in how to change Stop stop talkin 'bout who's to blame When all that counts in how to change Lalalala lalalala lalalala la All this frustration All this frustration Who put round eyes on a butterfly's wings All this frustration All this frustration Who gave the leopard spots and taught the birds to sing Warne of frustration Warne of frustration Wooooowooooowoooowooo Wooooowooooowoooowooo I'm living in the weeds where nothing is the way it seems Where no one is who they need to be Where nothing seems that real to me 'Bout time we filled our lives Upon the walls of gold no solid ground The world is spinnin' endlessly We're clinging to our own beliefs Warne of frustration Warne of frustration Wooooowooooowoooowooo Wooooowooooowoooowooo Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilkestonian Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 How about merging this thread with the anti Warne one and just calling it 'Warne' for example - both threads include mixed views after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 7 hours ago, Inverurie Ram said: Warne’s DCFC As free as the wind blows As free as the grass grows Warne’s DCFC to follow your heart Live DCFC And beauty surrounds you The world still astounds you Each time you look at a star Stay DCFC Where no walls divide you You're free as a roaring tide so there's no need to hide Warne’s DCFC And life is worth living But only worth living 'Cause you're Warne’s DCFC Stay free Where no walls divide you You're free as a roaring tide so there's no need to hide Warne’s DCFC And life is worth living But only worth living 'Cause you're Warne’s DCFC Never change, Inverurie! Inverurie Ram and Comrade 86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Is he really going out with 3-5-2? "Well, there he is, let's ask him" "Warney, is that Sonny’s ring you're wearing?" "Mmm-hmm" "Gee, it must be great riding with him" "Is he picking you up after the game today?" "Mmm-mmm" "By the way, where did you meet him?" I met him at the candy store He turned around and smiled at me You get the picture "Yes, we see" That's when I fell for the three men at the back. angieram, Comrade 86 and Crewton 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jram Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 We’re 46th in the football league. Outrageous with this squad. Warne out Let the mental gymnastics on other threads begin… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 The big games against the likes of Barnsley, Pompey and Bolton will determine our fate. Especially the latter at home as that will likely turn out to be the real six pointer between 2nd and 3rd. Warne’s record in the big games is notoriously poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyhill60 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 14 minutes ago, Bris Vegas said: The big games against the likes of Barnsley, Pompey and Bolton will determine our fate. Especially the latter at home as that will likely turn out to be the real six pointer between 2nd and 3rd. Warne’s record in the big games is notoriously poor. Lets stick to facts. The games against our top 6 rivals MAY settle our fate. We could lose them all and still end up top two, as there are so many other games for the teams involved. Your steady dripping of poison is very tedious and bears no relation to the results/points we are currently achieving. Rammy03, Ewe Ram and Crewton 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Bris Vegas said: The big games against the likes of Barnsley, Pompey and Bolton will determine our fate. Especially the latter at home as that will likely turn out to be the real six pointer between 2nd and 3rd. Warne’s record in the big games is notoriously poor. Our form at home ain't really all that. Our better moments this season (of which last night was one) mainly seem to happen away from PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaianoPOTY98 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I take my hat off to Warne and the team last night, fantastic win, now can we please turn this poor home form around, starting on Saturday 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oomarkwright Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I think if we win on Saturday that seals our position in the play-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Bolton will be hoping their poor away form improves because both of their games in hand are away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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